Program Educational Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are defined as follows, describing the career goals, fields of work and roles that graduates are expected to achieve in the near future, and defining their professional expectations:
Program Educational ObjectivesPEA1–PEA6
- PEA1They are preferred for positions related to political science and foreign relations in central government organizations.
- PEA2They are preferred for positions related to political science and foreign relations in local government units.
- PEA3They are preferred in the political science and foreign relations departments of civil society organizations.
- PEA4They can work in the foreign relations departments of commercial companies.
- PEA5They can work in international organizations and/or institutions.
- PEA6They can develop academic careers in the fields of political science and international relations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning OutcomesPÖÇ1–PÖÇ10
- PÖÇ1They have mastery of the core texts in the political science and international relations literature. They know the basic concepts, theories, models and approaches of the field, and the relationships among them.
- PÖÇ2Using the theoretical, factual and research-method knowledge they have acquired, they can evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, identify problems, carry out data analysis, and produce solutions by evaluating the results.
- PÖÇ3They can effectively understand and interpret news and commentary on political science and international relations, and take part in discussions.
- PÖÇ4They can relate political science and international relations knowledge to information from other fields such as Law, Economics, History and Sociology, integrate and interpret it, generate new knowledge, and demonstrate their understanding of interdisciplinary interaction.
- PÖÇ5They know where to find information in their field, can conduct independent research and study, and can prepare a comprehensive report on the topic they have researched.
- PÖÇ6They can fulfill their responsibilities as project leaders or team members in project or team work.
- PÖÇ7In national and international academic and professional settings, they can express, present and share their knowledge, the results of their work, and their ideas and interpretations with people in their own or other disciplines and units, using relevant data and in a clear and precise manner in Turkish and English.
- PÖÇ8They can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of respecting differences between cultures and individuals, and communicate with the necessary empathy in social or professional environments formed by individuals from different cultures.
- PÖÇ9They know the individual, social and ecological dimensions of the concept of social responsibility, and can demonstrate their understanding of their duties as active citizens within this framework.
- PÖÇ10They act in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values.
Program-Specific Program Learning OutcomesPÖÇ1, PÖÇ3, PÖÇ4
- PÖÇ1They have mastery of the core texts in the political science and international relations literature. They know the basic concepts, theories, models and approaches of the field, and the relationships among them.
- PÖÇ3They can effectively understand and interpret news and commentary on political science and international relations, and take part in discussions.
- PÖÇ4They can relate political science and international relations knowledge to information from other fields such as Law, Economics, History and Sociology, integrate and interpret it, generate new knowledge, and demonstrate their understanding of interdisciplinary interaction.
Undergraduate Program Qualification
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Course – Program Outcomes Qualification Relationships
Alignment of Program Learning Outcomes with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)
The relationship between the TYYÇ qualifications and the program learning outcomes is shown in the tables below.
TYYÇ Core Field Qualifications (Level 6 – Undergraduate)
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TYYÇ Business and Administrative Sciences Core Field Qualifications (Academic Focus) Level 6 (Undergraduate Education) |
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| TYYÇ LEVEL | KNOWLEDGE-Theoretical -Factual | SKILLS-Cognitive -Practical | COMPETENCIES | |||
| Competence in Working Independently and Taking Responsibility | Learning Competence | Communication and Social Competence | Field-Specific Competence | |||
| 6 UNDERGRADUATE _____ EQF-LLL: Level 6 _____ QF-EHEA: First Cycle | 1-They have advanced knowledge in their field. | 1-They have the ability to transfer field-related knowledge to employees and team members. 2-By using the field-related knowledge they have acquired in their decisions, applications and behaviors, they have the ability to interpret and analyze data, identify problems and propose solutions. | 1-They conduct research and study on field-related topics. 2-As a project leader or participant, they take on responsibility in line with project objectives. 3-They set goals and objectives for the organization/institution. | 1-They critically evaluate the knowledge and skills they have acquired. 2-They demonstrate an understanding of the continuity of the need for learning. | 1-They convey their thoughts and suggestions, at the level of the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their field, to the relevant parties in writing and orally. 2-They communicate effectively with stakeholders in the professional field. 3-They use information and communication technologies, together with computer software, at least at the Advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by their field. 4-They follow developments in their field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language at least at the B1 General level of the European Language Portfolio. | 1-They behave in accordance with organizational/institutional, professional and social ethical values. 2-They analyze the organization’s/institution’s relations with its stakeholders and manage them effectively. 3-They have the ability to promote innovation. 4-They think critically about the organization/institution. 5-They have adequate awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, as well as environmental protection and occupational health and safety. |
TYYÇ – Program Learning Outcomes Relationship Table
| PÖÇ1 | PÖÇ2 | PÖÇ3 | PÖÇ4 | PÖÇ5 | PÖÇ6 | PÖÇ7 | PÖÇ8 | PÖÇ9 | PÖÇ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLEDGE | – Theoretical – Factual | TYYÇ1 | X | |||||||||
| SKILLS | – Cognitive– Practical | TYYÇ1 | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| TYYÇ2 | X | X | X | |||||||||
| COMPETENCIES | – Competence in Working Independently and Taking Responsibility | TYYÇ1 | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| TYYÇ2 | X | X | ||||||||||
| TYYÇ3 | X | |||||||||||
| – Learning Competence | TYYÇ1 | X | X | X | ||||||||
| TYYÇ2 | X | X | ||||||||||
| – Communication and Social Competence | TYYÇ1 | X | X | |||||||||
| TYYÇ2 | X | X | ||||||||||
| TYYÇ3 | X | |||||||||||
| TYYÇ4 | X | |||||||||||
| – Field-Specific Competence | TYYÇ1 | X | ||||||||||
| TYYÇ2 | X | X | ||||||||||
| TYYÇ3 | X | |||||||||||
| TYYÇ4 | X | |||||||||||
| TYYÇ5 | X |
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