The program is implemented by the Department of Rehabilitation and Social Welfare of the Faculty of Medicine.

Qualification to be awarded: Professional Bachelor of Social Sciences, qualification of Social Worker.

Access to professional activity

• initiate social change in society,
• empowering people and increasing their social responsibility and that of society’s institutions, thereby helping society to achieve its goals of civic participation, wealth creation and human rights.

Why choose these studies?

Advantages

Study environment. The uniqueness of the study program is based on the modular study system. Emphasis is placed on study flexibility, forms of studies that promote students’ independence and responsibility, which create preconditions not only for mobility during studies, but also for better preparation for professional activities. The study program uses active study methods, integrating the elements of problematic and constructive teaching – it allows students to form’ teamwork skills, strengthens confidence and independence in decision-making in various practical situations. When organising professional practices, the method of reflection is introduced. Students have the opportunity to combine studies and work, because it is possible to choose the form of studies: full-time or part-time. Facilitates distance learning using subject material provided in the Moodle environment.

Practice. Internships are organized and implemented on the principle of cooperation and social partnership. During their studies, students perform professional internships in various institutions and communities providing social services in Utena, Anykščiai, Vilnius, Visaginas, Zarasai, Panevėžys, etc.

Experience abroad. Students go to study and practice in Latvia, Turkey, Portugal, Poland and etc.

Social activity. Students of the program, led by lecturers, participate in both national and international events each academic year: student conferences, master competitions, projects, volunteer campaigns, charitable activities (LIONS club volunteering). With the help of student activity, both professional quizzes, charity campaigns dedicated to the Lithuanian Social Workers’ Day.

Possibilities for further studies. After completing college studies in the field of social work, graduates will be able to continue their studies in the second cycle of studies, following the requirements set by the university. After completing the second cycle studies in the field of social work, graduates will be able to continue their studies in the third cycle. There is an opportunity to continue studies in foreign higher education institutions.

Employment opportunities.  Assessing the general tendencies of employment of the graduates of the Social Work study program, it can be stated that most of them are employed according to the speciality, some are employed while still studying, during the final internship.

More information: Utenos kolegija | Social Work