EDUCATION of INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (MASTER's DEGREE)
Second Cycle Programmes
(Master's Degree)

D.1. General Information about Program

Master's Degree Program for Education of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a two-year program (4 semesters) with thesis handled by the Institute of Educational Sciences. Master degree program for Education of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder has been established to train master level students who will provide educational services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The students; who have been trained in this master degree program, will contribute to knowledge of teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorders and meeting the need for qualified teachers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders as well. The students who have completed this program carried out by Department of Special Education will be equipped with being a leader in this field.

D.2 Qualification Awarded

Master's Degree

D.3. Level of Qualification

QF-EHEA: 2
EQF-LLL: 7

D.4. Provisions for Registration

The candidates only who have the qualities below can apply to this program:

-have a valid bachelor's degree from a department of education faculties in 4-year universities.

-fulfill the requirements stated in Hacettepe University Master Degree Instruction and Evaluation Code book.

-having 2.80/4 GPA or more

-having 55 or more from YDS or equivalent exams.

-have 55 or more points from the linguistics part of (ALES) Academicals Master Education Exam.

- be successful in Entrance Exam that will be done.

D.5. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students who attend the program must complete 120 ECTS credits, seminar course and thesis in order to graduate. 1 ECTS credit is equal to 30 hours of work load throughout the program.

Students also must complete and successfully defend a master's thesis under the supervision of their academic advisors.

 

D.6. Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning

In Turkish higher education institutions, recognition of previous formal education, vertical, horizontal and within university transitions are determined by the related regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YOK). A limited number of courses can be transferred between departments or a student may continue his/her education in a different department as long as conditions identified by the regulations are met. Since recognizing an informal education is at very early stages in Turkish Higher Education, YOK does not recognize education other than formal learning experiences.

D.7. Goals and Objectives

The aim of Master's Degree Program for Education of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is to meet the need for master level students in Autism Spectrum Disorders. For this reason, it is aimed to increase knowledge of autism spectrum disorders field, to make the students experts in universities in this field and to meet the need for qualified expert teachers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders in official and special institutions.

D.12. Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates of the Education of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Program receive a master degree. Graduates may find jobs as research assistant in universities, as expert teachers in private schools, public schools, centers of autism spectrum disorders and also they may be involved in various departments of the Ministry of National Education with the title of expert.

D.14. Profile of the Programme

Master?s Degree Program of Education of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is following the national curriculum which is in line with Turkish Council of Higher Education's Turkish Higher Education Competencies Framework. Moreover, based on their academic and professional interests, the students of the program can choose between numerous electives from both the Elementary Education Department and other departments within the university.

 

D.15. Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course prepared by faculty members and information about the package in the Evaluation Criteria statements are described in detail. Exams and course notes, in relation to the success of Hacettepe University for Graduate Education and Examination Regulations shall apply. More detailed information can be accessed http://www.egitimbilimlerienstitusu.hacettepe.edu.tr/yonetmelikler.html link.

D.16. Graduation Requirements

In order to ensure graduation requirements, the students should complete the academic preparation, take at least 120 ECTS credits of courses with ÖYE code, seminar course and to complete thesis.

http://www.egitimbilimlerienstitusu.hacettepe.edu.tr/dosyalar/Yonetmelikler/2016/hu-yonetmelik-26112016.pdf

http://www.egitimbilimlerienstitusu.hacettepe.edu.tr/dosyalar/Yonetmelikler/YOK_LU-Yonetmelik_20.04.2016-29690.pdf

 

D.17. Education Type

1. Full Time Education

D.18. Programme Director

Head of the Program: Prof.Dr. Mustafa BALOÄžLU

Address: Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Özel Eğitim Bölümü

Beytepe / Ankara / Turkey

Phone: +090 (312) 297 63 15

Fax: +090 (312) 780 63 14

E-Posta: baloglu@hacettepe.edu.tr