Andragogy

Faculty of Philosophy

Level:  master academic studies
Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Master of arts in andragogy
The academic masters in androgogy at the Univeristy of Philosophy in Belgrade is a unique program in serbia. The main purpose of the program at this level is to train experts to work in specific areas of education and adult education and to equip graduate students for scientific research in various areas of andragogy. An important element of the program's goal is for students to largely create an independent study program, by choosing an area of study and becoming equipped for and familiar with research.


Goals of study program

The objectives for the graduate study program are: • Mastering contemporary concepts and theoretical-methodological orientations in the scientific study of andragogy, its disciplines and various sectors of adult education. • gaining a critical approach in examining contemporary and relevant issues in adult education, becoming familiar with the theoretical origins and characteristics of development and research. • tThe ability to independently and sucessfully work in the practice of adult education using specific skills, abilities and knowledge. • the ability to understand different epistemological standpoints that form the basis of andragogical research and conceptualize and implement research according to what is needed based on specific characteristics of issues • developing creativity, leadership abilities and team work skills, consciousness of the need for continual professional advancement and study.


Outcome of study program

Upon completing the academic masters in androgogy studies, the graduate will be able to: 1. understand theoretical and methodological problems specific to the discipline of andragogy and the adult education sector; 2. be familiar with various research and epistemological-methodological approaches and paradigms and understand their implications in studying specific issues in adult education; 3. conceptualizing and realizing various forms of research in education and adult education; 4. identifying practical issues in andragogy, conceptualizing and implementing research on those issues and proposing possible practical solutions to the problem.


Prerequisite for attending study program

Completed undergraduate study in andragogy (240 ECTS) or equivalent undergraduate andragogy four year program, according to the conditions and statutes of the University and Faculty; students that have completed another undergraduate program must take a differential exam in accordance with masters program and University rules.
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