Care and Educational Pedagogy

MODE: HYBRID

Purpose of study

The aim of the postgraduate programme is to provide substantive and practical training for carrying out care and educational duties in the role of a teacher-tutor, in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25 July 2019 on the standards of education preparing students for the teaching profession.

Students qualify to work as school teachers and form tutors in educational institutions, boarding schools and residential homes, as well as in day-care centres, socialisation centres, educational and care centres, psychological and educational counselling centres, diagnostic and consultation centres, and community day centres. They may also perform diagnostic and advisory roles in social welfare institutions. Graduates may apply for positions in support and crisis intervention centres, children’s homes, emergency care services, family support centres, associations and foundations, as well as in schools as after-school club teachers.

Addresses

The course is aimed at:

• people interested in working as an after-school club supervisor, a school counsellor or a care and educational support worker
• nursery and school teachers wishing to gain additional professional qualifications to deliver childcare and educational activities
• people wishing to work in organisations providing support for children, young people and families

Those interested in working in educational institutions should have completed teacher training independently of this degree programme.

Curriculum

The programme comprises three semesters of study, consisting of:

• 270 teaching hours
• 90 hours of work experience

Classes are held in a hybrid format on average twice a month on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and online on the ZOOM platform.

Strengths of the course

• the opportunity to acquire or further develop one’s knowledge and skills in the field of care and educational pedagogy,
• engaging sessions, designed to hone your practical skills, which will also inspire you to further your knowledge independently, an opportunity to broaden the scope of your career development,
• The degree programme is tailored to the requirements of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and the qualifications obtained enable graduates to take up employment in both public and non-public institutions (provided they have completed teacher training).

Fees

Tuition fees: 15 instalments of 300 zł

The entry fee is 85 PLN