LAW 239 Participation in Certificate ProgramsMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code LAW 239
Course Title in English Participation in Certificate Programs
Course Title in Turkish Sertifika Programına Katılım
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Other
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 88 hours per semester
Number of Credits 4 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective To develop one’s knowledge and expertise on issues related to the field of law or social sciences by participating in certificate programs.
Course Description Within the scope of the course, the student participates in a certificate program approved by the Faculty and needs to successfully complete the program in question. Student can participate in certificate programs offered by universities, reputable national or international institutions, non-governmental organizations or professional associations. The student will improve his/her knowledge about the topic of certificate program and improve his/her skills in the relevant area.
Course Description in Turkish Ders kapsamında, öğrenci Fakülte tarafından onaylanan bir sertifika programına katılarak, ilgili programın faaliyetlerini yerine getirir. Sertifika programı, üniversitelerde, tanınmış ulusal ya da uluslararası kuruluşlarda, sivil toplum kuruluşlarında ya da meslek birliklerinde gerçekleştirilebilir. Öğrenci, katıldığı sertifika programıyla program konusu hakkında bilgi birikimini arttıracak ve ilgili alandaki becerisini geliştirecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Assesses and applies the information gained within the scope of the certificate program.
2) Understands the system and structure of the host institution.
3) Implements his/her knowledge in the related areas.
4) Demonstrates experience regarding related areas and discusses newly acquired course content.
5) Demonstrates his/her communication skills with the participants of the certificate program.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date FATMA BERİL ÖZCANLI , January 2024
Course Coordinator FATMA BERİL ÖZCANLI
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Program of the host institution.
Required/Recommended ReadingsRequirements of the host institution.
Teaching MethodsStudent shall fulfill the requirements of the host institution regarding attendance, and workload of assignments and presentations.
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other ActivitiesStudents’ work in the certificate program will be assessed by the Commission of Certificate Programs. After the assessment, the Commission shall propose the final grade to the Faculty Board of Directors which shall decide on the final grade given to the student.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Paper Submission 1 % 100
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Student must fulfil all requirements of the host institution concerning the certificate program.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Presentations / Seminar 14 1 2 1 56
Paper Submission 2 8 8 32
Total Workload 88
Total Workload/25 3.5
ECTS 4