Program Educational Objectives and Program Qualifications

Program Educational Objectives
PEA-1. Demonstrates the up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required to fulfill the duties, authorities, and responsibilities of the child development profession competently and independently, prioritizing social benefit.
PEA-2. Plans, implements, and monitors developmental assessment, the preparation and implementation of developmental support activities, the identification of factors affecting child development, the reduction of risk factors, and the promotion of protective factors through an evidence-based, person-centered, and holistic approach, in accordance with ethical principles and human rights, without discrimination.
PEA-3. Participates in public awareness activities, education, research, and legal processes related to child development and the promotion of child development, and engages in interdisciplinary collaboration.
PEA-4.  Continues personal, professional, and academic learning and career development with a lifelong commitment to quality.

Program Qualifications
PY-1. Acquires fundamental and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of child development by utilizing appropriate educational and instructional tools and resources.
PY-2. Possesses the knowledge required to comparatively evaluate and interpret the accuracy, reliability, and validity of information acquired in the field of child development.
PY-3. Possesses knowledge of children's developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties.
PY-4. Interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, analyzes developmental problems, develops solutions for children with typical and atypical development, and participates in teamwork by utilizing advanced knowledge and skills encompassing physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and sensory development, while adhering to ethical values.
PY-5. Possesses the skills to conduct developmental assessments of children with typical and atypical development, prepare developmental support programs using various methods and tools, provide family counseling, and inform the public based on theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of child development.
PY-6. Possesses the ability to develop alternative solutions to problems concerning children with typical and atypical development through evidence-based approaches in the field of child development.
PY-7. Assumes responsibility in transdisciplinary studies in the field of child development and effectively fulfills assigned duties.
PY-8. Conducts independent individual and group studies by utilizing advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development.
PY-9. Critically evaluates acquired knowledge, identifies personal learning needs, and directs their own learning process.
PY-10. Develops a positive attitude toward lifelong learning by effectively utilizing methods of accessing information.
PY-11. Internalizes, generalizes, and demonstrates advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of child development.
PY-12. Plans and implements professional projects, research, and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility, and monitors and evaluates the process.
PY-13. Informs relevant individuals and institutions about issues related to child development and effectively communicates ideas and proposed solutions to problems, supported by quantitative and qualitative data, with both specialists and non-specialists as an active participant in the process.
PY-14. Serves as a role model for society through personal appearance, attitudes, and behaviors, and acts in accordance with democratic principles, human rights, social, scientific, and professional ethical values, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and legislation.
PY-15. Demonstrates sufficient awareness of quality management and related processes, individual well-being, environmental protection, and occupational safety, including matters concerning infants, children, and families, and acts in accordance with and actively participates in these processes.