CH 800 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics (303-6 ECTS) (Compulsory)
This course aims to introduce graduate students to fundamental concepts related to scientific research methods, enable them to experience the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, apply their studies using appropriate research methods and techniques, and present the findings and results obtained with statistical data in a written report in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules.

CH 801 Child Sociology (303-6 ECTS)
This course evaluates the social construction of childhood and the differences in the society-child relationship over time and across various societies from a sociological perspective. It examines the reasons and dimensions of the categories produced about "childhood". It understands the social perceptions that shape the relationship between society and children, and the relationship between these perceptions.

CH 802 Child Law (303-6 ECTS)
This course covers the concepts of childhood and the history of childhood, child law and child rights, the historical development of child rights, international and national child rights regulations, child neglect and abuse, and the rights of children with special needs and those requiring special protection.

Term Project (0 1 0 -30 ECTS)
Developing a research question, reviewing literature, determining the research method and theoretical framework, and applying it. Preparation for conducting academic research and the thesis writing process.

CH 817 Qualitative Research Techniques (303-6 ECTS)
Scientific method in academic research, introduction to qualitative research, research design, sampling methods, data collection methods. Research examples from national and international literature. Ethical rules for scientific publications. Sample applications with the NVivo program.

CH 817 Child Law (303-6 ECTS)
This course covers the concept of childhood and the history of childhood, child law and child rights, the historical development of child rights, international and national child rights regulations, child rights, child rights, and the rights of children with special needs and those requiring special protection. CH 810 Family and Child Relationships (303-6 ECTS)
This course addresses parent education, parent-child communication, and the purpose and importance of family participation in education, providing knowledge about the place and importance of the "family" concept in children's development and education. Family education programs and family participation studies are analyzed with examples from both around the world and in Turkey.

CH 805 Structures and Policies for Children (303-6 ECTS)
This course examines administrative and civil organizations, systems, and public policies related to children, comparing them with examples from around the world. It analyzes the relationships between structures aimed at children.

CH 811 Alternative Approaches to Child Education in Different Cultures (303-6 ECTS)
This course covers basic concepts related to education, and fundamental topics related to Montessori, Waldorf, Head Start, High Scope, Reggio Emilia, and Forest Schools.

CH 818 The Impact of Educational Environments on Children (303-6 ECTS)
This course covers fundamental concepts related to education, the location of educational environments in outdoor, indoor, and urban settings, and educational environments in different cultures.

CH 804 Children and Democracy (303-6 ECTS)
This course analyzes political attitudes and behaviors towards children, political approaches, the child's place in democratic life, and the child's relationship with the participation mechanism.

CH 809 Children and Urban Space (303-6 ECTS)
This course; “It discusses the perception of urban space, the economic and social functions of cities through the lens of “children's rights, the process of children's existence in cities” and analyzes globally implemented policies. In this context, urbanization problems and policies in Turkey are also evaluated with a new approach from the perspective of “children's rights,” one of the most vulnerable groups in cities.

CH 803 Communication with Children (303-6 ECTS)
This course aims to define and apply concepts such as the communication process, types of communication, communication methods, communication barriers, effective communication techniques with children, the importance of "I" language, and to enable students to acquire communication skills with children and families.

CH 812 Children in Turkish and World Literature (303-6 ECTS)
In this course, the student will primarily learn the historical development of children's literature and why this field is important for children's education, and will learn how to use quality children's literature products to develop language and social skills. Then, based on the cultures and literatures of both their own society and other societies – starting from exemplary children's literature products – they will make comparisons and analyses. Semester Ultimately, the student will learn comparative analysis and criticism methods and will be able to apply them to other literary works, especially children's literature texts.

CH 807 Child and Family Rights in Early Intervention (303-6 ECTS)
This course covers the basic concepts related to early intervention, child rights and ethics, laws and regulations in early intervention, fundamental issues regarding child rights and ethical principles in early intervention, rights and ethical rules related to the family, and applications in the world and in Turkey.

CH 815 Picture Tests and Analysis of Children's Drawings (303-6 ECTS)
This course covers the methods used in the analysis of children's drawings.