General Information

In the Science Education Program; 4 professors, 3 associate professors, 3 Dr. A total of 10 faculty members with doctoral degrees, including Research Assistants, are working. The academic staff of the doctoral program are in a position to provide education at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. As a result; the proposed doctoral program; It fulfills an important task both in terms of improving teacher qualifications and in providing doctoral education opportunities to teachers who want to do doctorate in Adana and the surrounding provinces, the number of which cannot be ignored. In addition, it makes significant contributions to the training of science teachers who are experts in their fields, questioning the changing trends in the world in teacher education from an academic point of view and contributing to regional practices.

Length of Programme & Number of Credits

4 Year - 240 ECTS

Feature & Definition

The program, which is shaped around the science education discipline, offers a holistic education around the theoretical foundations of the science teaching discipline, the nature of science, effective science education and research methods, and helps students to turn to different fields of science education with elective courses. Science Education Doctorate Program is carried out according to Çukurova University Graduate Education Regulations. In order to graduate from the program, candidates must be successful in at least 7 credit courses, specialization courses, seminar course and thesis work, with a total of not less than 21 credits.

Mode of Study

Full Time

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. PERİHAN ARTUT

ECTS / Course Catalog Coordinator

Doç. Dr. PINAR FETTAHLIOĞLU

Erasmus Coordinator

Prof. Dr. MUZAFFER ÖZCAN

Internship Coordinator

Doç. Dr. PINAR FETTAHLIOĞLU

Orientation Staff

Arş. Gör. Dr. BETÜL KARADUMAN

Goals

The aim of the Science Education Doctorate Program is to develop the professional knowledge and skills of science teachers in parallel with the programs in developed countries within the framework of universal norms and to train researcher teachers who can conduct scientific research in this direction. The graduate program opened for this purpose serves to meet both national and regional needs, and provides the development of teachers who do not break with the literature. National contribution; Our aim is to train teachers and education researchers who constantly question the programs, follow modern education methods and apply these innovations to the country's conditions in order to achieve the success of the reform movements carried out in the field of education and education faculties in our country. The regional contribution is; The fact that Çukurova University is located in Adana, one of the few big cities in Turkey, and there is no other educational institution providing graduate education in science education in Adana, so the program will fill the gap arising from this. In Adana, a city where more than 21000 teachers work, approximately 12000 of whom are in primary education institutions, science teachers are offered the opportunity to obtain a doctorate degree in their geography.

Objectives

To be able to produce solutions to unforeseen and complex problems encountered in science education practices by developing new strategic approaches and taking responsibility. Being able to critically evaluate advanced knowledge and skills related to science education and direct their learning. To be able to use knowledge about science education, problem solving or application skills in interdisciplinary studies When planning the science learning process, applying the modern approaches required by the age To be able to supervise and teach these values ​​by considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to science education. To be able to present their research in science education in national and international platforms in written, oral or visual form. Using the theoretical knowledge about science to understand, interpret and explain daily events To be conscious of the responsibilities and ethical values ​​required by the teaching profession

Specific Admission Requirements

ALES score: At least 70 (Equal Weight or Numerical) or by YÖK It is necessary to have the determined GMAT and GRE equivalent base score. • Foreign language score: At least 55. • Master's graduation area is primary education, science of education faculties teacher, physics teacher, chemistry teacher, biology teacher, pre-school teaching, computer and instructional technologies and classroom be a teaching graduate. • At least 2.50 out of 4 undergraduate grade point average and graduate grade point average The average must be at least 3.00 out of 4. in quartet system non-notes translation published by the Council of Higher Education They use the transformations in the table.

Qualification Awarded

Doctor

Level of Qualification

Doctorate

Qualification Requirements of Graduation

Science Education Doctorate Program is carried out according to Çukurova University Graduate Education Regulations. In order to graduate from the program, candidates must be successful in at least 7 credit courses, specialization courses, seminar course and thesis work, with a total of not less than 21 credits.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates who successfully complete the doctoral program can apply to post-doctoral programs in their field, provided that they get a valid grade from the ALES exam and provide English language proficiency.

Internship

There is no internship course within the scope of the program.

Applied Course

There are no applied courses within the scope of the program.

Work Placement

There is no on-the-job training under the program.

Double Major, Additional Major & Exchange Possibilities

All exchanges in Erasmus learning mobility are carried out within the scope of valid bilateral agreements signed between Çukurova University and universities holding Erasmus University Charter.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Science Education doctorate program, teaching at the Ministry of National Education and its affiliated private schools; They can work as teachers in Science and Art Centers, as specialists or educational technologists in the Ministry of National Education and its affiliated private schools, or as civil servants in different institutions of the state. They can also work in fields related to instructional technologies in the private sector. In addition to these, they can also work as lecturers at universities.