239 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ENGLI

GENERAL INFORMATION
SUNY PSPA is a selective undergraduate dual-degree program in which students complete their first two years in Türkiye and their final two years in the United States, receiving internationally oriented education in political science and public administration and earning diplomas from both institutions.

Objective
The primary objective of the Political Science and Public Administration (PSPA) Department’s SUNY-affiliated international dual degree program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as experts, managers, or entrepreneurs in the public sector, private sector, and non-governmental organizations at both national and international levels. Within the scope of the program, students complete the first two years of their education in Türkiye and the final two years in the United States, thereby gaining experience in two different higher education systems and earning diplomas from both institutions. Graduates may serve as experts and as upper- and mid-level managers in the public sector, private sector, and non-governmental organizations; they may also work as entrepreneurs or professionals in civil society organizations. With its strong student–faculty interaction, the program aims to educate individuals who are globally competitive, capable of working in multicultural environments, and able to comparatively analyze different systems of governance.


Admission Requirements
Students are required to have obtained a sufficient score on the higher education placement examination.

Graduation Requirements
Students must fulfill the graduation requirements specified in Pamukkale University’s Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations and successfully complete their coursework at SUNY Cortland, the partner institution of the UOLP dual degree program, in order to graduate.

Career Opportunties
Students can find employment in public, private, and civil society organizations at both national and international levels.

Qualification Awarded
Political Science and Public Administration (English) (International Dual Diploma Program - Suny Cortland)

Level of Qualification
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
For students who wish to transfer to Pamukkale University from higher education institutions in Türkiye, the provisions of the “Regulation on the Principles of Transfer, Double Major, Minor, and Intra-/Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions” shall apply. The exemption examination for compulsory common foreign language courses is held at the beginning of the fall semester on the date specified in the academic calendar. No make-up exam is granted for this examination. Students from faculties/vocational schools/schools without a preparatory language program are eligible to take the common compulsory foreign language exemption exam. Students who will take the exemption exam must apply to the relevant unit within the period specified in the academic calendar. In addition, students newly enrolled in departments with a foreign language preparatory program are required to take a placement and proficiency examination before the start of the academic year. Based on their scores, students are placed into beginner, lower-intermediate, or intermediate groups, or those who achieve a sufficient proficiency score are exempted from the preparatory program. The score ranges for these groups are determined by the Directorate of the School. Exam results are announced in the relevant units and on the website of the School of Foreign Languages. Students admitted to programs with compulsory preparatory education who do not take the placement and proficiency examination begin their education at the beginner level.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students must fulfill the graduation requirements specified in Pamukkale University’s Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations and successfully complete their coursework at SUNY Cortland, the partner institution of the UOLP dual degree program, in order to graduate.

Access to Further Studies
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies can study in post-graduate programs provided that they receive valid grades from ALES and have sufficient knowledge of English.

