The degree earned upon completion of a Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences program is a "Master's Degree." A master's degree is a second university degree earned after a bachelor's degree and typically allows students to delve deeper into their field and gain expertise. Master's degrees are offered in a variety of areas and can help students advance their careers or enter doctoral programs.

The Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences program is a graduate program that aims to provide students with skills in understanding, analyzing, managing and changing human behavior by conducting scientific research on human behavior.

The program offers a wide range of courses in different behavioral sciences such as social psychology, psychological counseling, clinical psychology, educational psychology, industrial/organizational psychology and neuropsychology.

The courses provide students with the skills to conduct scientific research using tools such as statistical analysis, research methods, data analysis and reporting. While students discuss theoretical issues related to human behavior, they also learn how they can be applied to real-life scenarios.

The program can also be useful for students who have career goals in different sectors such as human resources management, marketing and business. Behavioral sciences can help them develop their understanding of issues such as people's motivation, leadership skills, teamwork and customer relations.

Students who complete the Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences program become experts in understanding, analyzing, managing and changing human behavior. It offers many opportunities for students with career goals in these areas and can also provide the opportunity to continue to doctoral programs.

The "Program Competencies (Achievements)" of the Behavioral Sciences Master's program are as follows:

The ability to understand and use current research methods and techniques in the field of behavioral sciences.

The ability to understand behavioral and cognitive theories and to produce solutions to behavioral problems using these theories.

The ability to understand and apply behavioral change and therapy techniques.

The ability to evaluate and interpret behavior and mental processes using psychological tests.

The ability to evaluate and treat behavioral and mental health problems at individual, group and institutional levels.

The ability to understand and apply professional ethical principles.

The ability to think critically and solve problems in research and application areas related to behavioral sciences.

The ability to acquire the skills necessary to conduct scientific studies, analyze and report their results.

The ability to develop communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

The ability to continuously improve oneself and follow innovations in the field of behavioral sciences.

The Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences program is a program that focuses on topics such as human behavior, psychological processes, and social interaction. Graduates of this program specialize in providing tools to understand, change, and improve people's behavior.

In terms of employment opportunities, graduates of the Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences have job opportunities in a variety of sectors. These sectors may include:

Healthcare: Graduates of behavioral sciences can work in health services, especially in the field of psychology. They can find jobs in private and public hospitals, guidance centers, psychological counseling centers, rehabilitation centers, and similar institutions.

Education: Graduates of behavioral sciences can work as lecturers in schools and universities. They can also work as psychological counselors in schools.

Business: Graduates of behavioral sciences can work in the field of business, focusing on topics such as human resources, management, and leadership. They can provide various tools to increase interaction and motivation among employees, improve workplace culture, and increase the performance of the business.

Research: Graduates of behavioral sciences can work in academic research, social research, and market research.

Social services: Behavioral science graduates can work in social services, especially in the fields of child services, youth services, and family services.

Law: Behavioral science graduates can work as consultants in the field of law. They can specialize in assessing criminality, identifying psychological conditions, and providing tools for behavioral change.

Sports: Behavioral science graduates can work in the field of sports psychology. They can provide a variety of tools to improve athletes' performance, cope with sports injuries, and improve athletes' mental health.

Behavioral Science graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities. However, internships and similar work experiences can also play an important role in the job search process. Therefore, it is recommended that students research and evaluate opportunities where they can do internships or take part in research projects, if possible. There are also professional development opportunities for graduates. Professional development courses, seminars, and certificate programs can help graduates advance in their jobs and develop their areas of expertise.

The student's success in the courses is determined by evaluating the mid-term grades and the final exam grade together.

Mid-term grades consist of quizzes, mid-term exam grades and grades given to homework, applications and practical work depending on the course. In the credit system, the type and weight of mid-term and final evaluations (exams, homework, applications and similar) are reported to the relevant department head by the instructor teaching the course within the first two weeks of the semester and announced to the students by the relevant teaching unit administration. The final evaluation is determined by the instructor teaching the course with one of the following letter grades, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that course.

While the impact of the homework given during the semester on the final grade is 40%, the impact of the final exams at the end of the semester is 60%.

Graduation Requirements are as follows:

• Successfully completing all courses in the program,
• Having no FF grade,
• Achieving a minimum grade of CB or higher for each course,
• Completing 120 ECTS credits, with 60 credits from coursework and 60 credits from the thesis,
• Submitting a thesis of at least 15,000 words in accordance with the "Thesis Writing Guide" provided by the Graduate Education Institute, and defending it if deemed necessary,
• Presenting a thesis with a plagiarism rate below the accepted maximum of 30%,
• Submitting the thesis approved in Turkish in English.