Double Major Program

First Semester
Cr. ECTS
---- Unrestricted Elective*** 3 5
AE 101/111/221 Critical Skills in English I* 3 3-5
ED 101 Introduction to Education
Basic concepts, principles and characteristics of education; social, political, philosophical, and historical foundations of education in general and the Turkish educational system in particular.
(3+0+0) 3 6
PRED 107 Children’s Physiology, Health, Nutrition, and Well-being
Current status of children’s health in micro and macro levels, developmental milestones during early childhood period, child well-being constructs and indicators; childhood diseases, symptoms and prevention methods; possible accidents in early childhood education institutions, precautions and first aid methods.
(3+0+0) 3 8
PRED 120 Ethical Integrity & Orientation for Academia
Introducing academic life, resources of the university and the department, and ethical rules in academia; reviewing the relevant primary education literature; basic rules of academic writing; writing evidence-based academic reports; documenting sources using appropriate citation formats; communicating results.
(2+0+2) 3 8
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of sociology. Includes a variety of theoretical perspectives and research findings that represent both the macro and microanalytic traditions in sociology.
(3+0+0) 3 4
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Second Semester
Cr. ECTS
---- Unrestricted Elective*** 3 5
AE 102/112/222 Critical Skills in English II* (3+0+0) 3 4
PRED 102 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Early Childhood Education
Theoretical, social, political, and historical roots of various approaches; philosophies, principles, and policies affecting the lives of young children, their families, and communities; current principles, policies, programs, and educational practices affecting the lives of young children, families, and communities; Child care and education systems in Turkey for young children; Observation in early childhood centers.
(3+0+2) 4 8
PRED 134 Art Activities for Children
Visual arts for children of ages 0-7; readings and group discussions; exploring curricular concepts and personal ideas through creative art experiences.
(2+0+2) 3 8
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to psychology including basic psychological processes, such as perception, learning, motivation, as well as theories of development, intelligence, personality, social relations and psychopathology. Overview of research methods in psychology to evaluate these theories and processes.
(3+0+0) 3 5
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Third Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 121 Freshman Orientation
A general introduction to the university, faculty, department and the program. Issues of freshman students in adjusting into academic life. Understanding the extent of the field and career options in guidance and unseling.
(2+0+0) 2 5
ED 201 Introduction to Statistics
Concepts of measurement in social sciences; descriptive and inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric techniques of statistics. Data analyses with statistical software.
(4+0+0) 4 6
ED 209 Lifespan Development
Stages and processes of human lifespan changes in physical, emotional, cognitive and social domains of development. Issues of risk and resiliency.
(4+0+0) 4 6
ED 211 Educational Psychology
Understanding the human potential, effectiveness and motivation. Human development and diversity. Problem solving, memory and creativity. Instruction and assessment in learning. Contemporary issues in educational psychology.
(3+0+0) 3 5
PRED 203 Theories of Child Development I
Major developmental achievements in prenatal, infancy and early childhood periods; concentration on children’s biological, physiological, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.
(3+0+0) 3 7
PRED 210 Music and Movement in Early Childhood
Understanding and exploring the joys of music and movement shared with children; collecting and learning songs and playing instruments of various styles and cultures; organizing musical and movement experiences for children.
(2+0+2) 3 6
PRED 214 Language Development and Literacy in Early Years
Language development; the role of the educator in early literacy; emphasis on the inter-relatedness of language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking) for young children; designing of learning environments and materials to foster creative development and critical thinking in communication. Corequisites: PRED 203
(3+0+0) 3 5
TK 221 Turkish I
Dil kuramları, dillerin doğuşu ve dil-kültür ilişkisi, Türkçenin dâhil olduğu Ural-Altay dil ailesine özel bir vurgu yapılarak dillerin sınıflandırılması, dilbilimin dört temel dalı olan sesbilim, biçimbilim, sözdizimi ve anlambilimin incelenmesi, Türkçenin ses yapısı, sözcüklerin yapısı (ek, kök, gövde vb.), cümle yapısı gibi dil bilgisi konuları ile klasik ve çağdaş Türk yazarlarının kitapları arasından dönemde okutulması kararlaştırılanların (deneme, şiir, roman, öykü) incelenmesi bu dersin amaçları arasındadır.
