state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended literature:
BERGER, PETER, L. - LUCKMANN, THOMAS. Social construction of reality. CDK: Brno. 1999. ISBN 80-85959-46-1.
FOUCAULT, Michel. Monitor and punish. The birth of the prison. Bratislava: Calligram. 2000. ISBN 80-7149-329-5.
HOWE, David. A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory. New York: PalgraveMacmillan. 2009. ISBN – 13:978-0-230-23312-6.
LEVICKÁ, Jana. Theoretical aspects of social work. Trnava: Trnava University. 2002. ISBN 80-89074-39-1..
LEVICKÁ, Jana. et al. Ecosocial approaches in social work. Trnava: Oliva. 2012. ISBN 978-80-89332-14-4.
MATOUŠEK, Oldřich et al. Basics of social work. Prague: Portal. 2001. ISBN 80-7178-473-7.
MATOUŠEK, Oldřich et al. Encyclopedia of social work. Prague: Portal. 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0366-7.
RETURNED, Petr. Theory and methods of social work. Brno: Ministry of Health. 2001 ISBN 80-903070-0-0.
PAYNE, Malcolm. ModernSocialWorkTheory. Third edition. New York: PalgraveMacmillan. 2005. ISBN – 13: 978-1-4039-1836-9.
SCHMIDBAUER, Wolfgang. Helper syndrome. Prague: Portal. 2008. ISBN 978-80-7367-369-7.
STRIEŽENEC, Štefan. Theory and methodology of social work. Trnava: Tripsoft. 2006. ISBN80-969390-4-1.
TOKÁROVÁ, Anna et al. Social work. Prešov: PU. 2002. ISBN 80-8068-086-8.
ŽILOVA, Anna. Introduction to the theory of social work. Badín: Mentor. 2005. ISBN 80-968932-1-1.
DISMAN, Miroslav. How sociological knowledge is produced. 3rd ed., Prague: Charles University in Prague – NakladatelstvíKarolinum, 2008. ISBN 978-80-246-0139-7
GAVORA, Peter et al.. Electronic textbook of pedagogical research. [online]. Bratislava: Comenius University, 2010. Available at: http://www.e-metodologia.fedu.uniba.sk/ ISBN 978–80–223–2951–4.
ONDREJKOVIC, Peter. Introduction to social science research methodology. Bratislava: Veda, 2007. ISBN 978-80-224-0970-4.
REICHEL, Ján. Chapters of social research methodology. Prague: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-3006-6
MIOVSKÝ, Michal. Qualitative approach and methods in psychological research. Prague: Grada, 332 p. ISBN80-247-1362-4.
ŠVAŘÍČEK, Roman - ŠEĎOVÁ, Klára. Qualitative research in pedagogical sciences. Prague: Portal, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-313-0.
HENDL, Jan. Qualitative research. Basic methods and applications. Prague: Portal, 2005. ISBN 80-7367-040.
PLICHTOVA, Jana. Social psychology methods up close. Qualitative and quantitative investigation of social representations. Bratislava: Media, 2002. ISBN 80-96752-55-3. STRAUSS, Anselm L. – CORBINOVA, Juliet. Fundamentals of qualitative research. Boskovice: Sdr. Handshake and delivery. Albert, 1999. ISBN 80-85834-60X.
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge in the field of social work theory and research methodology
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required)
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Brief outline of the subject: Theories of social work:
History of theoretical concepts and thinking in social work. Differentiation and integration of knowledge in social work. Division of theories relevant to social work. Sociological and psychologizing concepts in social work. Psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, cognitive-behavioral, systemic and systemic and integrative theories and their impact on social work. Reform, radical, critical and contextual models in social work.
Research methodology:
Social research and its specifics in the context of social work. Preparation of quantitative research (conceptualization, operationalization of social reality, variables, signs and indicators). Research object in quantitative research. Data collection techniques in quantitative research (observation, questionnaire, interview, document analysis. Evaluation and interpretation of data in quantitative research.
Qualitative research methods - other epistemologies and paradigms, connection of method and theory, data in qualitative research; research participants and the person of the researcher; approaches to the validity of qualitative data; qualitative research formats: grounded theory, ethnography, case study, biographical research; data acquisition methods; analysis and processing of research data and their interpretation.
The graduate will be able to navigate the professional literature, will know relevant theoretical concepts of social work, will know qualitative and quantitative research methodology and will be ready to apply this knowledge in professional practice. The student can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment, can formulate information about the procedure and results of solving tasks, communicate about professional opinions with experts. Has deep and cross-sectional knowledge in a specialized area, including knowledge of contexts and relationships related department.
state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
domestic and foreign professional literature in the sense of the assigned topic of the diploma final thesis.
the conditions for registering for the state exam are defined by the Study Regulations of the Pedagogical Faculty of the Comenius University in Bratislava.
