HELLENIC REPUBLIC DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION and POLITICAL SCIENCE 1, PanagiTsaldari Street P.O. Box 9132 Komotini Greece Tel.: +30-25310- 39409 Fax.: +30-25310-39442 http://www.socadm.duth.gr DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value-judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why. 1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION 1.1 Family name(s): 1.2 Given name(s): 1.3 Date of Birth (day/month/year): 1.4 Student identification number or code: Matriculation number
2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION 2.1 Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language): Singe Bachelor s Degree ( Ptychion ) defined by the following pathways/majors: Social Administration and Policy Students selection of pathway/major takes place after the end of their 2 nd year of study 2.2 Main field(s) of study for the qualification: As 2.1 2.3 Name and status of awarding institution: Democritus University of Thrace, State University 2.4 Name and status of institution administering studies: As. 2.3 2.5 Language(s) of instruction/examination: Greek 3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION 3.1 Level of qualification: Undergraduate Bachelor s Degree 3.2 Official duration of programme: Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) ECTS credits: 240 ECTS 3.3 Entry requirements: Apolyterion (High School Graduation Diploma awarded by the Greek State) and Pan-Hellenic entrance examinations or Special categories (i.e. disabled) or Degree holders from other Universities (3% quota) following entry examinations 4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS ACHIEVED 4.1 Mode of Study: Full-time 4.2 Programme requirements:
According to the National Law for Higher Education and the Department s Internal Regulation based on ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), students graduate after having: 240 ECTS credits, successfully attended 40-41 courses of the programme of study successfully completed and defended the optional final Diploma Dissertation, or Practical Exercise. 4.3 Programme details (e.g. modules or units studied) and individual grades/marks/credits obtained): The subjects/courses in which the above mentioned student has been examined and obtained passing grades as well as the subjects/courses, for which the student has received recognition, are the following: CODE SUBJECT/ COURSE TITLE GRADE COURSE TYPE EXAM PERIOD EXAM MODE ECTS Α1 Introduction to Social Policy Α2 Introduction to Social Work Α3 Introduction to Law Α4 Economic Analysis I Α5 Sociology Α8 Introduction to Informatics 1 Α9 Seminar Writing of scientific work Essay 1 Β1 Methodology and Methods in Social Research Β2 Economic Analysis II Β3 Social Planning
Β4 Civil and Social rights Β5 Principles Of Administration And Organization Β Information Technology Ι: Use of computer and Office applications 1 Γ1 Theories of Social Change and Development Γ2 Criminology Γ3 Social Statistics Γ Human Development Γ7 Community Work Γ8 General Methodology and Counseling Γ9 Administrative Law Γ10 Political Economy Γ11 Local Governance and Social Policy Γ14 Constitutional Institutions Δ1 Comparative Social Policy Δ2 Public Finance Δ3 International Environmental Policy
Δ7 Social Work with Groups Δ8 Social Work in Health Services Δ9 Social Work with elderly and People with Special Needs Δ10 Social Demography Δ11 Introduction to Social Psychology Δ12 The State and its Policies Δ13 History of Social Policy Δ17 Social Work Theory Δ18 Social Work and Domestic Violence Ε1 Public Policy Analysis Ε2 Economics of Social Protection Ε3 The European Union s Institutions and Core Functions Ε10 Statistical Data Analysis I Ε11 Migration and Migration Policy Ε12 Greek and International Penitentiary Policy Ε13 Health Economics
Ε14 Penal Phenomenon and Formal Social Control Ε1 Ethics and Values in Social Work Ε17 Art in Social Work Η10 Security and Human Rights ΣΤ1 Crime Policy and Globalization ΣΤ2 Civil Society and Social Policy ΣΤ3 Social Security Law ΣΤ Critical Social Work & Minorities 3 3 ΣΤ7 Law, Juvenile Deviance and Social Work ΣΤ8 Psychopathology ΣΤ9 Family, Gender And Social Policy ΣΤ10 Informatics II: Statistical Data Analysis ΙΙ ΣΤ11 Economics of Social Security ΣΤ12 European Social Policy ΣΤ14 History of Social Theories ΣΤ1 Social Work in Education ΣΤ17 Effects Of The Socio-Economic Crisis on Social Care
Ζ1 Labour Economics and Employment Policies Ζ2 Organization And Administration Social Services Ζ3 Health Policy and Politics Ζ European Union Policies Ζ7 Clinical Social Work Ζ8 Social Work in the Addictions Ζ9 Social Work with Children and Adolescents Children s Protection Ζ10 Social Science Education Ζ11 Social Marketing Ζ12 Financial Management (specialized on Health Services) Ζ13 Special Issues in Public Finance Ζ15 Comparative Social Work Η1 Inequality, Poverty and Social Exclusion Η7 Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Economic Inequality Η8 Organization And Administration of Health Services Η9 Society and the Environment
