Clinical Psychology Approach at Mersin University

The Clinical Psychology Master's Program within the Department of Psychology at Mersin University began accepting its first students in 2025. The primary goal of the program is to train psychologists who possess scientifically based clinical assessment and intervention skills, adhere to ethical values, are critical thinkers, and are research-oriented.

The training program is structured around clinical theories, psychopathology, psychotherapy approaches, assessment techniques, and research methods. Students develop their skills in clinical observation, interviewing, case analysis, and psychological assessment through both theoretical and applied courses.

Areas of Practice and Facilities

The Clinical Observation and Interview Room within the department allows students to conduct structured interviews with clients in accordance with ethical principles. This unit is equipped to conduct psychological assessment and interview processes with groups of children, adolescents, and adults. The interview room is equipped with recording and observation systems, allowing students to conduct case follow-ups under supervision.

In addition, the Clinical Psychology Laboratory offers a working environment conducive to conducting research on themes such as emotional regulation, stress response, emotion recognition, empathy, and post-traumatic adaptation. This laboratory supports students in gaining hands-on experience in data collection, experimental or quasi-experimental research design, and psychometric evaluation.

Research and Educational Approach

The program integrates scientific knowledge production with clinical practice.

Students develop their clinical skills by actively participating in research projects and participating in case-based supervision throughout their training. This approach aims to enable students to develop their identities not only as practitioners but also as research psychologists.

The faculty of the Clinical Psychology Program possesses expertise across a wide range of fields, including psychopathology, psychotherapy, developmental psychology, trauma, eating behaviors, parenting, childhood mental disorders, and social cognition. This diversity allows students to learn from diverse theoretical perspectives.