Programme description

Pedagogical studies broaden horizons, deepen self-awareness and teach relationships with other people. They combine knowledge regarding pedagogy, psychology, sociology, and philosophy. School Pedagogy with Pedagogical Therapy programme of study provides a graduate with knowledge as well as develops skills necessary for a school pedagogue in order to perform their tasks and duties, shape a pedagogical assessment of the main trends in changes in education, assess the assumptions and prospects of Polish educational policy, compare Polish education system to education systems in other countries and present conclusions regarding school practice. The programme enables knowledge creation as regards dysfunctions and psychophysical development of primary and secondary school children and youth. Additionally, the study programme develops the ability to apply various sources in order to acquire, supplement as well as deepen knowledge in specific topics concerning school education.

The Institute’s Pedagogical Counselling provides psychological, pedagogical and legal support as well as mediation consultations. It helps in meeting educational and professional challenges as well as finding oneself in difficult (new) life situations.

Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of Philosophy is one of the oldest faculties of our university, founded in 1364. The A+ category was granted to the Faculty by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Study programmes conducted at the Faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”, talented students win the prestigious Diamond Grant programme every year and succeed in Polish and international contests. The Faculty of Philosophy is the place where a human being is in the centre of research interest. Studies are an excellent opportunity to learn more about oneself, other cultures and religions as well as understand the world, an individual, and society.

The Faculty consists of 5 institutes: Institute of Philosophy, Institute of Pedagogy, Institute of Psychology, Institute of Religious Studies, Institute of Sociology and Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations. Classes are taught in the Institute of Pedagogy, the central premises of the institute is located on Batorego 12 Street in the “Pod Stańczykiem” villa. The JU Institute of Pedagogy cooperates with cultural and research institutions, including the History of Ideas Research Centre, the National Museum in Kraków, the Museum of Kraków as well as research and educational centres in Poland and abroad. There is the Pedagogical Diagnoses Workshop working under the Institute where students may use the collected tests database, check chosen tools, borrow books for the tests, consult the tools to be used while conducting a research project, as well as determine legal and financial conditions of applying the selected tool. The library of the Institute of Pedagogy is one of the best equipped institutional libraries in Poland.

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Scientific category B+ in the main discipline of Education awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum overview

In the programme curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this programme. The programme indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in such a programme curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student’s life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls. There are many student associations at the Faculty of Philosophy.

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, Utrecht Network, bilateral exchange programmes, European university Una Europa, or the domestic mobility programme called MOST.

More than just studies

• Student Government of the Faculty of Philosophy

From our lecturers

Dr Małgorzata Turczyk, the Institute of Pedagogy
I am a teacher passionate about meeting students in didactic situations and researching the reality of children’s human rights. I enjoy meetings with children at the University, during which I take them on an extraordinary journey through the world of science, play and history.

Admission to studies

Admission to study programmes at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System: irk.uj.edu.pl. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly or visit the websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

Detailed information about admission to this study programme, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from another university, including a foreign one, or change of study programme within the University is possible with the dean's consent after completing the first year of studies and fulfilling additional requirements established by the Faculty Council. For inquiries regarding transfer, please contact the unit responsible for the specific study programme directly.

Graduates

The study programme prepares for professional performance as a school pedagogue. This includes solving educational problems and providing pedagogical support in various educational environments using adequate educational strategies, methods, and actions. Graduates of School Pedagogy with Pedagogical Therapy are also prepared to conduct pedagogical treatment.

Student internships are an integral part of the education of students at the Institute and are adjusted to the study plan. Students pursue the following internships: continuous observation practice in a psychological and pedagogical counselling centre chosen by the student and constant teaching practice as an assistant in primary and secondary schools.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School in the Humanities
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of Pedagogy, a unit of the Faculty of Philosophy. The Institute is located in the historic centre of Kraków. For more information, please contact:

ipedagog@uj.edu.pl

ul. Batorego 12
31-135 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 622 39 38

pedagogika.uj.edu.pl
phils.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

• Pre-School and Early School Pedagogy (Faculty of Philosophy) – programme in Polish
• Pedagogy (Faculty of Philosophy) – programme in Polish
• Special Pedagogy (Faculty of Philosophy) – programme in Polish