BASIC FIELD QUALIFICATIONS

(Social and Behavioral Sciences)

PROGRAMME KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

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KNOWLEDGE

1. Has basic theoretical knowledge in the field and understands the relationship between theory and practice.

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2. Has knowledge of the relationships between the field and related disciplines

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3. Comprehends the basic concepts of Social and Behavioral Sciences and relationships between these concepts. 

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4. Has basic knowledge on the conventions of the relationship between people and communities.

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5. Has basic knowledge on the reasons and results of the transformations that the communities have been through.

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6. Has the knowledge of how to plan and conduct research and the ability to carry out research.

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7. Has the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge at mastery level to process field-related data.

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SKILLS

1. Analyses field-related theoretical information and evaluates their reflections in practice.

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2. Masters the theories in Social and Behavioral Sciences, writes reports about them in professional settings and produces academic studies.

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3. Uses the field-related knowledge while making decisions, implementing them and turning them into behaviors.

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4. Conveys the basic principles of field-related theoretical and practical information to relevant parties.

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5. Integrates field-specific knowledge with other disciplines and thereby produces integrated, new knowledge.

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6. Makes verbal and written presentations in Social and Behavioral Sciences at national and international conferences.

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7. Determines problems related to the field, suggests solutions using research methods and solves them.

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COMPETENCIES

Competence of Working Independently and Taking Responsibility

1. Solves field-related problems individually or as team member.

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2. Assumes responsibility and takes initiative individually or as a team member in order to solve a field-related problem.

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3. Plans and manages any kind of field-related objectives or projects.

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4. Shows awareness about the responsibility of being a leader when necessary during teamwork activities.

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5. Sets out goals, objectives and visions about the work field.

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6. Extends the limits of their field-specific knowledge by writing and publishing at least one scientific article individually or as a team member.

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Learning Cmpetency

1. Evaluates field-specific knowledge critically and by paying attention to reason-result relations.

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2. Spots the shortcomings of field-related knowledge and practices.

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3. Keeps the level of interest and eagerness about the field high.

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4. Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills in the field by adopting a critical, contributing and productive approach; determines and fulfills the requirements of the learning process.

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5. Follows the field-related national and international publications.

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6. Directs the learning process so that the process could enable a higher education in the same field or contribute to a same-level profession.

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7. Is aware of the importance of lifelong learning and questioning.

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Communication ans Social Competence

1. Conveys the field-related knowledge and skills in written or verbal forms.

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2. Shares the scientifically-supported solution offers with experts.

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3. Shares knowledge conducts teamwork and evaluates critical approaches and integrates them with the academic works in academic settings.

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4. Transforms knowledge and practices into projects and activities within the framework of social responsibility approach.

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5. Reflects the difference that basic theoretical knowledge and conceptual richness can make in their professional lives.

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6. Investigates, improves and changes the social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships in vocational and professional settings.

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7. Masters at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B2 level in order to follow up the field-related works and communicate with colleagues.

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8. Uses software, communication and information technologies well enough for the field.

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Field Specific Competence

1. Considers social, cultural, scientific and ethical values while creating (collecting, interpreting and demonstrating) the field-related knowledge.

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2. Makes predictions about the future.

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3. Shares knowledge, works cooperatively and evaluates incorporates critical interventions in

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4. Is aware of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values, environmental protection, and workplace health and safety issues.

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5. Has a flexible attitude towards change and innovation.

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6. Improves his/her opinions about social and behavioral phenomenon by using the methods and knowledge provided by the field and is capable of interpreting phenomenon.

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7. Uses the internalized field-related knowledge and problem solving and implementation skills at national and international levels and during interdisciplinary studies.

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