Those wishing to professionally assist and support a selected community in crises can still take up studies on the Social Work major, implemented by the Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk. - This is a course for those interested not only in the knowledge of contemporary social problems but also in actively solving them - says prof. dr hab. Maria Mendel, Head of the Social Pedagogy Unit, Institute of Pedagogy, UG. Recruitment continues until September 6, 2022.
The two-year Master's Degree in Social Work is aimed at undergraduates from all fields of study. Classes are delivered by academics and specialist practitioners working in the field of social work and social integration in a flexible, hybrid way - online and on-site in the form of blocks.
- 'This is a master's degree programme that the University of Gdańsk runs as one of only a few universities in Poland. The studies last only two years and give qualifications for the profession of social worker (no other studies directly entitle you to employment within this profession),' - says prof. dr hab. Maria Mendel. - 'The future master's in social work study at UG is unique, combining a full-time form of classes with a remote form, with a slight advantage of the latter. Classes are held two to three days a week, in the afternoons.'
Wide choice of modules, interdisciplinary nature of studies
Social work is one of the most interdisciplinary fields of study, combining elements of pedagogy, psychology, sociology, economics, philosophy and law. During the course, students benefit from a wide range of modules, among which they can learn about the content of innovations in organisation and management in social work, family assistants in social work, community organising, social work with seniors and social work with people with addictions and mental disorders.
Employment opportunities
The degree programme provides qualifications to practice as a social worker. They also enable the students to undertake work as social animators, community organisers, assistants: for families, the disabled, seniors or as tutors in children's homes, or as coordinators of foster care.
It is worth noting that among the soft competencies acquired during the studies are: diagnosing the environment, initiating aid activities and social interventions, working with the local community and other aid institutions.
Social Work graduates can be employed in:
- municipal social welfare centres, district social welfare centres, social welfare homes,
- departments of social policy,
- regional social welfare centres,
- in social integration centres,
- community self-help homes (for people with intellectual disabilities), daycare homes (for seniors),
- NGOs, e.g. associations and foundations,
- hospitals, prisons.
In addition, graduates of social work can be active in teaching families, running schools for parents, support groups, thematic groups, others, and initiating the creation of self-help groups to improve life competencies (such employment is organised by social welfare centres, municipalities within the framework of social innovation, NGOs, as well as other institutions).
Recruitment and required documents
Recruitment continues until 06 09 2022. Documents required for registration are an undergraduate diploma or certificate and a certificate of secondary education or diploma supplement.
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