Applied psychology
Degree
Bachelor of Social Sciences in the specialty "Applied Psychology"
Program length
4 years
Threshold score for paid department
50
ECTS
240
Level of English
B1 (Intermediate)
The goal of the program is to train highly qualified specialists who are able to effectively apply psychological knowledge and methods in a variety of practical areas. Particular attention is paid to developing skills in analytical work and solving psychological problems in various social and cultural contexts, as well as developing skills in interdisciplinary cooperation and the ethical use of psychological knowledge in professional activities.
- 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.
1 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
PSYC 101 | History of Psychology in Kazakhstan | 5 | 2+1+0 | Exam | ОН 5/ РО 5/ LO 5 |
PSYC 102 | Introduction to Psychology | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 5/ РО 5/ LO 5 |
MDE 291 | Physical Education 1 | 2 | 0+1+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 103, MDE 104, MDE 107, MDE 109, MDE 156, MDE 157, MDE 190, MDE 192, MDE 195, MDE 197, MDE 199 | Foreign language 1 | 5 | 0+3+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 283, MDE 285 | Turkish language 1 | 4 | 0+3+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 103 | Academic writing and Research Skills | 5 | 2+1+0 | Exam | ОН 10/ РО 10/ LO 10 |
MDE 153 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Cultural Studies) | 2 | 1+0+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 154 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Psychology) | 2 | 1+0+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 160 | Community engagement and value based Society 1 | 0 | 0+1+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
Total | 30 |
2 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
MDE 292 | Physical Education 2 | 2 | 0+1+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 002, MDE 191, MDE 194, MDE 106, MDE 108, MDE 110, MDE 158, MDE 187, MDE 188, MDE 196, MDE 198, MDE 200 | Foreign language 2 | 5 | 0+3+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 283, MDE 285 | Turkish language 2 | 4 | 0+3+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 104 | Educational practice | 5 | 2+1+0 | Task | |
MDE 171 | History of Kazakhstan | 5 | 2+1+0 | National Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
PSYC 113 | Personality and Affective Science I | 4 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 106 | Developmental Psychology I | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
MDE 107 | Community engagement and value based Society 2 | 0 | 0+1+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
Total | 30 |
3 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
MDE 111, MDE 113, MDE 115, MDE 117, MDE 121, MDE 123, MDE 125, MDE 127 | Kazakh language 1 / Russian language 1 | 5 | 0+3+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 293 | Physical Education 3 | 2 | 0+1+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
PSYC 224 | Introduction to Counseling Psychology | 4 | 0+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 11/ РО 11/ LO 11 |
MDE 151 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Political Science) | 2 | 1+0+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
MDE 152 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Sociology) | 2 | 1+0+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
PSYC 225 | Personality and Affective Science ІІ | 4 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 4/ РО 4/ LO 4 |
PSYC 203 | Research Methods in Psychology I | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 9/ РО 9/ LO 9 ОН 11/ РО 11/ LO 11 |
PSYC 204 | Developmental Psychology II | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 6/ РО 6/ LO 6 |
Total | 29 |
4 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
MDE 112, MDE 114, MDE 116, MDE 118, MDE 122, MDE 124, MDE 126, MDE 128 | Kazakh language 2 / Russian language 2 | 5 | 0+3+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
MDE 294 | Physical Education 4 | 2 | 0+1+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 205 | Statistics in psychology | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 9/ РО 9/ LO 9 |
PSYC 206 | Social Psychology I | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 3/ РО 3/ LO 3 |
PSYC 207 | Existential psychotherapy | 4 | 0+2+0 | Exam | ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
MDE 173 | Information and Communication Technologies (in English) | 5 | 2+1+0 | Exam | ОН 4/ РО 4/ LO 4 |
PSYC 208 | Cultural Psychology I | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 3/ РО 3/ LO 3 |
Total | 31 |
5 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
MDE 161 | Economics | 5 | 2+1+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
MDE 163 | Fundamentals of anti-corruption culture | ||||
MDE 164 | Ecology | ||||
MDE 165 | General Security | ||||
MDE 162 | Law | ||||
MAN 322 | Еntrepreneurship | ||||
MDE 289 | Financial literacy | ||||
JUR 418 | Research methods | ||||
MDE 172 | Philosophy | 5 | 2+1+0 | Exam | ОН 1/ РО 1/ LO 1 |
PSYC 301 | Social Psychology II | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 3/ РО 3/ LO 3 |
PSYC 302 | Cultural Psychology II | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 3/ РО 3/ LO 3 |
PSYC 303 | Sport and Health Psychology | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
PSYC 304 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | ||||
PSYC 305 | Behavioral Neuroscience I | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 6/ РО 6/ LO 6 |
Total | 30 |
6 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
PSYC 306 | Psychology in Education | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 307 | Behavioral Neuroscience II | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 308 | Psychological therapy | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
PSYC 309 | Abnormal Psychology | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 6/ РО 6/ LO 6 |
PSYC 310 | Cognitive Neuroscience І | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 |
PSYC 311 | Clinical Psychology | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
PSYC 312 | Organizational Psychology | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 2/ РО 2/ LO 2 ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
Total | 30 |
7 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
PSYC 401 | Research Methods in Psychology II | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 9/ РО 9/ LO 9 ОН 11/ РО 11/ LO 11 |
PSYC 402 | Cognitive Neuroscience ІІ | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
PSYC 403 | Advanced Counselling | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
PSYC 404 | Psychology of Family and Couple | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
PSYC 405 | Psychological trauma studies | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 9/ РО 9/ LO 9 |
PSYC 406 | Advanced Psychological therapy | 5 | 1+2+0 | Exam | ОН 7/ РО 7/ LO 7 |
Total | 30 |
8 semestr | |||||
Portal code | Course title | ECTS | Contact hours | Type of assesment | Learning outcomes of EP |
PSYC 430 | Internship practice | 10 | 0+8+0 | Task | |
PSYC 431 | Pregraduational practice | 12 | 0+10+0 | Task | |
PSYC 432/PSYC 433/PSYC434 | Comprehensive Exam / Writing and defense of thesis / Diploma project | 8 | 0+6+0 | Comprehensive exam | |
Total | 30 | ||||
Total | 240 |
После принятия многовекторной внешней политики, нацеленной на достижение уровня экономики развивающихся стран, Казахстану требуется большое количество специалистов по международным вопросам. Выпускники данной программы работают в международных департаментах различных правительственных учреждений, таких как министерства, местные консульства и административные органы. Более того, некоторые из наших выпускников работают в международных организациях в Казахстане и за рубежом.
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