The Applied Psychology educational program has been developed in accordance with the recommendations and standards of the British Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). These standards serve as a guideline for curriculum development, ensuring high-quality education that meets international requirements.

The program aims to train highly qualified specialists capable of effectively applying psychological knowledge and methods across various practical fields. Particular emphasis is placed on developing analytical skills for addressing psychological issues within social and cultural contexts, as well as fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the ethical application of psychological knowledge in professional practice.

The program has been designed with consideration of the best practices from the global academic community, resulting in a globally relevant and practice-oriented education in psychology, moving away from the Soviet legacy in this discipline.

• Have basic knowledge in the field of natural sciences (social, humanitarian, political, economic) disciplines that contribute to the formation of a highly educated personality with a broad outlook and culture of thinking, and basic training with knowledge of Turkish, English and Kazakh/Russian languages.
• To demonstrate an understanding of self, others, and society, as well as familiarity and understanding of basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and a range of research methods, approaches, evidence, interpretations, and applications for analyzing the psychology of individuals, societies, and cultures.
• Obtain an understanding and respect for the complexity of sociocultural diversity and context; share values ​​that contribute to the development of an inclusive society.
• Apply digital literacy skills using information and communication technologies, such as Internet resources, cloud, mobile and digital services to search, store and analyze data and information.
• Analyze an understanding of the conceptual and historical foundations of psychology as a discipline, as well as an understanding of the breadth and diversity of psychology and its potential to impact a wide range of current issues.
• Comply with skills in professional reflection, project management and teamwork skills.
• Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational problems: identify, contextualize, and evaluate a variety of behaviors, psychological functioning, and experiences based on a variety of perspectives and approaches in psychology. The ability to conduct psychodiagnostic, psychocorrective, psychotherapeutic and counseling work.
• Develop critical thinking skills to solve complex problems to identify creative and innovative solutions.
• To generate and explore relevant psychological hypotheses and research questions, drawing on relevant theory, research and practice, design studies (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) and collect original data. Apply a variety of research methods such as experiments, observations, questionnaires, psychometric tests, interviews, focus groups, creative methods, or secondary data analysis.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a variety of social, professional and academic settings. Communicate your thoughts and knowledge clearly and concisely to both professionals and non-professionals.
• Know and use the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a variety of social, professional and academic settings. Communicate your thoughts and knowledge clearly and concisely to both professionals and non-professionals.

The Applied Psychology educational program helps students explore various fields of psychology and determine their future career path at the undergraduate level. This provides them with a clear understanding of whether they want to continue their studies in a master’s or doctoral program or pursue a practical career.

By studying different areas of psychology, graduates can work in a wide range of organizations, including private practice, non-governmental and governmental institutions, commercial companies, social services, schools, hospitals, universities, sports organizations, and research institutes. They can start their careers from entry-level positions and gradually advance professionally, finding opportunities at local, national, and international levels.

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The educational program has been developed in accordance with the standards and recommendations of the British Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). This ensures high-quality education, a combination of theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and compliance with international requirements. Courses are taught by specialists with both academic training and real-world experience in their respective fields.

The program includes modern and in-demand areas of client counseling and therapy, such as:

• Psychological Counseling
• Psychological Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Pathopsychology
• Psychological Trauma Research
• Psychology in Education
• Family and Couples Psychology

Additionally, students can choose elective courses covering applied areas of psychology:

• Organizational Psychology
• Introduction to Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Sports and Health Psychology

The program is designed to meet modern international standards and is based on leading academic expertise, moving away from the Soviet legacy in this discipline.

Center for Cultural and Existential Psychology, Astana, Kazakhstan
SDU University Psychological Support Center, Kaskelen, Kazakhstan
“Vitality” Psychological Center, Riga, Latvia

Members of the Advisory Board of the educational program of Applied Psychology for the 2024-2025 academic year