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Master's of Social Psychology with Thesis

About the Programme

Key Learning Outcomes

  1. PO1Is competent on the basic and contemporary theories in thefield of social psychology.
  2. PO2Use theoretical knowledge effectively in the applied areas of social psychology.
  3. PO3Analyze the problems in the field of social psychology using scientific methods and tools.
  4. PO4Is competent on the contemporary literature in social psychology and knows the current research areas and topics in need of investigation.
  5. PO5Has knowledge and skills to use contemporary and internationally used measurements and modeling techniques to understand and evaluate human feelings, thoughts and behaviors.
  6. PO6Has knowledge on the sources providing current information in the field of social psychology and knows the techniques to reach these sources.
  7. PO7Is able to analyze and synthesize different theories and applications.
  8. PO8Is able to interpret theoretical knowledge in the field of social psychologyby taking into consideration current social and cultural context.
  9. PO9Has knowledge on advanced research methods and advanced statistics used in social psychology.
  10. PO10Is able to interpret, present and discuss the results and implications of both quantitative and qualitative studies.
  11. PO11Has positive attitudes toward producing distinctive and innovative projects and using creativity in the process.
  12. PO12Is able to design new research on topics in social psychology and conduct research both independently and as a team.
  13. PO13Has knowledge on the ethical principles in teaching and applying the information on the field of social psychology; is able to conduct studies in line with these principles and takes the necessary responsibility.
  14. PO14Is able to write scientific papers and articles, taking into consideration the accepted international standards.
  15. PO15Is competent in producing academic publications.
  16. PO16Is able to make verbal and written presentation in Turkish and English.
  17. PO17Is open to use and develop the knowledge and skills acquired in social psychology in line with their career objectives.
  18. PO18Is able to evaluate studies conducted in social psychology with a critical perspective.
  19. PO19Distinguishes the effects of genetic, physiological, social and environmental factors to explain a person?s feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and understand and interpret mutual interaction of these factors.
  20. PO20Is able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge in social psychology to increase personal awareness.
  21. PO21Is able to use the knowledge and skills related to social psychology, to produce projects for the benefits of the society.