Vocational School of Health Sciences

Child Development

Duration 2 Years

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About the Program

The aim of this program is to train personnel who can assess the mental, linguistic, motor, social and emotional development and self-care capabilities of children and offer support to families, the child and the society to improve this development process. The program aims to train professionals knowledgeable in both typically developing and atypically developing children as well as children in need of protection, hospitalized children, immigrant children and child laborers. Schooling rates in preschool education are intended to be raised to 100% within the educational reform and it is predicted that the need for teacher assistants in sustaining preschool education will rise exponentially. In this program, it is preferred to train qualified child development personnel who improve themselves continually. Our students are educated in such a manner that they are expected to know all subfields of child development and be able to serve the people and institutions in the field.

Education Opportunities

A strong staff has been prepared for this program academically. Students who are in this program can plan, prepare and carry out the activities that are the most suitable for the developmental status of children; can communicate efficiently with children, parents and other partners; can use technology efficiently in their field; can implement educational strategies, methods and techniques suitable for the developmental status and individual differences of children. The students, through their 2-year education, are trained by lecturers who are competent in their fields and gain the knowledge and skills for their profession from the most reliable sources. The education in the clinic, practical courses and clinical practice will be carried out according to the principles and regulations of The Higher Education Council (YÖK).

Career Areas

Students who successfully complete the program get an associate degree diploma and acquire the title of “Child Development Member of Profession”. Students who graduate from this program can be employed in preschool educational institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Education, private education institutions, child clinics affiliated with the Ministry of Health or institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Family and Social Policies. Graduates from this program have a high chance to be employed due to the growing demand. Students, upon graduation, can continue their education in the undergraduate program on child development if they are successful in the DGS exam carried out by ÖSYM. The students can turn their associate degree into a bachelor’s degree by completing the undergraduate program and then, pursue postgraduate education in the Master’s and Ph.D. programs.

Contact

Vocational School of Health Sciences
Çevik Uraz Center, CU206
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2251
School E-mail: secretary-vhs@ciu.edu.tr
Director E-mail: aozada@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

HUMAN BIOLOGY

Course code

BIYO105

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Human Biology provides students who are studying especially in the field of health, with an introduction to the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human body. Students will investigate the relationships between normal structure and function in human cells, tissues and organs. In Human Biology coverage of organ systems builds on content presented in Human Biology IA. Course content is divided into five modules: Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System; Digestive System and Metabolism; Urinary Systems; and Infection and Immunity. As well as introducing students to content, emphasis is placed on developing skills in research, critical analysis and communication of scientific information relevant to the study of humans. This course is a description of the human being through biology and chemistry.

INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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CKGL103

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This course includes basic concepts and terminology of child development, definition and scope of duty of the profession, roles of child development specialists, legal regulations in the field of child development in Turkey, Cyprus and the world, the role of child development specialists in early diagnosis and intervention, the role of child development specialists in the field of social work, the role of child development specialists in interdisciplinary studies, professional ethics, professional non-governmental organizations and memberships, professional record keeping, reporting and archiving, and current studies in the field of child development.

BASIC PHYSICS

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FIZK103

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The aim of the course is to provide the basic information in order to help the students to understand the possible complicated problems in the other fields of the science. In this regard the basic principles and methods of solving the problems in physics are thought. This course, provides a basic grounding in the most of the elementary physics subjects. The basic subjects of the course are: Vectors mathematics, Motion in one dimension, Newton’s laws of motion, Friction force, Work and kinetic energy, Potential energy, and Conservation of mechanical energy, Momentum, impulse, and collisions, Static equilibrium, Basic principles of the thermodynamics, heat and temperature, Basic subjects of the electricity, Reflection and Refraction, magnetic field.

ELEMENTARY ENGLISH-I

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INGL123

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The course introduces students with basic speech patterns at the elementary level. Through listening students will identify different sound rhythms and practice pronunciation of letters, words and phrases. Through speaking students will identify different register and use the given language in an appropriate way. In addition students will be able to define themselves or others, answer questions in the Present Simple tense, use the prepositions of place, and talk about their daily routines. Through reading students read paragraphs and simple texts to improve their general comprehension of the passages, and answer the given comprehension questions. Through writing, students will be able to compose guided,controlled paragraphs in the Present Simple tense, and recycle the obtained new vocabulary to produce their own sentences.

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

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PSKO103

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Students who are taking this course will have a general perspective on the science of psychology. In this course students will acquire an overview of the definition of psychology, history of psychology, fields of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, school psychology, health psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, forensic psychology, etc.) theories of Psychology (psychoanalytic theories, cognitive theories systemic, existential theory, etc.), foundations of Psychology), biological theories of intelligence and, sensation and perception, memory, personality and abnormal behaviors, theories, motivation and emotion, excitement, the people defense mechanisms. The students who take this course will provide the general knowledge gained in this course and the basis for the courses they will take later.

