General Information

Çankırı Karatekin University School of Health Child Development Department undergraduate program was established in 2011 by the decision of the Higher Education Council. The department was positioned within the “Faculty of Health Sciences” established with the decision published in the Official Gazette numbered 29792 on 05.08.2016.

Degree Earned

The Child Development Department aims to train child development specialists who will be able to diagnose and evaluate the development of children and adolescents aged 0-18 who are developing normally, have special needs, have acute and chronic diseases, are in need of protection and are at developmental risk, provide family counseling, prepare and implement developmental support programs, use technological, scientific methods and techniques and are committed to ethical values. Students who successfully complete the Child Development Department and meet the program qualifications will receive the degree of "Child Development Specialist".

Department Profile

The language of instruction of the department is Turkish. The department provides education and research activities by 3 Assistant Professors, 1 Lecturer, and 1 Research Assistant. The department includes compulsory and elective courses related to the field of child development. It is planned to accept students to the department in the fall semester of the 2018-2019 academic year.

Student Admission and Registration Requirements

The department accepts students based on the results of the Transition to Higher Education Exam (LYS) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

Recognition of Previous Education

Student admission to the programs is made according to the principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Program Competencies (Achievements)

Explains the development and learning characteristics of children, developmental disorders and learning difficulties.
Has the necessary information for basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of child development by using the necessary education and training tools and resources.
Has knowledge of education programs, teaching methods and techniques, measurement and evaluation related to the field of child development.
Has the knowledge to comparatively evaluate and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about child development.

Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs by taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children with special needs.
Develops and implements appropriate strategies with a multi-faceted approach that includes the child, family and educational institution for the integration of children with different characteristics into society.
Develops educational materials and organizes educational environments
Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process.
Uses effective teaching and communication methods that may be necessary in guidance and counseling studies for families.
Takes responsibility in individual and group studies to solve unforeseen problems encountered in child development practices, offers solution suggestions based on evidence and research to problems.
Uses basic medical, scientific, social and behavioral sciences knowledge about child development effectively in their practices.
Examines events and facts related to the field with scientific methods and techniques, and reveals problems.
Examines and evaluates national and international literature related to the field. Develops research proposals based on the literature reviewed.

Communicates with individuals and institutions in other professional groups related to the field, shares information, discusses problems and offers suggestions.

Master`s/Doctorate Opportunities

Candidates who successfully complete their undergraduate education can continue their master`s and doctorate education provided that they meet the application requirements.

Measurement and Evaluation

Various measurement and evaluation methods such as midterm exams, quizzes, projects, reports, midterm/end-of-year exams, make-up exams, practice exams, etc. are used for measurement and evaluation.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be able to graduate if they take all compulsory courses, complete at least 240 ECTS in total including elective courses, successfully complete a 30-day summer internship and achieve a general success average of at least 2.00 out of 4.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Child Development Undergraduate Program can work in the following institutions.

* In centers and hospitals affiliated with the General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning of the Ministry of Health,

* In children`s courts and educational houses affiliated with the Ministry of Justice,

* In institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Family and Social Policies, in Maternal and Child Health Centers and institutions providing inpatient treatment,

* In the General Directorate of Preschool Education of the Ministry of National Education, in the General Directorate of Special Education Guidance and Counseling Services, in Guidance Research