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General Information

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Who Are We?

The Faculty of Education, one of the most established faculties at Ondokuz Mayıs University, was founded in 1961. Our faculty offers education in 25 departments under 8 divisions. With 186 experienced and expert academic staff, our Faculty, which educates over 4,000 students, is located on the Ondokuz Mayıs University Kurupelit Campus. Known for its great academic achievements, our faculty is located in a convenient location close to cafeterias and dormitories, integrated with social and cultural activities, and is a preferred educational institution for a high-quality and enjoyable educational life.

What is our Academic Vision and Quality?

The Faculty of Education, with the motto “Our Priority is ‘Educated People’,” has made it its mission to train educators who are contemporary, value scientific knowledge, have strong cultural and social skills, can keep pace with the developing world, and are of superior quality. In line with this goal, our faculty utilizes all available resources effectively and efficiently to train teachers and academics who will meet the social, cultural, and educational needs of society in the light of science and technology.

What Have Our Students Achieved Through Which Facilities?

Our faculty, which provides all kinds of physical facilities for students to receive a quality education and has a total enclosed area of 27,206 square meters, consists of two blocks. Block A has 30 classrooms, 1 creative drama hall, 1 conference hall (seating 300), 5 seminar rooms, 4 social communication and reading rooms, 1 faculty lounge, 127 administrative and academic workrooms, 5 psychological counseling rooms, 1 cafeteria, 1 mosque, and 1 exhibition hall. Block B has 7 art studios, 4 computer labs, 4 science labs, 29 classrooms, 1 conference hall (400 seats), 4 social communication and reading rooms, 114 administrative and academic workrooms, 1 library, 1 dining hall, 1 mosque, 4 material rooms, and 1 cafeteria.

In addition to theoretical courses, our Faculty also prioritizes the practical development of students, thereby laying the groundwork for their success in many areas. Under the TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Student Research Projects Support Program, the Faculty's Department of Foreign Language Education, English Language Education, PDR, Special Education, Preschool Education, Art and Crafts Education, Secondary Mathematics, Social Studies Education, and Science Education have been awarded funding by TÜBİTAK.

What Are Our Programs and the Job Opportunities They Offer?

Our graduates can work as teachers in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education and in private schools. Special Education Teaching graduates can work in special education and rehabilitation centers. Guidance and Psychological Counseling Program graduates can work in social services, courts, the Turkish Armed Forces, and health institutions, as well as open their own private counseling centers.
What International Exchange Programs Do We Offer Our Students? Our faculty departments' Erasmus+ programs and partner country connections consist of universities listed in the K131 Programme Country Agreements and K171 Partner Country Agreements forms published by the OMÜ Erasmus Office in education-related fields. In addition, the Fine Arts Education Department has actively participated in student exchanges over the last 10 years with the Conservatorio Di Musica Luigi Cherubini conservatory in Florence, Italy, the Music Education Department of Universitatea Din Oradea University in Romania, and the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary. The Turkish and Social Sciences Education Department has student mobility programs linked to the Yunus Emre Institute.

How Do We Support the Professional, Cultural, and Social Atmosphere?

The Faculty of Education supports students through seminars, collaborations, and conferences, organizing numerous activities for their academic, professional, social, and cultural development. Hosting events that contribute to the social environment as part of community service applications, our Faculty also organizes sports events and trips for students.
Students' social development is also supported through various collaborations. In this regard, our Faculty has organized a children's festival in collaboration with the Samsun Governor's Office, Vezirköprü District Governor's Office, Vezirköprü Municipality, and Vezirköprü District National Education Directorate.

Student clubs established within the university also play an important role in supporting the professional, cultural, and social atmosphere. At our university, there are two types of club structures classified under SKS in professional and social categories. Professional clubs are specific to faculties, while social clubs are general in nature. In this context, our faculty/school supports the development and experience of our students in the professional field with groups such as the PDR Group, Social Studies Teaching Group, Classroom Teaching Group, Preschool Teaching Group, and Science Student Group. Our students have organized numerous events and activities within these communities to date.