Establishment

Our Vocational School, where our department is located, was established in 2010 by the Council of Higher Education under the name "Yapraklı Vocational School" and was renamed "Social Sciences Vocational School" in 2022. Within the "Property Protection and Security Department," our Vocational School established the "Private Security and Protection Program," the "Occupational Health and Safety Program," and the "Civil Defense and Firefighting Program." Students were admitted to the Private Security and Protection Program in the 2013-2014 academic year, the Occupational Health and Safety Program in the 2014-2015 academic year, and the Civil Defense and Firefighting Program in the 2015-2016 academic year. The Department of Property Protection and Security, which has been providing uninterrupted education since 2010, strives to contribute to our country`s manpower needs in this field with its graduates, driven by high demand (student numbers reaching 730 each semester). The department`s theoretical and practical training is conducted in coordination and collaboration with relevant international institutions and organizations (such as the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, and Ministry of Labor and Social Security (DHMİ, AFAD, UMKE, İSGGM, HSGM, etc.), as well as with faculty members who are experts in their fields. The Department of Property Protection and Security continues its educational activities at our university`s Uluyazı Campus (in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences building) with a total of fourteen academic staff members: one Associate Professor, three Assistant Professors, and ten Lecturers, all of whom have authored numerous national and international scientific articles, books, and projects. The Department of Property Protection and Security continues its educational activities at our university`s Uluyazı Campus (located in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences building). In addition to associate degree education, our department contributes to the education and training and other activities of our University (Institute of Health Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety (Thesis and Non-Thesis - Distance Education - Master`s Programs, etc.) and other universities and related institutions at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Degree Earned

Students who graduate from the Occupational Health and Safety Program are awarded an "Associate Degree" diploma. They gain knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety and are awarded the title of "Occupational Health and Safety Technician."

Degree Level (Associate Degree, Bachelor`s Degree, Master`s Degree, Doctorate)

Associate Degree

Mission & Vision

Mission

To train those who wish to become occupational safety specialists through an associate degree. These individuals have acquired the knowledge and physical capabilities required of an occupational safety specialist. They are knowledgeable and able to implement the primary laws applicable to their field of work, within the framework of their rights and responsibilities. They also take all necessary precautions to ensure occupational health and safety.

Vision

To train graduates who possess analytical intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, multifaceted thinking, responsibility, and theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to meet the safety needs of large and small businesses in the public and private sectors.

Admission and Registration Requirements

Student admission to this program is based on the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) score administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) in accordance with the regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Eligible candidates must complete their registration through the e-Government portal. Candidates who cannot register through the e-Government portal must apply in person with the original documents or university-certified copies of the documents specified in the Evaluation, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) guide. Candidates who cannot apply in person may register with a representative holding a notarized power of attorney. Candidates who fail to register within the deadline are deemed to have waived their right to student status. https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6331.pdf

Recognition of Prior Learning

Relevant provisions of legislation such as the "Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Majors, Minors, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers", "Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Programs", "Regulation on the Obtaining of Associate Degree Diplomas or Adaptation to Vocational Schools for Those Who Have Not Completed or Could Not Complete Their Undergraduate Education", and "Çankırı Karatekin University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulations" apply. Students placed in the program are required to graduate with a passing score of 120 ECTS credits and all compulsory theoretical and practical courses. However, if they have previously graduated from any higher education institution, they can apply for exemption from equivalent courses and may be exempted if deemed necessary. https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=13948&MevzuatTur=7&MevzuatTertip=5

https://kms.kaysis.gov.tr/Home/Goster/41593

Qualification Requirements and Rules

Relevant provisions of legislation such as the "Çankırı Karatekin University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulation" apply. The curriculum includes compulsory theoretical and applied courses, elective courses, seminars, internships, practical sessions, laboratory work and other reviews, homework, individual study, exam preparation, field and library work, projects, and similar activities. The total ECTS credits for courses and practical sessions in an academic year is 60. To qualify for graduation, students must: Students must successfully complete the courses, practical training, and internships required by their program in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, successfully complete one hundred and twenty (120) ECTS credits, and maintain a minimum overall academic grade point average of 2.00. Students who qualify for graduation are awarded an "Associate Degree Diploma" by the University. The name of the department/program completed by graduating students is indicated on their diplomas. Other matters regarding diplomas are determined by the Senate. https://kms.kaysis.gov.tr/Home/Goster/41593

https://krtknadmn.karatekin.edu.tr/files/oidb/2020/%C3%87ANKIRI%20KARATEKIN%20%C3%9CN%C4%B0VERS%C4%B0TES%C4%B012102020.pdf

