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Program Outcomes Matrix

Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3
1 The ability to interpret and assess the ways in which power is generated and used socially, institutionally, economically and culturally at the local, national and international levels.
2 The ability to conduct interdisciplinary studies and research when assessing the social phenomena in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3 To attain a sound formation regarding the basic topics, like state-society relations, history of political thought, organisational theory, Turkish politics and comparative politics, in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
4 The ability to use the classical and new approaches in social sciences comprehensively and critically.
5 To acquire the methodological knowledge and scientific skills which would enhance the capacity to conduct scientific research and produce publications including a M.S. thesis.
6 The ability to evaluate the different dimensions of the problems in the policy areas which are studied through the use of different theoretical perspectives and to develop strategies on this basis.
7 To uphold ethical principles in science, academy and life.
8 To approach the issues by an independent, critical and inventive cognitive orientation, which could also support the professional career development.


Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3
1 The ability to interpret and assess the ways in which power is generated and used socially, institutionally, economically and culturally at the local, national and international levels.
2 To attain a sound formation regarding the basic topics, like state-society relations, history of political thought, organisational theory, Turkish politics and comparative politics, in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3 The ability to use the classical and new approaches in social sciences comprehensively and critically.
4 The ability to evaluate the different dimensions of the problems in the policy areas which are studied through the use of different theoretical perspectives and to develop strategies on this basis.
5 The ability to define problematics, conduct in-depth analysis and suggest solutions in the fields concerned.
6 To approach the issues by an independent, critical and inventive cognitive orientation.
7 To uphold ethical principles in science, academy and life.


Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3
1 To be able to create Ph.D. theses which would contribute to the theory and/or original knowledge production.
2 To develop the required academic formation, experience and orientation to be able to work as academics in the universities and as researchers and experts in think thanks and research institutions.
3 To be able to advance in a career path and/or change career orientations.
4 To construct new study areas in the field of Political Science and Public Administration in particular and in social sciences in general by benefiting from classical, contemporary and "new" approaches.
5 To elaborate on policy areas at the levels of theory, strategy and practice through a critical perspective to be able to propose alternatives.
6 To uphold ethical principles in science, academy and life.
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution