CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - THESIS

About the Program

Clinical Psychology Master program is a program that can evaluate abnormal behavior in line with current scientific developments, be aware of this by internalizing its ethical responsibilities, keep itself up-to-date in line with social needs, pursue methodical knowledge, understand and apply research methods, gain theoretical and practical skills, It aims to train clinical psychology specialists equipped with the knowledge and skills at a high level. Beyond these, the graduates who have completed the clinical psychology master's program are expected to serve our country as experts who are beneficial to humanity and know how to take responsibility.

After the theoretical courses taken in the first year, psychotherapy practices carried out under supervision in the second year are carried out in the Psychological Interview Laboratory of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University in Halkalı Campus. Students who have completed the clinical psychology master's program have the opportunity to work as a psychologist in various state institutions and private sector.

It consists of seven courses of twenty-one hours, a graduate seminar and a thesis study. (Total 120 ECTS and an average of 2.50 and above) The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

Students who complete the course phase submit a thesis proposal to the Institute before starting their thesis. After their thesis proposals are accepted by the Institute, they are entitled to start their thesis.

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

  1. To have theoretical and practical competences with the sources containing the latest information in the literature.
  2. To learn how to assess abnormal behaviors in the light of recent scientific developments
  3. To train practitioners who are highly aware of their ethical responsibilities.
  4. To internalize the ethical responsibilities
  5. To provide an education in the light of current scientific knowledge observing the social needs.
  6. To be able to comprehend and apply research methods in the field of clinical psychology
  7. To obtain the ability of psychological assessment and evaluation
  8. To obtain psychotherapy and clinical interview skills
  9. To train experts in the field of clinical psychology who are equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills
  10. Developing the ability to critically interpret the information learned throughout her/his education life.
  11. To gain the ability to internalize social, scientific and cultural values within the scope of ethical principles and to apply them in business and social life.
  12. To gain the ability to be sensitive in social issues and to develop projects that will produce solutions to problems related to the field.
  13. The students who receive support from the current literature will be able to interpret and define their new learning from a scientific point of view in a methodical manner and improve their capacity to contribute.
  14. Gaining the ability to take responsibility in the environment in which he / she works in his / her field.
Program Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

  1. Gain perspective to integrate current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology.
  2. Obtain competence to assess the recent research in the field of psychology with a critical attitude.
  3. Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches.
  4. Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology.
  5. Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice.

COMPETENCE

  1. Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications.
  2. Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.
  3. Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.
  4. By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision.
  5. Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature.
  6. Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation.
  7. Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge.
  8. Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,
  9. Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
  10. Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.
  11. Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation.
  12. Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues.
  13. Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field.
  14. By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.

SKILL

  1. Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
  2. Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines.
  3. Contribute to scientific research in the field of clinical psychology.
  4. Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology.
  5. Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
  6. Make oral and written original presentations at national and/or international meetings in the field of Clinical Psychology.
  7. Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
  1. Gain perspective to integrate current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology.
  2. Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications.
  3. Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
  4. Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines.
  5. Contribute to scientific research in the field of clinical psychology.
  6. Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology.
  7. Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
  8. Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.
  9. Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.
  10. Obtain competence to assess the recent research in the field of psychology with a critical attitude.
  11. Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches.
  12. Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology.
  13. Make oral and written original presentations at national and/or international meetings in the field of Clinical Psychology.
  14. Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
  15. By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision.
  16. Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature.
  17. Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation.
  18. Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge.
  19. Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice.
  20. Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,
  21. Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
  22. Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.
  23. Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation.
  24. Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues.
  25. Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field.
  26. By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.
Subject-Specific QualificationsProgramme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
  • Alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi kavrar.
  • Alanla ilgili temel kavramsal bilgilere, kuramsal ve uygulama açısından aralarındaki ilişkiyi kavrayacak şekilde sahiptir.
  • Toplumlarının yaşadığı dönüşümlerin nedenleri ve sonuçları hakkında temel bilgilere sahiptir.
  • Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinde temel kavramları kavrar, kavramlar arası ilişkilere hakimdir.
  • İnsanlar ve toplumlararası ilişkilerin işleyiş kurallarına dair temel bilgilere sahiptir.
  • Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinin gerektirdiği araştırmaları yapma, araştırmalarını nasıl planlanacağı bilgisine ve bunu uygulayabilme becerisine sahiptir.
  • Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinin gerektirdiği ileri düzeyde veri işleyerek bilgi elde edebilmek için gerekli bilgilere kuramsal ve uygulama düzeyinde sahiptir.
  • Gain perspective to integrate current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology.
  • Obtain competence to assess the recent research in the field of psychology with a critical attitude.
  • Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches.
  • Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology.
  • Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice.
SKILL
Cognitive / Pratical
  • Alanla ilgili kuramsal bilgileri analiz etme ve uygulamadaki yansımalarını değerlendirme becerisine sahiptir.
  • Sosyal ve davranış bilimleri alanına ilişkin kuramlara hakim ve bunlardan yola çıkarak çalışma hayatında rapor haline getirebilme ve akademik kurallara uygun eserler hazırlama bilgisine sahiptir.
  • Karar alma, kararı uygulama ve davranış haline getirmede alana ilişkin sahip olunan bilgileri kullanabilmek becerisine sahiptir.
  • Alana ilişkin elde edilen bilgileri, ilgili kişilere teorik ve pratik esasları ile aktarabilme yeteneğine sahiptir.
  • Alanında edindiği bilgileri farklı disiplin alanlarından gelen bilgilerle bütünleştirerek yorumlar ve yeni bilgiler oluşturur.
  • Alanındaki ulusal ve/veya uluslararası toplantılarda sözlü ve yazılı özgün sunumlar yapar.
  • Alanı ile ilgili karşılaşılan sorunsalları tespit eder ve araştırma yöntemlerini kullanarak çözüm önerileri geliştirir veya çözümler.
  • Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
  • Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines.
  • Contribute to scientific research in the field of clinical psychology.
  • Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology.
  • Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
  • Make oral and written original presentations at national and/or international meetings in the field of Clinical Psychology.
  • Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
COMPETENCE
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
  • Alanla ilgili bir meseleyi gerek ekip olarak gerekse de kendi başına bağımsız bir şekilde çözer.
  • Alanla ilgili uygulamada görülebilecek herhangi bir aksaklığı veya sorunu çözmek için bireysel ve ekip olarak sorumluluk yüklenir ve gerektiğinde inisiyatif alır.
  • Alanla ilgili her türlü proje veya hedefi planlar ve yönetir.
  • Takım çalışması sürecinde, gerekli gördüğü anda alması gereken liderlik sorumluluğunun bilincinde olduğunu gösterir.
  • Takım çalışması sürecinde, gerekli gördüğü anda alması gereken liderlik sorumluluğunun bilincinde olduğunu gösterir.
  • Alanı ile ilgili en az bir bilimsel makaleyi bireysel çalışma ya da ekip çalışması ile hazırlayıp yayınlayarak alanındaki bilginin sınırlarını genişletir.
  • Çalışma alanı ile ilgili vizyon, amaç ve hedef belirler.
  • Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.
  • Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.
Learning Competence
  • Alanla ilgili bilgi ve uygulama eksikliklerini tespit eder.
  • Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri katkıcı, sorgulayıcı ve üretici bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir, öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve karşılar.
  • Alanla ilgili ilgi ve isteği sürekli canlı tutabilecek seviyededir.
  • Yaşamboyu öğrenme ve sorgulama bilincine sahiptir.
  • Alanla ilgili elde edilen bilgileri neden sonuç ve eleştiri süzgecinden geçirerek değerlendirir.
  • Öğrenimini aynı alanda bir ileri eğitim düzeyine veya aynı düzeydeki bir mesleğe katkı üretecek biçimde yönlendirir.
  • Alanı ile ilgili ulusal ve uluslararası yayınları takip eder.
  • Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications.
  • Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature.
  • Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,
Communication and Social Competence
  • Alanı ile ilgili edindiği bilgi ve becerileri, yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarır.
  • Sosyal ilişkileri ve bu ilişkileri yönlendiren normları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmek üzere harekete geçer.
  • Alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini kullanır.
  • Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B2 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak alanındaki bilgileri izler ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurar.
  • Alanla ilgili çözüm önerilerini bilimsel verilerle desteklemek suretiyle yetkin olanlarla paylaşır
  • İş yaşamına dahil olduğunda kuramsal altyapı ve kavramsal zenginliğinin yarattığı farklılığı bireysel kariyerine yansıtır.
  • Alanla ilgili bilgi ve uygulamaları, sosyal sorumluluk yaklaşımı çerçevesinde proje ve etkinliklere dönüştürür.
  • Akademik çalışma ortamında bilgi paylaşma, ortak çalışma ve eleştirel yaklaşımları değerlendirebilme ve çalışmasına dahil edebilme yetkinliğine sahiptir.
  • Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
  • Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.
Field Specific Competence
  • Sosyal hakların evrenselliği, sosyal adalet, kalite ve kültürel değerler ile çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir.
  • Sosyal hakların evrenselliği, sosyal adalet, kalite ve kültürel değerler ile çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir.
  • Alanla ilgili bilgi ve birikimlerin oluşturulması (toplama, yorumlama ve sonuçların duyurulması) sürecinde toplumsal, kültürel, bilimsel ve etik değerlere uygun hareket eder.
  • Geleceğe yönelik tahminlerde bulunur.
  • Alanında özümsediği bilgiyi, problem çözme ve/veya uygulama becerilerini, ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde ve disiplinler arası çalışmalarda kullanır.
  • Sosyal ve davranışsal olgulara dair görüşlerini alanın sağladığı yöntem ve bilgi kümesini kullanarak geliştirir ve olayları yorumlamada yetkinliğe sahiptir.
  • Değişime ve yeniliğe karşı açık tutuma sahiptir.
  • By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision.
  • Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation.
  • Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge.
  • Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation.
  • Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues.
  • Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field.
  • By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.
Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives
KNOWLEDGEOBJECTIVET%
Theoretical / ConceptualO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8O9O10O11O12O13O14
1Gain perspective to integrate current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology. 5 VH ✔ 3 M ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 18%25,71
2Obtain competence to assess the recent research in the field of psychology with a critical attitude. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 15%21,43
3Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 15%21,43
4Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 15%21,43
5Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 15%21,43
COMPETENCEOBJECTIVET%
Learning CompetenceO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8O9O10O11O12O13O14
1Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 15%21,43
2Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature. 5 VH ✔ 3 M ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 13%18,57
3Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications, 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 20%28,57
Competence to Work Independently and Take ResponsibilityO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8O9O10O11O12O13O14
1Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 10%14,29
2Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 15%21,43
Field Specific CompetenceO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8O9O10O11O12O13O14
1By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 0 - 0 - 4 H ✔ 0 - 32%45,71
2Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 20%28,57
3Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge. 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 15%21,43
4Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation. 4 H ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 19%27,14
5Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 3 M ✔ 0 - 0 - 4 H ✔7%10,00
6Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field. 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 15%21,43
7By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 10%14,29
Communication and Social CompetenceO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8O9O10O11O12O13O14
1Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility. 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔20%28,57
2Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments. 4 H ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 4%5,71
SKILLOBJECTIVET%
Cognitive / PraticalO1O2O3O4O5O6O7O8O9O10O11O12O13O14
1Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 10%14,29
2Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 10%14,29
3Contribute to scientific research in the field of clinical psychology. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 15%21,43
4Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 5%7,14
5Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 5%7,14
6Make oral and written original presentations at national and/or international meetings in the field of Clinical Psychology. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 10%14,29
7Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 3 M ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔17%24,29
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (26)14533223512841113--
WEIGHT68211515810142560391855413--
PERCENTAGE%52,31%16,15%11,54%11,54%6,15%7,69%10,77%19,23%46,15%30,00%13,85%3,85%41,54%10,00--
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - NONE [0] (-)1221232324242321141822251523
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - MEDIUM [3] (M)02001000001000
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - HIGH [4] (H)20000010010012
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)12333122512731101