Program Profile

The program consists of four semesters. In addition to field courses in the first two semesters, courses include Turkish Language, Atatürk`s Principles and Revolution History, and Foreign Language. A curriculum that includes a 30-day professional internship after the first two semesters is also offered. Graduating students will have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Occupational Health and Safety. They will also be qualified to work in occupational health and safety-related positions in the public and private sectors. https://bbs.karatekin.edu.tr/dersPlani.aspx?bkod=03&fkod=11

Program Educational Objectives

The program aims to produce graduates who, after completing an associate`s degree, possess analytical intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, multi-faceted thinking, and the ability to assume responsibility. The program also provides the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the public and private sectors for trained personnel in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. The program aims to provide the necessary foundation to become an Occupational Safety Specialist.

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6331.pdf

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=16923&MevzuatTur=7&MevzuatTertip=5

 Transition to Further Studies

The relevant provisions of legislation, such as the "Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Studies of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs," which establish the principles and procedures for vertical transfer and placement of students graduating from the program into formal and open education undergraduate programs, are applicable. The Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) prepares a guide each year outlining which undergraduate programs graduates of this department, as well as those in their final year who have fulfilled graduation requirements other than internships, can apply for vertical transfer, the requirements for these programs, and the number of students to be admitted. This guide outlines how candidates can apply, how to make their undergraduate program choices, the examination, evaluation, and placement procedures, and the principles and rules governing the procedures to be conducted by vocational school directorates and the units to which open education associate degree programs are affiliated. This guide enters into force with the approval of the Council of Higher Education. Vocational school directorates and the units to which open education associate degree programs are affiliated are responsible for verifying and approving application documents for compliance with the requirements of this Regulation, submitting the application documents to ÖSYM by the end of the application period, and ensuring that all candidates, whether graduating or not, apply or not, complete their graduation procedures and enter their academic grade point averages into lists sent electronically by ÖSYM, which are then sent to ÖSYM. ÖSYM places candidates who meet the application requirements into undergraduate programs, taking into account their placement scores and the quotas and conditions of the undergraduate programs, and their preferences after the University Entrance Exam results are announced. ÖSYM determines how to calculate the DGS score by adding the Associate Degree Success scores obtained from their academic GPA to the exam scores and is included in the Vertical Transfer Exam Guide. Graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety program (using the DGS) can vertically transfer to undergraduate programs (departments) in Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Public Relations and Advertising, Public Relations and Promotion, Economics, Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Health Management, Public Administration, Finance, Political Science and Public Administration, Social Work, Tourism Management, International Business Management, or International Relations. https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=8315&MevzuatTur=7&MevzuatTertip=5

https://www.osym.gov.tr/TR,25537/2023-dgs-kilavuz-ve-basvuru-bilgileri.html

https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2023/DGS/tablo2_29052023.pdf

Exams, Measurement, and Evaluation

Relevant provisions of legislation, such as the "Çankırı Karatekin University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulations," apply to exams, measurement, and evaluation. The Senate determines the principles and methods for evaluating exams and determining course grades. Special examination methods, determined by the relevant unit board and taking into account the disabilities of students with disabilities, may be implemented within the framework of these regulations. Exams include quizzes, midterm exams, midterm/end-of-term exams, make-up exams, practical exams, make-up exams, supplementary exams, single-course exams, and exemption exams. The most common exam types and principles are as follows: • Midterm Exam: At least one midterm exam is administered for each course per semester/year. Projects, assignments, short-term exams, labs, workshops, practical exercises, and similar activities within a course can replace the midterm exam. • Midterm/end-of-term exam: This exam is administered within the timeframe specified in the academic calendar. Students who register for courses, meet the attendance requirements, and successfully complete the practical exams are eligible to take this exam. • Supplemental Exam: This exam is administered following the midterm/end-of-year exam for students who failed the midterm/end-of-year exam, as well as for students who met the exam requirements but were unable to take the midterm/end-of-year exam. The grade received on the supplemental exam replaces the midterm/end-of-year grade. • Practical Exam: This exam can be administered for the practical applications of theoretical courses or those that include practical applications. Students who fail this exam cannot take the final exam. • Make-up Exam: This exam is administered to students who missed the midterm exam due to an excuse. Students must submit a written application to the relevant academic unit with a document demonstrating their excuse within one week of the exam date. • Exemption Exams: These exams are offered for courses determined by the Senate. Students can take these exams at the beginning of the academic year. A minimum grade of C3 is required to pass the exemption exams. Exams may be written, oral, or both written and oral, and/or practical. The locations and dates of the exams are determined by the academic units and announced at least one week before the exams. Students must take the exam on the announced date, time, and location, and bring their identification documents and any other required documents. If a single midterm exam is administered, the midterm exam counts for 40% of the final grade. If multiple midterm exams and/or other activities are administered, the total impact of these exams and activities on the final grade cannot be less than 40% or more than 70%.

