Within the scope of the Professional Practice Education Principles of the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Toros University, approved by the University Senate Decision dated 08/05/2024 and numbered 03/04, students are provided with opportunities to acquire professional skills and competencies in addition to their theoretical courses throughout their education. Accordingly, the courses offered in the 7th semester and the Professional Practice course offered in the 8th semester have been implemented under real-world professional conditions starting from the 2024–2025 academic year.
Students may undertake their professional practice at workplaces located in Türkiye or abroad that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Kitchens of four- and five-star hotels and first-class holiday villages holding a Tourism Establishment or Tourism Investment Certificate,
- Kitchens of first-class restaurants holding a Tourism Establishment Certificate,
- Kitchens of floating facilities, including cruise ships, holding a Tourism Establishment Certificate,
- Gastronomy establishments,
- Establishments approved by the Departmental Internship Commission, where à la carte menu service is provided and at least five cooks are employed in the kitchen,
- Food and beverage establishments with which the University has established a bilateral cooperation agreement.
Professional Practice Courses
The courses offered in the 7th semester consist of a total of 15 national credits (30 ECTS), with 40 hours of practical training per week. The following courses are compulsory and are carried out at contracted institutions under the supervision of an institutional professional practice supervisor and an academic advisor:
- GMS401 Cold Kitchen Applications
- GMS403 Hot Kitchen Applications
- GMS405 À La Carte Kitchen Applications
- GMS407 Pastry Applications
- GMS409 Breakfast and Brunch Applications
These professional practice courses are completed over a total of 70 working days.
Professional Practice Course (Internship)
The GMS402 Professional Practice course offered in the 8th semester consists of a total of 15 national credits (30 ECTS), with 40 hours of practical training per week. The course is compulsory and is carried out at contracted institutions under the supervision of an institutional professional practice supervisor and an academic advisor. The professional practice period is 70 working days.
Registration for Professional Practice Education
Students register for Professional Practice Education through the Student Information System (SIS) by enrolling in a maximum of two courses with attendance requirements, as well as any courses they have failed that do not have attendance requirements. The registration is then approved by their academic advisor.
Attendance and Academic Performance
Attendance is 100% mandatory in terms of working days for Professional Practice Education in each semester. However, students may be granted excused absence in cases of legitimate and documented reasons and/or temporary official assignments, provided that the relevant documentation is submitted.
If the excuse or assignment is approved by the internship advisor, students may be considered excused or officially assigned for a period not exceeding 10% of the total working days.
Assessment and Evaluation
The assessment process consists of three components: the professional practice report, workplace evaluation, and examination.
The report grade is determined by the academic advisor based on the evaluation of the student's professional practice logbook.
The workplace evaluation grade is calculated based on the evaluation form completed by the workplace training representative.
In addition, students are required to take an oral and/or written examination.
The student's final grade is determined by taking all three assessment components into consideration.
Professional Practice Education Principles and Forms
The Professional Practice Education principles and related forms are provided below.
PRINCIPLES
FORMS
- 7th Semester Professional Practice Courses – Professional Practice Logbook
- 8th Semester Professional Practice Course – Professional Practice Logbook
- Insured Employment Entry Declaration
- Internship Application Form
- Undertaking Form
- Unemployment Insurance Fund Contribution Form
- Internship Application Petition
- Institution/Organization Evaluation Form
- Accident Insurance Application Form
Last updated: 26 October 2026