Tarih Lisans Diploması

To have an in-depth knowledge of the periods in the history of humanity and gain an analytical, historical perspective.To gain a better understanding of todays complex world via acquiring knowledge of the past and the ability to identify and understand the world and its place in the world. To gain the ability to understand, interpret and transform his / her experiences through acquiring knowledge of human history.Comprehend the historical relationship between the present and the past, the variability and continuity of the historical process, and have a comparative perspective between the history of the World and the history of the National History.To gain the ability to use the terminology, methods and techniques of the field of history, to reach and to classify the sources, distinguish, criticize, interpret and synthesize the information in these sourcesTo gain the ability of transferring the results of the research, via using the methods and techniques of different types of historiographies and fields of history independently and jointly. To gain the ability of reading and transcribing historical texts (Ottoman Turkish).To gain the ability to use interdisciplinary studies by learning the knowledge and practice of using other social sciences.To gain the ability to use information and communication technologies with computer software and hardware required by the field.To gain the consciousness of professional responsibility and academic ethics.To gain the ability to pursue lifelong learning by following the scientific and contemporary developments in history and other fields and to have active and participatory citizenship

The Department of History applies different evaluation methods such as midterms, presentations, homework, readings, projects, final exams. Assessment methods may include classical exams, multiple-choice examinations, homework assignments, performance assessments and study-presentation evaluations.For students to graduate from the program, it is required for them to successfully complete 240 ECTS credits and GPA of the student must be 2.0 or above.

Students’ admission to the department takes place in case of the completion/ achievement of the processes and exams determined by OSYM within the framework of universitys academic and legal regulations. In accordance with the relevant regulations and the framework determined by OSYM, the acceptance of students to this program is done via exam center according to state exam called AYT (Relevant section is TS). After students report their preference of the programs they would like to study, they will be placed by ÖSYM according to their scores they get from the state exam. Students, who begin to study an equivalent degree in Turkey or abroad can apply for lateral transfer. Acceptance of students starts before the semester begins; every student’s condition and the degree student is applying to are taken into consideration and examined distinctively. More comprehensive information about university entrance is available in the University Catalog. The acceptance of students to programs that have General Academics Exchange Protocol is done via the protocol (ERASMUS, FARABİ, MEVLANA and so on) that is made between Üsküdar University and partner universities. Students can register to the program in case of approval from the relevant academic unit. It is demanded from the students to have the adequate knowledge of foreign language in order for them to follow the courses.

Graduates of the Department of History may work in both private sector and public service. They may be employed in educational institutions after taking required pedagogical formation. The main areas of employment are; archives, museums, libraries, municipalities, ministries, foundations, research centers and media.

Qualification is continuous