Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University Postgraduate Education and Training Regulation
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This regulation establishes the rules for all postgraduate (master's and doctoral) education at Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University's Graduate Education Institute in Turkey. It defines two types of master's programs: thesis and non-thesis. Thesis master's requires at least 7 courses, a seminar, a scientific research techniques and publication ethics course, and a thesis, totaling minimum 21 credits and 120 AKTS. Non-thesis master's requires at least 9 courses, a research methods and ethics course, and a term project, totaling minimum 60 AKTS. Admission generally requires a bachelor's degree and an ALES score of at least 55 (exempt for certain arts programs). Maximum duration for thesis master's is 6 semesters and for non-thesis is 3 semesters. The regulation details thesis advisor assignment, thesis defense jury composition (3-5 members, at least one external), plagiarism checks, and diploma requirements. It also outlines the framework for doctoral programs (text cuts off mid-sentence).
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Key Changes
- Thesis master's requires minimum 7 courses + seminar + research ethics course + thesis, totaling at least 21 credits and 120 AKTS
- Non-thesis master's requires minimum 9 courses + research methods/ethics course + term project, totaling at least 60 AKTS
- Minimum ALES score for admission set at 55 points (exempt for conservatory and fine arts programs)
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What this law requires
Thesis master's programs must include minimum 7 courses, 1 seminar course, 1 scientific research techniques and publication ethics course, and a thesis, totaling minimum 21 credits and 120 AKTS per education-training period (minimum 60 AKTS per semester)
Non-thesis master's programs must include minimum 9 courses, 1 research methods and ethics course, and a term project, totaling minimum 60 AKTS
Master's program applicants must possess a bachelor's degree and an ALES score of at least 55 points, or equivalent score from YÖK-approved examination (except for conservatory and fine arts programs with special talent exams)
Thesis advisor must be assigned by end of first semester; thesis topic and title must be proposed by end of second semester and approved by Institute Management Board
Thesis master's students must enroll in specialty area courses opened by their advisor within academic calendar periods