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of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science

«Digital Sociology»

Profile of the educational program of the specialty 054 « Sociology»

1 – – General information

Full name of the higher

 educational establishment

 and structural unit

State University of Trade and Economics

Faculty of International Trade and Law

Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science

Degree of higher education and the name of the qualification in the

language of the

original

Master's degree of higher education

Subject area "Sociology"

The official name of the educational program

«Digital Sociology »

Conformity

of the standard of higher education of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Ukraine

Corresponds to the SHE of the MEC of Ukraine

Type of diploma and the volume of the educational program

Master's degree, single, 90 ECTS credits, 1 year 4 months

Availability of accreditation

-

Cycle / Level

NFQ Ukraine – 7 level, FQ-EHEA – second cycle,  EQF-LLL – 7 level

Prerequisites

bachelor's, specialist or master's degree

Language(s) of teaching

Ukrainian

The validity of the educational program

Until next scheduled update

Internet address of the permanent placement of the educational program

https://knute.edu.ua/

2 – The purpose of the educational program

To provide high-quality higher education with wide access to employment. To prepare competitive qualified professionals with a special interest in sociological, analytical and prognostic activities, ready for dynamic changes in society, constant self-improvement and enrichment of their own professional experience. The formation of a personality capable of successfully solving complex tasks and problems of a research, applied and/or innovative nature in the field of public relations and sociology based on the acquired integral, general (instrumental, interpersonal, systemic) and professional competencies.

3 - Characteristics of the educational program

Subject area

Objects of study: social relations and interaction; personality, social groups, communities and societies; social phenomena and processes; Public Opinion; culture; information society; social institutions; social structures and inequalities; social changes and influences; social problems and conflicts in society at the local, regional, national and global levels, information technologies, digitalization.

Learning goals: training of specialists capable of solving complex tasks and problems of sociology of a research, applied and/or innovative nature.

Theoretical content of the subject area:

social relations and interaction; personality, social groups and communities; social phenomena and processes; social practices; social institutions; culture; information society; social structures and inequalities; social changes and influences; social problems and conflicts in society, both at the national and global levels, information technologies, digitalization.

Methods, techniques and technologies: modern methods of collecting, processing and analyzing sociological information, methods of diagnosis, expertise and forecasting, information and communication technologies.

Tools and equipment: information systems and software products used in professional activities.

The educational program orientation

Educational and professional, applied.

The main focus of the educational program

Higher education in the subject area « Sociology ».

Professional training in the field of digital analysis of dynamic changes in social processes at the micro-, meso- and macro-social levels.

Keywords: sociology, applied sociology, technologies of sociological research, strategic planning, methods of collecting sociological information, social projects, human capital, management, information society, information technologies, digitization.

Features of the program

The program is based on general scientific principles, modern domestic and foreign experience of sociological activity and training of specialists, focuses on competencies important in further professional activity.

4 – Eligibility of graduates for employment and further training

Eligibility for employment

According to the National Classifier of Professions DK 003:2010, specialists who received their education under the educational and professional program "Sociology" can hold the following primary positions:

  •  1232 Chief sociologist;
  •  1232 Head of the laboratory of sociology and psychophysiology of work;
  •  1233 Director of Marketing;
  •  1234 Head of department (advertising, public relations);
  • •1237.2 Head of the laboratory (research, experimental, etc.);
  •  1473 Managers (managers) in the field of information provision;
  • •1474 Managers (managers) in the field of research and development
  • 1475.3 Market research and public opinion managers
  • 1477.1 Managers (managers) for the selection, provision and use of personnel
  • 2442.1 Research staff (archaeography, archeology, geography, criminology, paleography, sociology)
  • 2442.2 Sociologist
  • 2442.2 Sociologist on the effectiveness of punishment of offenders
  • 2442.2 Industrial sociologist
  • 2442.2 Sociologist-criminologist
  •  2447 Professionals in the field of project and program management.

Further education

Continuation of studies at the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education - doctor of philosophy. Acquisition of additional qualifications in the adult education system.

