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Joint and double degree programs in Turkey and around the world: Current implementations and suggestions for improvement

Türkiye’de ve Dünyada Ortak ve Çift Diploma Programları: Güncel Durum ve Öneriler

MEHMET ŞENGÜL
HARUN SERPİL
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78–89
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Suggestions for more comprehensive future studies covering additional dimensions are also made.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the current status of joint and double degree programs (JDDP) both in Turkey and in the world are reviewed in the light of the advantages and challenges that have been encountered in their implementation so far.
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Key Findings & Data:Considering the lack of any similar review studies, this study fills a significant gap in the relevant literature in Turkey.
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Conclusion & Impact:Suggestions for more comprehensive future studies covering additional dimensions are also made.
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Abstract

In this study, the current status of joint and double degree programs (JDDP) both in Turkey and in the world are reviewed in the light of the advantages and challenges that have been encountered in their implementation so far. The review was conducted through qualitative content analysis of the reports published by the relevant international higher education institutions, expert opinions, and scientific articles. Considering the lack of any similar review studies, this study fills a significant gap in the relevant literature in Turkey. Furthermore, key considerations are listed and recommendations are made for attaining the targeted outcomes in JDDPs. Suggestions for more comprehensive future studies covering additional dimensions are also made.

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Bu çalışmada, dünyada ve Türkiye’de uygulanmakta olan ortak ve çift diploma programları (OÇDP) ile ilgili güncel durum, şimdiye kadar yapılan uygulamalardan elde edilen avantajlar ve karşılaşılan zorluklar bağlamında değerlendirilmiştir. Bu değerlendirme, ilgili uluslararası yükseköğretim kurumları- nın raporları, hakemli bilimsel makaleler ve yayınlanmış uzman görüşlerinin incelenmesi yoluyla yapılmıştır. Bu çalışma kapsamlı ve derinlikli bir alanyazın taraması sağlayarak dünyada ve Türkiye’de uygulanan OÇDP’lerin mevcut durumunu ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Ek olarak, bu programlarla hedeşenen çıktıların sağlanması için dikkat edilmesi gereken noktalar sıralanarak tavsiyelerde bulunulmuş, gelecekte yapılabilecek daha kapsamlı araştırmalar için öneriler yapılmıştır.

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ŞENGÜL, M., SERPİL, H. (2018). Joint and double degree programs in Turkey and around the world: Current implementations and suggestions for improvement. Yükseköğretim Dergisi, Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 1, 78–89. https://ajindex.com/articles/132667

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