About program
The aim of the study programme is to provide college higher European standards corresponding Social Work area education by developing a specialist, whose professional competence enables them to effectively address the Lithuanian rural communities (parish) social problems.
State code: 6531JX003
Field of studies: social work
Area of studies: Social Sciences
Mode of Studies: full-time studies
Length of Programme: 3 academic years (180 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Professional bachelor of social sciences
Access to professional activity or further study
The acquired Professional Bachelor’s degree of Social Sciences will enable a graduate to work in social security system (micro and macro levels), health care system, education institutions, law institutions and non-governmental organizations.
Access to further study: Graduates of first cycle higher education programme will be able to study further in social sciences study fields programmes. Studies can be continued in Master’s programs: Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Public Administration.
Studies and practice
Study plans, practical training.
Study plans: Introduction to professional studies; Social responsibility; Holistics of profession; Professional instruments of social work; Practice of social work; Christian social work; Social work with individuals and families; Implementation of profession; Professional practice; Social work in a community; Voluntary social work; Sharing of professional practice.
Study subjects: Introduction to studies; Basics of social work; Values and ethics of social work; Methods of social work; Christian anthropology; Personal and social psychology; Social medicine; Basics of social politics; Social work with elderly people in a community; Social integration of disabled people; Rehabilitation of social risk groups; Organization of sociocultural work in a community; Preparation and management of social projects; Charitable voluntary activities; Programs of social welfare; Basics of law; Basics of economy; Information technologies; Christian spirituality.
Elective courses: Healthy living; Information management; Carrier planning; Activities of non-governmental organizations (NGO); Mental health of a community; NGO legal base; crisis psychology; Introduction to sociology; Social education; International programs and projects; Basics of public administration and etc.
Professional practice: introductory practice; individual/family social welfare practice; practice of communal lifestyle.
Exchange studies: Possibility to take part in Erasmus+ exchange programme for studies and internships and get monthly scholarships of 300 – 700 Eur.
Admission requirements
Minimal education of the applicant: Secondary
- Must apply via UNIMETIS system or via email: admissions@ilk.lt
- Must have a valid scanned passport (for non-EU citizens) or scanned ID card (only for EU and EEA citizens)
- Must have a legalized educational documents (Diploma and supplement)
- Must have a certificate issued by a competent authority confirming that the education acquired abroad is recognized as equivalent within the Lithuanian education system
- Must have average score across all high school graduation exams is no less than 46% to be eligible for studies
- Must have at least B2 English language level (certificate is required). You can get it here for free (90 min.)
- Must have a CV (resume)
- Must have a legalized police clearance certificate
- A bank statement must be provided to demonstrate sufficient resources to cover living and study expenses in Lithuania
- Must be able to come to Lithuania in person for studies
- May provide documents confirming work experience in Lithuania related to the chosen study program to receive an additional point.
Note: We accept applicants of all genders, race, age, social status, religion, political views and more.