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Child Development Associate Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the Program

Child Development

Program Director

Program Type

Associate Degree Program

Level of Degree Earned

Associate´s Degree

Degree Earned

When they graduated, they have a Child Development Associate´s degree. The title is Child Development Technician.

Education Type

Tam Zamanlı

Registration Acceptance Conditions

Those who have successfully completed their secondary education are eligible.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The process of recognition of prior education by Turkish higher education institutions is still in its incipient stage. Likewise, the recognition of prior education has neither been started nor implemented by all departments at Namik Kemal University. However, a proficiency exam is held at the beginning of each academic year regarding the compulsory Foreign Language Course which is to be offered in the curriculum of all departments. The students who have embarked on a self-learning period or acquired necessary skills in the course are eligible to enter this exam. Those who have successfully passed the exam are eligible not to take the course.

Degree Requirements and Rules

The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 120. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.

Program Profile

Child Development Program is known in national and international platform with scientific and artistic activities. claiming the traditional culture, original and contemporary designs in line with today´s needs, creative, innovative individuals with the technical knowledge and skills related to the profession will prepare the working life.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Access To Upper Degree

Exams, Assessment and Grading

Students will take a minimum of one midterm examination. In addition to midterms, they will be assigned projects and homeworks whose deadlines will be specified at the beginning of the semester. At the end of each semester, the students are required to take a final examination. The course content, the requirements (midterm, project, assignment and final examination) and their contribution to the final grade is specified on the website. Student regulations and the final examination dates are determined by the university and final examinations take place as announced. The students are graded according to their midterm, project, assignment and final examination results.

The passing grade at Namık Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the grade of the final examination or the retake should be a minimum of 50. Exams are evaluated on a scale of 100. The final grade of a course is the sum total of %30 of the midterm grade and %70 of the final or the retake examination grades. However, the calculation of the final grade of a course can be determined and announced at the beginning of the semester by the Faculty/College Council as the sum total of ranging between %30 – %50 of the midterm examination and %50 – %70 of the final examination as long as the addition equals to a scale of 100. As a result of the calculation, if the value after the decimal is less than five, the grade is finalized by lowering it to the decimal value; if more than five, upgrading it to the next decimal value.

The regulations can be found on http://oidb.nku.edu.tr/yonetmenlik/2011eos.pdf.

Final and retake grades are submitted to the Student Affairs along with the evaluation criteria. The grades are announced on the student information system.

Grades

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

Grade	Letter Grade	Coefficient	Status
90-100	AA	4.00	Pass
80-89	BA	3.50	Pass
70-79	BB	3.00	Pass
65-69	CB	2.50	Pass
60-64	CC	2.00	Pass
50-59	DD	1.50	Fail
30-49	FD	1.00	Fail
0-29	FF	0.00	Fail

Students are required to retake the courses from which they received DD, FD or FF during the first oncoming semester in which these courses are offered.

Successful Students

Students who complete their associate or undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.00 – 3.49 graduate as honor students; 3.50 and above as high honor students.

Graduation Requirements

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:

TEACHING METHODS*	LEARNING ACTIVITIES	MEANS
Course	Listening and interpretation	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Discussion Course	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Special Support / Structural Examples	Special skills planned beforehand
Playing a Role / Drama	Special skills planned beforehand	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
Problem Solving	Special skills planned beforehand
Case Study	Special skills planned beforehand
Brainstorming	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Small Group Discussion	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Presentation	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Simulation	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills	Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Seminar	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Group Study	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work
Field / Land Study	Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Laboratory	Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work	Special equipment
Homework	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics	Internet database, library database, e-mail
Oral Exam
Survey and Questionnaire Study	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Panel	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Guest Speaker	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Student Club Activity / Projects	Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course.

Program Outcomes

1-Uses a foreign language to follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues.
2-Effectively presents and clearly expresses knowledge and ideas related to Child Development through written and oral communication.
3-Follows current developments and practices in the field of Child Development and uses them effectively.
4-Has the ability to evaluate problems and issues in the field of Child Development independently through an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
5-Effectively uses information and communication technologies related to Child Development (software, programs, animations, etc.).
6-Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and applied knowledge in the field of Child Development.
7-Adheres to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of data related to Child Development.
8-Assumes responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in Child Development practices.
9-Knows the legal processes related to children's rights and protection, as well as measures for preventing child neglect and abuse.
10-Designs educational materials appropriate to children's developmental needs and interests and implements them in different learning environments.
11-Knows the general developmental characteristics, developmental stages, and developmental problems of children.
12-Plans and implements activities and practices that support children in line with their needs.
13-Has knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality management processes.
14-Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.

