Social and Pedagogical Guidance for Children and Youth
- Social and Pedagogical Guidance for Children and Youth
- 44.03.02
Teaching and Psychology - Bachelor
4 years - Full-time education
Mode of Study - Russian
Language of Instruction
Our Advantages
Our teaching staff makes extensive use of interactive learning methods to ensure an effective and flexible learning process:
- moderated discussions
- simulations
- case studies
- role-play discussions
- educational games and project-based methods
- information technology
Our students:
- benefit from distance learning opportunities implemented through a powerful virtual learning environment
- obtain considerable work experience and undergo internships at educational establishments and social welfare organisations of St Petersburg
- take part in international and local research and practice conferences
- develop and implement research and volunteer projects
- take part in contests and competitions
- attend workshops by international instructors as part of our annual academic mobility programme
Admissions Tests
For applicants with a high school leaving certificate:
- The Russian Language Test (Unified State Exam)
- Biology Test (Unified State Exam)
- and any of the following tests (at the applicant’s choice): Mathematics Test (Unified State Exam) or Social Studies Test (Unified State Exam)
For applicants with a vocational degree:
- The Russian Language Test (in writing)
- Biology Test (in writing)
- and any of the following tests (at the applicant’s choice): Mathematics Test (in writing) or Test in Psychological and Pedagogical Foundations of Modern Education (in writing)
Key Courses/Disciplines
- Introduction to Psychological and Pedagogical Work
- Psychological and Pedagogical Assessment
- Children’s Social Welfare Framework
- Social and Pedagogical Support of Children and Youth
- Design of Social, Cultural and Educational Environment
- Social Welfare Management
- Theory and Practice of Social and Pedagogical Interaction
- Social and Pedagogical Interaction with Various Groups of Children
Career Opportunities
Our alumni land positions across a wide range of organisations:
- secondary schools
- vocational schools
- centres for psychological and social welfare advice
- healthcare institutions
- organisations established by St Petersburg Committee for Youth Policy and Cooperation with NGOs
- youth centres
- social welfare organisations (children and family welfare centres; shelter-care facilities for minors; social rehabilitation centres for children, including children with disabilities)