Master in Clinical Psychology (Thesis)
The Programme aims to ensure that human thoughts and behaviours through information, methods, and techniques that the Psychology produced, and cultivate students into clinical psychologists who are well-educated and qualified, and adopt the ethical principles a psychological therapy. It also aims to make contribution to the literature in Psychology through students’ scientific studies.
Our course programme involves the courses through which theories and application methods in Psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults in consideration with today’s and future requirements. Besides the seminar courses, students are encouraged to carry out academic studies. In addition, they must complete their compulsory 10-day traineeship to become eligible for graduation.
Once students completed the Master’s Degree Programme, they will have to opportunity to work in hospitals, counselling centres, and clinics where they can carry out clinical applications.
Program Specific Requirements
- To apply for the Thesis Master’s Degree Programme, candidates must hold a bachelor’s diploma, and submit their copy of the ALES (Academic Staff and Postgraduate Education Admission Exam) score, which must be at least 55 of the required weight (verbal or quantitative or equally weighted) by the Programme. The exam is centrally held by ÖSYM (Centre for Assessment, Selection, and Placement).
Learning Outcomes
- We aim that graduates of Beykent University’s Master’s Degree Programme in Clinical Psychology will be able to: Develop scientific thinking. Plan, carry out, and publish scientific research. Evaluate the scientific papers, and communicate with their colleagues regarding scientific and ethical issues. Learn about principles of ethics, and relations with their colleagues. Learn the fundamental theories and techniques of psychotherapy. Learn about the holistic approach, teamwork, and community-based service. Make psychopathological and psychological evaluation. Learn the principles of therapeutic interviewing, and conduct a therapeutic interview.
Career Opportunities
- Upon completion of the program, students will have the option to work in areas where clinical practice can be done, such as hospitals, counseling centers, and doctor's offices.