1. SHORT CYCLE - ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
  3. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD CARE AND YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  4. 731 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Course Information Course Learning Outcomes Course's Contribution To Program ECTS Workload Course Details
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
ACGL 102CHILD MENTAL HEALTH3 + 01st Semester4

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The aim is for students to have knowledge about the concept of mental health, the definition of normal and abnormal behaviors, the factors affecting children's mental health, the long-term effects of childhood mental health, the causes and solutions of adaptation and behavioral problems seen in childhood.
Course Content Definition and importance of mental health, historical development of mental health, theories about mental health, characteristics of individuals with and without mental health, child mental health, adaptation and behavioral problems seen in children, child mental health in special cases, children with diagnosed special problems, children The effects of neglect and abuse on child mental health.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Defines mental health, describes the characteristics of mentally healthy individuals, and lists normal and abnormal behavioral criteria.
2Describe the characteristics that make mental health in childhood different from that in adulthood.
3Explains the genetic, biological and psycho-social factors that affect mental health in children.
4Describe the symptoms of various emotional and behavioral problems seen in children.
5Explains the possible causes of various emotional and behavioral problems seen in children.
6Explain medical and psychological treatment methods for correcting various emotional and behavioral problems seen in children.
7Discusses suggestions for families and teachers regarding the prevention and correction of various emotional and behavioral problems seen in children.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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Sub Total3573572121147147287  
Contribution51513321214100

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14228
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14228
Assignments14114
Mid-terms188
Final examination11212
Reading14114
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course





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COURSE DETAILS
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Details 2025-2026 Fall1FATMANUR ÖZTOKLU DURMUŞ


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester Mode of Delivery
ACGL 102 CHILD MENTAL HEALTH 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2025-2026 Fall Face to Face
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Lecturer FATMANUR ÖZTOKLU DURMUŞ fdurmus@pau.edu.tr ACMYO A0209 %70
Goals The aim is for students to have knowledge about the concept of mental health, the definition of normal and abnormal behaviors, the factors affecting children's mental health, the long-term effects of childhood mental health, the causes and solutions of adaptation and behavioral problems seen in childhood.
Content Definition and importance of mental health, historical development of mental health, theories about mental health, characteristics of individuals with and without mental health, child mental health, adaptation and behavioral problems seen in children, child mental health in special cases, children with diagnosed special problems, children The effects of neglect and abuse on child mental health.
Topics
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Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
ResourcesResources Language
Güngör Aytar, A. (Ed.)(2015). Her Yönüyle Okul Öncesi Eğitim-20 Ruh Sağlığı. Hedef CS Yayınları.Türkçe
Semerci, B. (2019) Birlikte Büyütelim Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı (9. Basım). Alfa Basım Yayın.Türkçe
Seven, S. (2018) Çocuk Ruh Sağlığı. (5. Basım). Pegem Akademi Yay.Türkçe
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam60Final Exam
Midterm Exam40Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes