HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Dear valued students,
The world we live in is undergoing rapid changes and transformations. Understanding, interpreting, critiquing, and adapting to these changes and transformations is crucial for a healthy social life. The field of social work is a discipline that guides us in understanding society, addressing the causes of social problems, identifying the needs of the community, and thus creating a better society.
The Department of Social Work provides education with the aim of meeting the needs of individuals, families, and communities, solving social problems, and improving people's quality of life. In this department, students are provided with theoretical and practical knowledge on subjects such as social policy, society and social work, social research methods, and social work practices.
The Social Work Department aims to work with a human-centered approach, develop empathy, improve communication skills, and be sensitive to social problems. Graduates are trained to provide solutions to problems people face, uphold social justice, and respect human rights.
Our department offers a variety of working opportunities in different fields such as child services, elderly services, disability services, helping and supporting youth issues, education, health, addiction, among others. Our graduates have the chance to work in public institutions, civil society organizations, the private sector, or as freelancers. They also have the opportunity to contribute to social transformation through social work projects and programs.
We hope that all student candidates who are committed to helping people, serving humanity, and creating a just, equal, and peaceful society will join us, and we send our love as the Department of Social Work.
Head of the Social Work Department
Assoc. Prof. Ahu Özmen Akalın.