SOCIOLOGY

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SOSY101

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This introductory course in Sociology begins with an overview of the nature of the discipline, followed by a survey of various aspects of the structures and dynamics of social life. The history of sociology, the views of its founders and the major modern sociological perspectives are examined. Research methods and theories in sociology are explored to illustrate how thinking sociologically adds to our knowledge of the world around us. In this course, basic topics of sociology such as culture, socialization, media, family, education, social stratification, urbanization, social change are analyzed through different sociological perpectives. The course is accommodated to groups of students with different backgrounds and professional education. Class discussions on topics covered are encouraged and are a valuable part of this course.

TURKISH LANGUAGE

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TREG100

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This course examines basic areas of language and expression. In the first half of the course, the theoretical approach to language is formed and the spelling rules of the Turkish language are studied. In the latter part of the course, language and narrative errors are studied together with editing. In the second half of the course, formal writing, curriculum vitae, petition, evaluation of the columns in terms of language and style, types of written expression and practice; Turkish production and application of shooting attachments; Turkish grammar structure; It is aimed to teaching subjects like phonetics of Turkish to students.

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNISXX1

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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Second Semester

BASIC ANATOMY

Course code

ANAT100

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Basic terms and concepts related to anatomy, structure and types of cells, musculoskeletal system, blood and fluid-electrolytes, anatomical features of the heart and vascular structures, upper and lower airway anatomical structures, thorax and mammary system, anatomical structures of the central nervous system, the anatomical structures of the peripheral nervous system, sensory organs, pituitary gland and other endocrine system structures, digestive tract organs and structures of auxiliary organs and glands, urogenital system of male and female reproductive systems.

BASIC COMPUTING

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BILT110

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Basic concepts are related to information technologies, software and hardware, peripherals, software, operating systems in general, using operating system, windows, menus, files, word processing programs, general information about word processor, using word processing software, spreadsheet programs, table general information about the programs, basic concepts and toolbars, preparing and using formulas, using ready functions, sorting data, general information about the presentation program, data presentation, preparing a presentation program, adding new slides, slime, zooming in and out, giving effect to presentation. , slideshow, internet usage in education, what is a virus, what is a worm, what is a Trojan horse, protect the operating system from viruses, passwords, the effects of information technologies on social structure and its place in education, information systems security and related ethics concepts.

ALAN SEÇMELI

Course code

CKGLXX1

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BASIC PHYSIOLOGY

Course code

FIZY100

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Basic concepts and terms in physiology. Functions of the cell, respiratory mechanics, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport and functions in the blood, functions of the heart, blood and lymph circulation, fluid-electrolytes, central nervous system, peripheral neural system, digestive system, endocrine system, sensory organs, excretory system. The sum of chemical phenomena in which large molecules are destroyed in small molecules and large molecules are formed from small molecules. Movement of internal or external electrical signal, hormone and gland to detect and respond to changes in the movement (all structural levels) = whole body as a organ level, cell level or as a component of the cell to be able to act, the cells or cells between the cells increase in number and volume, differentiation of cells for a specific task, formation of new cells or individuals.

ELEMENTARY ENGLISH-II

Course code

INGL124

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INGL124 is the continuation of INGL123. The course integrates the four main skills at a higher elementary level for students. Through recessive skills, which are listening and reading, students identify different sound rhythms and practice the pronunciation of letters, words and phrases. Also, by reading higher level paragraphs and texts, students infer the meaning of new words by using their existing vocabulary. Through productive skills, which are speaking and writing, students identify different register and use the given language in an appropriate way. Furthermore, students use the Present Continuous and Past Simple tenses to participate in basic dialogues and daily exchanges, and express themselves effectively. Also, through writing, students produce their own sentences by recycling the obtained new vocabulary in guided, controlled paragraphs they compose.

DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Course code

OOEG152

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Basic concepts of physical, motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, personality development, moral development, and sexual development in children aged 36-72 months; related development theories; factors affecting development areas; developmental characteristics; relation of development areas. (Piaget, Vygotsky), concepts related to language development, language forming systems, neurological and physiological bases of language, positive and negative factors affecting language development, language function, bilingualism, ethics developmental theories, social-emotional development bases and developmental indicators, sexual development traits and theories, points to be considered when giving sexual education, developmental evaluation and follow-up of development with multi-disciplinary approach.

DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN INFANCY STAGE

Course code

OOEG154

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Basic concepts and principles of development; prenatal and postnatal features; newborn (health, care, nutrition); the importance of health, care and nutrition in the development of the baby; 0-36 months child development areas (motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, moral and sexual), development theories and characteristics and self-care skills; Basic characteristics, principles, indicators, environment characteristics, activities, planning of education (monthly education plan, daily education flow and activity plan), implementation and evaluation of the preschool education program for 0-36 month old children, suggestions to families for supporting baby's development, physical environment appropriate arrangements for the needs of the baby, examples of activities, developmental evaluation of children aged 0-36 months, developmental follow-up, the importance of early intervention and early intervention policies and programs

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course code

PSKO126

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Basic concepts and principles related to development, factors affecting development: hereditary factors, environmental factors, historical time factor; theories of development: Freud's psychosocial development theory, Erikson's psycho-social development theory, Piaget's cognitive development theory, Maslow's personality development theory, Levinson's developmental theory, ecological approach (Bronfenbrenner); prenatal development, physical development in childhood, cognitive development, personality development, moral development; somatic development in adolescence, specific developmental tasks in adolescence, adolescent cognitive development, personality development, moral development and psycho-social development. Basic concepts and principles related to developmental processes and methods used in developmental psychology as well as physical, psychological and social development during adolescence to death.

MODERN TURKISH HISTORY

Course code

TARH100

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In this course, Ottoman state and society, factors causing the collapse of the state; Ottoman modernization; Tripoli and Balkan Wars, World War I, Mudros Armistice and Sevres Agreement; parties and associations, the national resistance movement led by Mustafa Kemal, the Havza and Amasya Circulars, the Congresses, the National Pact, the Turkish Grand National Assembly; the rebellions, the regular army and the War of Independence; the Mudanya Armistice, the Lausanne Peace Treaty; Revolution in the political field, secularization of the state and society, abolition of the sultanate, declaration of the republic, abolition of the caliphate; 1921 and 1924 constitutions, constitutional changes; Sheikh Said Rebellion; Multi-party experience, secularization and modernization in law, nationalization and secularization in education, Kemalizm and 6 principles, Turkish foreign policy(1923-1938) are covered.

Third Semester

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Course code

CKGL200

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP

CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASE

Course code

CKGL203

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CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASE

NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Course code

CKGL207

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This course includes the historical development of the brain-body relationship, the nervous system, the structure and function of the nerve cell, the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, brain development and factors affecting brain development, brain lobes, the structure, functions and impairments of these lobes, the limbic system structure, function and impairments, cerebral asymmetries, brain dysfunction and psychiatric diseases, methods used in the evaluation of brain functions, the effects of brain problems on behavior and emotions.

FAMILY LIFE CYCLE AND INTRA-FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Course code

CKGL211

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This course covers basic concepts related to the family, theories related to the family, the family system, family functions, family structure and dynamics, communication and conflicts in healthy families, common parenting attitudes and discipline methods, the importance and history of family counseling, concepts related to family counseling, theories of family counseling, reasons for family counseling, problems of families with different characteristics, family education, social policies related to the family, family crises such as divorce and death, and family-centered practices.

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

CKGLXX2

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CHILD MENTAL HEALTH

Course code

OOEG315

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CHILD MENTAL HEALTH

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Course code

OZEG219

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Within the scope of the special education course, which is one of the basic courses of the guidance and psychological counseling department, the students are introduced to the definition of special education, basic principles of special education, the causes of disability, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, the historical approach to the disabled view, the mental disability, the hearing impaired, the visually impaired, the physical disability, characteristics and education of autistic and gifted children with language and communication impairment, children with continuing illness, special learning disability, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, the reactions observed in the families of children in need of special education, the state of special education in our country and the institutions and organizations established for this purpose will be taught in detail. Credit: (3, 0, 0)3 ECTS: 3 Abbreviated Title: Special Education Category: Area Core Language: Turkish

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNISXX2

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Fourth Semester

VOCATIONAL PRACTICE

Course code

CKGL204

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VOCATIONAL PRACTICE

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

CKGLXX3

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AREA ELECTIVE

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CKGLXX4

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FREE ELECTIVE

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SSECXX1

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Elective Courses

FIRST AID

Course code

IAYM220

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Human body structure and functioning, basic life functions, basic concepts of first aid and the importance of application of these concepts; what to do, injuries, wound care, the interventions that need to be done during wound care. Fractures, dislocations, sprains and injuries and interventions to be made at the first time, Heat-related problems, First interventions to be made in heat related problems, Poisonings, Consciousness disturbances, Strangulation, foreign bodies, the first interventions in problems related to. They will have information about transportation techniques, winding techniques, first aid kit.

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