Sociology is a branch of social science that analyzes human-human, human-nature relations in a holistic manner; has an intensive relationship with other basic social sciences such as Economics, Politics, Anthropology, Psychology, History; but has a broader theoretical/philosophical perspective than these disciplines, and has the widest and most enjoyable learning area. For this reason, sociology is either one of the main choices of young people interested in social sciences or one of the alternative choices. On the other hand, Sociology, which is also an applied science, is becoming increasingly important in analyzing problems, finding solutions and determining and implementing appropriate policies in areas such as Social Policies, Social Services, Family / Child / Youth Policies, Climate Crisis, Urban Integration, etc.
Founded in 2010, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (AYBÜ), the Department of Sociology accepted students for the first time in the 2012-2013 academic year and started to offer courses. Our department has been graduating since 2016.
The Department of Sociology, which is affiliated to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, aims to provide students with an environment in which they can be equipped with methodological, theoretical and empirical knowledge and skills to understand both the local and global world, analyze a wide range of social issues and problems, comprehend current social and humanitarian trends, and make predictions about the future. The 4-year curriculum is designed to enable students to make historical and cross-societal comparisons of social issues. The program is also designed to make practical contributions to the solution of current social problems by emphasizing research and project-based applied studies. The courses of the department consist of compulsory and elective courses according to the interest of the students in order to understand both the basic concepts and problems of Sociology and the dynamics of changing social structure with an approach that takes into account cultural diversity and the diversity of sub-disciplines of the field of science.
In parallel with the needs of today's society, Sociological Theory, Methodology, Statistics, Use of SSPS, Urban Sociology, Sociology of Migration, Sociology of Information, Demography, Political Sociology, Sociology of Family, Sociology of Economics, Sociology of Education, Sociology of Religion, In addition to basic courses such as Sociology of Childhood and Youth, there are many elective courses such as Industrial Sociology, Sociology of Consumption, Sociology of Crime, Sociology of Health, Sociology of Disaster, Sociology of the Body, Sociology of Communication, Social Impact Assessment, Regional Problems, etc. that allow students to specialize.
Throughout the 4-year undergraduate education, the department aims to provide its students with the ability to think sociologically, including critical and analytical thinking on issues and problems addressed at the micro or macro level. At the same time, the department has planned to make students equally strong in both theoretical knowledge and social research. Our department has a total of 21 academic staff, 13 of whom are faculty members who have studied and worked in reputable universities. Of the faculty members in our department, 9 are Professor Doctor, 5 are Associate Professor Doctor, 3 are Assistant Professor and 1 is a Lecturer. Our faculty members, who continue their scientific studies as well as their education and training activities, have expertise in various fields of social sciences and offer a wide range to students.
In the first three academic years, students are equipped with theoretical knowledge in the sub-branches of Sociology, and in the last year, with the support of their academic advisors, they have the options of preparing a Graduation Thesis, Internship, Field Research, Article Writing and Voluntary Community Work. In addition to undergraduate education, the faculty members of our department also train students in graduate programs. In our Sociology Master's and Sociology PhD programs, dozens of students complete their theses every year and contribute to the academic and scientific community.
The Sociology Society, which operates within our department, organizes scientific and social activities. In addition to intercity travels for scientific purposes, our students follow current scientific discussions in academic meetings held on our campus. Transportation and accommodation support is provided to our students in such activities.
Students enrolled in our department adopt an interdisciplinary approach by taking courses from the disciplines of History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science as well as Sociology. As a result of the multifaceted education, students gain the ability to comprehend the historical and cultural structure of our society and the social structure of today's world together. Students who achieve a good grade point average in the first and second academic year have the right to receive a second diploma from other departments by applying to minor and double major programs. Through Erasmus and Mevlana student exchange programs of our university, they can study in various countries of the world every semester for a course period.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
With the education they receive, our students graduate from our department with the title of Sociologist. Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Department of Sociology not only educates its students as academicians and researchers of the future, but also prepares them for public institutions and the private sector. Students studying in the Department of Sociology have the opportunity to become a Philosophy Group Teacher by participating in the Education Sciences Formation Program carried out by our University in their third or fourth academic years. Students who want to continue their graduate education after their undergraduate education can be placed in academic positions if they can get the desired level of ALES and foreign language score.
Students can prepare to work in public institutions by doing an internship in their last year of study. Sociologists are employed in the Ministry of Labor, Social Services and Family (Child Love Homes, Nursing Homes, etc. institutions), Ministry of Justice (prisons, courthouses, etc. institutions), Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Ministry of Culture and Tourism and sub-institutions under the Presidency, development agencies, Migration Management Presidency, TRT, AFAD and municipalities. In addition to state institutions, sociologists can work in non-governmental organizations, international organizations and the private sector. Research firms and think tanks also need sociologists who know methods and SPSS. Especially in recent years, with the spread of international projects, the need for well-equipped Sociologists in terms of language proficiency and Sociological knowledge has increased.
AYBU CAMPUS
The central campus of our university is the Esenboğa Complex located near Ankara Esenboğa Airport. Our department provides education in Esenboğa Complex together with the departments of Human and Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Islamic Sciences, Architecture, Health Sciences and Fine Arts faculties. In addition to the lecture halls and classrooms equipped with educational technologies of our department on the 2nd floor of Block A, a computer laboratory is used for method courses. Our library in Block A contains basic resources on social sciences.
During the education period, food is served in the student cafeteria. In addition to the student cafeteria, student canteens and the Turkuaz Restaurant also serve students. Our campus, which offers a unique cultural atmosphere with its historical and traditional architectural design, has an artificial pond, a football field and a paintball playground. In Esenboğa Complex, where the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is located, scientific, social and cultural activities such as symposiums, panels, conferences and exhibitions are organized every Wednesday afternoon during the academic year.
Esenboğa Complex is located on the north side of Esenboğa Airport. EGO bus number 474 from Kızılay arrives directly to the campus. EGO buses numbered 486 and 472 depart regularly from Sıhhıye. White colored private buses serve next to Ulus Gençlik Park. Blue minibuses come to our campus from Çubuk District. Those who want to come with their private vehicles can reach our university after Yenice intersection by using the airport Çubuk road. There are Fatma Hanım Girls' Dormitory and Ulubey Boys' Dormitory affiliated to the Credit Dormitories Institution in Çubuk. There are also private dormitories and student apartment houses in Çubuk, Saray and Pursaklar. Saray Mahallesi, Kuzey Ankara, Kamil Ocak, Hasköy, Aydınlıkevler, Subayevleri, residential areas in the districts of North Ankara, Kamil Ocak, Hasköy, Aydınlıkevler, Subayevleri can also easily reach our complex. Dormitories in these neighborhoods can also be preferred.