Sociology - Department Information
Last Update Date : 09.09.2026
| Language |
Turkish |
| Program Time (Year) |
4 |
| Max.Program Time (Year) |
7 |
| Program Quota |
30 +1 |
| Internships Status |
Absent |
| Graduate Degree |
Degree facilitates the exercise of the profession |
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About Programme
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The Department of Sociology began its operations in 1992 within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which was established in the same year. It admits students based on the equally-weighted (EA) score type from the Higher Education Institutions Exam. The language of instruction is Turkish, and the duration of study is 4 years. To graduate, students must pass all compulsory courses and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00. The Master's program provides students with the opportunity to specialize in a specific topic in sociology. The program consists of coursework and thesis stages. Students are required to take courses for two semesters. Students must orally defend an original thesis based on scientific research before a jury. The average completion time of the program to obtain a Master's degree is 3 years.
Sociology aims to understand the mechanisms of formation and change in modern societies. It examines the processes of formation, change, and transformation of social facts and events, along with their causes and consequences, as well as the structures of social organizations and institutions. It develops perspectives to understand the modern social world. Moving from this point, the Department of Sociology aims to provide its students with the academic qualifications that will enable them to contribute to scientific studies in the field of sociology, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge that will assist them in their professional lives after graduation. In addition to working as sociologists, teachers, and family counselors, graduates of the Department of Sociology can hold positions in various units of public institutions and organizations, private companies, and NGOs.
Below are some of the research topics within the areas of interest of our department staff:
- Women's Studies
- Everyday Life
- Religion
- Art
- Social Stratification
- Industrial Relations
- Migration and Social Mobility
- Gender
- Urban and Rural
- Family
- Social Theory
- Social Change
- Culture
- Media and Communication
- Knowledge
- Popular Culture
- Poverty
- Crime
- Social Movements
- Modernity
- Politics
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PROG. Director
Prof. Dr. Talip KARAKAYA
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Emine ÖZTÜRK
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Orçun GİRGİN
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History
| Kutahya Dumlupinar University, established in 1992, has 8 faculties, 3 institutes, 4 colleges and 14 vocational schools. The Department of Sociology is one of the 10 departments of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, established in 1992, and one of the most important departments of the faculty, especially in terms of student presence. |
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the department based on the results of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS), conducted by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM), and in accordance with the Kütahya Dumlupınar University Directive on the Admission of International Students to Associate and Undergraduate Programs
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Higher Grade Transition
| Students who successfully complete the program may apply to graduate (master’s and doctoral) programs in Turkey, provided that they obtain the required scores on exams such as ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) and either YDS or YÖKDİL, which are foreign language proficiency exams. |
Graduation Requirements
| According to Article 35/1 of the Kütahya Dumlupınar University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations, in order to be eligible for graduation from an associate or undergraduate program, students must: a) Successfully complete all courses, including practical components such as internships, workplace training, and similar activities, as outlined in the curriculum. Courses must be completed with a passing letter grade or officially recognized as exempt (MU). b) Achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. |
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
The Department of Sociology does not have a compulsory internship program. However, sociology students can do voluntary internships in various public and private institutions and determine the areas where they can work after graduation. Accordingly, by participating in voluntary internship programs within the scope of the Presidential National Internship Program (USP), they can gain experience in a wide range of work fields in municipalities and different public institutions, especially in the Turkish Statistical Institute, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Family and Social Services, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture. In addition to voluntary internships, 4th-year students of our department who are included in the teacher training program can diversify their work experiences by doing compulsory internships in neighboring schools within the framework of the teaching practice course. These experiences during their student years are important in terms of determining the sectors they will continue in the employment market after graduation. As mentioned above, graduates of our department can be employed as sociologists in various ministries and various public institutions such as the Child Protection Agency, Penal and Detention Houses, Darülacaze, and municipalities, as well as in public and private hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Those who have a family counseling certificate can work as family counselors in public and private institutions. In addition, graduates have the qualifications to work in a wide variety of areas, including private institutions, research companies, media, journalism and communication sectors, public relations, human resources, marketing and advertising departments and educational institutions, in line with the education they receive.
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Assessment and Grading
According to the Kütahya Dumlupınar University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations:
Article 25 (1) Each course includes at least one midterm exam, one final exam, and one make-up exam.
Article 31 (1) A student’s academic performance is evaluated based on class attendance, midterm exams, assignments, practical work, laboratory work, and similar activities during the semester, in addition to the final or make-up exam and/or end-of-semester work. (2) The overall weight of midterm assessments for each course is determined by the relevant department within the range of 30% to 60% during the first two weeks of the semester and is announced upon the approval of the relevant academic board. For courses based on projects, laboratory work, or practical applications, this w eighting rule may not apply. (3) Scores obtained out of 100 in midterm and final evaluations are converted into weighted scores according to the announced percentages. The total of these weighted scores determines the final grade. |
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