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — To have theoretical and practical competences with the sources containing the latest information in the literature.

O2 — To learn how to assess abnormal behaviors in the light of recent scientific developments

O3 — To train practitioners who are highly aware of their ethical responsibilities.

O4 — To internalize the ethical responsibilities

O5 — To provide an education in the light of current scientific knowledge observing the social needs.

O6 — To be able to comprehend and apply research methods in the field of clinical psychology

O7 — To obtain the ability of psychological assessment and evaluation

O8 — To obtain psychotherapy and clinical interview skills

O9 — To train experts in the field of clinical psychology who are equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills

O10 — Developing the ability to critically interpret the information learned throughout her/his education life.

O11 — To gain the ability to internalize social, scientific and cultural values within the scope of ethical principles and to apply them in business and social life.

O12 — To gain the ability to be sensitive in social issues and to develop projects that will produce solutions to problems related to the field.

O13 — The students who receive support from the current literature will be able to interpret and define their new learning from a scientific point of view in a methodical manner and improve their capacity to contribute.

O14 — Gaining the ability to take responsibility in the environment in which he / she works in his / her field.

Contribution Level: 0 = None 3 = Medium 4 = High 5 = Very High
Contribution Level: - = None M = Medium H = High VH = Very High
Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution None
Teaching Methods

The most frequently used Instructional Methods of the educational programs of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University are given below.

  • Expression
  • Question-Answer
  • Discussion
  • Exercise and Practice
  • Presentation
  • Guided Practice
  • Role Playing
  • Group Study
  • Simulation
  • Brain Storming
  • Six Hat
  • Case Study
  • Experiment - Test / Lab/ Workshop / Field Practice
  • Self study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment Methods

The most frequently used Evaluation Methods of the educational programs of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University are given below.

  • Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
  • Oral Exam
  • Homework
  • Project / Design
  • Portfolio
  • Performance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / Thesis
Degree and Level Awarded

Students who have successfully completed this program are eligible to receive a degree (Master of Arts) in clinical psychology.

