Child Development - Department Information   
Language Turkish
Program Time (Year) 2
Max.Program Time (Year) 4
Program Quota 80
Internships Status Absent
ÖSYM type TYT
About Programme

The purpose of Child Development program, 0-6 years (preschool), both with normal development, as well as children with special educational needs in all developmental areas (cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional) supporting the child with the theoretical and practical training programs, families, educators and community service providers to educate children and educationalists.


ECTS and Erasmus Coordinator of the Department
Instructor İsa ÖZKAN
History
Vocational school located in World Heritage City of Safranbolu which holds the best examples of the Ottoman architecture, was established on 05.01.1992 on a building which belonged to Safranbolu Municipality. In its early days, it is served as a part of Hacettepe University Zonguldak Engineering Faculty. With the establishment of Zonguldak Karaelmas University on 11.07.1992, school became a part of it. Our school was connected to Karabük University, which was established on 29.05.2007, went on education under the name of "Safranbolu Vocational School" until May 2021. With the decision of the General Assembly of Higher Education dated 26.05.2021, the name of our school was changed to "Safranbolu Şefik Yılmaz Dizdar Vocational School".
Our program started education in 2010. within Safranbolu Vocational High School and still continues to provide education with 4. lecturer.
Qualification Awarded
Students who successfully complete this program are entitled to an Associate Degree in Child Development.
Admission Requirements
For Turkish Citizens:
(1) High School Diploma, (2) Placement through a centralised, nation-wide student selection and placement examination organized by Assessment, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Candidates gain access to the programmes based on their composite scores consisting of the scores on the centralized exam and high school grade point averages.
For International Students:
(1) High School Diploma and its "Certificate of Equivalency” granted by the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MoNE). (2) Exam for International Student (YÖS) or international university entrance examinations such as SAT I, ACT, etc., recognised by the national authority in higher education, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Candidates gain access to the programmes based on their scores obtained from YÖS or equivalent exams.
Higher Grade Transition
Upon successful completion of this programme, students may apply to first cycle degree programmes in or a related field of the study and gain access to these programmes through a centralised, nation-wide Vertical Transfer Examination (Dikey Geçiş Sınavı).
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from this program:
• Weighted Grade Point Average (CGPA) should not be less than 60 out of 100.
• Must complete 30 working days training internship.
• Must have 120 ECTS credits and at least 64 local credits.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Preschool teacher assistant / teacher assistant in special education program, students who graduate from the program in accordance with qualifications gained, under the Ministry of National Education in primary schools and kindergartens, public and private institutions, housing, preschool, kindergarten, the teacher paid for courses such as Pre-School Education Institutions, Rehabilitation Centers , children s clubs, are employed in private educational institutions and mainstreaming education classrooms.
Assessment and Grading
Exam measurement and evaluation procedures are carried out within the scope of Karabük University "Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education-Training and Exam Regulation".



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