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Prof. Dr. HÜSEYİN ALİYAR DEMİRCİ+90 258 296 2665 ademirci@pau.edu.tr
DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Assoc. Prof. Dr. TOLGAHAN AYDINER  taydiner@pau.edu.tr
DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Asts. Prof. Dr. PINAR UZ HANÇARLI  puz@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Demonstrates knowledge of the fundamental concepts, theories, and approaches in political science, public administration, sociology, law, and urban studies; explains the development of these fields in global and comparative contexts.
2Analyzes and compares political, legal, administrative, and urban systems at national and international levels; identifies their similarities, differences, and underlying dynamics.
3Applies theoretical and methodological tools to examine contemporary issues related to governance, public policy, urbanization, and environmental challenges.
4Develops solutions to complex public problems; integrates interdisciplinary knowledge, planning processes, and collaborative approaches.
5Conducts independent research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods; collects, analyzes, and evaluates data to support evidence-based decision-making processes.
6Evaluates different theoretical approaches and policy alternatives; develops well-grounded arguments based on critical thinking.
7Uses English effectively in both written and oral communication in academic and professional settings; engages with international literature.
8Effectively utilizes digital tools and information technologies in data analysis, reporting, and presentation processes.
9Works effectively in diverse and multicultural environments; demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and responsibility skills.
10Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional standards, and accountability in public service, governance, and institutional contexts.
11Explains and evaluates states, public institutions, international organizations, and multi-level governance systems.
12Demonstrates readiness for careers in the public sector, private sector, non-governmental organizations, as well as international and transnational institutions; is also prepared for graduate-level academic studies.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
DemonstrationIn this method the teacher demonstrates, an experiment, test, in front of the class. And then assists students to do so too. Students learn not only by just by looking and watching, but also by taking part and participating. This method is usually applied when teaching skills.
Case Study Case studies require students to actively participate while using an analytical perspective to think about real and problematic events. The problematic event may be real or very close to real life. Student(s) working on the documents that include the necessary data and descriptions of the
Problem SolvingThe name given to any doubt or ambiguity that arises is, a problem. Problems which usually have a role in human life, that have preventing or annoying aspects are solved by considering the stages of scientific methods. (a) Problems are determined. (b) The problem is identified. 
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on the students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups to learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity
PerformanceIn this method, the teacher performs activities such as experiments and demonstrations in front of the class, students try to learn by looking and watching. This method is usually applied where there are limited facilities and in dealing with dangerous experimental situations.
Questions –AnswersThe different types of Questions used (associative, differential, assessment, requesting information, motivating, and brainstorming) although students get in to more active positions during the process; the method is teacher-centered. If possible Questions, that serve a purpose and
Concept MapsExpress a relation network, based on figures, graphics and words propositions and principles. It enables visual learning. These steps are followed: 1) Concepts about the subjects to be taught are listed. 2) The name of the subject that will be taught is written at the top.3) Relations between
Concept CaricaturesCreates opportunities to learn and discuss by caricaturizing and representing information about concepts in a thought-provoking way that can lead to debates. Generally Concepts Caricatures draw attention and create opportunities to think by giving information in a contradicting
Scenario-based teaching Although it is similar to the Case Study method, there is a fictional approach in the scenario. The subject can be presented by inserting it in to a fiction and can also lead the student’s to producing their own scenarios.
Role Playing Role-playing is a learning way which helps students to express their own feelings and thoughts by playing the role of other personalities. It is necessary that students use creative thinking to succeed. Students put themselves in someone’s place by purifying themselves from their actual
ProjectProject-based learning is a learning way which leads students to deal with interesting problems and to create extraordinary products at the end of this. It allows students to use their creativity and it requires them to look at events perceptively.
Technical TourIs a method that takes learning to the out of the classroom. It is a method that provides students to make direct observations and to gain information by taking them to places, such as factories, museums, libraries, various government agencies, mountains, forests, lakes, parks and gardens.
Observation Although we generally get information related to the nature through observations, the Observation method can also be used for other situations and under other conditions. We try to reach certain generalizations by thinking about our findings which we gather from our observations.
Testing Means reaching results by using various information with certain mechanisms, which are set up to imitate natural events in artificial environments and to have students take a certain topics and applying them to reach certain aims/objectives. Nature researchers, scientists, and educators
InterviewThis is when the teacher brings in (writers, artists, designers, writers, illustrators, etc.) because he/she is not equipped with the adequate facilities to do with certain issues or situations. It is a technique that triggers the senses of students. In some cases, students interview certain people
Teaching with Analogy / MetaphorsIs a way for learning, which compares abstract issues and concepts with concrete objects.
DebateDebate is a type of discussion on a topic in compliance with certain rules and procedures. Debate, is two groups of students in either twos or threes, putting forward points, which are for or against an idea, proposal, point, action or recommendation.  The aim is to discuss topic ideas that
Six Hat ThinkingThe Six hat thinking technique, is based on looking at a topic from different angles. Individuals learn to, develop the ability to face events from different points of view and to improve their empathizing skills. Because thoughts are looked upon from of every aspect, issues raised can be
Vision Development This technique is not all the students in small groups, but all students participating in a study as a class. It is a discussion technique, used to teach students to respect others views and improve their vision, when thinking about conflicting points of view. Topics with apparent contradictions 
Brainstorming Brainstorming is a group work process that has been regulated to reach solutions for a problem without limitations or evaluation. The purpose of brainstorming is to make it easier for students to express themselves and to generate ideas. This technique is used as a high-level discussion
Flipped LearningIt can be defined as a pedagogical approach that centers on individual learning rather than group learning. Flipped learning is presented with videos prepared by the teacher, ensuring that the time spent face to face between the teacher and the student creates a more meaningful and rich learning environment.

PO - NQF-HETR Relation
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INFORMATION  01
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 05
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
    

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COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 101 BASIC CONCEPTS OF LAW 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 105 SOCIOLOGY 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 107 POLITICAL SCIENCE - I 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 109 ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 119 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 3+0 4 Compulsory
ECON 101 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS - I 4+0 4 Compulsory
ATI 101 ATATURK´S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION - I 2+0 3 Compulsory
- Foreign Language-I 3+0 3 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : Foreign Language-I

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 104 POLITICAL HISTORY 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 108 POLITICAL SCIENCE - II 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 110 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3+0 4 Compulsory
PSPA 112 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3+0 4 Compulsory
ECON 102 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS - II 4+0 4 Compulsory
ATI 102 ATATURK´S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION - II 2+0 3 Compulsory
EKNM 106 MATHEMATICS 3+0 4 Compulsory
- Foreign Language-II 3+0 3 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Foreign Language-II

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 205 HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHTS - I 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 209 CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 221 URBANIZATION POLITICS 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 201 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 3+0 5 Compulsory
BUSI 103 ACCOUNTING - I 3+0 5 Compulsory
TKD 101 TURKISH LANGUAGE - I 2+0 5 Compulsory
  Total 30  