https://krtknadmn.karatekin.edu.tr/files/oidb/2020/%C3%87ANKIRI%20KARATEKIN%20%C3%9CN%C4%B0VERS%C4%B0TES%C4%B012102020.pdf

Graduation Requirements

Relevant provisions of legislation such as the "Çankırı Karatekin University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulation" apply to graduation. To be eligible for graduation, students must successfully complete the courses, practical applications, and internships required by the diploma program in which they are enrolled, in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, and must have a minimum GPA of 2.00. The maximum duration of study is four years for associate degree programs. Students who fail to graduate at the end of this period are not eligible for student rights. Students who fail to graduate from the program in which they are enrolled at the end of the maximum period, excluding those who have not taken and/or have taken but not met the attendance requirement of six or more courses, are granted two additional exams for all courses they failed despite meeting the exam requirements. Students in their final semester who have failed a course and/or who have not graduated because their GPA is below 2.00, are granted the right to take a Single Course Exam for a maximum of one course at the beginning of the semester/year. https://krtknadmn.karatekin.edu.tr/files/oidb/2020/%C3%87ANKIRI%20KARATEKIN%20%C3%9CN%C4%B0VERS%C4%B0TES%C4%B012102020.pdf

Mode of Study (Full-Time, e-learning)

Generally, full-time (formal, face-to-face) education is provided. Some courses (depending on the situation) are also offered through e-learning, distance learning, online, etc. https://www.yok.gov.tr/kurumsal/mevzuat https://www.yok.gov.tr/Documents/Kurumsal/egitim_ogretim_dairesi/Uzaktan_ogretim/yuksekogretim-kurumlarinda-uzaktan-ogretime-iliskin-usul-ve-esaslar.pdf

Address and Contact Information (Academic Unit Phone Number, Email Address, Program Head, BEK Representatives, Erasmus, Quality, Mevlena, Farabi, Web, etc. Coordinator Extension Phone Number and Email Addresses)

Department Head: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet SÖYLER (mehmetsoyler@karatekin.edu.tr), Quality, Bologna and Erasmus Coordinator: Lecturer Resul COBUTOĞLU (resulcobut@karatekin.edu.tr), Mail Address: Uluyazı Campus, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Dean`s Office Building, 18100, Center, Çankırı. Phone: +90 (376) 218 95 00 (Switchboard), Fax: +90 (376) 218 95 86, Website: http://sbmyo.karatekin.edu.tr, Email Address: sbmyo@karatekin.edu.tr

Departmental Opportunities

Students enrolled in the Occupational Health and Safety Program complete their courses in classrooms and practical sessions, and develop their knowledge and skills in practical areas such as computer classes, gyms, and Occupational Health and Safety and Occupational Hygiene equipment and laboratories.

Employment Opportunities

Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 mandates that all workplaces, regardless of the public or private sector and regardless of the number of employees, employ or employ an Occupational Safety Specialist. This law provides significant employment opportunities for program graduates. Graduates, provided they hold an Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate, can work to meet the needs of businesses operating in the commercial, industrial, public, and service sectors by providing occupational safety specialist services. Graduates complete the necessary Occupational Safety Specialist training and are eligible to take the Occupational Safety Specialist exam administered by ÖSYM. Successful candidates are awarded the Class C Occupational Safety Specialist designation, awarded by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Similarly, following subsequent training and exams, they can also become Class B Occupational Safety Specialists and, ultimately, Class A Occupational Safety Specialists. With the duties, authorities, and responsibilities of this designation, they serve to create a safe workplace environment and, consequently, a safe working life.

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 Administration

 Department Head: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet SÖYLER (mehmetsoyler@karatekin.edu.tr)

Faculty Members

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ercüment Neşet DİZDAR

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ruhan ALTUN ANAYURT

Lecturer Seçil AYANOĞLU

Lecturer Fahri OLUK