Graduation Project (Graduation Work) — PSY 401
Within the scope of this course taken in the fall semester of the 4th year, students complete their undergraduate education by selecting one of the three tracks below. Click on each track to view the step-by-step workflow and required documents.
1 Graduation Project Training Every Spring
Mandatory orientation session organized by the department in the spring semester of each academic year outlining graduation project rules and guidelines.
2 Reading the TPA Code of Ethics Mandatory
The Turkish Psychological Association (TPA) Code of Ethics must be read before beginning the internship.
3 Securing an Internship Placement Student Responsibility
Finding an institution is the student's responsibility. The institution must employ at least one psychologist. In special circumstances, a psychiatrist, school counselor, or social worker may be approved. Applications via the National Internship Program (Career Gate) are also accepted.
4 Institutional Coordinator Approval Verbal / Written
Verbal or written acceptance notification from the host institution is sufficient. No official documentation is required at this stage.
5 Institutional Signing and Stamping Host signs first
Both documents must be filled out digitally, signed and stamped first by the host institution, and then submitted to the department.
6 Departmental Coordinator Endorsement Signed by AYBU
Documents signed by the host institution are submitted to the departmental internship coordinator for official endorsement, after which one copy is delivered back to the host.
7 Final Document Submission — June 2026 Deadline
All listed documents must be fully submitted to the department by the announced deadline:
8 Maintaining an Internship Journal Continuous
Students must maintain a structured journal documenting case observations, tests, and professional experiences. Typed entries in English or Turkish are recommended.
9 Submission of Institutional Evaluation Documents Host Institution
Evaluation documents completed by the host institution must be submitted to the department in a sealed envelope during the following fall semester.
10 Writing and Submission of the Internship Report Fall 2026
Experiences gained during the internship must be compiled into an academic report in English. Access the official writing guide and formatting guidelines via the link below:
Internship Committee Contact
1 Track Selection and Advisor Assignment May 2026
Students submit the Advisor Assignment Form together with the Track Selection Form. Approval from the intended faculty advisor is required. Groups of up to 2 students may be formed; however, each student writes and submits an independent paper.
2 Spring Semester Document Submission — June 2026 Deadline
3 Paper Writing and Fall Semester Submission Fall 2026
The completed paper is submitted in the fall semester alongside the following documents:
1 Orientation and TPA Code of Ethics Mandatory
Students attend the orientation, read and sign the TPA Code of Ethics, and submit it to the coordinator.
2 Securing Organization and Approval Student Responsibility
The voluntary work organization is identified by the student and official institutional eligibility approval is obtained.
3 Institutional Protocol Approval Institution Signs
The Community Volunteering Protocol is signed by the host organization and returned to the coordinator.
4 Maintaining Work Journal and Document Submission Fall Semester
A work journal is maintained throughout the assignment. Upon conclusion, the Completion Letter, Attendance Form, Evaluation Form, and Work Report are submitted to the coordinator.