In accordance with the rector's directive V Article 56 VP 23/2021 and the Final thesis must be original, created by the author as a result of his creative activity while observing the rules of working with information sources. The final thesis must not have the character of plagiarism, it must not violate the copyrights of other authors. The author is obliged to consistently cite the information sources used, to mention by name and specific research results of other authors or author collectives by citing the relevant source, to accurately describe the used methods and work procedures of other authors or author collectives, to document laboratory results and field research of other authors or author collectives. The author may not repeatedly submit his own identical or slightly modified work, which he has already defended once as a final work, a rigorous work or a habilitation work. (8) As a rule, the originality of the submitted work is verified by at least two independent anti-plagiarism systems, while the head of the final work, trainer and consultant of the rigorous work comment on the result of the originality check as part of the relevant assessment, regardless of the match value achieved by the originality check. The rector shall determine by directive the list of permissible anti-plagiarism systems, the use of which is mandatory for verification of originality; this does not exclude the use of other anti-plagiarism systems.
With the diploma thesis, the student processes the chosen topic at the level of a scientific study with a representative selection of professional literature, with appropriately chosen scientific procedures, hypotheses that can be verified. The diploma thesis should be of benefit in a specific field (according to Article 3, Paragraph 1, Rector's Directive No. 12/2013) The condition for admission to the defense is the student's written consent to the publication and making available of the school work. The examination committee for conducting state examinations as part of the defense evaluates the content and formal level of the school work and its originality.
In the diploma thesis, the student demonstrates the ability to work creatively with the acquired knowledge of individual subjects during the course of study, the ability to create and implement a research project, to think analytically, to adopt a critical attitude towards various opinions of professional and scientific literature and to defend this attitude qualifiedly at the professional level. The topic of the diploma thesis is in accordance with the optional subjects of study. The student can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment, can formulate information about the procedure and results of solving tasks, communicate about professional opinions with experts. Has deep and cross-sectional knowledge in a specialized area, including knowledge of contexts and relationships related department
State examination
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended reading: ANDERSON, Harlene. Conversation, language and their possibilities. Postmodern approach to therapy. Brno: NC Publishing, 2009. ISBN 978-80-903858-6-3.
COREY, Gerald et al.. Techniques and Approaches in Group Psychotherapy. Prague: Portal, 2006. ISBN 80-7367-1603.
CUNGI, Charly – LIMOUSIN, Serge. Relaxation in everyday life. 1st edition, Prague: Portal, 2005. ISBN 80-7178-948-8.
HALEY, Jay. The unusual therapy of Milton H. Erickson. Prague: Triton, 2003. ISBN 80-7354-349-0.
HAŠTO, Jozef. Autogenic training. Concentrative breathing and relaxation training. 2nd ed. Trenčín: Vydavateľstvo F, 2006. ISBN 80-88952-40-9.
HUČIN, Jakub. Talks about psychotherapy. Prague: Portal, 2001. ISBN 80-7178-525-3.
KALINA, Kamil. Therapeutic community. Prague: Grada, 2008, 394 p. ISBN: 8024724492
KNOBLOCH, Ferdinand - KNOBLOCHOVÁ, Jiřina. Integrated psychotherapy in action. Prague: Grada, 1999. ISBN 80-7169-679-X.
KRATOCHVÍL, Stanislav. Group psychotherapy in practice. Prague: Galén, 2001. ISBN 80-7262-096-7.
KRATOCHVÍL, Stanislav. Stories of therapeutic groups. Prague: Triton, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7254-934-4.
KNOBLOCH, Ferdinand, KNOBLOCHOVÁ, Jiřina. Integrated psychotherapy in practice. Prague: Grada, 1999. ISBN 80-7169-679-X.
KRATOCHVÍL, Stanislav. Basics of psychotherapy. 5th edition, Prague: Portal, 2006. ISBN 80-7367-122-0.
LÓZSI, Lívia et al. Sociotherapy. Bratislava: Institute of Psychotherapy and Sociotherapy, 2013. ISBN 978-80-97138-60-8.
MALCHIODI, Cathy A. (Ed.). Handbook of Art Therapy. London : TheGuilford Press, 2003. ISBN 1-57230-809-5
PAYNE, Malcolm. HumanisticSocialWork. Chicago : LyceumBooks, 2011. ISBN 978-1-933478-30-2
PREVENDÁROVÁ, Jitka. Family therapy and counseling. 2nd edition, Bratislava: Humanitas, 2001. ISBN 80-968053-6-3.
ROCHE, Susan E - WOOD, Gale G. A Narrative Principle for Feminist Social Work With Survivors of Male Violence. Affilia, 2005, Vol. 20, No. 4, 465-475.
RUBINOVA, JudithAron. Approaches in art therapy. Prague: Triton, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7387-093-5
SATIRE, Virginia. Joint family therapy. Prague: Portal. 2007. ISBN 0-8314-0051-X
VALENTA, Milan. Drama therapy. 3rd edition, Prague: Portal, 2007. ISBN 80-7178-586-5.
VÁGNEROVA, Marie. Psychopathology for helping professions. Prague: Portal, 2012. ISBN 978-80-262-0225-7.
YALOM, Irvin D. Group psychotherapy. Theory and practice. Hradec Králové: Konfrontace, 1999. ISBN 80-86088-05-7.
ZELEIOVÁ, Jaroslava. Music therapy. 1. Ed. Prague: Portal, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-237-9.
