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Social Work (Master’s Program)

ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Social Work Master’s Program aims to prepare highly qualified social workers who will be able to: contribute to ensuring the well-being of at-risk individuals, communities, and society by implementing changes at micro, mezzo, and macro levels; use contemporary knowledge and practical experience in the field of social work to identify problems and make effective decisions; use acquired knowledge and experience for social advocacy; and consider ethics and professional standards in professional activities.

Degree awarded: Master of Arts in Social Work

Language of instruction: Georgian

Program duration: 120 ECTS credits, 4 semesters

Admission to the Social Work Master’s Program is based on the results of the general master’s examination and an internal university oral examination, during which the following will be assessed:

  • The applicant’s knowledge and understanding of global and local social problems
  • Motivation and academic achievements
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of the English Language (minimum level B2)

 

After the announcement of master’s admission, applicants must submit during registration:

  • 2 recommenders (contact information)
  • CV
  • Motivation letter

The Social Work Master’s Program includes 120 credits, including:

Mandatory courses: 66 credits

Mandatory practice: 24 credits

Elective courses: 12 credits

Master’s thesis: 18 credits

  • Resources and Research

    Educational and Practical Resources

    Research Center

    Since 2007, the Social Work Resource Center has been established (since 2020, Scientific Research Center for Social Services and Interventions

    Partner Universities

    • University of Chicago (USA)
    • Palacký University (Czech Republic)
    • Nanterre University Paris (France)
    • Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
    • Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University (Ukraine)
    • Rudolf Steiner University College (Norway)

    Research Activities

    Ongoing Projects

    1. Project “Learning Labs for Equal Rights” (CIF-2023-04)
      • Partner: Rudolf Steiner University College, Norway
      • Partner: Autonomous University of Barcelona (EUIT-UAB)
      • Partner: University of Vic, Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC)
      • Objective: Social integration of people with disabilities
    2. Project “We, Girls”
    3. Project “Identify effective pathways to reach children and adults with disabilities among refugees from Ukraine”

    Completed Projects

    1. “HIV Infection Prevention with Street-Connected Youth”
    2. Project “Service-learning – Engaged and Collaborative Teaching and Learning in Social Work” (EASSW)
    3. “Building Bridges” (CPEA-LT-2017/10043)

    Exchange Programs

    • Erasmus+ Program Palacký University (Czech Republic) (2019–2026)
    • Erasmus+ Program Nanterre University Paris (France) (2022–2027)
    • Erasmus+ Program Zittau-Görlitz University (Germany) (2025–2027)

    Academic Conferences

    • Faculty of Arts and Sciences student conferences
    • International schools and workshops
    • Lecture series with participation of renowned international professors

     

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