Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Sciences and Social Work is offered by the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Patras. It is a study program focusing on educational sciences, social policy, and social intervention. Students acquire knowledge in pedagogy, sociology, psychology, social work, and counseling, as well as skills in social support and educational intervention. The program contributes to the development of graduates with social awareness and professional competence.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in education, social support, counseling, and social policy. It includes internship opportunities and links with social and educational institutions, preparing graduates for schools, social services, welfare structures, local government organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work aims to educate scientists with knowledge in educational sciences, social work, counseling, and social policy. Students develop skills in pedagogical and social intervention, support of vulnerable social groups, educational planning, and the application of scientific methods in education and social care.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in pedagogical and social intervention, counseling support, educational planning, and management of social issues. It includes pedagogy, sociology, psychology, social work, and counseling, with primary training taking place in educational and social practice settings.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in educational sciences and social work, developing students’ abilities in pedagogical and social intervention, counseling support, and management of social issues. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and professional approach to issues of education, social policy, and social care.