5 – Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning

Master's training at DTEU is an intellectual, creative activity that is carried out through a system of advanced scientific, methodical and pedagogical activities; is carried out on the basis of a problem-oriented approach using modern educational technologies and methods; focused on the individual interaction of the teacher and the student; provides a balanced combination of theoretical and practical training; focused on deep assimilation by the acquirer of knowledge, abilities and skills necessary for the effective implementation of professional activities; aims at forming a comprehensively developed, harmonious personality and social responsibility.

Among the main teaching methods used are: participation in lectures, practical classes and consultations; participation in problem-oriented classes, work with scientometric and other professional databases; preparation of group projects; conducting applied research; preparation of scientific articles; conducting scientific research and speaking at conferences, round tables, communication with industry experts.

Assessment

According to "Regulations on the organization of the educational process of students" and "Regulations on the assessment of the results of study of students and graduate students at DTEU" provide for the evaluation of the results of students' studies.

Current control (testing, project protection, solving situational tasks (cases), business games, etc.); final control (modular control works); practical training; final semester control (exam); final attestation (defense of final qualification work). All types of current assessment of knowledge are carried out during the implementation of the curriculum.

6 – Program competencies

Integral competence

The ability to solve complex problems of sociology of a research, applied and/or innovative nature

General competences (GC)

GC01. Ability to abstract thinking, analysis and synthesis.

GC02. Ability to work autonomously.

GC03. Ability to communicate with representatives of other professional groups at different levels (with experts from other fields of knowledge/types of economic activity).

GC04. Ability to work in an international context.

GC05. The ability to evaluate and ensure the quality of the work performed

GC06. Ability to make informed decisions.

Professional competence of the specialty (PC)

PC01. Ability to analyze social phenomena and processes.

PC02. The ability to identify, diagnose and interpret social problems of Ukrainian society and the world community.

PC03. Ability to design and perform sociological research, develop and substantiate their methodology.

PC04. Ability to collect and analyze empirical data using modern methods of sociological research.

PC05. Ability to discuss the results of sociological research and projects in Ukrainian and foreign languages.

PC06. The ability to adhere to the norms of professional ethics of a sociologist and to be guided by universal human values.

PC07. Ability to develop and evaluate social projects and programs. Carry out their effective management.

PC08. Ability to cooperate with European and Euro-Atlantic institutions.

PC09. The ability to evaluate and take into account economic, social and technological factors affecting the field of professional activity.

PC10. The ability to critically consider the impact of digital technologies on social change.

PC11 Ability to choose and use modern management tools and relevant knowledge in professional activities.

PC12. Ability to use information and communication technologies, modern methods and models of information security.

7 – Program learning outcomes

PL01. Analyze social phenomena and processes using empirical data and modern concepts and theories of sociology.

PL02. Diagnose and interpret social problems of Ukrainian society and the world community, their causes and consequences.

PL03. Develop and implement social and interdisciplinary projects taking into account social, economic, legal, environmental and other aspects of public life.

PL04. Apply scientific knowledge, sociological and statistical methods, digital technologies, specialized software to solve complex problems of sociology and related fields of knowledge.

PL05. Search, analyze and evaluate the necessary information in scientific literature, databases and other sources.

PL06. Communicate freely orally and in writing in Ukrainian and one of the foreign languages ​​when discussing professional issues, research and innovations in the field of sociology and related sciences, including in the context of cooperation with European and Euro-Atlantic institutions.

PL07. To solve ethical dilemmas in accordance with the norms of professional ethics of a sociologist and universal human values.

PL08. It is clear and unambiguous to convey knowledge, own conclusions and arguments on issues of sociology and related fields of knowledge to specialists and non-specialists, in particular to persons who are studying.

PL09. Plan and carry out scientific and applied research in the field of sociology, analyze the results, substantiate the conclusions.

PL10. Use the results of independent search, analysis and synthesis of information from various sources to effectively solve specialized tasks of professional activity.

