Vocational School

The Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education

Program Outcomes (POs)

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1. Has knowledge of the concepts, theories, and information related to the field of social services.

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1. Acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to the profession of social work.
    

2. Recognizes the fields of practice in social work and learns the roles and functions of being a professional.
    

3. Gains professional interviewing and reporting skills along with knowledge of social work legislation.
    

4. Enhances awareness of social problems through accumulated theoretical and practical knowledge, and develops evidence-based solutions.
    

5. Possesses the ability to develop social policies based on scientific understanding of cultural diversity and difference, in line with the principles of social justice and human rights.
    

6. Has the ability to identify, research, and learn about community resources and to connect those in need with these resources.
    

7. Knows the ethical principles of the social work profession and adheres to these principles in practice.
    

8. Develops a critical perspective and demonstrates the ability to analyze events, situations, and acquired knowledge.
    

9. Has the ability to manage planned change processes in social work and to develop interventions at micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
    

10. Possesses skills in using computers and relevant software programs at a level required by the field of social work.
     

11. Adopts the philosophy of lifelong learning to ensure personal and professional development.
     

12. Has a basic command of a foreign language to follow resources and communicate in the field of social work.

1. Has the ability to convey field-related information to colleagues in social service institutions and organizations.

2. Has the ability to transfer and integrate the theoretical knowledge gained into practice.

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Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

1.Performs a given task accurately using the knowledge acquired in the field of social services.

2. Conducts research and studies on topics related to the field.

3. Achieves project objectives as a project leader or participant.

4. Sets new goals and objectives for social service areas.

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Learning Competence

1.Critically evaluates and strengthens the knowledge and skills acquired.

2.Adopts the philosophy of lifelong learning.

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Communication and Social Competence

1.Establishes effective communication with stakeholders in the professional field.

2.Conveys the knowledge and skills acquired in the field both in writing and verbally.

3. Possesses the ability to follow innovations.

4.Has the ability to use the information and communication technologies required by the field.

5. Uses a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level to follow field-related information and communicate with colleagues.

6.Uses information and communication technologies, along with computer software, at a basic level of the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) as required by the field.

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Field-specific Competence

1. Has knowledge of social work legislation.

2.Possesses the ability to conduct professional interviews and write social assessment reports.

3.Has knowledge of social work ethics and implements practices within the framework of social work ethical principles.

4.Establishes links between clients and community resources, ensuring clients benefit from these resources.

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