The Child Development Program aims to enable students to assess children’s developmental, care, and educational needs based on scientific knowledge and to apply the knowledge they acquire to professional practice.
The educational objectives of the program are as follows:
1. To train professionals who can assess children’s cognitive, language, social-emotional, motor, and self-care development using a holistic approach.
2. To prepare graduates who can design, implement, and evaluate educational activities appropriate for children’s ages, developmental characteristics, and individual differences.
3. To equip students with the professional knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the educational processes of children with special needs and diverse sociocultural backgrounds through an inclusive approach.
4. To prepare individuals who can establish effective communication and collaboration with children, families, professionals, and relevant institutions.
5. To prepare graduates who act in accordance with children’s rights, professional ethical principles, and relevant legislation, and who prioritize the best interests of the child.
6. To prepare individuals who keep abreast of scientific and technological developments, conduct research, generate new ideas, solve problems, and pursue lifelong professional development.
7. To prepare professionals who possess a sense of social responsibility and can contribute to improving the quality of services provided to children.