Social Sciences

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Three study programs are offered by the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences: social pedagogy, speech-language pathology, and rehabilitation. The foundation of rehabilitation studies is current knowledge in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, biological sciences, and various arts. Students in this program of study gain expertise in a variety of problem areas, including intellectual disability, autism, visual impairment, motor disorders, chronic diseases, and others. They also learn about differential diagnosis, special education and rehabilitation, treatment, and scientific research-related work.  Professionals trained in social pedagogy study are prepared to do scientific research and deal with people, groups, and communities who either already exhibit problematic behavior or are at risk of doing so. The prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment intervention of behavioral problems and criminality in children, teens, and adults are all covered by professional activities. The study of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) prepares professionals for careers in augmentative and alternative communication, hearing impairment, and the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of voice, speech, and language disorders.  

The Rehabilitation Study educates professionals for work in specialized centers, departments, pediatric clinics, preschools, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, social welfare centers, civil society organizations, research centers, and private practices. The Social Pedagogy Study educates professionals for work in counseling facilities, preschools, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, social welfare centers, mental health centers, correctional facilities, public prosecutor's offices, courts, penal institutions, county prisons, police stations, psychiatric clinics, and research centers. Social pedagogues are increasingly present in institutions beyond schools and families, local communities, and civil society organizations. The SLP Study educates professionals for work in speech and hearing rehabilitation centers, medical rehabilitation centers, special institutions for education and rehabilitation, ENT hospitals, neurology, psychiatric, audiologic, phoniatric, children's clinics, mental health institutions, elderly persons homes, preschools, kindergartens, primary schools, day clinics, private practices, and research centers.

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The integrated undergraduate and graduate university study of kinesiology lasts five years, consisting of ten semesters. In the first six semesters, students attend classes in basic kinesiological disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. In the fourth year, students must select one compulsory module in education and one module in applied kinesiology, providing additional qualifications for work in sports, physical recreation, kinesitherapy, or sports management. After completing the university study, students earn the academic title Master of Kinesiology and are qualified to work in educational institutions at all levels.   Students who complete their university studies in kinesiology also receive an additional qualification of the same degree, which is appended to their basic academic title, in accordance with their chosen module in one of the applied kinesiology domains. This enables any university graduate studying kinesiology to obtain two professional certifications at the same level and two double academic titles: Master of Kinesiology in: Education comes first, followed by a particular sport, kinesiological recreation, kinesitherapy, or sports management.

Masters of kinesiology teach physical education classes in Croatia's educational system, from preschool to postsecondary education. They organize extracurricular activities and sports recreational programs for students in various institutions. They manage competitive sports activities for children, teenagers, and adults, focusing on sports achievements and high performance. They also organize physical recreation for children and adults, implement kinesitherapeutic procedures, and offer sports programs for persons with disabilities. They are qualified to establish scientifically the process of exercising and assess the expected kinesiological effects in physical education teaching. They also discuss health-related issues related to the well-being benefits of participants in kinesiological activities.  

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The Faculty of Law offers three study programs: an integrated BA-MA general law program (308 ECTS), advanced master's programs (120 ECTS), and a doctoral program (180 ECTS). These programs provide specialization in various legal fields, including constitutional, administrative, civil, criminal, commercial, labor, social security, tax, international, and European law. The Faculty of Law Study Department for Social Work also offers a bachelor program in social work (240 ECTS), two master's programs in social work and social policy (60 ECTS), and a doctoral program in social work and social policy (180 ECTS).

Students can practice law in the judiciary, public attorney's office, public notary, and private practice with a master's degree in law. Graduates with a degree can also work in corporations, research institutions, political parties, associations, local self-government, state administration, diplomatic and consular services, etc. in leadership and responsibility roles. Social workers, both undergraduate and graduate, have a plethora of options to work with kids and children, families, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and various populations affected by mental health disorders. As an alternative, there are a growing number of varied options in the volunteer sector, such as working with organizations that support clients who struggle with drug or alcohol abuse, homelessness, or other forms of marginalization.

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The faculty aims to offer top-notch education in information sciences, technologies, organization, and economics through a three-level model: undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies. The faculty offers two undergraduate programs and one vocational study program, four graduate programs in informatics, and one in social sciences and economics. After completing the graduate program, students can enroll in postgraduate programs. The programs are updated and aligned with the latest in Western Europe and America. Innovative learning methods and state-of-the-art computer laboratories support the programs. The faculty currently offers 40 English courses on both undergraduate and graduate levels and seven short intensive workshops.

The business sector and the Faculty of Organization and Informatics are closely related. With more than 500 collaboration agreements with businesses both domestically and internationally, FOI students frequently launch their careers while still enrolled in classes. The Faculty of Information and Business Systems has a long history of successfully integrating information and business systems. In addition, graduates from FOI are expected to be able to pursue careers in information services, consulting, and implementation; organization and operations management; IS strategy, planning, and management; IS development and implementation; and providing education on using IT. These expectations are based on the SFIA (Skills Framework for Information Age) model, which allows for the assessment of the needs of informatics professionals.  Study program Economics of Entrepreneurship qualify its students to work in small, medium and big enterprises and teaches them how to start their own family business.  

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 The political science department offers a wide range of courses in political theory, history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and economics. Graduate students can specialize in six areas: international relations, the Croatian political system, comparative politics, European studies, political theory, public policy, public management, and development. The journalism department offers a comprehensive study program in journalism history, theory, and practice. The faculty founded Radio Student in 1996 and Student Television in 2012, both autonomously run by students under faculty guidance. The television studio is one of the best in Europe. Graduate students can specialize in media and journalism, public relations, and political communication.

Though they work primarily in public administration (state, regional, and local levels, public companies, etc.), political institutions and political parties, the media, public relations offices in the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, social research and analytical institutions, etc., political scientists and journalists have a wide range of employment options.

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 More than thirty undergraduate, graduate, combined undergraduate and graduate, and postgraduate degree programs in business and economics are available at FEB Zagreb. The programs are taught in Croatian. Additionally, the Faculty offers more than 130 courses to students in seven bachelor's and master's degree programs that are all taught in English.

 Majors in business administration and economics offer a wide range of interesting employment options in the public and private sectors, as well as as entrepreneurs. Respectable FEB alumni hold executive management and other key positions in practically all significant businesses or organizations that serve former FEB students.

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 The Department of Teacher Education Studies offers study programs for primary school teachers, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills for teaching. These programs can be specialized in English or German or include modules in the arts, Croatian language, information technology, and educational sciences. The primary school teacher program lasts five years, 10 semesters, and is worth 300 ECTS/credits. The preschool teachers' program lasts three years, six semesters, and is worth 180 ECTS. Graduates can then enroll in a two-year graduate program, obtaining the Master of Early Childhood and Preschool Education. The Department also conducts study programs in educational sciences at other teaching faculties of the University of Zagreb, providing teacher competence for graduates from non-teaching faculties and vocational experts employed in vocational schools.

Graduates are entitled to teach all topics in primary school as well as English or German as a foreign language if they choose to participate in the language program. They also receive the title of Master of Primary Education. Graduates of the Preschool Education Studies Department are eligible to work in both public and private preschools as preschool instructors.