AA/AS in Child Development

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi

Niğde, Türkiye

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AA/AS in Child Development is an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education programme taught at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi in Niğde, Türkiye. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Associate's Degree
Field: Early Childhood Education
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: ohu.edu.tr ·

Program details

Overview

Child Development is a two-year associate programme that began admitting students in the 2011-2012 academic year. It aims to train highly qualified child development specialists who can support the development of children aged 0 to 18, including children with special needs, children who are ill, children in need of protection and children at risk. Graduates can also develop assessment tools and provide consultancy, publication and research services. In the first year students take courses on child development, child health and illness, child and play, child and drama, and child and music. In the second year they study child psychology, learning and teaching techniques, communication with children, special education and children's literature, and preschool curriculum development. Graduates may move through vertical transfer to preschool teaching, four-year child development, special education teaching and social work programmes.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Central YKS placement via ÖSYM, TYT score type; 32 places; lowest placement score 312.3 (success rank 712,181). Vertical transfer to four-year programmes is possible.

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.

About Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1992
Programs: 116
Location: Niğde, Türkiye

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does AA/AS in Child Development award?

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi awards an Associate's Degree in the field of Early Childhood Education on completion of this programme.

How long does AA/AS in Child Development take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

Can AA/AS in Child Development be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi.

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