Education

The aim of the bachelor’s degree programme Music education is to educate students for planning and teaching music education and leading choirs at the primary and secondary school level in general education as well as for teaching at the preschool level in music schools under supervision of a competent teacher.

Furthermore, the study educates students for planning and leading programmes for other target audiences in the field of informal education as well as for work in a team environment together with teachers, parents and the technical staff.
The programme gives graduates the necessary knowledge for planning and teaching music education and choral singing.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will

• gain technical knowledge in the fields of musical performance, composition, musicology and music education;
• develop synthetic, analytic and creative thinking and problem-solving as well as flexibility in using their knowledge in practice;
• build their enthusiasm and ambition, the virtues of constant personal progress and professional development;
• be sensitive to the natural and social environment, national culture, heritage, identity, multiculturalism and indiscrimination;
• develop skills of time management, self-planning, self-control over executing plans and ICT to use in education;
• be familiar with and understand social systems, especially the processes relevant to education;
• have the ability to work in a team/to cooperate and the sensitivity towards people and social situations;
• be familiar with and understand characteristics, differences and needs of development of each individual;
• understand individual values and value systems and will be able to deal with professional ethical issues.

Courses:

- Andragogy – Teacher Education Course
- Andragogy – Combined Teacher Education Course

The fundamental objectives of the master's study programme of the second level of Andragogy relate to several levels of competence and to several profiles of the work performed by an andragogue as an expert in the education and training of adults. In addition to these, they develop specific competencies that enable them to understand the relationships between andragogical phenomena and processes, the social and cultural environment, and the characteristics and expectations of individuals. Professional competences enable them to understand and solve problem situations that arise in these relationships, to understand and organize adult education as a social and individual process.
The study programme trains for responsible action in the education of adults in various organizations and environments. Graduates are qualified to research and develop andragogical theory and practice. They cultivate an active attitude towards the profession, take care of their professional development, take into account multiculturalism, synergism, globalism, complexity of theoretical concepts, and are able to establish a reflexive and plural attitude towards truths. The programme develops skills to maintain and expand knowledge and the ability to transition into the field of innovation.
It prepares students for solving andragogical issues related to the organization and management of educational projects and institutions, developing educational programmes, and for independent work in andragogical counselling and the use of various andragogical methods.
 

The basic goal of the academic bachelor study programme Art Pedagogy is to qualify students to execute a quality educational programme for pupils on both the class level and subject level at primary and secondary school in cooperation with a team of teachers, professional workers and parents.

While attending the obligatory subjects of this programme students become familiar with and understand the specifics of the artistic development of the individual and how to nurture this development. They gain theoretical and practical knowledge from the design fields of drawing, painting, graphics, sculpture, architectural design and visual communication for arts activities in the primary and secondary school.

In the elective subjects of the programme the students gain a deeper knowledge in their interest areas.

The study programme Primary Education considers the basic principles of the European Higher Education Area as formulated in the Bologna Process. Completion of the first degree does not yet qualify the student for independent professional activity in the field of education. The fundamental aim of the program is to train students for continuation and completion of studies at the second level.

A wide range of subject areas and additional deepening of knowledge through electives enable graduates of the first level to be employed and to work independently in other social activities and free-lance professions.

The basic goal of the academic bachelor programme Social pedagogy is to qualify students for quality preventive, developmental, compensational, educational and socially inclusive social pedagogical work with individuals, groups and communities in the area of supporting and helping people to master their lives in various life periods and situations.

The study goals include achieving an ability to work in various institutional and informal environments in which social pedagogy operates. The study programme conveys the basic theoretical knowledge, along with the competences required for both practical work and research work in the area of social pedagogy.

The general goal of the study is to offer a qualification for the theoretically reflective analysis of social phenomenon, institutions and professional work in the context of the life sphere of the individual, with an emphasis on intercultural and anti-discriminatory work. An important goal is the acquisition of the basic and broadly transferable knowledge that will enable graduates, in the process of lifelong learning, to continue to seek out sources and ways of gaining the specific knowledge and skills required in their work on their own.

The basic goal of the academic bachelor study programme Special and rehabilitation pedagogy is to qualify students for the quality execution of the continuum of programmes of inclusive educational and rehabilitation work with people with special needs in various organisational forms, institutional and informal environments and in all life periods.

