Prospective Student
The main purpose of our Child Development Program is; To train staff who embrace the importance of child development and education, recognize the developmental characteristics of 0-6 year old children with special needs and typical development, gain knowledge about their habits and needs, and take precautions against problems that children may encounter.
In order to raise graduates suitable for our purpose, courses such as child development, maternal and child health, mental health, special education, family education, games, creative drama, music, material development, children's literature, science and mathematics have been selected as basic courses. A fully equipped Child Development Practice Workshop within our school is used to continue the selected courses in a more efficient and student-centered manner. In our workshop, course flows are planned in which simulations of the applications that our students will do in nurseries and kindergartens are carried out.
Job Opportunities
Our students who graduate from the Child Development Program can continue their academic lives with undergraduate education, as well as take part in business life in the following areas:
- Preschool Educator in Nurseries and Day Care Centers,
- Educator in Preschool Institutions,
- Group Educator in Private Educational Institutions,
- Assistant Tutor in Integrated Schools
- Preschool Education Staff in Ministry of National Education and Municipalities,
- Home Child Care Aide,
- Assistant educator in Hospital Schools,
- Assistant educator in institutions providing inpatient treatment,
- Assistant educator at Social Services Child Protection Institutions
- Assistant educator at Mother and Child Health Centers,
- They can take on the role of designer in the Children's Publications and Toys sectors;
- In the preparation and execution of children's and youth programs and educational programs on radio and television,
- They can work in children's theatres, in the preparation of children's films, and in publications such as books, magazines and newspapers for children, and in studies related to child development.
Double Major, Horizontal and Vertical Transfer
Upper Degree: You can continue your undergraduate education with a vertical transfer exam.
Departments that can be transferred vertically:
- Preschool Teaching
- Child Development
- Special Education