(2+0+0) 2 3
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Fourth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 104 Social Found. of Education
School as a social institution in a social system. Critical analysis of roles of students, teachers and schools in society. The role of education in social stratification, social class, gender and equality of educational opportunity
(3+0+0) 3 5
ED 132 Ethical Issues in Counseling
Development of ethical awareness and thinking. Introduction to ethical issues in counseling practice. Relations with law.
(2+0+0) 2 5
ED 226 Theories of Personality
Comparative review of basic assumptions, constructs, and research related to major theories of personality and discussion of their implications for counseling.
(3+0+0) 3 5
ED 252 Educational Administration
Theories and approaches in educational administration. Administrative functions and processes, organizational behavior, leadership, culture and climate in educational organizations.
(3+0+0) 3 5
PRED 204 Theories of Child Development II
Major developmental achievements from early childhood through middle childhood to adulthood; concentration on biological, physiological, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.
(3+0+0) 3 8
PRED 212 Curriculum Development
Examination of major curriculum approaches in early childhood education; designing and evaluating curriculum activities appropriate to children 0-8 years of age; the role of the teacher in relation to the parent and the child. Corequisites: PRED 204, Prerequisites: PRED 203
(3+0+2) 4 8
PRED 218 Applied Child Development
Learning how to apply developmental theories; understanding and supporting cognitive, social emotional and physical development; introduction to teaching in various child care settings; introduction to participant observation and supervised teaching experience; learning social emotional development; understanding teachers' behaviors and attitudes on classroom context; learning and applying different classroom management techniques and conflict resolution strategies; effects of learning environment. Prerequisites: PRED 203, Corequisites: PRED 204
(3+0+2) 4 8
TK 222 Turkish II
Türkçe yazımda ifade etme, tanımlama, tartışma ve anlatıma yönelik uygulamalı eğitim, noktalama ve yazımın temel kuralları, yazım ve kompozisyon teknikleri, öğrencilerin kompozisyonlarında görülen anlatım bozukluklarının ve noktalama hatalarının düzeltilmesi, rapor, makale gibi bilimsel yazı türlerine örnekler, konferanslarda ve tartışmalarda pratik kazandırmaya yönelik sözlü çalışmalar ve uygulamalar bu dersin kapsamında yer almaktadır. Ayrıca klasik ve çağdaş Türk yazarlarının kitapları arasından dönemde okutulması kararlaştırılanların (deneme, şiir, roman, öykü) incelenmesi de bu dersin amaçları arasındadır.
(2+0+0) 2 3
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Fifth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 221 Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling
Introduction into the field of guidance and counseling; its conceptualization, historical background, nature, professional roles, direct and indirect functions. A brief review of career counseling, counseling with special groups, basic assessment techniques, and development of these services in Türkiye.
(3+0+0) 3 5
ED 330 Basic Counseling Skills
Survey of major concepts, theories and approaches to counseling. Practice basic counseling skills.
(2+0+2) 3 6
ED 370 Program Development and Evaluation
Processes and elements of program development and evaluation. Survey of different theoretical approaches and models. Program development under supervision.
(3+0+2) 4 6
HTR 311 History of the Turkish Republic I (2+0+0) 2 3
PRED 310 Special Education in Early and Primary Years
Teaching students with special needs in early and primary years. Overview of the history of special education, Examination of issues and trends in special education, theoretical perspectives. Definitions, characteristics, and the etiology of disabilities.
(3+0+0) 3 8
PRED 313 Early Intervention: Theory and Practice
Introduction to concepts of developmental vulnerability; theoretical bases of early intervention and different models of service delivery; discussion of research perspectives and policy issues in intervention.
(3+0+0) 3 7
PRED 325 Developmental Experiences in Mathematics and Science
Play strategies and curricular themes in mathematics and science; designing, implementing and evaluating curricula; examination of computer software packages.
(2+0+2) 3 5
PRED 330 Creative Drama Activities
Learning environments and activities for creativity; drama activities in preschool education.
(3+0+0) 3 4
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Sixth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 328 Understanding Maladjustment
Theoretical discussion of underlying social, cultural and psychological factors of maladjustment. Issues in counseling with various patterns of maladjustment.
(4+0+0) 4 6
ED 374 Measurement and Evaluation
Theories of measurement and evaluation and their historical development. Concepts of objectivity, reliability and validity. Theories and concepts related to different types of tests. Statistical analyses of test scores and the interpretation of test results.