In the process of education, students of special and rehabilitation pedagogy will acquire: the basic theoretical knowledge and understanding of the fields of fundamental and specialist pedagogical study and of the rehabilitation of people with special needs,

• the competences required for practical operation in the area of the verification and assessment of special needs, as well as of the planning, execution and evaluating of programmes implemented for these people,
• the competences required for communication and team work with professional school workers and with the parents or guardians of people with special needs,
• additional knowledge in the selected areas (facilitated by the selected subjects as well as the seminar and project work of students),
• the fundamental knowledge that will enable ongoing professional development in the process of lifelong learning.

The academic bachelor study programme Speech and language therapy is based on research in the field of humanities, social sciences, medical and natural sciences.

Since the programme trains for different areas of work in the sectors of social activities, education, health care, social care, employment, etc., it is based on interdisciplinary research findings and achievements of various sciences, such as linguistics, electroacoustics, medicine, pedagogy, sociology, psychology, philosophy, etc...

Speech and language therapy is a highly interdisciplinary science pertaining to humanities, medical and social science. The study of speech and language therapy and surd pedagogy trains experts for work on preventing, identifying, diagnosing and addressing the problems of human communication in order to understand the processes and functions associated with the perception and production of speech and language (verbal and / or non-verbal) regardless of the form of expression - in writing or orally, kinetic (sign language translation).

The study programme trains employees to address the provision of hearing aids and to carry out the necessary remedy work in relation to listening and speaking.

Fields:

• Biology
• Physics
• Home Economics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Technology

Graduates of the two-subject teacher education programme acquire basic content knowledge in two subject areas relevant to teaching in this subject, specific didactic knowledge in two selected subject fields, together with teaching practice.

The graduate is empowered with the basic content knowledge in pedagogical, psychological, philosophical and sociological sciences relevant to the educational practice. The programme enables students to continue their studies at the second Bologna level (Master degree) and thus become qualified to teach independently in educational institutions in both selected subject areas.

The basic goal of the professional bachelor study programme Preschool education is to qualify students for quality educational work with young children – preschool children and children in the first grade of nine year primary school and for cooperation with parents, co-workers and other professionals. In the process of education, students of preschool education become familiar with various concepts of childhood and education, and gain fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge from individual areas of kindergarten operation.

Graduates of the programme must know how to communicate with children and adults, and must be capable of planning, executing and critically analysing educational work. The elective subjects of the programme encourage students to gain a more in-depth training in those areas of work in kindergartens for which they have a special interest and ability.

An important goal of study is the acquisition of the fundamental and broadly transferable knowledge that will allow graduates, in the process of lifelong learning, to themselves seek out sources and ways of acquiring the specific knowledge and skills that they will need in work.

The academic study programme Physical education is tailor-made for students who wish to work in sports programmes for children and young people. In the course of study, students gain the state-of-the-art theoretical and practical knowledge that they need if working in various sports programmes intended for children and young people.

They become experts in the area of extra-curricular school sport activities in primary and secondary schools and other educational institutions or in the clubs and other private institutions.

Students can upgrade their studies with a direct transfer to the master study programme Physical education, which empower graduates for conducting physical education classes in primary and secondary schools and numerous other sports programmes intended for children and young people.

The master study programme Instrumental and vocal education is pedagogical and artistic.

The graduates are qualified for work in the teaching profession in their principal field of study in primary and secondary music school. Furthermore, they are qualified for musical performance in their field.

The graduates of the master study programme Music theory education are qualified to independently teach music theoretical courses in primary and secondary music school and secondary education programmes. Furthermore, they are qualified to autonomously plan and conduct programmes of informal education for different target groups and to collaborate with other teachers, parents and technical and administrative staff in a team environment. Required courses enable the students to acquire wide range of knowledge, abilities and skills in the fields of music theory, musical pedagogy, musical composition, musical interpretation and music history. Elective courses offer broader knowledge of the fields of students’ interest and orientation.
The graduates of the programme gain qualifications for critical evaluation of formal and informal educational work and develop communication skills for work with children, adolescents and adults.

The basic aim of the study programme is designed to educate a biologically and pedagogically highly qualified and motivated teacher of biology, who meets the challenges of time in teaching biological content in high schools as well as in secondary technical and vocational schools, and in the higher years of elementary schools. The study program provides education for basic employment opportunitiesin teaching jobs at schools, in the Centres for Curricular and Extracurricular Activities, in museums and in other similar establishments that require a high level of biological knowledge as well as pedagogical skills. The components of biological and pedagogical education enable graduates of the programme to take jobs in publishing companies (publishing textbooks, manuals, popular science magazines and other academic literature), as well as with other providers of teaching and learning material.

