DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT. Diploma No :

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1 DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT Diploma No : Diploma Date : Dokuz Eylül University Alsancak, 35140, Izmir,Turkey Phone: Fax: This diploma supplement (DS) follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of the qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context and the status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reasons why. Supplement is only valid together with the actual diploma. 1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF QUALIFICATION 1.1. Family name(s) : 1.2. Given name(s) : 1.3. Place and date of birth : 1.4. Student identification number : 2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION 2.1. Name of the qualification and title conferred Halk Sa&l'&' Hem(ireli&i Yüksek Lisans Community Health Nursing (MSc.) 2.2. Main field(s) of study for the qualification Community Health Nursing 2.3. Name and status of awarding institution Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Devlet Universitesi Dokuz Eylül University, State University 2.4. Name and type of institution administering studies Sa&l'k Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Health Sciences Institute, Dokuz Eylül University 2.5. Language(s) of instruction/examination Turkish

2 3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION 3.1. Level of qualification Master s (MSc.) degree 3.2. Official length of programme The minimum length of the programme is 2 years, 2 semesters per year and at least 15 weeks per semester. The programme should be completed within a maximum period of three years or six semesters Access requirements - Graduation from a school of nursing - Examination for Graduate Studies (ALES): Minimum score of 55 at quantitative field. - University Examination for Foreign Language (ÜDS): Minimum score of 60 out of 100 or being successful at Institute s foreign language examination. 4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED 4.1. Mode of study Full-time 4.2. Programme requirements Requirements The Masters Degree is awarded to students who have - successfully completed courses with minimum 30 credits (28 credits from compulsory courses and 2 from elective courses) - successfully passed an oral qualification exam - prepared and defended a thesis Aim

3 The aim of the programme is to provide broad experience in community-oriented, population-focused, nursing practice. The curriculum is designed to prepare nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate health programs and services and to help shape and manage health care systems. Objectives The objectives of this programme are - to obtain knowledge about community health nursing education terminology and basic educational theories, - to promote knowledge and skills on instructional methods - to promote knowledge and skills on a population-based, multi-disciplinary team working perspective - to promote knowledge and skills on the principles and methods of assessment health of the community - to promote knowledge and skills on the of planning, implementing, and evaluating population-focused programs. - to promote knowledge and skills on basic nursing research methods in community health nursing education - to promote knowledge and skills on health educational programme development and evaluation. - to promote knowledge and skills on integrating knowledge of epidemiology, demographics, environmental health, community structure and organization, community development, management, program evaluation and case management to promote health in the entire community 4.3. Programme details and individual grades/marks obtained: Code Course Name Course Category Credit Grade Semester I CHN 501 Community Health Nursing I 6 12 NUR 595 Pathophysiology-Nursing Approaches I 2 6 NUR 529 Research in Nursing I 3 6 CHN 503 Epidemiyology 2 4 CHN 597 Specialty Area - 2 CHN 599 Thesis Study - - Semester II CHN 502 Community Health Nursing II 6 9 NUR 596 Nursing Concept Framework ECTS Credit 2 4 NUR 508 Pathophysiology-Nursing Approaches II 2 6 NUR 530 CHN 596 CHN 598 CHN 500 Research in Nursing II Seminar Specialty Area Thesis Study Elective Courses (Semester II)

4 NUR 591 Communication in Health Care Elective 3 3 HSI 529 Long Life and Longevity Elective 2 4 NUR 593 Quality Management of Nursing Elective 2 2 HSI 503 Medical Ethics Elective 3 6 NUR 508 Principles of Clinical Teaching in Nursing Elective 2 2 Semester III CHN 597 Specialty Area - 2 CHN 599 Thesis Study - 28 Semester IV CHN 598 Specialty Area - 2 CHN 500 Thesis Study - 28 Total Credits... (minimum requirement 120) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA ) out of 4.00 Title of The Master s Thesis 4.4 Grading Scheme and Grade Distribution Guidance For each course taken, the student is given one of the following grades by the course teacher. The letter grades, grade points, and percentage equivalents are given below: PERCENTAGE COURSE GRADE COEFFICIENT AA BA BB CB CC DC DD FD and below FF 0.00 Other Grades: (B): Successful, Y: Unsatisfactory, D: Not attended, E: Incomplete, M: Exempt, 4.5 Overall classification of the award: Students who earned a score of 3.75 out of 4.00 and had by no means received a disciplinary action are awarded a prize of Honour. In addition, the Health Sciences Institute awards the prizes of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd among the graduates of the academic year, based on the CGPA (with a weight of 30%) and on the points gained from published papers, oral or poster presentations, and other scientific activities (70%). 5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

