Sociology Bachelor’s Degree (English) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Qualification Code | TR0030030345 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Qualification Title | Sociology Bachelor’s Degree (English) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Awarding Body | Yeditepe University | ||||||||||||||||||||
Awarding Body Contact | İnönü Mah, Kayışdağı Cd. No:326A, 34755 Ataşehir/İstanbul | ||||||||||||||||||||
Awarding Body Url | https://yeditepe.edu.tr/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Orientation | General | ||||||||||||||||||||
EQF Level | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
TQF Level | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thematic Areas | Sociology | ||||||||||||||||||||
National Occupation Classification | ISCO:08 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Category | Main | ||||||||||||||||||||
Credit Value | 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Program Duration | 4 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||
Program Profile | Sociology is a branch of science that systematically and scientifically examines the paths that societies follow. The Sociology Department focuses on social relationships, daily interactions, and cultural aspects in diverse research. Utilizing critical analysis methods and employing various research techniques, the department gathers information on social trends and change. The subject matter of the department extends from the macro-level of social structures and interaction systems to the individual micro-sociological level. The Sociology Department aims to equip students with the ability to critique, objectively evaluate, and understand society. Additionally, it strives to cultivate individuals with a national vision and career orientation related to social and societal trends, who can apply their knowledge in various settings, contribute to society, and engage in effective national and international endeavors. The ultimate goal is to nurture competent and professional social scientists in their respective fields. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Environments |
In terms of learning environments, students are provided with opportunities to gain advanced theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge along with a questioning perspective. The following possibilities are offered to students:
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Description |
The program outcomes determined according to the instructional objectives of the curriculum are listed below:
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Key Competencies |
Key competencies include:
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Further Info |
Kinds of examination, measurement, and evaluation in each course in the program are accurately defined in the syllabi. Success grades and coefficients are shown in the following table:
In addition, the following abbreviations are used depending on the situation of the students: a)I-Incomplete: It is given to students who cannot complete the course work due to valid excuses. These students are required to complete the requirements of the I grade by the end of the following semester's add / drop date at the latest. Upon completion of the requirements, the student receives the required grade, and if the requirement is not fulfilled by that date, the student's I grade automatically becomes an FF grade. b)L-Leave: Used for students who are allowed leave according to the provisions of this Regulation. c) NC-Non-Credit: Used for non-credit courses. ç) ND-Non-Degree: Used for non-credit courses that are not intended for graduation from Yeditepe University and are not included in the grade average score. d) P-Pass: Given to students who succeed in courses not included in their GPA. e) R-Repeat: Indicates that the course is repeated. f) RR-Repeat Resigned: Used for the repeated courses to raise grades. g) (Different Official Gazette dated 14.09.2015 / 29475 no.) T-Transfer: Used for the courses from a program inside or outside of the higher education institution and approved for adjustment by the relevant board of directors and added in the grade average calculation. Courses transferred from foreign exchange programs are not included in the grade point average. ğ) W- Withdrawal: This takes place after the date of add / drop within the period determined by the academic calendar and approved by the advisor. |
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Quality Assurance |
In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs, The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education, training, and other activities carried out in higher education institutions. "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, prepared annually within the criteria determined by YÖK, are published. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Every year, YÖK publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative, and financial data on foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs": 1. Design and Approval of Curriculum: 1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions. 1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions by the fundamental principles determined by YÖK on these issues. 1.3. Higher education institutions implement the curriculum of National Core Education Programs with the approval of the Council of Higher Education after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council. 2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out by the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions by the fundamental principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues. 3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions, receive a bachelor's degree. 4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In continuous monitoring, higher education institutions submit the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the programs' qualifications is ensured. It conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by the YÖKAK legislation. The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of University Programs in Mathematical, Natural and Social Sciences (FEDEK) |
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Access Requirements | Student admission is made according to the results of the central exam organized by the Measuring, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and the principles determined by the Council of Higher Education. Student admission to the program is explained in detail under the heading "Student Admission" in the "About Yeditepe University" section. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conditions for Success | Successfully completing all courses available in the program (equivalent to a total of 240 ECTS) and having a weighted GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 are the qualification requirements for graduation. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Legal Basis |
1. Higher Education Law No. 2547 1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer 1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs 2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35) 2.1.Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board Regulation |
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Validity Period (If Any) | The qualification is valid at all times. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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