The fundamental goals of the study programme are to provide students with a high-quality social science and humanities education with an emphasis on systematic knowledge of the foundations of educational sciences.
Students acquire fundamental knowledge for understanding the upbringing, education and socialization processes that take place in the family, preschool, school and society. Students also gain some practical experience for work at various levels of the educational system, and develop the basic research skills for researching in the education field.
The study programme prepares students for entry into work in various activities of preschools, schools, institutions for adult education and other institutions engaging with education and training. Students learn about the functioning of educational institutions and their management, the role of pedagogical and andragogic counselling, learn about pedagogical treatment of persons with special needs, and about the importance of responsible work with people, the community and information. They chose between two types of study practice.
The study of pedagogy and andragogy at the first level prepares graduates to participate in extracurricular activities of preschools and schools, and in various forms of adult education, educational and cultural activities of local communities, in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

 

Courses:

- English Studies – Single Course
- English Studies – Combined Course
- English Studies – Single Teacher Education Course
- English Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

The English Studies Master’s degree equips students to work independently at an advanced level in fields directly connected to English and American studies as well as in the cultural professions, in the humanities and in research more generally. The double-subject English studies master’s degree equally equips students to work in fields and professions connected to the second subject of study. Graduates of the English Studies master’s programme are well-rounded professionals with in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the English language and English literature as well as of the cultures of different English-speaking communities. Students acquire all the core knowledge and intercultural linguistic competences expected of a highly qualified specialist in the field according to international standards.
The programme also offers a pedagogical or teacher training track aimed at providing high-quality education in the social sciences and humanities, focusing on educational theory and practice and with a specialisation in a subject area, in this case English. It prepares students for creative and demanding teaching work at all levels of English language teaching. It provides them with the highest level of linguistic knowledge for teaching and the ability to adapt proactively and critically to the latest developments in teaching practice, as well as to work in teams and across the curriculum. It also equips them to carry out independent research, especially practical research in teaching, and to build on the knowledge they have acquired in any direction they wish to pursue. Graduates of the English Master’s pedagogical track are qualified to teach English at all levels and in all formats, both in Slovenia and abroad.

Courses:

- History - Single Teacher Education Course
- History - Combined Teacher Education Course

The teacher education master’s programme of History (at second cycle) aims to train students for performing specific forms of research, journalistic, archival and museum work in the scope of history-related activities, as well to do the related work in humanities and the social sciences, and, particularly, to train them for teaching history in basic and secondary schools or other educational institutions.

In the framework of the study programme, students deepen their knowledge of history and didactics of history. They build upon the theoretical underpinnings of the historical science and its methodological approaches, gain specialist knowledge of Slovenia’s political, social, economic and cultural history, as well as that of the South-Eastern European space, Europe, and the world. They are trained to plan lessons independently and teach history in basic and secondary schools, as well as to prepare and create didactic materials for teaching history. They get accustomed to self-reflection, self-evaluation and self-assessment of life-long learning and are trained to perform independent pedagogical research.






 

Courses:

- Russian Studies – Combined Translation Course
- Russian Studies – Combined Culture Studies Course
- Russian Studies – Combined Teacher Education Course

The double-track second-cycle program in Russian Studies trains highly qualified graduates with a wide range of competencies and an in-depth knowledge of Russian culture, who can communicate competently in Russian in written and oral form and are able to establish communication between people of different cultures and languages. The program builds on the first cycle of the Russian Studies program and prepares students for complex, demanding, and creative challenges in the areas of linguistics and text analysis, as well as in cultural and intercultural areas.
Graduates of the Teaching program are qualified to teach, plan, and implement the most demanding activities in a wide range of school and extracurricular activities. They are also employable as Russian instructors at language education institutions.
Graduates of the Translation and Cultural Studies programs are qualified to carry out research and professional work in the fields of public administration, business, culture, and diplomacy, and perform other jobs requiring in-depth knowledge of the Russian language and culture.

















 

The combined Master's degree programme in Sociology focuses on the specialised knowledge needed to work as a teacher. In the two years of study, students of the Teacher education programme of Sociology acquire the knowledge necessary for teaching sociology and/or social sciences in grammar schools and other secondary and primary schools, as well as the knowledge necessary for working with young people and for working in education in general.

