Qualification Awarded

PhD Degree

Specific Admission Requirements

The applicants must have at least 2.75/4.00 master graduation score. The applicants must have at least 55 points in Turkish-Maths tests in the Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam Result (ALES). The applicants must have at least 55 points in foreign language exams like ÜDS, KPDS, YDS.

Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 240 ECTS credits is required to graduate from the doctoral program

Recognition of Prior Learning

To have master degree in Curriculum and Instruction

History

Graduate programme started to accept students in 2014-2015 spring term.

Profile of the Programme

T.C. Muğla Sitki Koçman University, Institue of Education Sciences, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Program Outcomes

1-	Knowing basic principles and concepts about “Educational Sciences” and “Curriculum and Instruction”

2-	Explaining topics, concepts and processes about education and instruction.

3-	Understanding the methods involved in the production of scientific knowledge.

4-	Developing recommendations based on scientific evidence about a problem studied by using scientific methods.

5-	Reviewing the sub-topics related to Curriculum and Instruction.

6-	Using scientific research studies on highest level of professional knowledge and skills.

7-	Evaluating curriculum development and evaluation of the problems in the field of domestic and abroad, developments and innovations.

8-	Making up the habit of scientific studies to abide by the rules of professional ethics.

9-	Evaluating formal and informal curriculums in Turkey and the other countries from a critical perspective applied.

10-	Monitoring and evaluating national and international researches.

11-	Evaluating nature of the source of information, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity.

12-	Using computer software curriculum development and teaching of information and communication technologies together with the required level.

13-	Gaining proficiency in the application of scientific research methods and statistical analysis.

14-	Gaining awareness of students’ individual learning needs.

15-	Planning and managing the needs for learning purposes.

16-	Using foreign language effectively.

17-	Planning proffesional projects and activities within the framework of a sense of social responsibility.

18-	Showing holistic development about “Educational Sciences” and “Curriculum and Instruction” fields.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Evaluation criterion is shown in course information forms for every course.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 240 ECTS credits (1 required course + 7 elective courses + Special studies courses + 1 seminar + Preparation for PhD Proficiency Exam Course + Preparation for PhD Thesis Proposal Course + Doctoral Dissertation I + Doctoral Dissertation II + Doctoral Dissertation III = 240 ECTS) is required to graduate from the doctoral program

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

...

Access to Further Studies

If they choose, students can continue their post-doctoral training

Mode of Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Salih UŞUN

ECTS Coordinator

Research Assist. Güler GÖÇEN KABARAN (gulergocen@mu.edu.tr)

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EBE 6500	Project Development and Management	Elective	3	0	6
EPÖ 6099	Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics	Required	3	0	8
EPÖ 6525	Advanced Education Statistics Practices	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6527	Models and New Trends in Curriculum Development	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6529	Examining the Curriculums	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6531	Examination and Development of Educational Projects	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6533	Learning Theories and Applications	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6

1. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6524	Qualitative Research Methods	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6526	New approaches and Modals in Curriculum Evaluation	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6528	Curriculum Development on Higher Education	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6530	Theory and Practice in Distance Educati	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6532	Affective Learning Outcomes and Instruction	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6534	Comparative Teacher Education Programs	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6536	Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics	Elective	3	0	8

2. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6100	Seminar	Required	0	2	8
EPÖ 6535	Academic Writing Skills	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6537	Development of Assessment Instruments	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6539	Field Research in Curriculum Development and Assessment	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6541	Instructional Designs	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6543	Teacher Training Problem in Turkey and in the World	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6545	Learning-Teaching Strategies and Models	Elective	3	0	8
EPÖ 6547	Educational Sciences	Elective	3	0	8

2. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6800	Preparation for PhD Proficiency Exam	Required	0	0	24

3. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6900	Preparation for PhD Thesis Proposal	Required	0	0	24

3. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6901	Doctoral Dissertation I	Required	0	0	24

4. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6902	Doctoral Dissertation II	Required	0	0	24

4. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EPÖ 6700	Special Studies	Required	4	0	6
EPÖ 6903	Doctoral Dissertation III	Required	0	0	24

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix