The Course in Educational Sciences aims to provide knowledge and develop skills and competences in the fundamental fields of study and educational research, in both the theoretical and applied perspective, with a largely interdisciplinary approach. The degree course is divided into a three-year curriculum centred on methodological and general objectives in the sciences of education, also oriented on the teaching of human sciences in secondary education.

The specific competencies provided by this course are ensured by the use of various evaluation methods, that are adequate for the knowledge and skills to be certified, including the transversal competences that are an integral part of the outgoing profile. Internships are also envisaged, in the form of stays abroad for contact with the territory and work contexts in which educational/training professional skills are required, in order to practice under the guidance of tutors who check the ability of graduands in practice.

The three-year course is aimed at acquiring educational knowledge and skills in Educational Sciences that enable the analysis of educational issues and management of the sector, together with teachings focused on historical grounds of the basic disciplines, as well as on the crucial and remarkable issues of diverse investigation sectors that constitute them. Particular attention is given to the appraisal of educational phenomena, by prioritising on the reflection on the diversity and distinction of the processes, the protagonists and the training demand, also in a design and operational sense. Furthermore, the student, following this curriculum, has the opportunity to acquire the necessary credits to access the specialisation for upper secondary education in Human Sciences.

In addition to acquiring the necessary credits for access to the specialisation for teaching philosophy, education sciences, psychology and history in secondary schools, graduates will be eligible for employment in professional sectors requiring skills in the educational field and intervention in support of training processes, with particular reference to institutions, bodies and cooperatives operating in a network with the schools in targeted educational projects. The skills acquired may also be used in teaching and educational dissemination and communication, in the industry that operates in the production of educational tools, and in library services.

Graduates will be eligible to undertake the role of operators in cultural services, in schools and educational structures, and other territorial activities connected to the third sector. They may also work as teachers, trainers, instructors or tutors in companies, schools, training centres and public administration. The areas and professional themes particularly typical for graduates in the field are the following:

• The school systems and educational institutions for consultation and planning the updating of specific activities for teachers and for orientation activities;
• Mentoring and orientation in the educational, training, extracurricular and teaching areas; having a knowledge in the disciplinary fields of the human sciences and the appropriate methodological-didactic skills and competences;
• Local Authorities, cultural enterprises of a public and/or private nature, educational services in the territory distinguished by subjects, age and particular needs;
• Policy-making, planning and animation of the socio-cultural activities of the territory; intercultural training, the management of intercultural relations, intercultural mediation in the context of local services for the reception and integration of immigrants, etc.

The course serves as preparation for the profession of:

• Teachers in vocational training;
• Library personnel.

Admission to the course is open to all applicants who, upon enrolment, are in possession of the following qualifications:

• A valid and recognised high school diploma, irrespective of country of conferment.

It is also required a basic knowledge corresponding to the average level acquired through school education at upper secondary education level.

Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences

A.Y.	Exam	ECTS
1	General Pedagogy	12
1	General Didactics	12
1	History of Educational Institutions	9
1	Experimental Pedagogy	12
1	Motor Skills-Theory and Methods	9
1	English	6
2	Special Needs Education	9
2	General Psychology	12
2	Education for Adults	9
2	Docimology	9
2	Intercultural Pedagogy	6
2	Theory And Techniques of Mass Communication	6
2	Electives	9
3	Modern History	10
3	Education Technology	10
3	Communication and Language Philosophy	12
3	Computer Skills	6
3	Electives	10
3	FINAL DISSERTATION	12

Students will be considered eligible for admission for a traineeship, upon the positive assessment of a minimum number of ECTS, with reference to:

• three-year degree courses: 100 ECTS out of 180
• master's degree courses: 50 ECTS out of 120
• one-year master degree course in Informatics: 20 ECTS out of 90

Students are required to reach specific agreements with the host company and communicate the following data in writing to International Study to the mail: info@internationalstudy.eu

1. Name of the Host company;
2. Agreed time frame of the traineeship;
3. Name and surname of the company tutor and relevant contact details (telephone and email);
4. Educational objectives of the traineeship, agreed with the company tutor.

Upon completion of the traineeship, students are required to submit to the competent office the following documentation:

• Application for recognition of the traineeship activities and relevant ECTS gained: download the form
• Certificate of Traineeship undertaken, to be sent on letter head, signed and stamped by the company tutor: download the form
• Brief report on the activity undertaken during the traineeship hours, signed and stamped by the company tutor.