MA/MS in Social work

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To train higly qualified specialists able to evaluate the polyfunctional character of social work as specific social activity and a new trend of studies and science from the theoretical and practical viewpoints in the context of the problems of changing society, to train professionals able to methodologically research and scientifically interpret the problems, to model the strategies of their practical resolutions, and to enable the development of all cycles of the studies of social work. Learning outcomes: After completing Social Work Master degree studies at KU, students will have acquired the latest knowledge revealing the specificity of the chosen field of science and will have been introduced to the latest research methodology and methods, innovations and technologies; will be able to analyze social reality and the nature of social problems in the interdisciplinary context of problem resolution; will have skills to develop professionally by demonstrating the competences of researcher in social work, strategist of social policy, and professional – innovator of social work Activities of teaching and learning: Social Work Master study programme covers 120 credits. The content of studies consists of two units: the first unit includes fundamental theoretical subjects relevant to the study field of social work and subjects for upgrading professional competences of social worker; the second unit includes research and preparation of a final thesis. The number of independent work hours increases in senior year. Master students choose the subject of the final thesis and plan its implementation over 4 terms in accordance with the content of the Research module. The final semester is devoted solely for writing master thesis. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Students‘ knowledge is assessed on the 10 point scale. The final grade is equal to the sum of the intermediate grades and the coefficients of their scope. The final score of the Master students‘ achievements assessment consists of the independent work assessments and the exam grade. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: The content of studies consists of two units: the first unit includes fundamental theoretical subjects relevant to the study field of social work (18 cr.) and subjects for upgrading professional competences of social worker; the second unit includes research and preparation of a final thesis. Specialisations: Optional courses: Students are offered 2 optional subjects, which cover 10 credits in total. Optional subjects are oriented towards deeper professional specialisation or scientific research skills enhancement. Distinctive features of a study programme: The graduate study programme of Social Work is unique in the Western Lithuanian region, and it opens the possibility for the regional specialists of social work to acquire the Master‘s qualification degree. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: To take administrative jobs related the social activity development strategy; to work in the project fields or in different social work institutions rendering social services Access to further study: Continue in doctoral studies in Lithuania and abroad (with no doctoral studies of Social Work in Lithuania, our graduates write doctoral theses in the fields of sociology, educology, and political sciences); to work in research institutions; to teach at colleges and universities