Shërbime Sociale dhe Komunitare - Universiteti "Aleksandër Moisiu"

Program Description

Second Cycle of Studies Program, Master Profesional në Shërbime Sociale dhe Komunitare was approved by the Ministry of Education and Science with Decision No. 744, dated 05.07.2013. The name of the professional Master's study program "Social and Community Services" is in accordance with the qualification level determined by the Albanian Qualification Framework.

The Department of Sociology, through its complete programs in the social sciences, aims to prepare professionals skilled in the in-depth and scientific analysis of facts, offering students opportunities to develop their academic and professional careers, as well as creating more flexibility and space for transferring their studies to parallel or similar programs at Western universities and beyond.

The Department of Sociology seeks to fulfill its mission by helping students develop critical thinking skills, recognize the role and importance of social and community services, as well as the special importance this field has in meeting the needs of individuals who work or intend to work in the field of social and community services, both within public and private institutions.

Preparation to maximize the success of Social and Community Services students.

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Main Objectives of the Program::

– to equip students with complete knowledge in the field of Social and Community Services;

– to acquire research techniques and the most advanced scientific qualifications;

– to train qualified and skilled specialists for the labor market at home and abroad;

– learn to use an integrated approach to Social and Community Services that includes critical situation analysis, ethical management of social and institutional situations, approaching solutions and good practices in an increasingly global society.

Misioni i programit :

Meeting the Needs of Individuals: The program aims to prepare individuals who work or wish to work in the field of human, social and community services.
Focus Areas: Preparation for the fields of mental health, education, social work, mediation, and public service.
Professional Skills Development: Students gain professional skills that help them in the job market and in service to the community and society.
Priority in Preparing Professionals: Focus on preparing qualified professionals in social and community services as part of the bachelor's and professional master's study cycles.
Connection to Other Study Programs: The program connects and complements the study program in Philosophy-Sociology at the bachelor's level, as well as the professional master's program in Social and Community Services.

Frequently asked questions by students…

Employment Opportunities Offered by this Program Upon Completion:

The Professional Master's Program in "Social and Community Services" offers good knowledge in the field of social and community care, increasing professional career opportunities. The possible employment sectors for the study profile in Social and Community Services will be the public and private sectors. Public institutions for potential employment of these future specialists include central and local government institutions such as: ministries, other line institutions, municipalities, the State Social Service, other public institutions, media, etc. While in the private sector, employment is possible in various non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, agencies, headquarters of the presence of foreign institutions in the country, regional non-governmental organizations, etc.

Is support provided to students during their studies?

Yes, the university provides support to students through guiding professors and professional internships.

How will students benefit from this program?

Students will develop their professional skills, which will help them in the job market and in service to the community and society.

What are some of the areas covered by the "Social and Community Services" master's program?

The program covers the areas of mental health, education, social assistance, mediation, and public service.