Title of the postgraduate specialist study:
Lifelong Learning
Scientific area: 8.0 Interdisciplinary sciences
Field: 8.05. Educational sciences
Duration of the study: 2 years/ 4 semesters
Academic title: University specialist of educational sciences (univ. spec.)
Head: Prof. Marko Badrić, PhD
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Deputy head: Prof. Tajana Ljubin Golub, PhD
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The Doctoral/Postgraduate Specialist Study Council:
Prof. Marko Badrić, PhD, Head of the doctoral study
Prof. Tajana Ljubin Golub, PhD, Deputy head of the doctoral study
Prof. Siniša Opić, PhD, Dean
Prof. Damir Velički, PhD, Vice-dean for science, arts and international cooperation
Associate Professor Višnja Rajić, PhD, Vice-dean for student and academic affairs
Prof. Tomislav Krznar, PhD, member
Prof. Emerita Dubravka Miljković, member
The total workload is 120 ECTS points, which are evenly distributed across semesters. Two modules can be chosen within the interdisciplinary programme: a pedagogical and psychological module Teaching and lifelong learning or Kinesiology education in preschool and primary education module. In the first semester, 3 courses are obligatory (Theories of education, Curriculum theories, and Research methodology in educational sciences) as well as one obligatory elective course, depending on the research field students choose autonomously (Trends in education development in Europe or Kinesiology education in education systems in the EU and the world). In the second semester, students choose one of the obligatory elective courses, according to their research field (Psychology of lifespan development or Developmental kinesiology), two elective courses and are required to take the Seminar on specialist thesis preparation and writing, which earns them 30 ECTS points. In the third semester, students choose 5 elective courses from the list of the offered courses and earn 30 ECTS points. In the fourth semester, students are required to complete a project and defend their specialist thesis, under the guidance of their mentor.
In the module Teaching and lifelong learning, students expand and develop their existing knowledge and skills, and also acquire new relevant knowledge, experience and skills, which enable them to solve creatively the practical problems that emerge in educational institutions. Furthermore, they gain insight into contemporary methodological and theoretical approaches to teaching in the lifelong learning context, and they also improve their knowledge of solving complex problems in the field of education. In addition, upon completion of the study, students will be able to analyse independently, assess critically and innovate and implement contemporary techniques and methods of teaching and learning in the lifelong learning context.
In the module Kinesiology education in preschool and primary education, students acquire knowledge in the applied areas of kinesiology. Upon completion of the study, they will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge in kinesiology education in preschool and primary education, with the aim of evaluating the teaching process. Also, students will be able to identify the most relevant work modalities, methodological procedures, and methods of work valorisation, as well as to implement them in the teaching process. They will develop their organizational skills to suit the implementation of various kinesiology programmes in extracurricular and leisure activities.
Enrolment conditions:
Enrolment in the doctoral study is possible for candidates who have completed:
- integrated undergraduate and graduate Teacher Education Studies in the area of primary education
- graduate university study Early Childhood and Preschool Education
- graduate or undergraduate university studies with the teaching modules in related fields: educational sciences
- undergraduate specialist studies carried out at teacher education faculties valid before the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education entered into force (Official Gazette 123/03, 105/04, 174/04, 2/07 – Decision of The Supreme Court of the Republic of Croatia, 46/07, 45/09 and 63/11)
- study programmes at faculties which do not offer the teaching modules, but have acquired additional pedagogical competencies to work in the field of education and have obtained a licence to conduct the teaching process in primary and secondary schools and lifelong learning programmes for youth and adults (a programme with 60 ECTS points or a programme equivalent of 60 ECTS points).
- The Doctoral study council can recognize some requirements and set the remaining requirements for the candidates who have received a Master of Science degree or have completed their postgraduate studies at a related field of study.
Additional conditions:
- the minimum grade point average achieved at a graduate study: 3.60
- B2 level of a world language (English or other)
- motivation to acquire specialist competencies for scientific and research work (the Council conducts an interview with a candidate)
Tuition fee per semester: 1,128.14 EUR