Graduates of the programme can work effectively in secondary education, as well as in primary education, in universities for adult education and other forms of lifelong learning, as they acquire comprehensive skills for working with both adolescents and adults. The programme provides knowledge and understanding of social and historical processes in modernity and contemporary times, knowledge of different forms of community and different types of social ties, the functioning of particular social (sub-) systems, especially the school system, and knowledge and recognition of the different mechanisms of social differentiation and inequality, especially in the school social environment, and knowledge of strategies for dealing with social differentiation in school.

In addition, it also provides knowledge and understanding of the needs and interests of the individual, especially adolescents, knowledge of ways of critically identifying media messages, knowledge and mastery of the methodology and didactics of teaching sociology and social sciences, competence in motivating students for sociology, and competence in organising and delivering lessons in sociology and other related subjects using modern teaching methods.

 

The master study programme Chemistry education is designed to qualify profiles seeking employment as chemistry teachers in high-schools and secondary professional schools.

Students acquire broad knowledge in chemistry, general and special didactics and methodology for conducting pedagogical research. Due to the ever growing changes in the area of natural sciences, where the knowledge doubles after every five years, students become aware of the need for continuous education in their professional field and introducing new didactic approaches.

Arts therapy is a young and useful scientific field that began to develop systematically in the second half of the 20th century. These therapies are a type of assistance provided through a process of experience, expression and creation using artistic means.

Their objective is not a piece of perfect artwork; instead the focus is on the process aimed at personal growth and self-realisation of individuals. Arts therapies are intended for individuals with miscellaneous personal and career problems.

With regard to the artistic means used in the therapy process, the most established therapies are those involving fine arts, drama, music and dance. The Arts Therapy is a master study programme which focuses on developing specific competences and skills and therefore a study which involves interactive practical workshops with theoretical substantiation of the discussed study topics, independent studies and study practice in institutions.

The main aim of the master study programme Inclusive education is to develop new models, work methods as well as sensitivisation of teaching staff for the needs of vulnerable groups of children and youth (especially children and youth with special educational needs, children and youth from other cultures as well as individuals/groups of children and youth from other socially deprived background, who attend regular education programmes or education programmes with adjusted implementation and additional professional support), management of different strategies for adjustment of work with such pupils and development of counselling skills.

The programme covers teaching and research of problems related to exclusionary practice, while inter-disciplinarily linking the findings of domestic and foreign scientific and professional research in the field of inclusive education (systemic, institutional and class factors of inclusion, teaching and learning theory, counselling, organisation, communication, group dynamics and other fields).

The master study programme Preschool education is aimed at creating a critical mass of expert professionals who will work on the development of the profession and on the continuous development of quality early childhood education in Slovenia and its placement in contemporary processes in the world. In the programme the students are qualified to develop a system of early childhood education at the national level - in the direction of development policy, professional standards and ethical standards of the profession.

The students will be qualified for the operation at the community level, in the direction of promoting cooperation between professionals and institutions responsible for the welfare of preschool children.

The master study programme Social pedagogy is based on research in the field of social sciences. As students are trained to carry out various work in various areas of work in the sectors of social education activities, social, health, employment, penology, etc. and in a variety of organizational forms, the programme is based on interdisciplinary research findings of various sciences, e.g. of social pedagogy, sociology, psychology, social work, anthropology, philosophy, etc.

The study programme Special and rehabilitation pedagogy is based on research in the field of social sciences.

As students are trained to carry out various education and rehabilitation programmes for different groups of people with special needs at various ages and in a variety of organizational forms, the programme is based on interdisciplinary research findings of various sciences, e.g. of special and rehabilitation pedagogy, psychology, medicine, pedagogy, sociology, philosophy, etc.

The goal of the master study programme Teacher education orientation Primary teacher education with English is to educate graduates for independent teaching of all school subjects and English as a foreign language, solving educational problems and doing educational research in the first years of primary school.

Students develop the ability to manage and organise teaching process, to work successfully in interdisciplinary environments.

The second cycle Master's degree programme Teaching - Subject Teaching aims to train graduates to teach two subject areas independently, especially in the second and third educational tiad of primary school, to evaluate their own practice on the basis of modern education theories of individual disciplines, to identify, define and scientifically study challenges of their own practice and to plan strategies for solving these.

Starting from reflection and application of pedagogical methodology, the student is able to evaluate pedagogical effects of contemporary teaching strategies. The student also develops the ability to manage and organise experimental and field work, to work in an interdisciplinary team and to establish a partnership relationship with different stakeholders.

An important goal of the study programme is also to acquire the basic skills for further independent professional and research work related to didactics of individual disciplines.

The second cycle Master's degree programme Teaching - Subject Teaching aims to train graduates to teach two subject areas independently, especially in the second and third educational tiad of primary school, to evaluate their own practice on the basis of modern education theories of individual disciplines, to identify, define and scientifically study challenges of their own practice and to plan strategies for solving these.

Starting from reflection and application of pedagogical methodology, the student is able to evaluate pedagogical effects of contemporary teaching strategies. The student also develops the ability to manage and organise experimental and field work, to work in an interdisciplinary team and to establish a partnership relationship with different stakeholders.

An important goal of the study programme is also to acquire the basic skills for further independent professional and research work related to didactics of individual disciplines.

The goal of the master study programme Teacher education orientation Primary teacher education with English is to educate graduates for independent teaching of all school subjects and English as a foreign language, solving educational problems and doing educational research in the first years of primary school.

Students develop the ability to manage and organise teaching process, to work successfully in interdisciplinary environments.

The core objective of the master study programme Teacher education orientation Art education is to empower students to recognize and use appropriate scientific research methods in the field of art education, and assume responsibility for quality teaching/learning processes that are based on evaluating and reflecting on own professional and teaching work and career development.

The studies focus on developing artistic and pedagogic knowledge connected to knowledge, understanding and usage of different art grammars, understanding the status of images in modern cultures and including multicultural content in the learning processes, reflecting on own art practice, researching art problems on all levels of art education and schooling and connecting the local and foreign art didactics with the achievements of general didactics, development psychology, art history and other areas.

The students will develop managerial and organizational skills, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, establish partnerships with different groups, reflect on values that apply to activities in education and schooling, and evaluate the schooling practice in art classes and other forms of arts activities.

 The fundamental objective of the Physics Education master study program is to prepare students for independent educational and research work as physics teachers at all levels of primary and secondary education including programs with a special emphasis on science courses and work with gifted students as well as programs that prepare for the national exam (matura) in physics.

An additional goal of the program is to prepare students for the jobs that require effective and accurate communication and presentation of science findings and technological innovations to general public.

The ultimate objective of master's study programme of Mechanical Engineering - Research and Development program is to educate graduates of 2nd cycle from area of technics and science to equip them in to experts who will be able effectively and creatively solve complex research and development problems and project application tasks in the area of a wide range of Mechanical engineering and will be capable to link interdisciplinary.

Basic fields of studies, which are provided regulary: Machine Design and Mechanics, Power and Process Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics and Laser Technology. Wherein the first three directions are divided with the two sub-directions, as follows: Machine Design and Mechanics: Mechanics of Materials, Systems and Processes, Engineering Design and Product Development Power and Process Engineering: Thermal and Process Engineering, Power Engineering Production Engineering: Production Technologies and Systems, Design of Production Systems. The interdisciplinary directions of the Study Programme, which is carried out by Faculty are published in an announcement of enrolment for the each study year: Traffic Safety Systems, Engineering rheology, Environmental Engineering, Welding, Terotechnology, Engineering pedagogy, Engineering, Safety.

The master's study programme Physical education prepares students for teaching physical education in primary and secondary schools, with emphasis on delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, fostering knowledge, skills and understanding of the impact of physical activity and sport for active life-style of children and youth.

PE teacher can also deliver extra-curricular sport programmes at clubs or private companies. The study provides professional and academic proficiency with a range of pedagogical, didactical and management skills that guarantee differentiation or individualisation of goals, learning tasks and teaching styles appropriate for various groups of students or individuals, reflective thinking and appropriate decision-making.

The combined master study programme Education in theology can be combined with respectful study programmes of the Faculty of Arts.

The fundamental goal of the programme Education in theology is to provide the student with the basic knowledge in the field of theology and religious studies (humanistic-philosophical, religious, biblical, historical and dogmatic-ecclesiological knowledge); to enable the student to transfer the theoretical knowledge into living practice, i.e. to use the knowledge in solving questions that are raised by religious and theological issues; to form the student’s spiritual-ethical stance; to enable the student for interdisciplinary thinking and acting.