Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 306 Professional Development in Psychology
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma 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 Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 306
Course Title in English Professional Development in Psychology
Course Title in Turkish Psikolojide Profesyonel Gelişim
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 1.5 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 62 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Introduction to Psychology I, Introduction to Psychology II
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To develop necessary professional skills and accumulate knowledge to function efficiently and effectively in complex environments and accomplishing strategic personal, academic, and professional goals for psychologists.
Course Description This course provides an examination and understanding of professional and interpersonal skills for organizational, academic and personal development of psychologists while presenting an outlook of various career options in different sectors.
Course Description in Turkish Psikologların organizasyonel, akademik ve kişisel gelişimi için profesyonel ve kişiler arası yetkinliklerin incelenmesi ve anlaşılmasını sağlarken farklı sektörlerde çeşitli kariyer seçeneklerinin tanıtılmasını içerir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) use computer technology and online / offline resources appropriately and responsibly to prepare concise, informative, clear, grammatically / format wise correct, properly citated and referenced, and ethically suitable resumes, online profiles, presentations, messages, mails and papers;
2) communicate effectively and efficiently with others to relay information, present data, defend an argument and/or propose an idea in complex and active academic, clinical and professional environments;
3) demonstrate an understanding and competence in career opportunities in organizational, clinical and academic psychology by advancing researching, analyzing and presenting information / data on relevant sectors, departments, firms, jobs, careers, influential figures, journals and linguistic specifics (jargons, terms, acronyms etc.).
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
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. S
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Presentation,Project
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. H Project
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). H Presentation,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. N
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation,Project
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. N Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Participation,Project
Prepared by and Date NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA , January 2024
Course Coordinator NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. NİL MADİ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to Professional Development in Psychology Course Agenda
2) Career Planning – Exploring your options
3) Designing your resume and cover letter, applying a job
4) Employment communications
5) Searching for a job
6) Networking
7) Interview
8) Job areas in psychology
9) Seminar: Forensic Psychology
10) Seminar: Cognitive Psychology
11) Seminar: Developmental Psychology
12) Seminar: Social Psychology
13) Seminar: Neuropsychology
14) Seminar: Clinical Psychology
15) Final examination period
Required/Recommended ReadingsPowell, R.C. (2004). Career Planning Strategies: Hire Me! (5e). Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. States Harwood, L. (2013). Your Career: How to Make it Happen (8e). South-Western: Cengage Learning.
Teaching MethodsDuring this course, flipped learning format will be utilized. Students will be prepared for class by watching videos, reviewing the provided materials and reading suggested chapters and articles about the topic of the week. During the class time, they will work in groups and/or alone on various exercises. For some weeks, some Subject Matter Experts from the related field will be invited to the class in order to make students understand the real-world executions.
Homework and ProjectsFour mini projects, one term project, attendance, in-class participation.
Laboratory WorkNA
Computer UseStudents are expected to use information technologies pre-, during-, and post-class hours.
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 3 % 90
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration turnalarn@mef.edu.tr

Attendance is mandatory. Students missing an exam for a legitimate excuse may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion. Any disrespectful attitude/act directly or indirectly toward the instructor/classmates will not be welcomed. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

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
Course Hours 14 1 1 1 42
Project 4 1 1 1 12
Final Examination 1 6 2 8
Total Workload 62
Total Workload/25 2.5
ECTS 2