Program Overview
Introduction to the Sociology Doctoral Program
The Sociology Doctoral Program aims to equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge to understand complex social processes, develop the ability to find solutions to social problems, and update research methods and techniques in the social sciences. The program encourages students to work in various fields of sociology, provides a historical sociology background to understand current processes, and includes both theoretical and empirical studies with examples from Turkey and around the world.
Program Description
The program is designed to produce qualified researchers and academics who can contribute to the field of sociology. It covers a wide range of topics, including classical and contemporary sociological theories, research methods, and various areas of specialization within sociology.
Degree Awarded
Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Doctoral Degree in Sociology.
Level of Degree
This program is at the postgraduate level, offering advanced education in sociology.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the doctoral program, applicants must hold a master's degree with a thesis and have a minimum score of 55 in the ALES exam, as well as meet other requirements set by the Institute Board and Senate.
Program Requirements and Rules
The program includes a series of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a doctoral thesis. Students must complete all requirements to graduate.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who have taken courses at other institutions may be exempt from certain courses if the content is deemed equivalent by the department.
Professional Profile of Graduates
Graduates of the program are expected to be qualified researchers and academics in the field of sociology, capable of conducting scientific research and contributing to the development of the discipline.
Progression to Further Degrees
Upon completing the doctoral program, graduates may pursue postdoctoral research or academic positions.
Program Outcomes
The program aims to achieve the following outcomes:
- To learn and compare classical and contemporary sociological perspectives and apply them to the analysis of social situations.
- To identify basic methodological approaches in the establishment of sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels.
- To use theoretical and applied knowledge in statistics in the social sciences.
- To acquire basic knowledge from other disciplines that contribute to sociology (psychology, history, political science, communication, and literature) and use this knowledge in the analysis of sociological processes.
- To be aware of scientific and ethical principles in the collection, interpretation, and publication of sociological data, and to develop the ability to share this data effectively with experts and relevant parties.
- To develop the ability to analyze sociological knowledge using computer programs for qualitative and quantitative analysis and to follow new developments in this area.
- To define and have knowledge about theories related to urban and rural sociology, demography, political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of the body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge, and sociology of crime.
- To have knowledge about the positioning of sociology as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective.
- To be aware of social issues in Turkish society, to approach these issues critically, and to have knowledge about the work of Turkish sociologists.
- To be aware of social issues and global social processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects.
- To have the ability to define research questions, produce research projects, and prepare written reports as an individual or team member in various fields of sociology.
Course and Program Outcomes Matrix
The matrix outlines how each course contributes to the program outcomes.
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured over several semesters and includes compulsory and elective courses, as well as a doctoral thesis.
First Semester
- RCH6001: Advanced Research Methods
- SOC6001: Classical Sociological Theories
- Departmental Elective
Second Semester
- SOC6002: Contemporary Sociological Theories
- Departmental Elective
Third Semester
- SMR6887: Seminar
- Departmental Elective
Fourth Semester
- QUA6999: Doctoral Qualifying Exam
Fifth to Eighth Semesters
- THE6888-1 to THE6888-4: Doctoral Thesis
Departmental Electives
A wide range of elective courses is available, including:
- SOC6003: Advanced Sociological Research Methods
- SOC6004: Sociology of Economics
- SOC6005: Cultural Studies
- SOC6006: Migration Studies
- SOC6007: Gender Studies
- SOC6008: Current Developments in Sociological Research Methods
- SOC6009: Anthropological Readings in Turkey
- SOC6010: Society and Politics in the Middle East
- SOC6011: Victimology Studies
- SOC6012: Social Memory Readings
- SOC6013: Sociology of Food and Agriculture
- SOC6014: Military Sociology Research
- SOC6015: Globalization, Transnationalism, and Diasporas
- SOC6016: Social Stratification
- SOC6017: Sociology of Crime
- SOC6018: Sociology of Law
- SOC6019: Social Structure and Issues in Turkey
- SOC6020: Social Anthropology
- SOC6021: Sociology of Work
- SOC6022: Political Sociology
- SOC6023: Sociology of Environment and Natural Resources
- SOC6024: Visual Sociology
- SOC6025: New Communication Technologies and Society
- SOC6026: Development of Sociology in Turkey
- SOC6027: Digital Culture and Society
- SOC6028: Urban Sociology
- SOC6029: Work and Society
- SOC6030: Sociology of Religion
Head of Department
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Conclusion
The Sociology Doctoral Program at Bah蔒ehir University is designed to produce highly qualified researchers and academics in the field of sociology. With its comprehensive curriculum, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and research skills necessary to contribute to the development of sociology and address complex social issues.