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| Study Guide to Masters and Bachelors Degree Courses |
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University of Latvia
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| Address | 19 Raina blvd., Riga, Latvia, LV–1586 | ||||||||
| Tel. No. | +371-7229885 | ||||||||
| Fax No. | +371-7225039, +371-7820113 | ||||||||
| E-mail address | lu@lanet.lv | ||||||||
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| Type of courses |
Bachelor's Degree (Bakalaureus) Master's degrees Doctoral degree | ||||||||
| Date of commencement | September
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| Accommodation |
Students who have been accepted at the University of Latvia should notify the International Office by June 30 of their intention to live in the University dormitory, otherwise the University can not guarantee accommodation there because the possibilities are very limited. Usually all international students are housed in separate rooms with communal kitchen on each floor. | ||||||||
| Fees |
The tuition fee for international students (both undergraduate and graduate) is 2000 USD per academic year in humanities and social sciences and 3000 USD per academic year in natural sciences.
Doctorate Course tuition fee is 2500 USD per academic year in humanities and social sciences and 3000 USD per academic year in natural sciences. | ||||||||
| Admission requirements | International undergraduate applicants are required to have completed their secondary education and must possess university eligibility in their own country. Students who plan to complete their entire undergraduate education and receive a Bachelor's degree at the University of Latvia must pass the Latvian language test. Admission will be based on the results of the passed test and the results of other supplementary tests if needed. | ||||||||
| Contact for application | Alina Grzibovska International Office Fax: +371-7243091 Phone: +371-7034334 E mail: alina@lanet.lv |
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LU-8. BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN PEDAGOGY Programme Director Anna Kopelovièa, Dr.hab.paed., Professor, phone (+3712)414062 Degree - Bachelor of Pedagogy (B.Paed.) Diploma - Bachelor of Pedagogy(B.Paed.) Admission Requirements - general secondary education Entrance examinations - a test in the Latvian language, a professional pedagogical test Duration of studies - 8 semesters Degree Requirements - Full coverage of the study programme, final examinations including writing a thesis and positive oral/ viva ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME The Programme consists of three parts: Part A Compulsory courses, (80 credit points) including: history of pedagogy, pedagogical thought in Latvia, school management , pre school and school pedagogy, adult education, branches of pedagogy, introduction to special pedagogy, didactics, theory and methods of upbringing, general psychology and biological basis of psyche, developmental psychology, social psychology and social pedagogy, communication pedagogy and psychology, pedagogical psychology and general education courses: introduction to philosophy, to pedagogy, practice of a foreign language, introduction into humanitarian sciences. Part B Selective courses, (64 credit points). This part includes selective courses in pedagogy, psychology and research in education. Part C Free choise courses (16 credit points) from any programme offered in the University of Latvia. LU-9. BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN PSYCHOLOGY Programme Director - Dr.psych., Inta Tiltiòa, Associate Professor, phone (+371)2414667 Degree - B.psych. Diploma - Bachelor of psychology Demands for enrolment - Diploma of general secondary education, entrance examination Entrance examinations - Mathematics, biology, a test in the Latvian language Duration of studies - 8 semesters Requirements Degree - Full coverage of the curriculum, defending of B.A. thesis ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME The programme courses are divided into three parts: Part A compulsory courses 84 credit points. General and experimental psychology. Biological foundation of psyche, developmental and educational psychology, social psychology, motivation and behaviour, investigation of children’s mentality, psychology of retarded children, psychology of personality, special psycho diagnosis, mathematical statistics, basics of psychodiagnostics, ethics of psychologist’s work, analysis of psychological assessment results. Part B Elective courses 65 credit points: Communication / social psychology, experimental psychology, philosophy, neuropsychology, psychology of language and speech. Part C Free courses 16 credit points. Courses from any other LU study programme. LU-31. TEACHER TRAINING PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME Programme Director - Anna Kopelovièa, Dr.hab.paed., Professor, phone (+371)2414062 Qualification - teacher of a subject or a special school teacher Diploma - higher professional teacher qualification diploma Admission requirements - Certificate of general secondary education Entrance examinations - a test in the Latvian language, an examination in the coressponding sub-direction Duration of studies - 10 semesters Degree requirements - Full coverage of the programme, final examinations that include working out a qualification paper and positive oral/viva ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME The programme consists of three parts: Part A compulsory courses (80 credit points) including history of pedagogy, pedagogical thought in Latvia, school management, preschool and school pedagogy, adult education, branches of pedagogy, introduction into special pedagogy, didactic, theory and methods of upbringing, general psychology and biological basis of psyche, developmental psychology, social psychology and social pedagogy, communication pedagogy and psychology, pedagogical psychology and also general education courses: introduction to philosophy, it in pedagogy, practice of a foreign language, introduction to humanitarian sciences. Part B elective courses (100 credit points), secondary school teacher qualification courses in the selected subject. The possible options: teacher of the Latvian language and literature, teacher of the Latvian language as a second language, teacher of the English/German language, teacher of home economics and history of culture, teacher of crafts and history of culture, teacher of visual arts and history of arts, teacher of health and sports education, teacher of applied information technology, primary school teacher, special school teacher. Part C free selective courses (20 credit points) from any programme offered at the University of Latvia. Holders of the higher professional teacher qualification are eligible to continue studies in master’s degree programmes. LU-42. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN PEDAGOGY Programme Director - Anna Kopelovièa, Dr.hab.paed., Professor, phone (+371)2414062 Degree - M.Paed. Diploma - M.Paed. Admission Requirements - B.Paed. or a diploma of 5 year studies with a teacher’s qualification Duration of studies - 4 semesters Degree Requirements - Full coverage of the programme, writing and defence of Master’s thesis ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME Master’s programme comprises moreindepth academic studies in education/ upbringing philosophy, in theories and tendencies of development of didactics, development of pedagogical idea in the world and in Latvia, comparative pedagogy, interrelations of personality development and socialisation in psyhology, in methods and methodology of pedagogical research. The programme is arranged on a modular basis, i.e. the students can choose an integrated module in part B: theory of pedagogy, general pedagogy, history of pedagogy, teaching/learning methods, arts pedagogy, special pedagogy, social pedagogy. Programme consists of 3 parts: Part A compulsory courses 16 credit points. Part B modular selective courses 49 credit points. The following subdirections are available: theory and history of pedagogy, teaching/learning methodology, art pedagogy, health education, school administration, surdopedagogy. Part C courses of free choice, 10 credits points. LU-43. MASTERS PROGRAMME IN PSYCHOLOGY Programme Director - Sandra Sebre, docent, Dr. Psychol. phone (+371)2 414667. Degree - M. psychology. Admission Requirements - Bachelor of psychology ; entrance examination in psychology Duration of studies - 4 semesters Degree Requirements - 19 credits for obligatory courses; 16 credits for subspeciality courses;12 credits for elective courses, completion and defence of Master’s thesis 28 credits ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME The Master’s degree programme in psychology comprises academic studies which deepen the theoretical knowledge and practical professional skills. Theoretical and practical courses are offered in reserch of personality and counselling, children, youth and adult psychoterapy, preventive psychological treatment and psychopathology, professional ethics, analysis and interpretation of psychologic research data. The Master’s degree requirements in one of the folloving sub-specialisations are offered: clinical psychology,?school psychology??social/ organisational psychology. The clinical psychology specialisation provides additional theoretical and clinical courses in psychopathology and psychodiagnosis, as well as basic principles and techniques of psychotherapy. The school psychology specialisation provides additional theoretical and practical courses regarding the assesment and treatment of specific developmental disabilities and specific problems encountered in the school situation. The social/ organisational psychology programm provides additional theoretical and practical courses regarding work psychology, personnel selection and organisational development. Together with the foundation of Latvian State the idea of creating the first national higher educational establishment became real. The University of Latvia named at that time "The Latvia Higher School" was founded on September 28, 1919 on the basis of the former Riga Polytechnic (founded in 1862). The new Higher School inherited from the Polytechnic the building, the teaching staff and other intellectual and material values. In 1923 this school received its now resumed name - the University of Latvia (Universitas Latviensis). The former building of Riga Polytechnic in 19 Raina Boulevard serves as the symbol of the University even nowadays. During World War II when Riga was occupied by the German troops the University of Latvia got the name Riga University. When Riga was incorporated in the Soviet Union according to the traditions of that time the University was named Latvian State University, later another title