Double Major Program
Students enrolled in the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Program may apply to the Double Major Program with the Preschool Education Program. The curriculum to be followed by students participating in the Double Major Program with the Preschool Education Program is as follows.
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 101 | Introduction to Education | 3 | 6 |
| AE 101/102/AE 111/112/- | English for Academic Purposes I / II / Advanced English I / II / - Free Elective | 3 | 5 |
| ED 121 | Freshman Orientation | 2 | 5 |
| MATH 105/106 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics / Introduction to Analysis for Social Sciences | 4 | 6 |
| EC 101/102 | Principles of Microeconomics / Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 6 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 18 | 30 | |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 104 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 | 5 |
| PHIL 112/101 | Introduction to Modern Philosophy / Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | 6/8 |
| BIO 152 | Introduction to Modern Biology | 3 | 5 |
| HIST 106/105/HUM 102/101 | Making of the Modern World II / I / Cultural Encounters II / I | 3/4 | 5/6 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 5 |
| ED 132 | Ethical Issues in Counseling | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 17/18 | 31 | |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 201 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | 6 |
| ED 209 | Lifespan Development | 4 | 6 |
| ED 221 | Foundations of Guidance and Counseling | 3 | 5 |
| PRED 203 | Theories of Child Development I | 3 | 7 |
| PRED 210 | Music and Movement in Early Childhood | 3 | 6 |
| PRED 214 | Language Development and Early Literacy | 3 | 5 |
| PSY 241/242 | Social Psychology / Social Influence and Behavior | 3 | 5 |
| TK 221 | Turkish I | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 25 | 43 | |
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 208 | Research Methods | 4 | 6 |
| ED 226 | Theories of Personality | 3 | 5 |
| ED 252 | Educational Administration | 3 | 5 |
| Special Elective¹ | Community Service | 3/4 | 5/6 |
| PRED 102 | History, Philosophy and Principles of Early Childhood Education | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 134 | Art Activities for Children | 3 | 8 |
| PRED 204 | Theories of Child Development II | 3 | 8 |
| TK 222 | Turkish II | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 25/26 | 48 | |
Fifth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 309 | Applied Research | 3 | 6 |
| ED 330 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3 | 6 |
| ED 370 | Curriculum Development and Evaluation | 4 | 6 |
| CET 360 | Instructional Technologies and Materials Development | 3 | 5 |
| PRED 310 | Special Education in Early Childhood and Elementary School Years | 3 | 8 |
| PRED 313 | Early Intervention: Theory and Practice | 3 | 7 |
| PRED 325 | Developmental Experiences in Science and Mathematics | 3 | 5 |
| HTR 311 | History of the Turkish Republic I | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 24 | 46 | |
Sixth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 328 | Understanding Adjustment Disorders | 4 | 6 |
| ED 374 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 | 6 |
| Special Elective² | Culture and Diversity | 3 | 5 |
| PRED 212 | Curriculum Development | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 218 | Applied Child Development | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 318 | Measurement and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 5 |
| HTR 312 | History of the Turkish Republic II | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 23 | 41 | |
Seventh Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 401 | Classroom Management | 3 | 6 |
| ED 421 | Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling | 3 | 6 |
| ED 425 | Group Dynamics and Counseling | 3 | 6 |
| ED 477 | School Counseling Practicum I | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 330 | Creative Drama Activities | 3 | 4 |
| PRED 413 | Teaching Practice in Early Childhood Education I | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 416 | Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 24 | 46 | |
Eighth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | CR | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 434 | Advanced Counseling Skills | 3 | 6 |
| ED 444 | Psychoeducational Consultation | 3 | 6 |
| ED 478 | School Counseling Practicum II | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 321 | Children's Literature | 3 | 6 |
| PRED 414 | Teaching Practice in Early Childhood Education II | 4 | 8 |
| PRED 422 | Evaluation of Teaching Practice in Early Childhood Education | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 21 | 42 | |
Total Credits: 177/179
In accordance with the decisions taken at the University Senate meeting dated 05.11.2025 and numbered 2025-03, the reciprocal Double Major Program between the Undergraduate Program in Guidance and Psychological Counseling and the Undergraduate Program in Preschool Education has been established as outlined above.
Course Requirements
EC 101 / EC 102 / PHIL 101 / PHIL 112: Each student is required to take one Economics course and one Philosophy course.
MATH 105 / MATH 106 / HIST 105 / HIST 106 / HUM 101 / HUM 102 / PSY 241 / PSY 242: Courses with odd numbers are intended for regular students, while courses with even numbers are intended for irregular students.
AE 101 / AE 102: Required for students who pass the English Proficiency Exam with a C grade.
AE 111 / AE 112: Required for students who pass the English Proficiency Exam with a C+ grade.
Special Electives: These are courses included in the Community Service and Culture and Diversity groups. The courses offered in these groups are listed below.
Community Service
Students are required to take one course from this group in the second semester of their second year. Since these courses require voluntary work, they are graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
Culture and Diversity
Students are required to take one course from this group in the first semester of their third year.
