Child growth specialty

Child growth specialty:

Child development specialization focuses extensively on children from early childhood to adolescence, aiming for a stage of semi-stable behaviors and physical growth in the child’s life. The focus of child development scholars is on ensuring the smooth progression of a child’s growth, shaping their personality, and reducing the impact of obstacles hindering their development. In essence, this specialization concentrates on the biological, emotional, and psychological development of children from birth until the end of adolescence..

Number of years of studying Child growth in Turkey:

The number of years of studying Child growth in Turkey is 4 years.

One year of study, which is a preparatory year for the language, may be increased if the student is not fluent in one of the two languages, whether Turkish or English.

Curriculum in Child Development Specialization:

 First Year:

– Psychology

– Social Responsibility and Ethics

– Information Technology

– Basic Human Anatomy and Organ Functions

 Second Year:

– Children’s Literature

– Development in the Pre-School Period

– Cognitive Development and Language Development

– Physical Growth and Motor Development

– Mother and Child Nutrition

– First Aid

 Third Year:

– Early Childhood Education

– Early Intervention

– Neurological Disorders and Sensory Integration

– Developmental Psychology

– Sociology

  Fourth Year:

– Curricula and Comparative Studies in Early Childhood Education

– Family Consultations

– Body Language

– Values of Early Childhood Education

– Monitoring and Evaluation of Development

– Communication with Children

Child growth specialty departments:

– Psychology

– Sociology

– Educational and Health Sciences

– Teaching Principles