Department Introduction
Culture encompasses the elements that people think (attitudes, beliefs,
ideas, and values), do (behaviors and lifestyles), and create (artworks,
handicrafts, and other cultural products). Tangible and intangible cultural
heritage, including movable and immovable cultural assets that reflect these
elements, are considered cultural heritage. The Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Program is designed to train qualified intermediaries who can establish a
connection between public administration and cultural heritage and tourism
within the framework of national and international legal regulations.
The Purpose and Objectives of the Program
The aim of the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Associate’s Degree Program is to ensure the preservation of Turkey's rich cultural heritage and its transfer to future generations; to train educated individuals in the tourism sector who will contribute to sustainable development in social, cultural and economic terms through national and international promotions.