In the 21st century, child development is one of the scientific fields that attract utmost attention, both from scientists and the general public. The Department of Child Development was founded under the School of Health Sciences in 2015-2016 at İstanbul Bilgi University. Healthy development and sense of well-being of a child is not only under families’ responsibility but also under society’s responsibility. The primary objective of the Department is to educate professionals who will provide guidance, counseling and research services in this important scientific field.