PhD program
Psychology

Psychology

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in various branches of psychology and neuroscience; concepts, paradigms and approaches in the field of theoretical and practical psychology.
2. To interpret theoretical and practical problems in the fields of health psychology, emotions, gender psychology of communication, cognitive neuropsychology and neuroscience.
3. To synthesize professional interests and express scientific ideas in an academic style to prepare speeches at international scientific conferences, publications in highly rated journals.
4. To understand the specifics of modern experimental research and theories in world psychology; the main methodological concepts of cognitive changes and physiological processes in the human psyche.
5. To possess classifications of the main types of cognitive and non-cognitive neuropsychological disorders; basic methods and techniques of neuropsychological research.
6. To conduct scientific and psychological experiments using integrated research methods, hardware procedures, modern computer technologies of psychological modeling in accordance with international professional standards.
7. To conduct a methodological analysis of psychological theories, research methods, standards for conducting psychological research, applied statistics and empirical data to identify and solve research problems, resolve methodological dilemmas in psychology and neuroscience.
8. Critically analyze current trends, basic theories and scientific data of cognitive processes in relation to the brain, and research paths in the field of neuroscience of cognitive processes.
9. To formulate scientific hypotheses on various issues of psychology with the help of qualitative and quantitative approaches in a psychological experiment.
10. To implement the methodology and technique of teaching psychological disciplines, specialized courses based on innovative technologies, author's developments, experimental data on dissertation research.
11. To present the results of educational and research activities in the form of scientific decisions in the areas of psychological experiment in accordance with international ethical standards.
12. To maintain constructive communication with various scientific communities in order to solve methodological issues and research problems in the field of psychology.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Psychology
Speciality Code
8D03107
Faculty
Philosophy and Political Science

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to give doctoral students skills in academic writing and ability to Express their scientific ideas in an academic style for research publications in top journals, presentations at international scientific conferences, writing a doctoral thesis in psychology and neuroscience. The discipline is aimed at understanding the peculiarities of the style and structure of academic writing in psychological science.

Actual Problems of General Psychology: Comparative Analysis of Foreign and Domestic Theories
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to create ability to conduct a critical analysis of modern experimental research and theories in current psychology. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: to know and understand scientific information about systems approach in Psychology; explain ethical standards to psychological research in modern Psychology; critically analyze the methodological differences of domestic and foreign psychology, research problems, methodological dilemmas in Psychology.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Research Methods in Neuroscience
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to develop ability to make synthesis of new and old paradigms in Neuroscience, to collect research materials and compile scientific review. The discipline is aimed at understanding the logic of choosing research methods in the field of neuroscience; explaining research problems, methodological dilemmas in neuroscience; critical analysis of methodological hikes in the field of research methods in neuroscience.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to give doctoral students skills in academic writing and ability to Express their scientific ideas in an academic style for research publications in top journals, presentations at international scientific conferences, writing a doctoral thesis in psychology and neuroscience. The discipline is aimed at understanding the goals and objectives of various research methods, and the logic of their choice in the field of psychology and neuroscience; critically synthesize methodological dilemmas in psychology and neuroscience.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Attention and Executive Control
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop ability of critically analyze and interpret practice in the field of Attention and Executive Control. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: - to know and understand the role of the system approach in methodological and critical analyzes of psychological theories that explain Attention and Executive Control; - explain achievements of foreign and Kazakhstani science in the field of Attention and Executive Control; - critically analyze the current trends in the development of learning and memory, defining models for the development of Attention and Executive Control; - to analyze existing knowledge in the field of Attention and Executive Control and related fields of science, - to study new methodological, theoretical and practical issues in Attention and Executive Control by synthesizing various scientific knowledge and empirical data шт Neuroscience; - develope modern research projects in the field of Attention and Executive Control. This course examines the methodological problems of researching the learning and memory, significant and advanced scientific concepts and research in the field of Attention and Executive Control, reveals the role of Attention and Executive Control in various social institutions, the features of measuring and applying the results of the study of Attention and Executive Control, analysis of the design of modern research at the international level in the field Attention and Executive Control and neuroscience.

Brain and Decision Making
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop ability of critically analyze and interpret practice in the field of Brain and Decision Making. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: - to know and understand the role of the system approach in methodological and critical analyzes of psychological theories that explain Brain and Decision Making; - explain achievements of foreign and Kazakhstani science in the field of Brain and Decision Making; - critically analyze the current trends in the development of in psychology of Decision Making, defining models for the development of Brain and Decision Making; - to analyze existing knowledge in the field of Decision Making and related fields of science, to study new methodological, theoretical and practical issues in Decision Making interaction by synthesizing various scientific knowledge and empirical data; - develope modern research projects in the field of Decision Making. This course examines the methodological problems of researching the Decision Making, significant and advanced scientific concepts and research in the field of Decision Making, reveals the role of Decision Making in various social institutions, in conflict situations, the features of measuring and applying the results of the study of Decision Making in modern society, analysis of the design of modern research at the international level in the field of Decision Making and neuroscience.

Cognition, emotion and psychopathology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop ability to understand and apply professional methodological knowledge, research methods, recognize and solve research problems, resolution of methodological dilemmas in cognition, emotion, and psychopathology. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: - to explain the priority areas of research in the field of the psychology of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology and to find scientific solutions in an appropriate scientific way; - to define modern approaches to research cognition, emotion, and psychopathology by studying new methodological, theoretical, practical questions in the psychology; - critically analyze the methodological and theoretical approaches in in modern psychology of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology; - analyze design of experiments in the psychology of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology in relation to the methodological analysis of modern concepts; - analyze modern psychological data in the field of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology in order to get further practical recommendations; - to develop new methodological, theoretical, practical questions in psychology by synthesizing various scientific knowledge and evaluating scientific research in the field of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology at an international level. Within the framework of this discipline will be given scientifically knowledge of the psychological regularities of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology, modern foreign and domestic concepts in the cognition, emotion, and psychopathology, modern psychological research in comparative analysis of methods and techniques for studying cognition, emotion, and psychopathology, analysis of scientific concepts of psychological factors and characteristics of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology, psychological prerequisites and determinants of cognition. Modern psychophysiological methods in psychology of cognition, emotion, and psychopathology. Ethical dilemmas in neuropsychological foundations of cognition.

Cognitive Neuropsychology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: to form systematic theoretical, scientific and applied knowledge about the methodology, tasks, methods, basic concepts and basic concepts of cognitive neuropsychology, mastering basic methods and techniques of neuropsychological research for subsequent application in scientific activities. The course is aimed at studying the main types of cognitive and non-cognitive neuropsychological disorders and the relationship between them, promising areas of research in cognitive neuropsychology.

Cognitive processes and brain
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to develop ability to understand research ways in conducting research in the field of cognitive processes and brain and analyze the strengths, weaknesses and limitations of them. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: to know and understand scientific data of cognitive processes and brain.

Emotions and Health
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to develop ability to make synthesis of new and old paradigms in Psychology of Emotions, to collect research materials and compile scientific review. The course is aimed at developing abilities: understand the logic of choosing research methods in the field of emotions and health; explain findings of research and methodological problems in the psychology of emotions and health, and define appropriate scientific solutions.

Gender Interaction Dynamics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to develop ability of critically analyze and interpret practice in the field of gender psychology. Doctoral students will be able to: know and understand the role of the system approach in methodological and critical analyzes of psychological theories that explain gender similarities and differences; explain achievements of foreign and Kazakhstani science in the field of gender communication.

Learning and memory
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop ability of critically analyze and interpret practice in the field of learning and memory. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: - to know and understand the role of the system approach in methodological and critical analyzes of psychological theories that explain learning and memory; - explain achievements of foreign and Kazakhstani science in the field of learning and memory; - critically analyze the current trends in the development of learning and memory, defining models for the development of learning and memory in the context of globalization; - to analyze existing knowledge in the field of learning and memory and related fields of science, to study new methodological, theoretical and practical issues in learning and memory interaction by synthesizing various scientific knowledge and empirical data on gender differences from different points of view; - develope modern research projects in the field of learning and memory. This course examines the methodological problems of researching the learning and memory, significant and advanced scientific concepts and research in the field of learning and memory, reveals the role of learning and memory in various social institutions, in conflict situations, the features of measuring and applying the results of the study of learning and memory in modern society, analysis of the design of modern research at the international level in the field of learning and memory.

Neuroscience of cognitive development
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop ability of critically analyze main theories in neuroscience of cognitive development. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will have acquired the following competencies: - to know and understand the role of the system approach in methodological analyze of theories in Neuroscience of cognitive development; - explain achievements in Neuroscience of cognitive development; - critically analyze the current trends in Neuroscience of cognitive development; - to analyze existing knowledge in Neuroscience of cognitive development; - develope modern research projects in the field of Neuroscience of cognitive development. This course examines the methodological problems of Neuroscience of cognitive development, scientific concepts and research in the field of Neuroscience of cognitive development, features of measuring and applying results in Neuroscience of cognitive development, analysis of the design of modern research in Neuroscience of cognitive development.

Psychology of Change and Personal Development
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Рurpose: is to develop ability to recognize and solve research problems of analyzing the place of Cognitive changes and physiological processes in the Human Psyche. Doctoral students will be able to understand and critically analyze the main methodological concepts of cognitive changes and physiological processes, the ability to apply professional methodological knowledge within design of an experiment and research methods of of cognitive changes and physiological processes.

System Approach in Health Psychology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop ability to understand and apply professional methodological knowledge, research methods, recognize and solve research problems, resolution of methodological dilemmas in Current Health Psychology. As a result of studying the discipline, PhD students will acquired the following competencies: - Understand and critically analyze theoretical and scientific approaches in the Health Psychology, as well as the methodological foundations of research in modern Health Psychology; - determine quantitative and qualitative data analysis strategies that are consistent with research questions and methods in the field of Health Psychology in conjunction with a critical analysis of research in the field of Health Psychology at an international level; - to critically evaluate methodological problems in the Health Psychology in own scientific interests in accordance with ethical requirements for conducting psychological research in the Health Psychology; - correlate and critically conduct the processing of the results of psychological research, and also correlate the findings with those presented in applied publications in the Health Psychology; - ability to develop professionalism in the conduct of psychological research in modern Health Psychology, to analyze potential principles with ethical decisions in various methodological issues in modern Health Psychology.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years