Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Career Planning KRP1202 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 1 + 0 1.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face, Conference
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Filiz DURSUN
Instructor(s)
Goals It is recommended that the Career Planning course be taught within the framework of the draft created by the Presidency Human Resources Office, with videos and activities prepared for each week, and guest trainers to be invited from university lecturers, industry professionals, non-governmental organizations and international organizations. The supportive activities to be included in the course are designed to inform students about the methods and tools used in professional applications and to enable them to use them in the most effective way, and are supported by practical activities. Career centers will follow the course practically with activities that provide experience opportunities that will support students to develop their skills. The proposed program regarding the structure and contents of the course is presented below. The program in question may differ according to the characteristics of the universities and the departments where the students who will take the course are registered.
Course Content In this course students; It helps them to make a career planning compatible with their future goals by enabling them to gain awareness about their interests, personal characteristics and values.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognition of Career Centers and Their Activities: Ensures that the student is aware of the services offered by the Career Center and facilitates the establishment of a connection between the Career Center and the student.
2 Enhancing Self-Awareness: Students learn about concepts such as intelligence, personality, knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies, and can connect these concepts to their careers.
3 Exploring Career Options: Students become familiar with various sectors such as the public sector, private sector, academia, and non-governmental organizations, understand the differences between these sectors, and experience working life within them.
4 Developing Fine Skills: There is a need to raise awareness about the importance of developing fine skills throughout a career.
5 Exploring Activities That Can Contribute to Career Planning: Students are aware of activities outside of their classes that can contribute to their careers during their university life.
6 Recognition of International Exchange Programs: Students should be aware of the contributions that international exchange programs make to personal development and academic life, and their positive impact on career plans.
7 Awareness of the Talent Gateway: The student understands that they can receive counseling from Career Centers through the Talent Gateway, and apply for activities such as fairs, seminars, workshops, and internship opportunities.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week *What is a career planning course? *What is a career center? *What are the benefits of a career center? *How can one benefit from career centers? Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
2. Week What are intelligence and personality? What is the connection between intelligence, personality, and career? Research, Other Activities
3. Week What are the concepts of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies? How are these concepts related to career? Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week İnce beceriler ve teknik beceriler nedir? Öğrencilerin neden bu becerilere ihtiyacı var? Research
5. Week Self-assessment, self-awareness concepts and their importance in terms of career. Other Activities
6. Week Career planning during university (What should be done regarding career planning and development during university education, and when should these efforts begin?) Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
7. Week Effective interview and CV writing techniques. Research, Other Activities
8. Week Discussions on prepared CVs. Other Activities
9. Week Information on current practices in recruitment and career management, such as talent and competency management, psychotechnical tests, and assessment center approaches (it is recommended that these be adapted to the department in which the course is taught). Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Describing the academic career process for students who want to pursue an academic career Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Promotion of career opportunities in the private sector Research, Other Activities
12. Week Information about the career stories of entrepreneurs and advice to students on how to spend their university life Research, Other Activities
13. Week Information from public sector employees about their career stories and advice to students on how to spend their university life Research, Other Activities
14. Week In this course, students will evaluate the course with the appraisal form prepared by the Presidential Human Resources Office. Preparation, After Class Study, Research
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession.
5 Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
7 Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Career Planning course literature consisting of books, articles, journals and online resources prepared by the Presidential Human Resources Office
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 7 1 7
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0