Vocational School
BLG-101 Digital Literacy
The aim of this course is to make students aware of the social and cultural impacts of the digital transformation process, familiarize them with advanced digital technologies and digital tools, and enable them to effectively use certain digital tools (MS Office Programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in the learning environment. Additionally, students will become proficient in using the internet, applying information correctly, and acquiring up-to-date technological knowledge.
GIT101 Interview Principles and Techniques
This course aims to teach students how to communicate with disadvantaged groups during interviews in the social service field and to learn appropriate interview techniques.
TRK-103 Turkish I
This course covers the definition and features of language, the relationship between language and culture, the classification of languages, the place of Turkish among world languages, the historical development of the Turkish language, Turkish phonology, sound changes in Turkish, spelling rules, punctuation marks, and the rules related to writing. The course also focuses on rhetoric, writing rules, punctuation, and composition to help students express their thoughts and emotions coherently and appropriately.
SHP-101 Introduction to Social Services
This course aims to teach the historical development of social services as a science and profession, both in the world and in Turkey. It will also focus on evaluating social services in terms of democracy, human rights, and social justice. The course covers social service theory and practice, including the knowledge, values, and skills needed for problem-solving processes, interactions, specialists, clients, environments, intervention processes, data collection, problem identification, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It also aims to instill an analytical perspective in students regarding social services.
ING-105 English Language Skills I
This course aims to motivate students with engaging and relevant reading texts and provide them with examples of target language knowledge and vocabulary. Grammar focuses on active participation in the learning process. Examples from texts are extracted and used as a foundation for tasks focusing on both content and formal aspects of the target language. Vocabulary is developed through exercises that put words into use. Listening, speaking, and reading skills are developed through opening texts. Writing skills provide students with the opportunity to control the language and create texts of different types.
PSY-105 Introduction to Psychology
This course provides students with a general and comprehensive introduction to the field of psychology. By the end of the course, students are expected to have developed an understanding of the main concepts and theories of psychology and the scientific examination of mental and behavioral processes.
TRK-104 Turkish II
Continuation of Turkish I course, further developing the linguistic and grammatical skills.
ING-106 English Language Skills II
This course continues from ING 105 and aims to help students recall sentences and frequently used expressions related to topics of personal interest (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment). It also aims to enable students to describe basic issues and communicate in simple and direct information exchanges in routine tasks in familiar, everyday situations.
SHP-108 Social Psychology
This course introduces the basic concepts and theories of social psychology and discusses the issues related to the dominant scientific paradigms in social psychology and the opportunities provided by critical social psychology.
SHP-110 Social Service Practice with Children
This course focuses on fundamental concepts related to children, child-related issues, and the necessary social service interventions and practices for addressing these issues. By the end of the course, students will gain knowledge about concepts such as children in need of protection, legal regulations regarding children, child protection systems, and services and institutions for children.
SHP-112 Aging and Social Services
This course covers topics related to elderly psychology and mental health issues, biological and psychological aging, mental health problems in the elderly, insomnia, socialization issues, and mental illnesses associated with aging.
HUK-203 Introduction to Law
This course introduces students to legal concepts and legal thinking. It covers basic topics such as the purpose of legal rules, rights, types of rights, the acquisition, usage, protection, and loss of rights, sanctions of legal rules, public and private law distinction, sources of positive law, and the application of laws. The goal is to help students learn fundamental legal concepts and develop legal thinking skills.
TAR-203 History of Atatürk's Principles and Revolution I
This course provides a comprehensive look at the reasons behind the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Revolution, including reform movements in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century, internal and external events during the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire, ideological movements in its last years, World War I, the signing of the Mondros Armistice, occupations, reactions, societies, and the organization of the national struggle through congresses.
SHP-201 Social Service Theories
This course aims to provide students with knowledge of the basic theories, approaches, and methodologies used in social service interventions, from theoretical perspectives.
ING-207 Professional English I
This course is the continuation of ING 105 and aims for students to use English at A2 level according to the European Language Portfolio. Students will be able to recall sentences and frequently used expressions related to topics of personal interest and engage in communication for basic and routine tasks requiring simple and direct information exchange.
SHP-211 Research Methods and Techniques in Social Services
The aim of this course is to teach students how to conduct scientific research and to become familiar with research processes in social services. It also aims to enable students to conduct research on social issues and develop practical solutions.
SHP-202 Social Service Legislation
This course introduces the basic concepts of social service legislation and its application at national and international levels. Students will learn about the relevant laws applied in areas such as family, women, the elderly, disabled, and children, and understand how to write social service reports based on these regulations.
TAR-204 History of Atatürk's Principles and Revolution II
This course covers the Turkish War of Independence, Atatürk’s reforms, and the Atatürkist thought system, along with the history of the Turkish Republic. It aims to provide correct information on the Atatürkist revolution, the principles of the Turkish Republic, and the national goals of Turkish youth.
SHP-206 Professional Ethics
This course discusses ethics, basic ethical concepts and principles, and the ethical challenges in social services related to children, women, men, individuals with different sexual orientations, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds. Topics include human rights and children’s rights.
ING-208 Professional English II
Continuation of ING-207 with an emphasis on more advanced professional English language skills.
SHP-208 Social Problems and Social Services
This course provides students with knowledge about social problems, including unemployment, poverty, crime, addiction, aging, disability, migration, and issues related to women and children. Students will learn how social services address these problems and how solutions are developed within the context of social services.
ISL-218 Entrepreneurship and Leadership
This course provides theoretical insights into the concepts of entrepreneurship and leadership, aiming to help students understand their importance in the business world.
ISL-220 Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
This course introduces students to social responsibility and business ethics concepts and encourages them to engage in social responsibility projects to contribute to societal benefit.
SHP-210 Graduation Project
The purpose of this course is to ensure students can apply theoretical knowledge through research methods and techniques, enhancing their ability to conduct research and develop solutions in the field of social services. Students will gain skills in critical thinking, academic writing, and scientific problem-solving