CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, PHD)


Profile of the Program

This program aims to provide students with the competencies to conduct research, develop curricula, and generate solutions to interdisciplinary educational issues by addressing the theoretical, design, and evaluation dimensions of educational programs in depth. The Ph.D. Program in Curriculum and Instruction is structured with an interdisciplinary perspective. It aims to educate individuals who specialize in curriculum development, program evaluation, educational assessment and measurement, and educational research. Students learn to design, implement, and evaluate effective programs within both formal and non-formal education contexts, and to improve existing systems based on scientific principles. The program includes both theoretical and applied courses in areas such as research methods (2 courses), curriculum development theories (2 courses), learning theories (2 courses), instructional strategies (1 course), and evaluation techniques in education (1 course). During the qualification and dissertation phases, students receive individualized academic mentoring from faculty members.

Qualification Awarded

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of DOKTORA

Level of Qualification

This is a program.

Specific Admission Requirements

In order to apply to the doctoral program, candidates must have a thesis-based master's degree and must have an ALES score of no less than 55 points in the score type of the program they are applying for, as determined by the Institute Board recommendation and Senate decision. In addition to the ALES score, a written scientific assessment exam and/or an additional interview result and a master's grade point average may also be evaluated for the acceptance of those who will apply to the doctoral program. Matters related to this evaluation, application conditions and other matters regarding student admission are announced to candidates through appropriate means upon the recommendation of the Institute Board of Directors and the rules determined by the Senate.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students who successfully complete this program are awarded a Ph.D. degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who will continue their education at Bahçeşehir University may be exempted from the courses they took at their previous educational institution within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of the course taken is compatible with the content of the course given at BAU and is approved by the institute directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Faculty member or researcher at universities Specialist in curriculum development and instructional design Expert in assessment, evaluation, or quality enhancement Positions in public/private sectors in the fields of educational policy development and educational consultancy

Access to Further Studies

Students who successfully complete the program can apply for post-doctoral studies according to their areas of expertise.

Program Outcomes

1 Comprehends, discusses, and analyzes current theories, models, and approaches in the field at the highest level with an original perspective.
2 Develops interdisciplinary knowledge in curriculum development, instructional design, assessment and evaluation, and research methods.
3 Follows national and international studies in educational sciences and contributes to the processes of generating new knowledge.
4 Designs and conducts original research processes in the field and achieves scientific results.
5 Produces creative and critical solutions to complex educational problems through an interdisciplinary approach.
6 Demonstrates high-level analytical and synthesis skills in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
7 Structures scientific knowledge and contributes to the field through original publications.
8 Conducts independent research in their own and interdisciplinary fields and takes on leadership roles.
9 Assumes responsibility at academic, institutional, and societal levels; acts in accordance with scientific and ethical values.
10 Adopts lifelong learning principles, plans and manages their own learning processes.
11 Has the capacity to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills and adapt to changing educational environments.
12 Participates in academic discussions and effectively articulates original ideas both verbally and in writing.
13 Develops scientific collaborations in national and international contexts and takes active roles in multidisciplinary teams.
14 Uses a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio to follow and communicate scientific developments.
15 Develops original solutions in educational innovation, instructional technologies, and learning sciences, contributing to the field.
16 Plays a pioneering role in the transformation of educational systems and proposes educational policies.
17 Develops strategies to structure instructional programs in line with societal needs.

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Courses
EDE6101 Curriculum Development in Education 5 5 4 3 3 5 4 4 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 5 5
EDE6103 Instructional Design 5 5 3 3 4 4 3 4 2 3 3 2 3 2 4 4 5
QUA6999 Qualifying Exam 2 2 4 5 4 3 3 5 4 4 3 2 3 2 3 2 2
RCH6001 Advanced Research Methods 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 3 2 4 3 2
SMR6887 Seminar 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 5 4 5 5 4 3 2 2
THE6888-1 Doctoral Thesis - I 3 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
THE6888-2 Doctoral Thesis - II 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
THE6888-3 Doctoral Thesis - III 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
THE6888-4 Doctoral Thesis - IV 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4
Departmental Elective
EDE6102 Program Evaluation in Education
EDE6104 Learning and Teaching Theories
EDE6108 Individual Differences in Learning and Teaching
EDE6109 Mixed Methods in Educational Research
GE-Elective

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDE6101 Curriculum Development in Education 3 0 3 9
RCH6001 Advanced Research Methods 3 0 3 9
Departmental Elective
Total 18
2. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDE6103 Instructional Design 3 0 3 9
Departmental Elective
Departmental Elective
Total 9
3. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SMR6887 Seminar 0 0 0 6
Departmental Elective
Departmental Elective
Total 6
4. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
QUA6999 Qualifying Exam 0 0 0 30
Total 30
5. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
THE6888-1 Doctoral Thesis - I 0 0 0 30
Total 30
6. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
THE6888-2 Doctoral Thesis - II 0 0 0 30
Total 30
7. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
THE6888-3 Doctoral Thesis - III 0 0 0 30
Total 30
8. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
THE6888-4 Doctoral Thesis - IV 0 0 0 30
Total 30

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