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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
Training of competent educational researchers able to continue their studies in doctoral study programme. Training of highly qualified specialists of Culture of Education and Education policy and administration able to work in different types and levels of educational institutions, research centres.
Learning outcomes:
Master in Educational Science has developed sociocultural, cognitive, managerial and communicative competencies. Graduate has the understanding of education philosophy, perceives the mission and the role of education in the society, is able to analyze and evaluate processes in education system, forms and implements educational policy of the country on state and organizational levels; knows the principles of education administration and is able to apply them in practical work; acquires research competencies and is able to carry out independent research projects.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Active lecture, seminar, discussions, text analysis, comparative analysis, essays, research scenario planning and modelling, group work, documentation analysis, expert reports, presentations, projects.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit.
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Educology field compulsory courses – 39 ECTS, branch courses – 26 ECTS, optional courses include 15 ECTS, Scientific research and internship – 40 ECTS.
Future holders of a master’s degree in educology study the contemporary philosophy of education, educational policy and management of education, sociological theories of education, methodology of educological research, etc.
Professional training is organised at educational institutions. The duration of training is 280 hours. Planning, organisation, research, identification and solution of problems, and other skills are consolidated and improved during the training.
This educology programme is intended for individuals who have acquired a bachelor’s degree and would like to earn a master’s degree in educology.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The programme has two branches which are novel in the context of Lithuania: The Culture of Education branch combines education and culture research by designing studies and creating solutions for education-related issues in the changing cultural environment and, conversely, by exploring cultural education issues in the context of today’s education. There are no other master programmes (branches) of this kind offered by universities in Lithuania. Education Policy and Administration branch is the first programme in Lithuania with a profile which allows the creation of a new school of education policy analysis combined with administration.
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of the Education Policy and Administration branch will be able to hold leading and administering positions, work as analysts-researchers, administrators and experts at different educational institutions which develop and implement education policy. Graduates of the Culture of Education branch will be able to hold leading positions, work as researchers, analysts and educators at different formal and non-formal educational institutions: cultural and youth formal and non-formal educational organisations
Access to further study:
Graduates of this study programme have access to Educology doctoral studies
