Double Major and Minor

Psychology students may have Minor or Double Major with other programs. Rules and regulations for Double Major and Minor programs can be accessed from here.

Below you can find links to:

MEF University Double Major Program Regulations (in Turkish)
MEF University Minor Program Regulations (in Turkish)

Contact information for Double Major and Minor Programs:
Associate Professor Beyza Tepe (tepebe@mef.edu.tr)
Assistant İlksen Bostancı (bostancii@mef.edu.tr)

Frequently Asked Questions About Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor (YAP) Programs

What are the Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor (YAP) Programs?

A Double Major Program (ÇAP) allows a student enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at the university to pursue a second bachelor's degree from another program within the same university. The student’s current program at the time of application is referred to as the "primary major," while the program they apply to and are accepted into is referred to as the "second major."

A Minor Program (YAP) allows a student enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at the university to take courses from a second program in order to broaden their knowledge. The student’s current program is referred to as the "major," while the program they apply to and are accepted into is referred to as the "minor."

What are the application requirements for the Minor and Double Major Programs?

For the Double Major Program, the student must:
a) Have successfully completed all courses taken in their major up to the semester of application,
b) Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.72/4.00 at the time of application,
c) Be ranked in the top 20% of their class in their primary major program.

Students who have a GPA of at least 2.72/4.00 but are not in the top 20% may still apply if their university entrance exam score is equal to or above the base score required for admission to the second major program in the relevant year.

Admission to the Double Major Program is finalized upon the recommendation of the relevant departments and the decision of the faculty administrative boards.

For the Minor Program, the student must:
a) Have successfully completed all courses taken in their major up to the semester of application,
b) Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50/4.00 at the time of application.

If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, students with higher GPAs are given priority.

Admission to the Minor Program is finalized upon the recommendation of the relevant departments and the decision of the faculty administrative boards.

When is the earliest and latest time to apply for Double Major or Minor Programs?

Students can apply to an announced Double Major Program no earlier than the beginning of the third semester and no later than the fifth semester of their major program.

Students can apply to an announced Minor Program no earlier than the third semester and no later than the sixth semester of their major program. Applications must be submitted before the start of the add-drop period of the relevant semester.

When are the application dates and quotas announced for these programs?

The Double Major Programs, along with their quotas, application dates, and any special conditions, are announced to students by the relevant Dean’s Office at the beginning of each academic year.

The quotas for Minor Programs are determined by the recommendation of the relevant administrative board and approval of the Senate. These programs, their quotas, application dates, and any special conditions are also announced at the beginning of each academic year by the relevant Dean’s Office.

What are the steps to apply for the Double Major and Minor Programs?

Students can apply to the Double Major Program by submitting a petition to the Student Affairs Directorate. You can complete your application by following the steps outlined in the official instructions provided during the application period.

Which programs can psychology students pursue Double Major (ÇAP) or Minor (YAP) with?

Students who meet the application requirements for the Double Major or Minor programs can apply to any department they wish.

What is the required number of credits and courses for each program?

The Double Major Program consists of up to 160 ECTS credits, excluding common courses. Courses that are considered equivalent in the major and double major programs are determined by the respective academic units and, if previously taken, are finalized upon the student's acceptance into the program; others are finalized during the relevant semester with the decision of the Faculty Administrative Board. Courses deemed equivalent in both the major and double major programs are included in the student’s semester enrollment and appear on both transcripts.

The Minor Program consists of up to 40 ECTS credits, excluding common courses. These credits are completed with courses listed in the curriculum of the minor department. Common and equivalent courses for each minor program are determined by the respective departments and announced by the faculties.

How long does it take to complete the program?

Students who qualify for graduation from their major program but have not yet completed their second major have a maximum period defined in Article 44(c) of Law No. 2547, starting from the academic year in which they enrolled in the second major. Whether scholarship students in this situation can retain their scholarship depends on the approval of the University Executive Board.

Can students participating in international exchange programs transfer their completed courses to the double major or minor programs?

For Double Major Programs:
Students who attend an international exchange program at a university abroad may apply to have the courses they successfully completed there count as equivalent courses in their double major program.

For Minor Programs:
Students who have completed their major requirements but have not yet finished the minor program may be granted an additional semester to meet graduation requirements upon the decision of the University Executive Board. Whether scholarship students in this situation retain their scholarships depends on the approval of the Executive Board.

Does the ÖSYM scholarship continue during double major or minor studies?

Scholarships awarded to students who were placed into full or partial scholarship quotas through the YKS exam remain valid for the duration of the student's major program and are also applicable during their enrollment in double major or minor programs.

What is the minimum GPA requirement to graduate from a double major or minor program?

To graduate from a double major program, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.72 in their main major.
If the student completes the second major with at least a 2.00 GPA after qualifying for graduation from the main major, they are awarded a second bachelor's degree.
Students who qualify for graduation from their main major and complete the minor program with at least a 2.00 GPA are awarded a minor certificate.

How do courses taken in the double major or minor program affect the student's performance in the main major?

Participation in a double major program does not affect the student’s performance or graduation status in their main major in any way. A separate transcript is issued for the double major program.
Similarly, participation in a minor program does not affect the student’s performance or graduation status in their main major. The GPA for minor courses is calculated separately from the major GPA. A separate transcript is issued for the minor program.
To continue in a minor program, the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.30 / 4.00 in their major.

How is a leave of absence (registration freeze) handled in double major or minor programs?

In double major programs, if a student is unable to take courses due to reasons such as course unavailability or scheduling conflicts, their enrollment in the double major program can be frozen for that semester with the recommendation of the department and the decision of the Faculty Administrative Board.
In minor programs, students who are unable to take courses due to similar reasons can freeze their enrollment with the approval of the Dean's Office, upon application.

Double Major

Major Program in Psychology courses are listed below:

Minor

Minor Program in Psychology courses are listed below:

* PSYC 203 Theories of Personality: This course also exists in the department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR) but equals to 5 credits (but 6 in psyc department); so if students transfer these credits to Psychology minor program, they need to take an extra 1 credit.

Note: Minor Program in Psychology for Guidance and Psychological Counseling Students are updated and will be followed this course program 2024-2025 Fall Semester onwards: 

NOTE: Double Major and Minor Students, you can see the information about credit transfer forms below:

Kredi Transfer Formu Nasıl Doldulurulur?