FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

Vocational School of Health Services

Child Development (Evening Education)

Ön LisansTurkish2 years

Applications open

Tuition and study format

TuitionRequest current tuition information

Academic year: 2026/27

Intakes and application dates

2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications open
January 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027

Programme information package

The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.

Programme definition

History

Child Development Program started its primary and secondary education education in the 2010 - 2011 academic year and continues its activities within the Vocational School of Health Services. The program accepted its first students in the 2010-2011 academic year and had its first graduates in 2012.

Qualification Awarded

After fulfilling all the conditions and graduation requirements in the education program, students graduate with an associate degree in the field of "Child Development".

Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)

Önlisans Derecesi (EQF-LLL 5. Düzey)

Specific Admission Requirements

Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. A student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer by Branch Exchange Students: From domestic and abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the University and the framework of which is determined by an agreement. Incoming students can take the courses offered in the program.

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the directive:

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents yonerge-511959282.pdf

Profile of The Programme

Child Development program operating under Nişantaşı University Vocational School; It is designed entirely to train the basic element demanded by the sector. In the process of developing the curriculum, the support of sector representatives has been received to a large extent by adhering to the legislation. In this direction, train highly equipped and qualified child developers who can renew and develop themselves in line with the changing and developing needs of the society, and who can communicate creatively and effectively by focusing on applied education. We tried to prepare the infrastructure for the easy and good employment of our graduates.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

The fields of work for graduates of the Child Development program are quite extensive. Graduates who successfully complete the Child Development Associate Degree program have the opportunity to be employed in pre-school education institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education, private education institutions, children's clinics of hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health, rehabilitation centers, and institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Family and Social Policies.

Access to Further Studies

Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education-Training and Examination Directive nisantasi.edu.tr/Images/Yonergeler/nisantasi-universitesi-yabanci-diller-bolumu-egitim-ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-1692554390.pdf Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education-Training and Examination Directive

Graduation Requirements

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Tam Zamanlı

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Instructor Ali Işıktaş ali.isiktas@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No:20, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul

Facilities

They have the opportunity to work in institutions under the Ministry of Family and Social Policies, the Ministry of National Education and Child Protection Institutions, Counseling and Research Institutions, Public Education Center, units needed by the Ministry of Health, kindergarten, nursery and kindergartens.

Programme outcomes

To gain basic theoretical and applied knowledge about the field.
Using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field; to have the ability to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop evidence-based solutions.
To pay attention to the correct and good use of Turkish by children.
To be able to use tools, materials, documents and information tools and communication technologies in the work environment related to the field
Having the ability to prepare a program suitable for the cognitive, affective, psycho-motor development of children, to plan activities and to use them effectively in the application processes related to the field
To master effective communication techniques
To have a foreign language knowledge and proficiency at a level to follow the innovations in the field
To be individuals who respect historical values.
To have social responsibility, social and professional ethics awareness.
To follow the national and international agenda in the field, to have the ability to define, model and solve problems
To attend in-service training and events, to monitor quality studies and technological developments; To have knowledge, experience and application skills.
To have the ability to use intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary initiative, teamwork and creativity in the field
To have occupational safety, environmental protection knowledge and efficiency.
Planning and implementing activities for children with special needs.
Developing appropriate role models to increase the education and quality of life of children
To take measures against child negligence and abuse, to monitor and cooperate with practices related to children's rights and protection.
To know pediatric diseases, first aid in emergencies and to apply preventive health measures
To follow the development of all children, including children with special needs
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 level of the European Language Portfolio.
To have knowledge about Atatürk's principles and reforms and to adopt the basic values of the Republic.
To have the competence to use Turkish effectively in written and oral form, as well as to have theoretical and practical knowledge about legal language and legal correspondence.

Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework

Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.

KNOWLEDGE

1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 8 · 13 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 20 · 21

SKILLS

1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 14 · 15 · 17 · 18
2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 10 · 14 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 21

COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )

1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes10 · 11 · 12
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes10 · 11 · 12
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes11 · 12

COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )

1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes13 · 15 · 18
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes5 · 10
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes11 · 12 · 15

COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )

1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 7 · 19 · 21
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes3 · 6
3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes7 · 19
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes4 · 21

COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )

1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes9 · 15
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes8 · 9 · 13 · 16 · 20