Sosyoloji Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

The aim of the Sociology Undergraduate Program is to understand social changes at local and global levels and to analyze basic social problems.

There are 3 classrooms for the department's courses. The Central Library contains sufficient scientific and literary works related to the department. There are also conference halls where student clubs' activities are held.

Knowing the basic concepts and principles in different social science fields and using them in social analyses.
Knowing and evaluating classical and current sociological theories, their differences and relationships.
Understanding the role of theory in sociology and how theoretical approaches are used in social analyses, research and applications.
Understanding the structure and functioning of basic social institutions/sectors and defining the problems that arise in this field.
Gaining knowledge and understanding about theoretical discussions covering the relationships between social structures, social actors and culture.
Being able to evaluate the mutual relationships between individuals and society and transforming them into an original analysis or a research design for a concrete subject.
Gaining awareness about oneself and one's own competencies and the ability to think critically.
Being able to develop "Sociological Imagination Power" and using sociological data to analyze new situations.
Developing recommendations and suggestions in order to transform the findings obtained as a result of the research into policies.
Gaining the computer skills necessary to conduct a sociological research, using quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques.
Gaining the necessary formation for teaching philosophy groups.
He/she effectively and systematically conveys current developments in his/her social field and his/her own work to groups in his/her field and outside it, in written, verbal and visual form.

Has the following competencies at an advanced level:

• Knowledge of basic concepts and principles in different social science fields and the ability to use them in social analysis.
• Ability to know and evaluate classical and contemporary sociological theories, their differences and relationships.
• Ability to understand the role of theory in sociology and how theoretical approaches are used in social analysis, research and practice.
• Ability to gain knowledge and understanding of theoretical discussions covering the relationships between social structures, social actors and culture.
• Ability to develop “Sociological Imagination” and to use sociological data to analyze new situations.

One midterm and one midterm exam are held for each semester. The success status is determined based on 40% of midterm exam and 60% of final exam. The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Course Teaching Plan" prepared by the relevant faculty member / s and included in the information package. Related articles of EBYU Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination regulations are applied regarding exams and course grades. Letter grades and reference ranges according to class success level are given in the table.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

• “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report” containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles for the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”:

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum: The minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions are determined by the Council of Higher Education.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education after being approved by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students is carried out in accordance with the education and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Institutional Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the program qualifications is provided. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

Our program has been accredited by FEDEK from 09.01.2025 until 30.09.2030.

General admission requirements for Turkish and foreign students apply to start the program. Registration, admission, exam and evaluation procedures of students are carried out in accordance with the Higher Education Law and the decisions and regulations of the Higher Education Council issued based on this law. A two-stage exam system is applied in the transition from secondary education to higher education. Exams are conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Detailed information about the exams can be found at http://www.osym.gov.tr.

A student who graduates from the Department of Sociology can find a wide range of jobs in both the public and private sectors. Graduates of the Department of Sociology can work as philosophy group teachers in schools and educational centers, provided that they first receive teacher training. In addition, some of the other work areas are: State Planning Organization (SPO), Family Research Institution, State Institute of Statistics (DIE), Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Ministry of Youth and Sports, municipalities, banks, advertising and marketing companies, large holdings, non-governmental organizations, media organizations, public relations departments of companies. In addition, when sociology graduates gain sufficient and necessary research skills, they can work in social science research in research companies and they can also have the qualification to conduct research themselves.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education
1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions
1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates
2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)
2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

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