Double Major Program

Students of the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Program may apply for the Double Major Program with the Preschool Education Program. The curriculum to be followed by students who participate in the Double Major Program with the Preschool Education Program is as follows.

First Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 101 Introduction to Education 3 3 6 6
ED 121 Freshman Orientation 2 2 5 5
EC 101/102 Principles of Microeconomics / Principles of Macroeconomics 3 3 6 6
MATH 105/106 Introduction to Finite Math. / Intro. to Calculus for Soc. Sci. 4 4 6 6
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 3 4 4
AE 101/102/111/112/- English for Academic Purposes I/II Critical Skills in English I / II Unrestricted Elective 3 3 3 5
18
18
30
32
Second Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 104 Social Foundation of Education 3 3 5 5
ED 132 Ethical Issues in Counseling 2 2 5 5
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 3 5 5
BIO 152 Introduction to Modern Biology 3 3 5 5
PHIL 112/101 Intro. Modern Philosophy/ Introduction to Philosophy 3 3 6 8
HIST 105/106/ HUM 101/102 Making of the Mod. World I / II - Cultural Encoun. I / II 3/4 3/4 5/6 5/6
48
48
82
84
Third Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 201 Introduction to Statistics 4 4 6 6
ED 209 Lifespan Development 4 4 6 6
ED 221 Fundamentals of Guidance & Counseling 3 3 5 5
PSY 241/PSY 242 Social Psychology /Social Influences on Behavior 3 3 5 5
PRED 203 Theories of Child Development I 3 3 7 7
PRED 210 Music & Mov. in Early Childhood 3 3 6 6
PRED 214 Language Dev. &Lit. in Early Childhood 3 3 5 5
TK 221 Turkish for Native Speakers I 2 2 3 3
25
25
43
43
Fourth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 208 Research Methodology 4 4 6 6
ED 226 Theories of Personality 3 3 5 5
ED 252 Educational Administration 3 3 5 5
PRED 102 History, Phil.. and Princ. of E.C.E 4 4 8 8
PRED 134 Art Activites for Children 3 3 8 8
PRED 204 Theories of Child Development II 3 3 8 8
Spec. Elective¹ Community Services 3 4 5 6
TK 222 Turkish for Native Speakers II 2 2 3 3
25
26
48
49
Fifth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 309 Applied Research 3 3 6 6
ED 330 Basic Counseling Skills 3 3 6 6
ED 370 Program Development & Evaluation 4 4 6 6
CET 360 Inst. Tech. Material & Dev. 3 3 5 5
PRED 310 Special Ed. in Early & Prim. Years 3 3 8 8
PRED 313 Early Intervention: Theory & Prac. 3 3 7 7
PRED 325 Developmental Exp. in Sc. & Math 3 3 5 5
HTR 311 History of the Turkish Republic I 2 2 3 3
24
24
46
46
Sixth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 328 Understanding Maladjustment 4 4 6 6
ED 374 Measurement & Evaluation 3 3 6 6
Spec. Elective² Culture and Diversity 3 3 5 5
PRED 212 Curriculum Development 4 4 8 8
PRED 218 Applied Child Development 4 4 8 8
PRED 318 Assessment & Evaluation in E.C.E. 3 3 5 5
HTR 312 History of the Turkish Republic II 2 2 3 3
23
23
41
41
Seventh Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 401 Classroom Management 3 3 6 6
ED 421 Intro. to Assessment in Counseling 3 3 6 6
ED 425 Group Dynamics and Counseling 3 3 6 6
ED 477 School Counseling Practicum I 4 4 8 8
PRED 330 Creative Drama Activities 3 3 4 4
PRED 413 Early Childhood Education Teaching Practices I 4 4 8 8
PRED 416 Family Engagement in E.C.E. 4 4 8 8
24
24
46
46
Eighth Semester
Cr. ECTS
ED 434 Advanced Counseling Skills 3 3 6 6
ED 444 Psychoeducational Consultation 3 3 6 6
ED 478 School Counseling Practicum II 4 4 8 8
PRED 321 Children's Literature 3 3 6 6
PRED 414 Early Childhood Education Teaching Practices II 4 4 8 8
PRED 422 Reflections on Practice Teaching in E. C. T. 4 4 8 8
21
21
42
42

Total Credit: 177/179

With the decisions taken at the University Senate meeting dated 05.11.2025 and numbered 2025-03 the double major program between the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Undergraduate Program and the Preschool Education Undergraduate Program has been determined as above. 

Course Requirements

EC 101 / EC 102 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 112: Every student has to take one EC and one PHIL course.

MATH 105 / MATH 106 / HIST 105 / HIST 106 or HUM 101 / HUM 102 / PSY 241 / PSY 242: Odd numbered courses are for regular, even numbered courses are for irregular students.

AE 101 / AE 102: AE course is required for students who passed the English Proficiency Exam with C.

AE 111 / AE 112: AE course is required for students who passed the English Proficiency Exam with C+.

Specialized Elective: All courses within the Culture & Diversity and Community Services groups. 

Community Services

Sophomore students have to take one course from this group in their second semester.

Code Course Name Hours (T+U+L) Credit ECTS
ED 300 Community Involvement (1+0+4) 3 5
ED 315 Peer Guidance I (2+0+4) 4 6
ED 316 Peer Guidance II (2+0+4) 4 6
ED 342 Community and Counseling (1+0+4) 3 5
ED 475 Supportive Services in Higher Education (1+0+4) 3 5

Culture and Diversity

Junior students have to take one course from this group in their first semester. Courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.

Code Course Name Hours (T+U+L) Credit ECTS
ED 200 Living with Disabilities (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 304 Education and Culture (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 306 Comparative Education (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 307 Education and Social Development (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 310 Gender and Education (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 312 Multicultural Approaches to Education (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 314 Cultural Issues in Counseling (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 319 Introduction to Peace Education (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 335 Comparative Experiences in Education (2+0+2) 3 5
ED 402 Education and Globalization (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 410 Gender Issues in Counseling (3+0+0) 3 5
ED 465 Diverse Perspectives in Educational Issues (3+0+0) 3 5