5 5.1 Access to further study Graduates may apply to PhD programmes in community health nursing 5.2 Professional status conferred The related master s degree enables the graduate to practice the profession in the field of community health nursing education. 6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1. Additional Information Health Sciences Institute web site : : Further Information Sources University web site : The Council of Higher Education web site The Turkish ENIC-NARIC web site : : http// 7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT 7.1. Date : 7.2. Signature : 7.3. General Director of Student Affairs Mustafa AYDIN 7.4. Official stamp or seal :

6 8. INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM The basic structure of the Turkish National Education system consists of mainly four steps as pre-school education, primary education, secondary education and higher education. Pre-school education consists of non-compulsory programs for children from birth to the age of 72 months whereas primary education is a compulsory 8 year program for all the children beginning from the age of 6. The secondary education system can be classified as General High Schools and Vocational and Technical High Schools. General High Schools offer programs lasting at least three years and preparing students for higher education within the category of General High Schools; sub categories exit as General High Schools, Foreign Language High Schools, Anatolian High Schools, Science High School, Anatolian Fine Arts High Schools, Anatolian Teacher Preparation High Schools. Vocational and Technical High Schools offer three year programs (vocational schools) or four year programs(technical schools). They prepare students for employment in various occupations or for higher education. there are four main groups of high schools within this category as technical schools for boys, technical schools for girl commerce and tourism schools, and religious education schools. Higher education is defined as all post-secondary programs with a duration of at least two years. The system consists of universities (state and foundation) and non-university institutions of higher education (police and military academies and colleges). Each university consists of faculties and four year schools. Offering bachelor s level programs. The latter with a vocational emphasis, and two year vocational schools offering prebachelor s (associate s) level programs of a strictly vocational nature. Anadolu University in EskiJehir offers two and four year programs through distance education. Lectures broadcast on television and contact hours are available. The establishment of foundation universities is based on the Higher Education Law No:2547. They gain income through foundation, tuition fees, and donations. They may receive state assistance from the Ministry of Finance provided that they meet some requirements concerning their staff, admitted students, and scholarships provided to their students. Admission to higher education is based on a nation-wide Student Selection Examination (ÖSS). The examination is held every year and is administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Candidates gain access to higher education institutions based on their composite scores consisting of the scores of the selection examination as well as their high school grade point averages. Standing with academic year, the graduate of vocational and technical high school have to opportunities to be placed in two year vocational schools with any entrance exams. The graduates of these two years vocational schools, can continue their education in four year programs, based on the quotas available and their scores in vertical transfer examination. Graduate level programs consists of master s and doctoral programs, coordinated by graduate schools. Master s programs are specified as with thesis or without thesis programs. With thesis master programs consist of a specified course completion followed by a submission of a thesis whereas without thesis programs consist of completion of graduate courses and a term project. The duration of these programs is two years at least Access to doctoral programs requires a master degree. Doctoral programs have a duration of minimum four years which consists of completion of courses, passing doctoral qualifying examination, and preparing and defending a doctoral thesis. Medical speciality training programs equivalent to doctoral level programs are, carried out within the faculties of medicine and the training hospitals. The Higher Education System is regulated by Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Being established in 1981, the Council regulates the institutions activities concerning research, governance, planning and organization. Two year vocational schools and departments are founded by the Council whereas universities and institutions are established by the law.

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