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Aim and Objectives

Aim of the Program

The aim of the master's program in child development with/without thesis is; It can evaluate the mental, language, motor, social, emotional development and self-care skills of children between the ages of 0-18 with normal development, special needs, need of protection, working, refugee, delinquent and hospitalized children, and to support all development and skill areas. is to raise expert individuals who provide services to educators and society.
 
In addition, individuals who will graduate from the thesis / non-thesis master's program; It is aimed to have knowledge about scientific studies and practices related to child development by following the domestic and international literature related to the field, and to use these knowledge and skills to improve himself professionally and contribute to the field.

Objectives of the Program

  • Knowing the importance of healthy development and education of children and young people who will shape the future of the country,
  • Able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge/skills in the field of Child Development in the fields of care and education,
  • Aware of professional responsibilities and committed to ethical values,
  • Ability to follow scientific research in Child Development, health and education, technology and policies that direct the child's health and education,
  • Able to identify the problems in the field of Child Development and support the production of solutions,
  • Open to innovative thoughts, conscious about values, attentive, creative and critical thinking skills,
  • Able to develop themselves in the professional field by adopting lifelong learning,
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal
  • Sensitive to social events and can take individual responsibility,
  • Able to take an adequate and effective role in the education and health team,
  • To train Child Development experts who respect differences and human rights.