AA/AS in Child Development is an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education programme taught at Beykent University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Associate's Degree
Field:Early Childhood Education
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The programme trains child development specialists and educators who serve children aged 0 to 6, including children with special educational needs. Courses cover mental health, special education, gymnastics, animation, drama, music, painting, puppetry, toy making and play, alongside computer and foreign language courses. The aim is to support all developmental areas of the child and to serve families, educators and society. Teaching runs over four semesters in two academic years, with day and evening options and an internship. Graduates receive an associate degree in Child Development.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Central YKS placement with the TYT score type. The programme offers 49 places; the lowest placement score in the 2026 guide was 323.9 (success rank 604,498).
Application Details
Application Process: Turkish applicants list the programme among their choices (tercih) in ÖSYM's central placement after the YKS results each July; international applicants apply directly to the university's international student office under the YÖS quota, usually between May and August.