SOCIOLOGY (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Program Outcomes

Classified

1 - Knowledge

Theoretical - Conceptual

1) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.

2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels

3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.

4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes

5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills.

2 - Skills

Cognitive - Practical

1) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.

3 - Competences

Communication and Social Competence

1) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.

Learning Competence

1) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective

Field Specific Competence

1) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge

2) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

1) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.

Program Gains Program Level

Program Outcomes	TR-NQF-HE 8 (PhD) Level Descriptors	TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors 22 - Humanities

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. 2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels 3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. 4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes 5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills.	1) Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. 2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.	1) Yüksek lisans yeterliliklerine dayalı olarak beşeri bilimler alanındaki güncel ve ileri düzeydeki bilgileri özgün düşünce ve araştırma ile uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir, bununla ilgili çalışmalar yürütür ve alanına yenilik getirecek özgün tanım ve kavramlar oluşturur. 2) Beşeri bilimler alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi kavrayabilme, yeni ve karmaşık fikirleri, tartışmaları ve gelişmeleri çözümleyebilme ve değerlendirmede uzmanlık gerektiren bilgileri kullanarak özgün sonuçlara ulaşır. 3) Beşeri bilimler alanında sahip olunan ileri düzeydeki kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgileri geliştirebilmek ve derinleştirebilmek için ilgili alandaki yerli ve yabancı bilgi kaynaklarını tanır.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.	1) Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 2) Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 3) Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 4) Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.	1) Beşeri bilimler alanındaki gelişmeleri ve bilgileri sistematik bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir, inceler ve kullanır. 2) Beşeri bilimler alanına yenilik getiren bir düşünce, yöntem veya uygulama geliştirir; beşeri bilimler alanında bilinen bir düşünce, yöntem ve uygulamayı farklı bir alana uygular. 3) Özgün bir konuyu araştırır, kavrar, tasarlar, uyarlar ve uygular. 4) Beşeri bilimler alanında yeni ve karmaşık düşüncelerin analizini, sentezini ve eleştirel değerlendirmesini yapar. 5) Beşeri bilimler alanlarıyla ilgili çalışmalarda kullanılan araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerini en üst düzeyde kullanır.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.	1) Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 2) Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 3) Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.	1) Beşeri bilimler alanındaki ilişkileri yönlendiren norm ve kuralları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmeye yönelik eylemleri yönetir. 2) Beşeri bilimler alanında bulunan uzman kişiler ile alanındaki konuları tartışırken özgün görüşler öne sürer ve alanındaki yetkinliğini ve disiplinler arası bakış açısını gösteren etkili bir iletişim kurar. 3) Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü C1 Düzeyinde kullanarak ileri düzeyde yazılı, sözlü ve görsel iletişim kurar ve tartışır. 4) Beşeri bilimler alanının gerektirdiği bilgisayar yazılımı, bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini ileri düzeyde kullanır.
Learning Competence
1) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective	1) Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.	1) Beşeri bilimler alanında yaratıcı ve eleştirel düşünür, sorun çözebilme, karşılaştırabilme, planlayabilme gibi üst düzey karar alma süreçlerini kullanarak alanıyla ilgili yeni düşünce, model, yöntemler ve uygulamalar geliştirir. 2) Beşeri bilimler alanında ileri düzeydeki bilgileri, kuramsal ve uygulamalı çalışmalarla sorumluluğu altındaki kişilere anlatır.
Field Specific Competence
1) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge 2) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects	1) Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 2) Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 3) Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.	1) Beşeri bilimler alanındaki bilimsel, kültürel ve sanatsal gelişmeleri tanıtarak, yaşadığı toplumun bilgi toplumu olma ve bunu sürdürebilme sürecine katkıda bulunur. 2) Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili karşılaşılan sorunların çözümünde en üst düzeyde karar verir, ilgili kişi ve kurumlar ile yapıcı ve yararlı etkileşim kurar. 3) Beşeri bilimler alanı ile ilgili konularda karşılaşılan bilimsel, kültürel, sanatsal ve etik sorunların çözümüne katkıda bulunur ve bu değerlerin gelişimini destekler. 4) Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili karşılaşılan sorunların çözümüne yönelik yapılan çalışmalarla ilgili kişi ve kuruluşların karar alma süreçlerini destekler. 5) Tarihi ve kültürel mirasın ve çevrenin korunmasına yönelik olarak ilgili alandaki akademik ve mesleki kurum ve kuruluşların faaliyetlerine katkıda bulunur. 6) Kalite yönetimi ve süreçlerine uygun davranır ve bu süreçleri yönetir.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.	1) Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 2) Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 3) Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.	1) Özgün bir çalışmayı, programı ve projeyi bağımsız olarak gerçekleştirerek ilgili alandaki bilimsel çalışmalara katkıda bulunur. 2) Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili özgün çalışmalar yaparak ya da var olan çalışmalara yeni yorumlar getirirerek bilginin sınırlarını genişletir. 3) Alanı ile ilgili uluslararası ve ulusal yayınlar yapar. 4) Beşeri bilimler alanında özgün ve disiplinler arası sorunların çözümlenmesini gerektiren ortamlarda liderlik yapar. 5) Ulusal veya uluslararası projelerde yer alır ve/veya yeni projeler geliştirir.

Conjoined

1) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.

2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels

3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.

6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.

7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.

8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective

9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge

10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects

11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.