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 considers their practical reflections.

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2. Comprehends and masters the basic concepts of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the relationship between these concepts.

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3. Has basic knowledge on the conventions of the relationships between people and communities.

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

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5. Masters the knowledge of how to plan and implement Social Research.

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6. Masters the statistical knowledge and the reasoning processes that Social and Behavioral Sciences require.

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7. Improves the advanced, up-to-date information about the field and sub-fields with original researches and/or original thinking, deepens them and reaches innovative, genuine definitions.

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SKILLS

1. Analyzes field-related theoretical information and evaluates its 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. Is competent in planning and conducting a field-specific scientific research independently.

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

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

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COMPETENCIES

Working Independently and Taking  Responsibility

1. Contributes to the development of the field by developing a new idea, method, design and/or application or by implementing an already existing thought, method, design and/or application in a different field to create an original title individually or as a team member.

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2. Sets out goals, objectives and visions in the work field.

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3. Extends the limits of his/her field-specific knowledge individually or as a team member by writing and publishing at least one scientific article in peer-reviewed journals and/or producing an original study or commenting on an article.

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4. Works as a leader to solve the problems when field-specific or interdisciplinary problems occur.

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

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

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7. Evaluates specialization in the field in collaboration with related institutions.

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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. Develops field-related knowledge by making studies in the field.

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5. Develops new ideas and methods in the field by using creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making processes.

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6. Follows field-related national and international publications.

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Communication and Social Competence

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

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2. Shares scientifically-supported solution offers with experts.

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

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

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5. Defends his/her ideas while discussing the field-related subjects with experts and communicates effectively showing his/her competency in the field.

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

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7. 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 new and scientific researches in the field and suggests solutions for problems.

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3. 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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4. Has a flexible attitude towards change and innovation.

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5. Contributes to problem solving processes when social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems about the field occur and supports the improvement of these values at national and international levels.

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