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Child Development Associate Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramChild Development
Program Director
Program TypeAssociate Degree Program
Level of Degree EarnedAssociate´s Degree
Degree EarnedWhen they graduated, they have a Child Development Associate´s degree. The title is Child Development Technician.
Education Type Tam Zamanlı  
Registration Acceptance ConditionsThose who have successfully completed their secondary education are eligible.
Recognition of Prior LearningThe 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 ProfileChild 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 RequirementsThe students earn their academic degree on condition of successfully completing the required courses and compulsory internship education as contained in the Department curriculum. Following the registration at the University, the students embark on their first year of study. However, the students may also volunteer to enrol in a one-year Foreign Language Preparatory Course preceding their first year of study at the Department.
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-Defines the developmental characteristics of children between the ages of 0-18 who show typical and atypical development.
2-Uses tools, materials and documents in the working environment in accordance with the developmental characteristics and needs of children.
3-Uses technology and tools effectively in the field of child development.
4-Defines children's rights. Lists the legal steps to follow in case of encountering with children who are neglected and abused.
5-Applies first aid principles to children.
6-Defines emotional and behavioral disorders in children. Lists the institutions for appropriate referral.
7-Knows child development and organizes activities suitable for the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of children.
8-Plans and implements activities based on appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques by taking into account children's developmental characteristics and individual differences.
9-Has knowledge and skills about child health and diseases. Prepares developmental activities for children with chronic diseases.
10-Develops and plans and develops materials suitable for the developmental characteristics of children when necessary for the activities to be carried out.
11-Keeps records, arranges documents and reports in the activities he/she applies.
12-Recognizes the relationship between society, family and children; performs activities with family participation.

Curriculum

Child Development


1st Class

2023-2024 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
CGP127 Material Development 2 1 4
CGP123 Play Development in Early Childhood 2 0 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() 2
İSG106 Work Health and Safety at Work 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
CGP204 Child Development II 3 0 4
CGP232 Children and Drama 1 2 3
YDİ102 Foreign Language II (English) 2 0 2
CGP102 Inclusive Education 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() 2
CGP231 Early Childhood Development 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
2nd Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
CGP414 Behavior Management 2 0 3
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() 3
CGP321 Children and Music 1 1 3
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler() 3
CGP315 Children and Music 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 36

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
CGP414 Behavior Management 2 0 3
CGP412 Childrens Literature and Media 2 0 3
CGP423 Mother Child Health and First Aid 2 2 4
CGP428 Professional Practice V 2 8 8
CGP422 Professional Practice VI 2 6 6
CGP424 Science and Mathematics Education in Child 3 0 3
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler() 3
CGP425 Childrens Rights and Protection 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 66

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

CGP121 Child Development I
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CGP127 Material Development
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ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I
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CGP128 Professional Practice I
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CGP101 Special Education I
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TDİ101 Turkish Language I
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CGP204 Child Development II
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CGP232 Children and Drama
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CGP102 Inclusive Education
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ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II
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CGP233 Professional Practice II
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CGP208 Special Education II
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TDİ102 Turkish Language II
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CGP231 Early Childhood Development
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CGP414 Behavior Management
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CGP311 Child Psychology and Mental Health
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CGP313 Children with Special needs and Education
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CGP318 Parent Education
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CGP322 Professional Practice III
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CGP320 Professional Practice IV
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CGP321 Children and Music
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CGP315 Children and Music
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CGP414 Behavior Management
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CGP412 Childrens Literature and Media
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CGP423 Mother Child Health and First Aid
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CGP428 Professional Practice V
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CGP422 Professional Practice VI
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CGP424 Science and Mathematics Education in Child
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CGP425 Childrens Rights and Protection
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