Child Development

I'm Merve Hopur. I am a 3rd year student in the Department of Child Development at Inonu University. The Department of Child Development is the department that aims to train professional staff to support the development of children with special needs, normal development and the need of protection from birth to 18 years of age. The Department of Child Development is taught within the Faculty of Health Sciences of universities. In the first years, basic courses such as Anatomy, Physiology and Sociology are given in our department, and in the following years, field courses such as Family Counseling, Special Education Programs, Preschool Education Programs are given. Our courses are usually theoretically processed. Our university has a Game Application Center within its body. Internship opportunities are provided in preschool education institutions, special education institutions, guidance and research centers and hospitals for a total of 4 semesters, including in the 3rd and 4th grades in our department. Graduates of the Department of Child Development can work in family counseling centers, preschool educational institutions, special education institutions, guidance and research centers and hospitals. In addition, they are capable of opening their own private centers. The main reason I prefer this department is because I have good dialogue with the children. I'd be happy to be in a profession that I could influence children's lives. Inonu University is among the respected and well-established universities in our country. In addition, I chose this university because of the internship and educational opportunities it provides in its field. My first goal after graduation is to work as a child developmentalist in a hospital. Besides, I want to get a master's degree. I recommend that the candidates who will prefer our university benefit from the opportunities of our university and that the candidates who will prefer our department should be active during their study period, become entrepreneurs and learn all aspects of development. It’s a privilege to be a part of İnönü University. We're waiting for you here. We wish you success in your exams.