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PSK 474 - Professional Field Practice (Internship)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 1+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. Ayşe Beyza BIÇAKCI

Course Objective

This course aims to enable undergraduate psychology students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world professional settings and to develop their professional identity. Through direct observation and hands-on experience across multiple practice areas — including clinical, educational, and rehabilitation settings — students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the ethical, legal, and applied dimensions of the profession.

Course Content

Introduction to internship settings and professional orientation, ethical principles and legal regulations of the psychology profession, case observation and reporting in clinical settings, psychoeducation and assessment practices in school psychology, individual and group work in rehabilitation settings, supervision processes and reflective practice, linking weekly practice, experiences to theoretical frameworks, professional transformation and identity development

Required Resources

IZU Psychology Department- Internship Guidelines

Recommended Resources

Türk Psikologlar Derneği. (2004). Türk psikologlar derneği etik yönetmeliği. TPD Yayınları.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Applies theoretical knowledge in the field of psychology in a variety of practical settings.
  2. Acts in accordance with the ethical principles and legal regulations of the profession.
  3. They gain observational and practical experience in clinical, educational, or rehabilitation settings.
  4. Supports professional development by effectively utilizing the supervision process.
  5. Can report on practical experience both in writing and orally.

Core Area Distribution

(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100

Teaching Methods

Case StudyExperiment - Test / Lab/ Workshop / Field PracticeProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)

Assessment & Evaluation

Homework

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)000
Out of Class Study Period158120
Midterm000
Quiz000
Assignment155
Practice000
Final000

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Field StudiesField Studies
2Field StudiesField Studies
3Field StudiesField Studies
4Field StudiesField Studies
5Field StudiesField Studies
6Field StudiesField Studies
7Field StudiesField Studies
8Field StudiesField Studies
9Field StudiesField Studies
10Field StudiesField Studies
11Field StudiesField Studies
12Field StudiesField Studies
13Field StudiesField Studies
14Field StudiesField Studies
15Field StudiesField Studies
16ReportReport