| Profile of the Programme

The Preschool Education Program offers undergraduate studies in the Department of Primary Education in the Faculty of Education. Besides the required courses, the programme offers courses related with teaching profession, area of specialization, culture and practice in the field. Students can also take elective courses. The programme has both theoretical and practical components. Theoretical courses are given in technologically-equipped classrooms. Practical courses are offered during four academic semesters in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, and Primary and Nursery Schools affiliated with the Provincial Directorate of National Education under the supervision of course teacher and mentor. The Preschool Education Program was founded in 1998 with the aim of training preschool teachers who will be employed in nursery schools, kindergartens, nursery class, special classes, child clubs and research centers. The Program has been accepting students since the academic year of 1998-1999. The student quato of the program is 56 students.The Preschool Education Program is located at Yunus Emre Campus of Anadolu University. The programme has 1 Associated Professor, 5 Assistant Professors, and 3 Research Assistants. The decisions related to the programme are made by the department academic board. The academic board of the department consists of the department head, two deputy heads and heads of programmes.