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In the qualificated training of teachers, the bachelor and graduate education process is getting an importance everyday. This study also aims to determine the opinions, expectations and awareness of the teachers candidates who continue to graduate education. The research was attended by 21 scientists who are studying at different levels of learning at the Faculty of Education of the University of Ushak in the Department of Science and Science Teaching. Half-structured interviews with teachers candidates have been conducted to thoroughly examine the opinions, expectations and awareness of teachers candidates on graduate education. In the analysis of the data obtained from the research, the visual and content analysis method has been used. The findings from the study show that teaching candidates generally have positive views on postgraduate education; but they have limited knowledge. In the study, some teachers candidates believe that teachers need to receive postgraduate education. Teacher candidates pointed out that graduate teachers will be able to enhance their professional success by developing themselves in terms of knowledge and skills; thus they will be able to train qualified students. However, some teaching candidates are concerned that graduate education is mandatory for teaching, and they think they will experience various difficulties in the process of graduate education. According to the results of the study, it is important to increase the knowledge and awareness of teachers candidates on the subject of postgraduate education.

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