The CHILD DEVELOPMENT at Istanbul Aydin University is a Diploma Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Istanbul, Turkey, the program is taught in Turkish and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on October 14, 2026.
Mission (Mission)
To educate child development specialists who are capable of research and problem solving, can improve themselves continuously and work for the benefit of the society with the education system in accordance with universal criteria.
Public and private kindergartens, kindergartens, kindergartens connected to MoNE
Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers
Pediatric clinics and development units of hospitals
Public Training Centers
SHEK's Kindergartens and Child and Youth Centers
Children publishing and media sectors
Educational toy and material design area
Children's clubs
Playgrounds of sports centers
Children's Education Houses under the Ministry of Justice
Departmental Facilities
Study abroad / abroad with exchange programs (1 or 2 semesters)
Possibility to continue undergraduate programs after graduation
Transition to Preschool Teaching Departments of Education Faculties with DGS
Transition to Child Development Departments of Faculty of Health Sciences with DGS
Transition to Special Education Teaching Departments of Education Faculties with DGS
DGS and Social Sciences Departments of Faculties of Health Sciences
Turkey, Istanbul