was added: since 1958 it was P.Stucka Latvian State University. In the course of time such higher educational establishments as Latvian University of Agriculture, Latvian Academy of Medicine, Riga Technical University separated from the University of Latvia and became well-known centres of education and research. With Latvia regaining freedom the Supreme Council of the Republic of Latvia confirmed the Constitution of the University of Latvia on September 18, 1991. It stated that the Higher School is "the state establishment of academic education, science and culture which serves the needs of Latvia and people". Alongside with the Constitution the flag, the hymn, the University emblem, the Rector's chain and the official garments for the Rector, prorectors and deans were renewed as attributes of the University of Latvia. At present about 10,000 students are taking 62 study programmes: 7000 full-time students and 3000 part-time students. University of Latvia offers study programmes for achieving of Bakalaurs (Bachelor’s) and Maìistrs (Master’s) degrees as well as programmes of professional higher education which lead to certain professional qualifications. Doctoral studies on top of most Master’s (or equivalent) degrees are available as well. According to the bulk branches of sciences there are study programmes in Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural sciences at LU. Study programmes are offered at 12 faculties of the LU with an active involvement of research institutions integrated into the structure of the LU. University of Latvia uses a credit point system where one credit point corresponds to a workload of one week of full-time studies. 32 Bachelor’s degree programmes are offered at LU. Bakalaurs studies require at least 160 credit points that correspond to 4 years of full-time studies. Programmes consist of three parts. Part A (compulsory part) is mandatory to all the students of a give programme. In Part B (elective part) the students can choose courses (or groups of courses) in order to ensure a sub-specialisation within the programme. Part C is the part of options where the students can freely choose from the courses offered at University of Latvia. Elaboration and defence of Bakalaurs’ thesis is a compulsory requirement for award of a Bakalaurs degree. University of Latvia offers 32 programmes for Maìistrs degree. Maìistrs degree programmes require up to 80 credit points or 2 years of full-time studies. They are usually designed for in-depth studies in a sub-branch of a science and the research units of the LU play an important role in realisation of Maìistrs programmes. Maìistrs thesis is elaborated and defended at the end of studies. Professional programmes at University of Latvia can be one to five years long depending on the way how the studies are structured: a)professional training can take place as a 1-year programme of professional studies on top of a Bakalaurs degree; b) a full professional study programme (5 years) without a strict division between academic and professional courses. Design of study programmes usually begins at the departments. After assessment at the Faculty and with accept of the Faculty Board the programme is moved towards the Academic Council of the University. If Academic Council supports the programme, it is moved further to the Academic Commission of the University Senate and is finally submitted for Senate approval. A system of credit points was introduced to replace listing of contact hours in order to provide a possibility to measure study workload in the programmes. The concept used at University of Latvia is the following. The average study workload at the university is 40 hours per week, out of which 20 hours can be planned as contact hours while the other 20 hours are foreseen for the independent work of student at laboratories, library etc. One such "study week" corresponds to one credit point. Taken that the duration of the study year (including the examination sessions) lasts 40 weeks, the study workload of 1 year of full time studies is 40 credit points. Introduction of the credit point system brought a number of advantages: it allows to compare the intensity of study work in different programmes, it allows to measure the workload of the independent studies pursued by the students, it makes it easier for the students to use study courses offered at different faculties in the option part of their programmes, it allows to introduce European Credit Transfer system (ECTS) for recognition of study courses acquired in international student exchange programmes. Under PHARE multi-country programme in higher education University of Latvia has already joined an international project aimed at introduction of ECTS. Introduction of a system of credit points also allows to harmonise the study workload between the full-time and part-time studies. Each study programme at LU can be carried out either as full-time or as part-time studies. University of Latvia offers two types of part-time studies for those students who can not devote whole of their time for studies: a) studies with a great share of independent work, using survey lectures and consultations at the university. These are usually regarded to as extramural studies; b) studies with a reasonably diminished amount of contact hours and classes in the second half of the day. These are usually regarded to as evening studies. |
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