Curriculum

1st Class
Child Development
2025-2026 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
CGP121	Child Development I		3	0	4
YDİ101	Foreign Language I (English)		2	0	2
CGP129	Material Development		1	1	2
ATİ101	Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I		2	0	2
CGP128	Professional Practice I		2	8	8
CGP101	Special Education I		3	0	4
TDİ101	Turkish Language I		2	0	2
Elective	ÇOCUK GELİŞİMİ 1.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLERİ()				6
CGP231	Early Childhood Development		2	0	2
CGP131	Play Development in Children		2	0	2
CGP130	Thinking Skills in Children		2	0	2
Total ECTS:					30
2025-2026 Spring Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
CGP204	Child Development II		3	0	4
YDİ102	Foreign Language II (English)		2	0	2
ATİ102	Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II		2	0	2
CGP233	Professional Practice II		2	8	9
CGP208	Special Education II		3	0	4
TDİ102	Turkish Language II		2	0	2
Elective	ÇOCUK GELİŞİMİ 1.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLER()				7
CGP235	Children and Drama		1	2	3
CGP236	Learning Theories and Approaches in Early Childhood Education		2	0	2
CGP234	The Sociology of Childhood		2	0	2
Total ECTS:					30
Total ECTS(Year):					60
2nd Class
2025-2026 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
CGP311	Child Psychology and Mental Health		3	0	5
CGP313	Children with Special needs and Education		3	0	5
CGP318	Parent Education		2	0	2
CGP322	Professional Practice III		2	8	9
CGP320	Professional Practice IV		2	6	6
Elective	ÇOCUK GELİŞİMİ 2. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLER()				6
CGP323	Child and Environment		2	0	3
CGP321	Children and Music		1	1	3
Total ECTS:					33
2025-2026 Spring Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
CGP423	Mother Child Health and First Aid		2	2	4
CGP318	Parent Education		2	0	2
CGP428	Professional Practice V		2	8	8
CGP422	Professional Practice VI		2	6	6
Elective	ÇOCUK GELİŞİMİ 2.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLER()				9
CGP431	Behavior Management		2	0	3
CGP432	Children´s Literature and Media		2	0	3
CGP425	Childrens Rights and Protection		2	0	3
CGP430	Science and Mathematics Education in Children		3	0	3
Elective(Over All University)	You Can Take Courses TOTAL 1 ECTS from Elective(Over All University and From Other Department)				1
UNİSEC-TBMYO 044	Artificial Neural Networks(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Bilg.Pro.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 012	Calibration(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Biy.Chz.Tek.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-SHMYO 017	Effective Oral Communication and Body Language(Sağlık Hizm. M.Y.O.-Tıb.Dök.Sek.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 070	Electric Motors(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Elkt.Tekn.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 034	Ergonomics(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Mob.Dek.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 110	Fashion History(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Giy.Ürt.Tek.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 040	Finishing Factory Organization(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Teks.Tekn.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 032	Harvest Threshing Machines(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Tar.Mak.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 082	Hygiene and Sanitation(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Gıd.Tekn.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-SHMYO 012	Interpersonal Relationships(Sağlık Hizm. M.Y.O.-Yaşlı Bakımı)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-MEMYO 004	Local Cuisines(Marmaraereğlisi M.Y.O.-Tur.Ot.İşl.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-MEMYO 001	Media Literacy(Marmaraereğlisi M.Y.O.-Muh.Ver.Uyg)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-SHMYO 009	Nutrition Principles(Sağlık Hizm. M.Y.O.-Fizyoterapi)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-MEMYO 003	Occupational health and Safety(Marmaraereğlisi M.Y.O.-Bü.Yön.Yön.As)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-SKMYO 002	Occupational Safety and Worker Health(Şarköy M.Y.O.-Tur. ve Ot. İşl.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 042	Python Programming(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Robotik ve Yapay Zeka Pr.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 046	Renewable Energy Systems(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Seracılık)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-SKMYO 006	Special Wines and Fruit Wines Technology(Şarköy M.Y.O.-Şar.Ür.Tek.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 068	Stress Management in Business Life(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Elkt.Hbr.Tek.)		2	0	3
UNİSEC-TBMYO 026	Urbanization and Environmental Problems(Teknik Bil. M.Y.O.-Yap.Den.)		2	0	3
Total ECTS:					30
Total ECTS(Year):					63