Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

The Political Science and International Relations Undergraduate Program aims to enable students to analyze political, social, and international phenomena using scientific methods, while developing critical and analytical thinking skills. The program seeks to cultivate innovative, entrepreneurial, and participatory individuals who are committed to democratic values and universal ethical principles. The curriculum is designed flexibly to accommodate students’ diverse career plans, supported by intra-departmental, inter-departmental, and elective courses. Additionally, a second foreign language option is offered to help graduates gain competencies at both national and international levels. Graduates have employment opportunities in public institutions, international organizations, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and academia.

Courses are generally conducted in classrooms, lecture halls, and amphitheater-style rooms within the relevant faculties, allowing students to experience and become familiar with different learning environments. Each classroom is equipped with a sound system and a projector. Additionally, computers in laboratories (such as computer labs and collaborative workspaces) provide access to the software needed by instructors and students for their courses. The campus also includes shared learning spaces, such as a library.

• Demonstrates command of the key texts in the literature of Political Science and International Relations, and understands the fundamental concepts, theories, models, approaches, and their interrelationships.

• Applies theoretical, factual, and research methods knowledge to evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, define problems, conduct data analysis, and produce solutions.

• Understands and interprets news and commentary related to Political Science and International Relations, and participates effectively in discussions.

• Integrates knowledge of Political Science and International Relations with information from other fields such as Law, Economics, History, and Sociology, interprets it comprehensively, generates new knowledge, and demonstrates understanding of interdisciplinary interaction.

• Identifies relevant sources of information, conducts independent research, and prepares comprehensive reports on studied topics.

• Fulfills responsibilities as a leader or team member in project or group work.

• Communicates knowledge, research findings, ideas, and interpretations clearly and effectively in Turkish and English to audiences within the field or in other disciplines, using appropriate data, in national and international academic and professional settings.

• Recognizes the importance of respecting cultural and individual differences, and communicates empathetically in social or professional environments composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Understands the individual, societal, and ecological dimensions of social responsibility, and demonstrates awareness of active citizenship within this framework.

• Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values.

Possesses the following key competencies at an advanced level.

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

In this program, various assessment methods such as midterm exams, assignments, exercises, projects, practical applications, and final exams are applied. Assessment methods may include traditional exams, multiple-choice exams, homework, performance evaluations, and product evaluations. To graduate from the program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required. The grade for a course is determined based on the evaluation of the above components and is assigned as a letter grade. A minimum letter grade of DD is required to pass a course. The letter grades and their corresponding coefficients are as follows:

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education and training, as well as other activities carried out in higher education institutions.

Within the framework of criteria determined by YÖK, the “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” for higher education institutions are prepared annually and published. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative assessments of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Each year, YÖK also publishes the “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report,” which contains academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation universities. These reports include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions and are shared with the public by YÖK.

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the “Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Degree Programs” as follows:

1. Creation and Approval of Programs:
   1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.
   1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions, in accordance with the fundamental principles set by YÖK.
   1.3. National Core Curricula are implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans’ Council.

2. Assessment and Evaluation:
   The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes to be achieved by students in each undergraduate program are carried out according to the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in line with the fundamental principles determined by YÖK.

3. Certification:
   Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive their degree upon successful completion of the required course credits and other obligations determined by the higher education institutions.

4. Self-Evaluation and External Evaluation:
   Within the framework of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions submit the “Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports” of the previous year to the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the “Institutional Feedback Report,” prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions, with the public. Additionally, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation agencies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the programs’ competencies meet quality assurance standards. YÖKAK regularly conducts review activities regarding the competencies determined in accordance with its legislation.

Admission to the first year of undergraduate programs is based on the results of the examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). The admission of international candidates is carried out in accordance with the Higher Education Law, the regulations and decisions of the Council of Higher Education, and the conditions determined by the Senate, based on the decision of the relevant administrative board.

Students who successfully complete their undergraduate education in this program may continue their education in graduate programs in their field or related fields, based on a combined evaluation of the ALES score, undergraduate GPA, and written/oral interview in accordance with the Hasan Kalyoncu University Graduate Education and Training Regulations.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Majors, Minors, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education by Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

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

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

The administrative and organizational structure of our university has been established within the framework of Law No. 2547 on Higher Education, Law No. 2809 on the Organization of Higher Education Institutions, Decree Law No. 124 on the Administrative Structures of Higher Education Institutions and its secondary legislation, the Regulation on Foundation Higher Education, Law No. 2914 on Higher Education Personnel, Regulation No. 34580 on the Establishment, Operation, Monitoring, and Supervision of Higher Education Institutions, the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Tuition-Free Education of Students under Article 9 of Law No. 2547 for Foundation Higher Education Institutions, the Regulation on Transfer, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, and within the framework of the Higher Education Quality Council.

The highest decision-making body of our university is the Board of Trustees, as stipulated in Article 5 of the Additional Provisions of Law No. 2547. The administrative structure of our university consists of the Board of Trustees representing the legal entity of the university, the Rector, Vice Rectors, the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, faculties, institutes, vocational schools, and directorates affiliated with the Secretary General. Across the university, in order to ensure participatory and effective governance and to play an active and pioneering role at the international level, the university aims to educate students who are well-equipped, scientifically and professionally competent, research-oriented and possess leadership qualities, producing high-quality work that makes a difference and guides the future. Educational activities and technological initiatives focused on industry and the private sector are supported and expanded to commercialize research results and create an ecosystem of technological products that can achieve global competitiveness. These efforts are carried out under the leadership of the Board of Trustees, coordinated by the Rector, and supported by relevant Vice Rectors and affiliated units.

In our university’s governance and administrative model, the University Senate and the University Executive Board assist senior management by providing support in education, research, and regulatory matters and by offering expert opinions according to their fields of expertise.

The highest decision-making authority in our faculties is the Dean. Acting as the representative of the faculty and its affiliated programs, the Dean is responsible to the Rector for the execution of educational and training activities, scientific research, publication activities, the provision of all social services, and the supervision, monitoring, and control of all processes for academic staff and students.

The qualification is valid at all times.