Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

To train qualified Social Studies Teachers who are loyal to Atatürk's principles and revolutions, who protect the achievements of the republic and national values, who defend the rule of law, who respect human rights, democracy and universal values, who can think critically, who are sensitive to environmental, national and world problems, who act in accordance with scientific and professional ethics, who are equipped in terms of profession, general culture and field knowledge, who educate students in secondary schools in the field of social sciences in accordance with the general objectives and basic principles of Turkish National Education and contribute to their establishment and development of healthy relations with the society and the world they live in; To carry out qualified scientific studies in the fields of Social Sciences and Social Studies Education that will advance the accumulation of knowledge in our country and in the world.

There are 2 classrooms belonging to our program. In addition, all classrooms of the faculty are used jointly with other programs. As student classrooms, this area is 1500 m2 in total.

• To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of social sciences and social studies education.
• Develops new ideas, thoughts, attitudes and behaviors by using the information produced by social sciences.
• Selects appropriate teaching methods, materials and programs by using the knowledge related to the fields of social sciences and social studies education.
• Participates in scientific discussions related to the fields of social sciences and social studies education through scientific inquiry.
• Uses ways of accessing information related to the fields of social sciences and social studies education effectively.
• Communicates effectively with students and other related individuals.
• Takes part in social, scientific projects and other activities related to the fields of social sciences and social studies education.
• Utilizes information and communication technologies at the level required by the fields of social sciences and social studies education.
• Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
• Respects human rights and democracy and has the skills of an active citizen who can make decisions by thinking.
• Participates in society as an individual who is conscious of society, environment and social justice.
• Has sufficient consciousness about the protection of national and universal 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

There is no specific end-of-semester exam or final exam period at the end of the academic year or following the completion of the program in order to obtain the degree/complete the program. However, there are final exams at the end of each semester immediately following the end of the semester. 

Student success in the program is assessed using assessment tools such as midterm exams, final exams, assignments, projects, presentations, practical applications, and participation. Student grades are calculated using a numerical scoring system (0–100), which converts these scores to letter grades. The letter grade system consists of AA, BA, BB, CB, CC, DC, DD, FD, and FF, corresponding to a 4-point grading system.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs,

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising the education, training, and other activities conducted at higher education institutions.
• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) publishes "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for higher education institutions annually, prepared within the framework of criteria determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Reports containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, prepared based on these reports, are shared with the public by the Council of Higher Education.
• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" annually, which contains academic, administrative, and financial data for foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by the Council of Higher Education.

Quality assurance for undergraduate programs in higher education is provided in accordance with the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

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 curricula 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 fundamental principles established by YÖK on these matters.

1.3. The curricula of the National Core Curriculum are approved by the relevant Deans' Council and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

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, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles established by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these matters.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the course credits and other requirements determined by the higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: As part of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the previous year's "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" 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 for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. Furthermore, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also demonstrate that quality assurance is provided for program qualifications. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its regulations.

 In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter their “Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports” for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (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. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

The Social Studies Teacher Education Undergraduate Program has been accredited to be valid between 01.05.2025-01.05.2028.

Accreditation Body Name :Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (EPDAD)

Students are accepted with the verbal score according to the results of the YKS (TYT and AYT) exam conducted by ÖSYM. Foreign students are accepted to the program by meeting the special conditions determined by our Rectorate.

Our graduates receive the title of “Social Studies Teacher”. Graduates of the program are employed in secondary schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and private secondary schools.

Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer

Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

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

Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The qualification is permanently valid.