In accordance with the decision of the Executive Board of Higher Education dated November 4, 1997 (No. 97.39.2761), a restructuring process was initiated in Faculties of Education. Within this framework, the Division of Social Studies Education was established under the Department of Primary Education within our Faculty. The program has been admitting students since the 2002–2003 academic year.
The Social Studies Teaching Program is staffed by 4 Associate Professors, 3 Assistant Professors (Doctoral Faculty Members), and 1 Research Assistant.
The Turkish Language Teaching Program is staffed by 3 Associate Professors, 2 Assistant Professors (Doctoral Faculty Members), and 2 Research Assistants.
The Social Studies Teaching Program and the Turkish Language Teaching Program are undergraduate programs within the Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education in the Faculty of Education. The curricula include compulsory courses, field knowledge courses, pedagogical (professional teaching) courses, general culture courses, and practicum components. In addition, students take elective courses in general culture, field education, and professional teaching knowledge.
Courses are conducted both theoretically and practically. Theoretical courses are delivered in technology-supported environments, while practical courses are carried out over two semesters in cooperation with the Faculty of Education, the Provincial Directorate of National Education, and practice schools, under the supervision of academic staff and mentor teachers.
General admission requirements apply to both domestic and international students.
Students who have previously studied at another higher education institution, either domestically or internationally, may apply for credit and grade transfer within the first week following enrollment. These applications are evaluated by the relevant academic unit’s administrative board and decided comprehensively, covering the entirety of prior learning, and are granted only once.
Students who successfully graduate from the undergraduate program may pursue graduate studies provided that they meet the admission requirements of the respective programs. These requirements are announced on the official websites of universities.
Students enrolled in the program must fulfill the following requirements in order to graduate:
Various assessment methods are employed in the program, including midterm examinations, assignments, exercises, projects, practical applications, and final examinations. Assessment methods may include written exams, multiple-choice tests, homework, performance assessments, and product-based evaluations.
To graduate from the program, students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Course grades are determined based on the evaluation of these components and are assigned in letter grades.
Graduates of the program may be employed as Turkish Language Teachers and Social Studies Teachers in public and private secondary schools, as well as in various institutions within the public and private sectors.