Η11 International Political Economy Η12 European Migration Policy - internal and external Η13 Practice/stage Essay 10 Η15 European Institutions and European Integration Η1 Mass media internet and Politics SUM 240 The ECTS credits column presents the credits corresponding to each course. Diploma Dissertation (Title):. For courses recognition from another completed programme of study check: http://www.socadm.duth.gr/undergraduate/understudies/ 4.4 Grade scheme and, if applicable, grade distribution guidance: According to the Institution s Internal Regulations, the grading system applies the 0-10 scale as following: 8.5 10: Excellent.5 8.49: Very Good 5.0.49: Good 0.0 4.99: Fail A grade of 5.0 is at least required for a successful course completion. 4.5 Overall classification of the qualification (in original language):
5 INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION Graduates in Social Administration and Policy aquire general skills and knowledge, while they have developed capacities in order to fullfil a wide spectrum of professional and academic perspectives. They are in a position to staff organizations with actions in the analysis and study of social problems, as well as promotion and solution of such problems. More specifically graduates in Social Administration and Policy demostrate: Following the successful completion of their studies, the Department s graduates in Social Policy demonstrate skills to: Capacity of critical analysis and interpretation of contemporary social problems and policies of welfare Capacity of comprehension of key theoretical approaches for social policy and distinguish differences Perception of the interdisciplinary nature of social policy Familiarity to basic methods of economic analysis to explore issues related to broader role of social policy Strong ability to understand and use fundamentals of social administration Strong ability of impact assessment of policy proposals in the field of social protection Strong ability to propose alternative solutions to social problems and promote social development Familiarity to a range of research methods and formulate evidence based policy proposals Graduates in Social Policy Pathway demonstrate knowledge of: Development of social policy in Greece and Europe and the social, economic and political context in which have operated Organizations, institutions and normative framework of social policy planning and implementation Financing of social protection mechanisms Economic effects of social policies Significance of alternative approaches in mapping and interpretation of social phenomena and social protection policies Role and significance of NGOs in social policy Significance and contribution of international organizations and Institutions, including EU, in social protection on national and international level Main features of social policies in other European countries Development of social policy as part of pubic policies Usage of social policy tools
Graduates in Social Policy Pathway skills to: Formulate alternative policies and practices in addressing social problems Data collection and research, exploitation of primary data and assess basic social phenomena Plan effective interventions in social protection and evaluate policies implemented Plan and accomplish surveys utilizing modern tools of computing science and statistics for the analysis and interpretation of social problems Collaborate with others to plan, organize, evaluate and implement programs of social policy Be part of administration and management staff of organizations and institutions working in the field of social policy Use modern technologies in communication and information in order to update their knowledge and seek out secondary data Adhere to scientific ethics in the performance of their duties Social policy stances Understanding the role, intervention limits, and identity of a graduate in the discipline of social policy Supporting the principles of social justice, social solidarity, social equality, and dignity Supporting social policy projects and programmes that promote social development and positive changes Willingness for objective and in-depth researching and surveying of social problems, with view to combating and ameliorating them Being positive for observing developments and changes in the implementation of social policy interventions alongside developments in the scholarly discipline of social policy and administration Additional information: http://www.socadm.duth.gr/alumni/
. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.1 Additional information: The graduate a) Carried out practice/placement as following: from to in from to in from to in b) participated in an Erasmus programme in (country) from to, where he/she received ECTS. c) undertook/conducted Diploma Dissertation with grade, entitled:. d) +Other:..2 Further web-based information sources: Department of Social Administration webpage: http://www.socadm.duth.gr/ Democritus University of Thrace webpage: http://www.duth.gr/ Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs webpage: http://www.minedu.gov.gr Department of Social Administration Postal Address: DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION 1 PANAGI TSALDARI STREET P.O. BOX 9132, KOMOTINI, GREECE E-mail: secr@socadm.duth.gr Telephone: +30-25310-39409 Fax: +30-25310-39442 7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT 7.1 Date: 7.2 Name and Signature: 7.3 Capacity: President of the Department of Social Administration and Political Science of School of Social, Political and Economic Sciences of Democritus University of Thrace 7.4 Official stamp or seal:
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