PL11. Adapt in the conditions of frequent changes in the technologies of professional activity, predict the final result.

PL12. Analyze, purposefully search for and select the information and reference resources and knowledge necessary for solving professional tasks, taking into account modern achievements of science and technology.

8 – Resource support for the implementation of the program

Staff support

The developers are full-time employees of the State University of Trade and Economics, interns, and applicants.

Scientific and pedagogical workers with scientific degrees and/or scientific titles, as well as highly qualified specialists (practitioners, including foreign ones) are involved in the implementation of the program.

In order to improve their professional level, all scientific and pedagogical workers undergo an internship once every five years, regularly improve their qualifications by participating in trainings, scientific and practical events, and carrying out academic mobility, including international mobility.

Material and technical support educational

The material and technical base of the university meets international standards for ensuring the educational process. Educational classrooms are equipped with modern demonstration equipment, there are specialized classrooms (mediation hall). In total, the university has 50 computer rooms. In public access, there is a modern coworking zone "KNUTE HUB" and "PHYGITAL HUB" - spaces for creative intellectual creative work, divided into work zones.

Lecture halls are equipped with modern large-format LED displays, and classrooms and laboratories are equipped with modern computer equipment and specialized programs for processing sociological data (SPSS). A modern SMART-library complex is functioning - an open space zoned for reading, holding lectures, master classes, presentations and convenient work of visitors with computers, virtual reality helmets and their own gadgets.

Informational and educational support

The current MOODLE distance learning system and the MS Office 365 environment ensure independent and individual work of applicants. Available general scientific and special sources of information, educational and methodological and monographic literature, information resources of the distance learning system and the Internet. The library's document fund includes more than 1,244,415 copies. Publications in the state language amount to 672,806 copies, which is 55% of the total number of the fund. During the year, the replenishment of the library fund is about 6,000 documents.

9 – Academic mobility

National credit mobility

National credit mobility is carried out according to concluded agreements on academic mobility.

International credit mobility

International credit mobility is implemented through the conclusion of agreements on international academic mobility, including under Erasmus+ programs, on long-term international projects that involve obtaining an education under programs implemented jointly with foreign higher education institutions, etc.

Education for foreign applicants for higher education

According to the rules of admission to DTEU

3.2. List of components of the educational program and their logical consistency

  1. List of components of EP

Code e/d

Components of the educational program
(educational disciplines, term papers), field experience,
final qualification work)

Number of credits

Compulsory Components of EP

CC1

Innovative methods of socio-humanitarian research (Ukrainian/English)

6

CC2

Development of human capital in the information society

6

CC3

Sociology of global changes

6

CC4

Cybersociology

6

CC5

Management of social projects in an international environment (Ukrainian/English)

6

CC6

Cross-cultural management (Ukrainian/English)

6

CC7

Applied sociological studies

9

CC8

Practical training

9

CC9

Preparation of qualifying work and defense

12

The total amount of Compulsory Components:

66

Elective components of EP

EC1

Alternative dispute resolution methods

6

EC2

Gender studies

6

EC3

Business Foreign Language

6

EC4

European integration

6

EC5

Imageology

6

EC6

Environmental sociology

6

EC7

Intellectual Property

6

EC8

Methodology of sample construction

6

EC9

Fundamentals of cyber security

6

EC10

The right to social security

6

EC11

Project brand management

6

EC12

Sociological comparative studies

6

EC13

Strategic marketing

6

EC14

HR management

6

EC15

IT Law

6

EC16

Web design

6

Workshops

EC17

Media sociology

6

DIGITAL society

Architecture of social games

EC18

Communication technologies in the DIGITAL society

6

Technologies of project and grant activity

Analytics of social networks

EC19

Sociology of crisis

6

Sociology of war

Collective behavior

EC20

Sociology of law

6

Delictology

Criminal sociology

EC21

Visual sociology

6

Sociological support of election companies

Theory and practice of negotiations

The total amount of elective components:

24

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

90


 

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