Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

General Description

History

The Department of Special Education has offered Doctoral Degree since 06.06.2016.

Qualification Awarded

Special Education Doctorate Degree

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines. Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first or second cycle (with thesis) cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. However, ALES requirement is waived for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs as well as for the admissions to the graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Successful students who have completed at least one semester in the graduate program of another institute within the university or another higher education institution may apply for a transfer in the announced dates if the quota is determined by the Board of Directors. The conditions for admission of the transfer are determined by the institute board.

Exemption requests of students for the courses taken at graduate program of another department/university with a successful grade are evaluated by the Administrative Board of the Institute by the recommendation of the head of the departments according to the provisions of Dokuz Eylül University Exemption and Adaptation Directives.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

PhD program consists of at least seven courses, thesis proposal, field of expertise, proficiency exam, seminar and thesis work, not less than at least 21 local credits.
The student workload for a semester is 30 ECTS, and the total workload to complete the PhD program is 240 ECTS.
In addition to midterm and final exams, learning activities such as reports, assignments, quizzes, seminar presentations and project studies can be used in the performance evaluation of the student during the semester. In order for the student to be successful in this course, the grade must be at least 75 out of 100 (at least 2.50 out of 4.00). Seminar, thesis work and specialization courses are evaluated as successful / unsuccessful.

Profile of the Programme

Key Learning Outcomes
1 Enhance and deepen current advanced knowledge at a specialist level based upon the master s level qualifications, with original ideas and/or research.
2 Interrelate different disciplines related to the field and their sub-fields and reach original results by using their specialized knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
3 Approach the new information in their field systematically and conduct advanced research related to the field.
4 Develop a new scientific method which brings innovation to science or apply an existing method in a different field, henceforth, design original research and conduct it.
5 Make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6 Make a contribution through original publishable research that brings innovation to science, develops a new scientific method or applies an existing method in a different field.
7 Extend borders of knowledge with their scientific articles which merit national or international refereed publication.
8 Lead in original and interdisciplinary studies.
9 Carry out their study independently or as members of a team.
10 Think creatively and critically, develop new ideas and methods associated with the field by using advance level mental processes like problem solution and making decision.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Access to Further Studies

Course Structure Diagram with Credits
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ÖEP 6041 VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 2 ÖEP 6043 SOCIAL INTERACTION AND THEORY OF MIND IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 3 ÖEP 6037 THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL RISK FACTORS REQUIRED 3 0 0 8
G 4 ÖEP 6035 OUTSCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE GIFTED ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 5 ÖEP 6033 EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES REQUIRED 3 0 0 7
G 6 EBE 6033 DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
G 7 ÖEP 6063 ASSESMENT AND SUPPORTING OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 8 ÖEP 6061 IMPROVING SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 9 ÖEP 6059 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICES AROUND THE WORLD AND IN TURKEY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 10 ÖEP 6057 TEACHING EARLY LITERACY SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 11 ÖEP 6055 EVIDENCE-BASED APPLICATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 12 ÖEP 6053 INTERVENTION AND TEACHING APPROACHES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 13 ÖEP 6051 NATURALISTIC DEVELOPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 14 EBE 6041 LEARNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 15 ÖEP 6025 SERVICE MODELS (ECSE) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 16 EBE 6039 ELICITING UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 17 EBE 6037 DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL PRACTICE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 18 ÖEP 6021 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION WITH GIFTED STUDENTS IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
G 19 ÖEP 6019 CURRENT APPROACHES IN GIFTED EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 20 ÖEP 6198 EXPERTISE FIELD EXPERTNESS 3 0 0 4
G 21 ÖEP 6199 THESIS THESIS 0 0 0 156
G 22 ÖEP 6049 SUPPORTING SOCIAL LIFE IN ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 23 ÖEP 6045 RECENT TRENDS IN LEARNING DISABILITIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 24 ÖEP 6039 MULTIMODAL SENSORY STIMULATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 25 ÖEP 6054 SUPPORTING HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 26 ÖEP 6052 INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 27 ÖEP 6050 ASSESSING AND DEVELOPING READING AND WRITING SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 28 ÖEP 6048 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 29 ÖEP 6046 CREATIVITY AND GIFTEDNESS IN MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 30 ÖEP 6044 DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 31 ÖEP 6042 HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 32 ÖEP 6040 DESIGN-ORIENTED THINKING, ENTREPENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN GIFTED EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 33 ÖEP 6038 DESIGNING AND CONTUCTING A SINGLE SUBJECT RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 34 ÖEP 6036 VISUALLY IMPAIRED INFANTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND RELATED INTERVENTIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 35 ÖEP 6034 ACTIVE LEARNING METHODS AND STRATEGIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 36 ÖEP 6032 STEAM FOR THE GIFTED ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 37 ÖEP 6030 INNOVATIVE SCIENCE ACTIVITY DESIGNFOR THE GIFTED ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 38 ÖEP 6028 SPECIAL EDUCATION AND INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 39 ÖEP 6196 SEMINAR SEMINAR 0 3 0 3
B 40 ÖEP 6018 EVALUATION AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 41 ÖEP 6016 THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 42 ÖEP 6008 GIFTEDNESS AND ADVANCED MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 43 EBE 6036 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 44 EBE 6034 INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION ELECTIVE 3 2 0 6
B 45 EBE 6030 ACADEMIC WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 46 EBE 6016 ACTION RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 47 ÖEP 6056 METACOGNITION AND METACOGNITION BASED TEACHING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 48 EBE 6000 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 49 EBE 6012 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCHES REQUIRED 3 0 0 5

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Graduation Requirements

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Programme Director or Equivalent