The Transportation and Traffic Services Program was established within the Technical Sciences Vocational School in the 2008-2009 academic year. The program, which graduated its first students in 2010, offers formal education.

The scientific and technological advancements of our time have affected society and human life in multifaceted ways, raising living standards with new technologies and tools. Transportation vehicles have been effective and prominent in providing economic, social, and cultural benefits. Our constant interaction with traffic in every aspect of our daily lives, along with the increasing number of motor vehicles and drivers, has given rise to the concept of "Traffic Safety." The "Traffic Safety" problem, evident in all countries worldwide, manifests itself in the form of death, injury, disability, socio-economic loss, psychological and social impact on the relatives and families of those who die or are injured, and environmental pollution. Traffic accidents, occurring regardless of time, person, or location, affect and concern the entire public due to their nature. In countries that have largely completed their development processes; Great emphasis is placed on efforts to improve traffic safety; training is provided in various institutions on road transportation and traffic issues, experts are trained, various research projects are conducted, measures are taken based on the results of these studies, social campaigns are organized, and in short, investment is made in traffic. The increase in the number of motor vehicles and drivers, along with our country's development initiatives, rapid population growth, irregular urbanization, and the inability to keep up with technological advancements, are increasing traffic accidents and making the solution to the traffic safety problem more difficult. Traffic safety can be ensured through the complete and continuous provision of infrastructure services, as well as the widespread dissemination of traffic education. The Transportation and Traffic Services Program, established within our University's Technical Sciences Vocational School, aims to make a significant contribution to training the human resources needed in the field of road transportation and traffic, a field for which a significant shortage is constantly felt in our country.

Program Objective

To train professionals who possess sufficient knowledge and skills in road transportation and traffic safety and who can put these skills into practice.

Program Outcomes

1. Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to their profession.

2. Has knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.

3. Follows and effectively uses current developments and practices for their profession.

4. Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.

5. Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and present solution proposals.

6. Can effectively present and express their thoughts in writing and orally at their knowledge and skill level.

7. Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field.

8. Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning issues.

9. Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ​​in the stages of data collection, application, and dissemination of results related to their field.

10. Follows information in their field and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.

Program Competencies 

1. Possessing basic theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, practical tools, and other resources containing current information in the field, based on competencies acquired at the secondary education level.

2. Gaining the ability to use the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Transportation and Traffic Services in an advanced education level in the same field or in a field at the same level.

3. Using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Transportation and Traffic Services, being able to interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions.

4. Being able to independently conduct a basic-level study related to the field of Transportation and Traffic Services.

5. Being able to take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field of Transportation and Traffic Services.

6. Being able to carry out activities aimed at the development of those working under their responsibility within the framework of a project. 7. Being able to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Transportation and Traffic Services, identify and meet learning needs.

8. Being able to direct their learning to a higher level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.

9. Having gained a lifelong learning awareness.

10. Being able to express their thoughts in written and oral communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills they possess in the field of Transportation and Traffic Services.

11. Being able to share their thoughts and proposed solutions to problems in the field of Transportation and Traffic Services with experts and non-experts.

12. Being able to follow information in their field and communicate with colleagues using at least the A2 General level of the European Language Portfolio in a foreign language.

13. Being able to use information and communication technologies, including computer software, at least at the Basic Level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field of Transportation and Traffic Services.

14. Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of data collection, application and dissemination of results related to the field of Transportation and Traffic Services.

15. Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.