Psychology

Although the word psychology literally translates into the study of the soul, Psychology is a branch of science that studies human behavior and mental processes. The department of psychology has an cadre of expert faculty members, who have expertise in a multitude of fields, that can support the theoretical and practical development of students. With the compulsory on-the-job application opportunities and the wealth of elective courses offered, students have the opportunity to get to know different areas of psychology during their undergraduate education.

Aims of the Department

• Cultivation of graduates who can give direction to the science of psychology thanks to an understanding of education in international standards
• Knowledgeable about ways to access information, inquisitive, creative, and capable of using their imagination.
• Respectful, works in accordance with ethical values, productive and sensitive to social problems
• Respectful of their self-values, developed communication skills, conducting scientific studies and contributing to scientific studies
• It aims to cultivate individuals who think critically, contribute to their nation and humanity, possess a sense of social responsibility, and uphold the values of democracy.
• Istanbul Arel University Psychology Department provides students who do not want their education to be limited to a bachelor’s degree with the opportunity to become experts in their fields with Thesis and Non-Thesis Psychology and Clinical Psychology master’s programs. A Doctoral program in Psychology is also available for students who want to continue their careers in the academic field. Acting with the awareness that the science of psychology is one of the most important branches of science, Istanbul Arel University’s main goal is to train scientists who will contribute to the future of both the field of practice and the academic field.

Fields of Study

Students who graduate from this program receive a “Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Science and Letters of Istanbul Arel University”. Our graduates, who can work in a wide range of fields needed in psychology, are awarded the title of “Psychologist.” Our graduates are employed in institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health, schools, guidance and psychological counseling centers, special education centers, kindergartens, nursing homes, classrooms, mental health units, relevant units of public organizations, human resources departments of the private sector, departments or units related to health and psychological counseling of military and security units.