Mission
The mission of the Department of Child Development is to educate well-equipped and qualified child development specialists who can support the development of children aged 0–18 years, including typically developing children, those with special needs, children who are ill, at risk, or in need of protection. The department aims to design educational programs appropriate to children’s developmental levels, develop assessment tools for evaluating child development, and provide consultancy, publications, and research services to individuals, institutions, and organizations in accordance with their needs. Furthermore, it seeks to develop, implement, and diversify projects that benefit children and families from all segments of society by employing contemporary approaches concerning children, families, educators, and the community.
Vision
The vision of the Department of Child Development is to train professionals who, through contemporary education and developmental knowledge, can guide children, families, and educators; who can renew and improve themselves in line with the changing and evolving needs of society; and who are mentally healthy, self-aware, creative, innovative, idealistic, respectful, and capable of establishing constructive relationships.
In addition, the department aims to become one of the leading national and international institutions that contribute to society through education, consultancy, research, and publication services directed toward families, children, and professionals. With a commitment to preserving cultural values while embracing universal principles, the department strives to contribute to the formation of a society composed of qualified individuals. It operates on the basis of scientific integrity, honesty, transparency, creativity, flexibility, openness to contemporary approaches, and sensitivity to social realities — while upholding leadership, reconciliation, tolerance, teamwork, a sense of responsibility, collaboration, idealism, and continuity in education.
Policies
As the Faculty of Health Sciences at Hitit University, we are committed to being an educational and research institution aligned with the mission and vision of the University and operating within the framework of the Quality Management System. In accordance with universal standards, evolving scientific, technological, and health-related needs, and current regulations, our Faculty aims to conduct education, research, and community service activities that are effective, efficient, sustainable, and competitive. We strive to achieve continuous improvement in collaboration with our stakeholders, while pursuing international recognition and academic excellence.
