Sosyoloji (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

Undergraduate program of the department of sociology consists of 4 academic years and 8 semesters. The language of instruction is English. Students who fulfill specific requirements may do a minor or double major program with other departments. The mission of the program is to train sociologists - With a strong theoretical background in sociology as well as practical experience in field research, - Who are able to think analytically and critically so that they will be well prepared for their academic and professional careers; and - To offer a friendly environment for students and faculty that is conducive for further sociological research; as well as - Organize academic activities and training and educational programs in collaboration with international institutions.

Education and teaching are carried out through formal and distance learning methods. In addition, practical training is provided in workplaces as internships

• Utilizes basic theoretical approaches in sociology, demonstrates critical thinking by means of comparative and historical analyses.
• Designs scientific research using appropriate methods in order to find answers to sociological questions. Uses up- to- date data and technology to create sociological assessment reports.
• Develops creative solutions with a critical and scientific mindset for sociological issues and formulates appropriate social policy recommendations.
• Demonstrates awareness of and respect for diversity.
• Applies rules of ethical conduct and builds social responsibility as well as active citizenship.
• Outlines the major global actors, conditions and dynamics in the globalized world and international milieu.
• Makes use of methods and tools required to effectively collect and analyze data.
• Adapts himself/herself to complex and ever-changing conditions in a global world.
• Relates the national and international legal framework regulates the national and international activities in the field to his/her work in the field.
• Interprets his/her world, country, society and himself/herself; demonstrates awareness of the ethical issues, social rights, values and responsibilities towards others and self.
• Makes use of not only his/her own discipline but related fields as well; develops an interdisciplinary approach and practice.
• Evaluates the developments and trends in science and technology; shows personal and institutional entrepreneurship; improves himself/herself through life-long learning.
• Communicates his/her opinions effectively using oral, written, graphic and technological means; fluently explains his/her perspective in English.
• Assumes responsibility in individual and collective settings; solves problems both as an individual and a member or leader of a team.

The following key competencies are acquired at an advanced level.

• Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
• Learning Competence
• Communication and Social Competence
• Literacy competence
• Multilingual competence
• Digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurship competence
• Cultural awareness and expressive competence

For each course, students are assessed separately from mid-term exams and other courses, and are subject to a final exam. At least one mid-term exam is held per term. In addition to mid-term exams, surprise exams can be held without prior announcement. Final grades are determined by the instructors based on the points earned in the final exam, mid-term exam scores, and attendance and class participation. Students who are unable to take the final exam due to acceptable reasons will be given a makeup exam.

Final grades are expressed in letter grades. AA is 4.00, BA is 3.50, BB is 3.00, CB is 2.50, CC is 2.00, DC is 1.50, DD is 1.00, and F is 0.00.

A student's performance level is determined by their term GPA and cumulative GPA. The credit points earned in a course are calculated by multiplying the course credits by the value of the final letter grade. For repeated courses, only the last grade is taken into account.

All grades are displayed on the student's transcript. Students with a minimum cumulative GPA and average term GPA are considered satisfactory. Students with a cumulative GPA between 3.00-3.49 are considered honor students, and those with a cumulative GPA between 3.50-4.00 are considered high honors.

Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 are considered unsatisfactory. Students who do not meet the requirements for satisfactory status in their second or higher year and have a cumulative GPA below 1.80 can only retake their courses until they reach a cumulative GPA of at least 1.80.

In order to ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• YÖK (Higher Education Council) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising the educational activities and other operations of higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports", prepared within the framework of the criteria set by YÖK, are published annually. These reports include both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, which are shared with the public by YÖK.
• "Private Higher Education Institutions Report" is published annually, containing academic, administrative, and financial data of private higher education institutions. This report includes both quantitative and qualitative assessments, which are also shared with the public by YÖK.

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Regulations and Principles for Ensuring the Quality of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Curriculum Creation and Approval: YÖK sets the minimum standards and criteria for opening undergraduate programs in higher education institutions. 1.1. The curriculum for each program and the learning outcomes to be achieved by the students are determined by the senates of the institutions, in accordance with the principles set by YÖK. 1.2. After being approved by the relevant Dean's Council, the curriculum for National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with YÖK’s approval.
2. Assessment and Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program are carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by the higher education institutions, in compliance with the fundamental principles established by YÖK.
3. Certification: Students who successfully complete the required course credits and other obligations determined by the higher education institutions receive a bachelor's diploma.
4. Self-Evaluation and External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, each year, higher education institutions submit their "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK). YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" related to the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. Additionally, accreditation decisions made by authorized or recognized accreditation bodies, as determined by YÖKAK, demonstrate that the programs' adequacy has been ensured in terms of quality assurance. YÖKAK also conducts regular review activities based on the criteria set in the relevant regulations.

FEDEK

Accreditation Start/End Date: 15.04.2024/ 30.09.2026

1. Graduation from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalency has been approved by the Ministry of National Education, and meeting the admission requirements for the undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.

2. Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of a higher education institution based on the results of the centralized exam conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in accordance with the procedures and principles determined by YÖK.

3. Being placed in the relevant undergraduate programs of higher education institutions that correspond to the fields of study completed in their associate degree programs, based on the results of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, in accordance with the procedures and principles determined by YÖK.

1. Students who graduate from this program are able to apply to graduate level programs if they are able to provide a satisfactory score from the central ALES exam, and show proof of sufficient proficiency in the English language.
2. Students enrolled in a program at a higher education institution have the right to participate in the double major programs opened by their institution. Students registered in a double major program can take courses from two separate undergraduate programs simultaneously and, upon successful completion, can receive two separate undergraduate diplomas.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Educatio

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor Programs, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer at Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Distance Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor's Degree Programs

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Validity is perpetual.