Admission Requirements

-To be a psychology graduate,

-Get at least 60 points from ALES (EA-point type),

-To get a score of at least 55 from YDS or YÖKDİL (English) or an equivalent score from the foreign language (English) exam accepted as equivalent by ÖSYM or at least 55 from the English Language Proficiency Exam to be held by IZU.

Candidates who score at least 50 points in the Science Assessment Exam are taken to the interview exam. The candidate must get at least 70 points as a result of the General Evaluation.

-The courses of this program are given at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Halkalı campus. In case of sufficient number of applications, courses can also be given at Altunizade campus.

Graduation Requirements

It consists of seven courses of twenty-one hours, a graduate seminar and a thesis study. (Total 120 ECTS and an average of 2.50 and above) The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

Students who complete the course phase submit a thesis proposal to the Institute before starting their thesis. After their thesis proposals are accepted by the Institute, they are entitled to start their thesis.

In order to graduate, students enrolled in Master's Programs must fulfill at least one of the following conditions before the thesis defense exam.

A paper presented at national or international scientific meetings,
An article published in a refereed / indexed journal, accepted for publication or with a DOI number,
A paper presented at the symposiums organized by IZU in the Social / Science fields.
The publication should be about the thesis subject of the student or a subject related to the department.
In publications, the approval of the thesis advisor must be obtained.
Publications must have the name of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.

Recognition of Prior Learning

- Psychology undergraduate graduates

- The undergraduate graduation grade point average must be at least 2.70 out of 4 or at least 70.00 out of 100

Employment Opportunities

The target of the department is to graduate psychologists who can provide proper support for the changing needs of the society on time. Graduates from our department will be eagered to start their own business while, with the support of the University, opportunies like part-time jobs and internships will also be provided so as to be available for our graduates to take positions in organizational work settings.

Access to Further Studies

Candidates who have successfully completed their master's education can study in doctoral programs provided that they get a valid grade from the ALES exam and have sufficient foreign language knowledge.

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 2 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
PSK 523 Advanced Psychopathology I CompulsoryTurkish30037.53
PSK 597 Scientific Research Methods CompulsoryTurkish30037.53
Total:600615,06,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
PSK 509 Psychological Testing Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 511 Play Therapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 513 Trauma Psychology Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 515 Ethics in Clinical Psychology Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 519 Psychopharmacology Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 521 Elective Topics in Psychotherapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 522 Existential Psychotherapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 525 Interview Techniques Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 527 Contemporary Theories in Health Psychology Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:27002767,527,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 2 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
PSK 501 Graduate Seminar CompulsoryTurkish20027.52
PSK 524 Advanced Psychopathology II CompulsoryTurkish30037.53
Total:500515,05,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
PSK 510 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 512 Elective Topics in Psychopathology Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 514 Couple - Family Therapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 516 Psychology Testing Supervision Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 518 Group Psychotherapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 520 Personality and Psychotherapy Theories Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 522 Existential Psychotherapy Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 526 Clinical Practice and Supervision Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
PSK 206 Cognitive Psychology II Scientific PreparationTurkish300353
Total:27002765,027,0

3rd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 2 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
PSK 591 Clinical Supervision CompulsoryTurkish1607104
PSK 500 Master's Thesis ThesisTurkish0000500
Total:160760,04,0

Course Load Summary

TPLHECTSCr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 6)12601890,015,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 5)12601840,015,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 0)00000,00,0
Course TypeNumber of CoursesRatio (%)
Zorunlu Ders583,33
Seçmeli Ders00,00
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders00,00

T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit

Core Area Distribution
Core AreaTotal ECTSRatio (%)
Social and Behavioural Science67.853.1%
Social and Behavioural Science4031.3%
Health13.510.6%
Humanities6.34.9%
Course Category List

Compulsory Courses

CourseECTSRatio (%)
PSK 501 - Graduate Seminar7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 523 - Advanced Psychopathology I7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 524 - Advanced Psychopathology II7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 591 - Clinical Supervision10
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 597 - Scientific Research Methods7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100

Elective Courses

CourseECTSRatio (%)
PSK 206 - Cognitive Psychology II5
22 - Humanities%50
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%50
PSK 510 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%70
72 - Health%30
PSK 512 - Elective Topics in Psychopathology7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%50
72 - Health%50
PSK 513 - Trauma Psychology7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 514 - Couple - Family Therapy7.5
22 - Humanities%50
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%50
PSK 516 - Psychology Testing Supervision7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 519 - Psychopharmacology7.5
72 - Health%100
PSK 521 - Elective Topics in Psychotherapy7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 522 - Existential Psychotherapy7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 525 - Interview Techniques7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100
PSK 526 - Clinical Practice and Supervision7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science%100