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 206 THE HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHTS-II 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 222 BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCE 2+2 5 Compulsory
PSPA 309 THE EU STRUCTURE AND POLICIES 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 413 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3+0 5 Compulsory
BUSI 104 ACCOUNTING - II 3+0 5 Compulsory
KRY 401 CAREER PLANNING 2+0 2 Compulsory
TKD 102 TURKISH LANGUAGE - II 2+0 3 Compulsory
  Total 30  

5th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 304 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - I 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 305 TURKISH ADMININTRATIVE HISTORY 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 311 SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF TURKISH SOCIETY 3+0 5 Compulsory
BUSI 102 LAW OF OBLIGATIONS 3+0 5 Compulsory
- PSPA 5TH SEMESTER FALL DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
- PSPA 5TH SEMESTER FALL GENERAL ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
  Total 30  
5th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 5TH SEMESTER FALL DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE
5th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 5TH SEMESTER FALL GENERAL ELECTIVE

6th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 302 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 314 CONTEMPORARY STATE SYSTEMS 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 312 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION IN PUBLIC 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 404 LOCAL GOVERNMENT - II 3+0 5 Compulsory
- PSPA 6th SEMESTER SPRING DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
- PSPA 6TH SEMESTER SPRING GENERAL ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
  Total 30  
6th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 6th SEMESTER SPRING DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE
6th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 6TH SEMESTER SPRING GENERAL ELECTIVE

7th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 401 TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE - I 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 407 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND FOREIGN POLITICS 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 409 TURKISH CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ORDER 3+0 5 Compulsory
- PSPA 7TH SEMESTER FALL DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
- PSPA 7TH SEMESTER FALL DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
- PSPA 7TH SEMESTER FALL GENERAL ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
  Total 30  
7th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 7TH SEMESTER FALL DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE
7th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 7TH SEMESTER FALL GENERAL ELECTIVE

8th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
PSPA 402 TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE - II 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 410 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICS - II 3+0 5 Compulsory
PSPA 306 CRIMINAL LAW 3+0 5 Compulsory
- PSPA 8th SEMESTER SPRING DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
- PSPA 8th SEMESTER SPRING DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
- PSPA 8TH SEMESTER SPRING GENERAL ELECTIVE 3+0 5 Elective
  Total 30  
8th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 8th SEMESTER SPRING DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE
8th Semester Elective Groups : PSPA 8TH SEMESTER SPRING GENERAL ELECTIVE


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year :
Numerical Verbal The Presence of Relationship
Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12
ACCOUNTING - IC************
ACCOUNTING - IIC************
ADMINISTRATIVE LAWC************
ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCEC************
ATATURK´S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION - IC******* ***
ATATURK´S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION - IIC            
BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCEC            
BASIC CONCEPTS OF LAWC************
CAREER PLANNINGC************
COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONC************
CONSTITUTIONAL LAWC************
CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONC************
CONTEMPORARY STATE SYSTEMSC****** *****
CRIMINAL LAWC            
HISTORY OF CIVILIZATIONC************
HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHTS - IC** ****** * 
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND FOREIGN POLITICSC************
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICS - IIC************
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS - IC************
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS - IIC************
LAW OF OBLIGATIONSC************
LOCAL GOVERNMENT - IIC            
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - IC            
MATHEMATICSC            
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION IN PUBLICC************
POLITICAL HISTORYC            
POLITICAL SCIENCE - IC*********** 
POLITICAL SCIENCE - IIC********* * 
POLITICAL SOCIOLOGYC****** ****
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONC************
SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF TURKISH SOCIETYC****** *****
SOCIOLOGYC******* * *
THE EU STRUCTURE AND POLICIESC            
THE HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHTS-IIC********* *
TURKISH ADMININTRATIVE HISTORYC            
TURKISH CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ORDERC            
TURKISH LANGUAGE - IC************
TURKISH LANGUAGE - IIC************
TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE - IC****** *****
TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE - IIC******  ****
URBANIZATION POLITICSC************
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12
ADMINISTRATION AND ETHICSE************
ADVANCED ENGLISH - IE************
ADVANCED ENGLISH - IIE************
BEHAVIORAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONE************
BUSINESS STRATEGIESE            
CAPITAL MARKETSE            
DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETYE******  ****
DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURYE************
ENVIRONMENT ISSIUES AND POLICIESE            
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTE            
INTERNATIONAL MARKETINGE            
LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATIONE            
NEW APPROACHES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONE************
PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENTE            
PUBLIC POLICY AND ANALYSISE************
URBAN SOCIOLOGYE            
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
PO: Program Learning Outcomes
TH [5]: Too High
H [4]: High
M [3]: Medium
L [2]: Low
TL [1]: Too Low
None [0]: None
FOE [0]: Field of Education
NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey