Mission, Vision
The mission of the Department is to train archaeologists who are capable of conducting scientific excavations and research in the field of archaeology, closely following scientific developments and adapting their acquired experience and skills to their area of work. It aims to uncover Turkey's cultural heritage using scientific methods and to share and promote the findings with the scientific community. Furthermore, the Department is dedicated to ensuring the preservation of excavated cultural assets through scientific techniques and integrating them into the economic sphere. Beyond the scope of education and instruction, the institution is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals capable of imparting their knowledge and skills to their surroundings, who are independent, innovative, contemporary, articulate, industrious, inquisitive, contemplative, and honest. By engaging with society and prioritizing human-centered approaches, it aspires to provide education, undertake research, and propose solutions that meet international standards.
The institution is committed to cultivating future scholars, museum professionals, specialists for Conservation Boards, and experts for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism who are knowledgeable on a universal scale, contemporary in outlook, and pioneering in their fields, through its educational programs. Upon graduation, students of the Department of Archaeology, who earn the title of archaeologist, become inspirational and guiding experts qualified to participate in the protection, classification, and identification of all types of cultural assets.
Adopting meritocracy in a just and equitable manner,
Ensuring all ideas are freely expressed with due respect,
Promoting creativity through the encouragement of freedom,
Cultivating empathy to maintain the initial enthusiasm,
Improving efficiency and effectiveness by internalizing quality,
Striving for perfectionism through self-confidence,
Exercising self-discipline to prevent excess.
Approval of Prior Education: For students who wish to transfer to the Archaeology Department of Süleyman Demirel University from the other universities and higher education institutions either in Turkey or abroad, the clauses of the Regulation on the Principles of Transfer between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-institutional Credit Transfers are applied.
Graduation Requirements: Students are required to complete a minimum of 240 ECTS courses successfully at the end of 8 semesters of education determined by the department.
Principles of Assessment and Evaluation: For students who want to transfer from the other higher education institutions in Turkey and abroad to the Departments of Faculty of Science and Letters of Süleyman Demirel University, the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles of Transfer between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-institutional Credit Transfers are applied.
Transition to Higher Degree Programs: Students who successfully complete the undergraduate program may apply for course of studies in graduate degree programs.