Open Education Faculty | Social Services

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The rapid changes occurring in today's social structure are leading to an increase in social problems. This necessitates the provision of professional assistance and support to address the problems faced by individuals, families, and society. In this context, institutions and organizations that provide social services, as well as professional social workers, are needed.
The Social Services Associate Degree Program aims to train the necessary intermediate personnel for the organization and implementation of social services, as well as to improve the qualifications of individuals currently working in the field of social services but lacking academic training.
The program's target audience includes those seeking a career in social services, those interested in working in social services, and those seeking personal development in the field.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.

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The programme is delivered in open and distance mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

Examinations and course passing are governed by the Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Regulations on Education and Examinations, the Implementation Principles for Education and Examinations in the Open Education, Faculty, and the Principles of the Student Evaluation System in the Open Education Faculty.

Through the examination page, you can find detailed information on;

Examination procedures and organisation
Examination dates
Required documents and examination rules
Examination durations
Publication of exam questions and answers
Announcement of results
Appeals procedures for examination results

Further details on assessment methods and course passing criteria are available on the Student Evaluation System page.

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 120 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades. This program requires 24 days of practical training.\n

To be awarded an Associate Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 120 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
The students enrolled in the 2010-2011 and previous academic years are not obliged to do internship. Internship is optional for students enrolled between 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 academic year. The internship period is 24 working days.Students who have registered as of 2015-2016 academic year are not obliged to do internship.Students who are registered as of 2015-2016 academic year are not obliged to do internship.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded an Associate Degree Diploma in Social Services Graduates obtain a Level 5 (Associate Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of this program can work as social service assistants to assist social workers in various units of institutions under the Ministry of Family and Social Services (provincial / district offices, kindergartens, child welfare houses, daycare centers, etc.), Credit and Housing Directorate, public and private hospitals under the Ministry of Health, public hospitals, the guidance and research centers under the Ministry of Education, special education and rehabilitation centers, nursery schools and daycare centers, public and privately owned nursing homes, social assistance and solidarity foundations, local government outreach and service units, Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorates, and non-governmental organizations.

Graduates of Associate Degree programmes may apply for admission to Bachelor's Degree programmes through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS), in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Bachelor's Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programmes and the relevant higher education legislation.

Program Academic Coordinator
PROF. DR. SEMRA SARUÇ