Mission & Vision

Mission

The science of psychology studies the human mind, thoughts and behaviors, their social effects and a person’s social relationship with society. Today, the science of psychology, which is based on the effort to understand the individual, has various specialties such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, biopsychology, forensic psychology, intercultural psychology and traffic psychology. In addition, child, adolescent, adult and elderly specialties have also been formed according to different age groups.  The Psychology Department at Istanbul Arel University is a program that provides fundamental psychology education and trains psychologists capable of serving in all these specialized fields. Throughout the four-year undergraduate program, students gain basic knowledge of psychological theories, methods, and various applications. Based on their interests, they choose specialization fields and continue their careers in their selected area of expertise.  Considering the sensitivity of the fields in which our graduates work, our graduates are also expected carry characteristics other than scientific knowledge. Our education program aims to cultivate individuals who value and closely follow societal issues, respect personal values, love people and nature, understand themselves, engage in self-criticism, and develop the ability to accurately analyze others. Additionally, it seeks to instill the capacity to not only solve problems but also anticipate potential issues, fostering constructive, creative, and innovative individuals. The knowledge accumulated by the science of psychology is of utmost importance for our contemporary society. Psychologists are essential in deeply understanding social phenomena, enhancing workplace productivity and job security, assessing and treating individuals with psychological distress, and analyzing the effectiveness of subliminal messages in advertising. They also play a crucial role in boosting athletes’ motivation and success, evaluating and rehabilitating individuals prone to crime, and identifying cognitive functions lost after a severe accident. With evolving life conditions, the demand for psychologists continues to grow. And we, working under the umbrella of Istanbul Arel University, are trying to meet this demand by cultivating expert psychologists who remain steadfast to our science’s ethical values.

Vision

The program aims to provide education within a multidisciplinary perspective, staying in interaction with other fields in light of the historical development of psychology from past to present. It prioritizes ethical values, maintains relevance in both practical and scientific domains, and effectively conveys this knowledge, thereby contributing to society.