CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – COURSE INFORMATION
ACG101 Child Development I (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 6
Physical development and monitoring, psychomotor development and assessment, cognitive development and use of assessment tools, language development and techniques for evaluating language skills.
ACG103 Introduction to Psychology (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 3
Basic concepts of psychology, aims and history of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and memory processes, motivation, lifespan development, and social psychology.
ACG105 Child Nutrition (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Basic nutrition principles, nutritional habits in children, food preparation, cooking, storage and presentation, evaluation of nutrition practices, nutrition across developmental stages, nutrition for children with special needs and illnesses, and preparation of healthy menus based on food groups.
ACG107 Learning and Teaching Techniques (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 4
Development and learning processes, learning theories, teaching processes in children, effective teaching methods and techniques, and their practical application.
ACG109 Communication with Children and Body Language (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Principles of communication, effective communication techniques with children and families, communication in professional settings, and effective use of body language.
ACG111 Values Education in Early Childhood (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Concepts of values and morality, moral development, value education models, character education in early childhood, values in Turkish education, and teaching core values such as respect, love, and tolerance.
ACG102 Child Development II (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 6
Social, emotional, moral, and sexual development in children, and the use of assessment tools appropriate for each developmental domain.
ACG104 Child and Play (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Historical development of play, theories of play, importance of play in early childhood education, developmental stages of play, types of play, and designing educational and creative play materials.
ACG106 Learning Psychology (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Basic concepts of learning, factors affecting learning, and major learning theories including behaviorist, cognitive, social, and humanistic approaches.
ACG108 Early Childhood Programs and Approaches (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Major early childhood education approaches including Head Start, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, HighScope, Waldorf, Project Approach, and Bank Street.
ACG110 Family Education (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Family education concepts, planning family education programs, collaboration with families, and family education in special education contexts.
ACG112 Children's Literature and Media (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Characteristics of children’s publications, evaluation of printed and visual media, guiding children and families in media use, and creating archives of children’s literature and media.
ACG201 Special Education I (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 5
Basic concepts and principles of special education, types of disabilities, early diagnosis and prevention, and education of children with visual, hearing, and speech impairments.
ACG203 Practice in Preschool Education I (0-6) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 6
Preparation and implementation of daily and activity plans including free play, language, movement, and music activities in preschool settings.
ACG205 Science and Technology in Childhood (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Basic ICT skills including internet use, email, web-based learning, document preparation, spreadsheets, presentations, and digital content creation.
ACG207 Instructional Materials Development (2-1) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 4
Designing and producing educational materials such as toys, puppets, musical instruments, costumes, and classroom tools.
ACG209 Mother and Child Health and First Aid (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Maternal and child health, child development during pregnancy, common childhood diseases, immunization, family planning, and first aid for common emergencies.
ACG211 Behavior Management (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Identifying, measuring, increasing desirable behaviors, reducing undesirable behaviors, behavior recording techniques, and behavior modification strategies.
ACG213 Child and Music (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Music education, rhythm activities, planning and implementing music activities, including for children with special needs.
ACG217 Science and Mathematics Education in Early Childhood (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Science and math in early childhood, concept development, activity planning, material development, and adapting activities for children with special needs.
ACG202 Special Education II (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 5
Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and giftedness; diagnosis, prevention, and education approaches.
ACG204 Child Rights and Protection (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Child rights, protection laws, neglect and abuse, preventive measures, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
ACG206 Practice in Preschool Education II (0-6) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 6
Planning and implementing activities such as drama, literacy preparation, art, science, and field trips.
ACG208 Child Psychology and Mental Health (3-0) Credits: 3 | ECTS: 4
Personality development, emotional and behavioral problems, mental health in childhood, and social skill development.
ACG210 Child and Drama (1-2) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 4
Drama in early childhood education, role-playing, improvisation, pantomime, and movement activities.
ACG212 Art and Creativity in Children (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 3
Creative activities in art, music, and sculpture, and planning artistic and cultural experiences.
ACG215 Monitoring Art Activities (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Art concepts, history of art, observing and evaluating art activities, and presentations.
ACG219 Children’s Animation (1-1) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Basic animation activities for children, organization of events, and the role of animation in child development.
ACG214 Child Abuse and Neglect (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Types of abuse and neglect, prevention strategies, recognizing at-risk children, and intervention approaches.
ACG216 Introduction to Sociology (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Basic sociological concepts, culture, social structure, inequality, and social change.
ACG218 Early Literacy Activities in Preschool (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Early literacy development, phonological awareness, storytelling, language development techniques, and family involvement.
ACG220 Seminar (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Research skills, academic writing, data collection, ethics, and seminar presentations.
ACG221 Sensory Education (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Sensory integration, sensory development, sensory processing disorders, and developing supportive activities and materials.
ACG222 Basic Design (2-0) Credits: 2 | ECTS: 2
Fundamentals of design including line, form, color, texture, composition, and visual organization.