DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

 

Pedagogy

 

Studies in pedagogy enable insights into how education systems develop, how children and adults learn and what the key issues, policies and debates are in education today. The programme of studies in pedagogy enables students to gain pedagogical knowledge and professional competences for work in care and educational institutions. Alongside the study of pedagogical theory, the programme draws from a range of disciplines, including psychology, philosophy or sociology, which all contribute to the education field. Students can choose from a wide range of specialisations so they can specialise in areas that interest them most. The studies are relevant to those who wish to enter a wide variety of careers as well as those who seek to go on to qualify as teachers.

 

FORMS OF STUDY

• 1st degree – B.A. studies (Bachelor’s degree) – full-time studies

duration of studies: 6 semesters

 • 1st degree – B.A. studies (Bachelor’s degree) – extramural studies

duration of studies: 6 semesters

 • 2nd degree – M.A. studies (Master’s degree) – full-time studies

duration of studies: 4 semesters

 • 2nd degree – M.A. studies (Master’s degree) – extramural studies

duration of studies: 4 semesters

 

SPECIALISATIONS

Teaching specialisations:

· Pre-school and early school education (1st and 2nd degree)

∙ Artistic education (2nd degree)

· Education and rehabilitation of disabled people (1st degree)

· Early intervention and support of child development (1st degree)

· Oligophrenopedagogy (2nd degree)

· Teaching English in kindergarten and early school education (2nd degree)

 

Non teaching specialisations:

· Social rehabilitation pedagogy (1st and 2nd degree)

· Pedagogy of care and upbringing ( 1st and 2nd degree)

∙ Psychopedagogy (1st and 2nd degree)

· Career and personal counseling (2nd degree)

∙ Social rehabilitation pedagogy and sociotherapy (2nd degree)

· Prevention of social risks and pathologies (1st degree)

· Care for seniors and disabled people (2nd degree)

· Social negotiations and mediations (2nd degree)

 

PEDAGOGY – SAMPLE COURSES

• Pedagogical systems and concepts

• Theoretical fundamentals of upbringing

• Theoretical fundamentals of education

• Social pedagogy

• Special education

• General philosophy

• Modern directions in philosophy

• General sociology

• Sociology of upbringing

• General psychology

• Developmental psychology and psychology of personality

• Methods of educational research

• Biomedical basis of development

• Intercultural education

 

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

Depending on the specialization chosen , graduates of pedagogy can work as:

• teachers in kindergartens, primary schools, integration schools, special schools

• educationists in educational institutions and specialist clinics

• tutors in rehabilitation institutions

• staff members in social aid institutions and critical intervention institutions

• baby-minders, court officers, mediators

• assistants of seniors and disabled people