(3+0+0) 3 6
HTR 312 History of the Turkish Republic II (2+0+0) 2 3
PRED 318 Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education
Psychometric approaches to assessment, knowledge of formal and informal assessment and evaluation techniques, collecting information for making individualized instructional decisions, standardized assessment and screening instruments and their limitations.
(3+0+0) 3 5
PRED 320 Research Methods
Basic methods and processes of qualitative and quantitative research with young children and their families.
(4+0+0) 4 7
PRED 321 Children’s Literature
Introduction to literature for young children; developing sensitivity to qualities in literature meaningful to children through reading, listening, and using and creating books and poems; developing criteria for evaluating children’s literature.
(3+0+0) 3 6
PRED 348 Community Service
Active participation in community service settings; creating projects at individual or group levels.
(1+0+2) 2 3
PSY 241/242 Social Psychology /Social Influences on Behavior (3+0+0) 3 5
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Seventh Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 401 Classroom Management
Development of effective classroom management skills. Understanding and handling factors influencing student behavior, student motivation, communication and group interaction. Establishing and maintaining standards of behavior. Planning and modification of classroom tasks, materials, time and environment to facilitate learning.
(3+0+0) 3 6
ED 421 Introduction to Assessment in Counseling
Review of basic principles of psychological assessment in counseling. Introduction to major techniques and tests used in counseling settings. In class practice of selected tests.
(2+0+2) 3 6
ED 425 Group Dynamics and Counseling
Elements of group dynamics and processes. Review of major theories and approaches in group counseling. Practice of group facilitation skills.
(2+0+2) 3 6
ED 477 School Counseling Practicum I
Observation and supportive involvement in planning, organization and implementation of school guidance and counseling activities under the supervision of a school counselor. Promotion of awareness about ethical issues involved in working at schools and preparation for forming counseling relationships.
(2+1+3) 4 8
PRED 411 Applied Research in Child Development and Family Issues
Conducting, reporting and presenting scientific research on children in various environments for learning and development. Prerequisites: PRED 320 and PRED 333
(3+0+2) 4 8
PRED 413 Early Childhood Education Teaching Practices I
Unit planning and implementation of daily curriculum in various early childhood care and development settings. Prerequisites: PRED 218
(2+1+3) 4 8
PRED 416 Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education
Role of families in children’s lives, interacting as professionals with children and parents in different environments, constructing learning environments that value and build on diverse cultural values of children and families, examination of "mismatch" between home and school expectations, discussion of effective models and practices to develop knowledge and skills both in teaching and reaching out to families, examining the effectiveness of national and international family involvement programs for early childhood education institutions, review of research in Turkey on early childhood family involvement, designing and implementing a family involvement program. Corequisites: PRED 413
(3+0+2) 4 8
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Eighth Semester
Cr. ECTS
---- Specialized Elective*****
Culture and Diversity
3 5
ED 434 Advanced Counseling Skills
In depth review of various theories, concepts, and skills of counseling. Supervised applications of these skills.
(2+0+2) 3 6
ED 444 Psychoeducational Consultation
Consultation and collaboration in educational settings. Rationale and techniques used in consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators to prevent and cope with learning and adjustment difficulties.
(3+0+0) 3 6
ED 478 School Counseling Practicum II
Development, implementation and evaluation of group and individual work under the supervision of a school counselor. Ethical analysis of observed practice in schools.
(2+1+3) 4 8
PRED 414 Early Childhood Education Teaching Practices II
Unit planning and implementation of daily curriculum in various early childhood care and development settings. Prerequisites: PRED 413
(2+1+3) 4 8
PRED 422 Reflections on Practice Teaching in Early Childhood Education
Providing students with an opportunity to reflect on their school experience with their peers and supervisor, evaluate their performances in previous weeks, and use the feedback received to develop their personal teaching styles. Organizing a series of informative seminars for the students with invited practitioners and administrators from the field. Prerequisite: PRED 413.
(3+0+2) 4 8
PRED 424 Early Childhood Education Teaching Practices
Preparing and managing activities in early childhood settings; preparing activities and experiences to develop and support children’s school readiness; giving feedback about the activity and experience plans; working on skills for being reflective teachers. Prerequisites: PRED 413
(2+1+3) 4 8
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