ROCHE, Susan E - WOOD, Gale G. A Narrative Principle for Feminist Social Work With Survivors of Male Violence. Affilia, 2005, Vol. 20, No. 4, 465-475.
ZVĚŘINA, Jaroslav - BUDINSKÝ, Václav. All about sex. Sexology and sexual practice for everyone. Prague: Eurom
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge in the field of counseling and therapy.
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required).
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Brief outline of the subject: Psychopathology and the basics of psychiatry. The problem of normality, abnormality Etiopathogenesis of mental disorders, health psychology - frustration, deprivation, conflict. Group psychotherapy for social workers Group psychotherapy, its origin and historical development. Basic factors of group work. Group dynamics and its use for the benefit of the client. Effective factors of group work and their impact on the relationship, development of the client's potential and correction of ineffective behavior. Art therapy as one of the methods of helping the client. Definition of drama therapy, basic terms in drama therapy. Drama therapy techniques Family therapy for social workers. Application of methods and procedures of individual system theories for their use when working with families in social work. Relaxation methods and methodologies. The importance of relaxation in the life of a modern person. Model of general adaptation syndrome - GAS. Hyperstress, hypostress, eustress, distress. Basic approaches to stress management. Therapeutic community. Narrative therapy for social workers. Paradigmatic starting points of narrative approaches – social constructionism, turn to language, discourse as a social activity. Human sexuality. Cognitive prerequisites for professional work with human sexual problems. Sociotherapy and resocialization. Forms and methods of work in the process of resocialization. Basics of resocialization for selected target groups. Definition of sociotherapy in relation to helping professions and systems. Professional ethics.
The graduate of the study will be able to orientate himself in professional literature, he will know the relevant theoretical concepts of the counseling and therapeutic direction of social work. Can apply knowledge and understanding in practice from the point of view of the counseling-therapeutic process. The student can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment, can formulate information about the procedure and results of solving tasks, communicate about professional opinions with experts. Has deep and cross-sectional knowledge in a specialized area, including knowledge of contexts and relationships related department.
state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended literature:
DUDOVA, I., STANEK, V., et al. Social policy. . publisher, Bratislava : WoltersKluwer, 20018. ISBN 978-80-8168-866-9
MAČKINOVÁ, M., TŮMA, J., MASARYK, V., MATYŠÁK, P.) Globalization impact on the individual and his functioning in society. In: Human Eniology. - No. 5 (2015), p. 11-14. - ISSN 2336-4157
ZÁMKOVÁ, V., MAČKINOVÁ, M., ŠEBESTOVÁ, P., EspingAndersen's model of the three "worlds" of the welfare state and its criticism [electronic document] = EspingAndersen model of the three "worlds" of the welfare state and its criticism. In: Social-health horizon [electronic document]. - Year 7, no. 1 (2020), p. [1-14] [online]. – ISSN (online) 2336-3479
MAČKINOVÁ, M., ŠTIAVNICKÁ, D. Lowered social status through long term unemployment. In: Impacts of the economic crisis on the quality of life, health and social sphere: quality of life and health, volunteering, marginalized groups, impacts of the economic crisis, part 1 [electronic resource]. - Prešov: Institute of Social Sciences and Health bl.P.P. Gojdiča, 2013. - S. 379-392 [CD-ROM]. – ISBN 978-80-89464-23-4
KUSIN, Vasiľ- ŠEBESTOVÁ, Petronela- MAČKINOVÁ, Monika: Borders of the home Philosophical-anthropological and socio-political aspects. 1st ed. . Brno : MSD , 2021. ISBN 978-80-7392-360-0
GOŇCOVA, Marta. The crisis of democracy in the 20th century and Europe. Brno: Masaryk University, 2010. ISBN 978-80-210-5346-5
WEBER, Max. Politics as a profession. Bratislava: Spektrum, 1992. 75 p. ISBN 80-218-0055-0
BAUMAN, Zygmunt. Globalization, consequences for humans. Prague: Mladá fronta, 1999. 157 p. ISBN 80-204-0817-7
GOŇCOVÁ, Marta et al.. European integration. Introduction to study. Brno: Masaryk University, 2010. 176 p. ISBN 978-80-210-5347-2
NOVÁČEK, Pavel. Crossroads of the future. Towards sustainable development and global management. Prague: Nakladatelství G plus G, 1999. 284 p. ISBN 80-86103-27-7
VAROUFAKIS, Yanis. Global minotaur. Prague: Rybka Publishers, 2013. ISBN 978-80-87067-09-3
LYSÝ, Jozef. Introduction to political science. Bratislava: OZSP, 2004. 93 p. ISBN 80-968927-8-9
LISÝ, Ján. State versus market. KeynesversusFriedman? 1st edition, Bratislava: ELITA, 1991. ISBN 80-85323-08-7
SRB, Vladimir. A brief guide to political science or a key to political theory. Kolín: Independent Center for the Study of Politics, 2008 83 p. ISBN 80-86879-05-4
Constitution of the SR SR SR. TASR PRESS PHOTO. 72 p. ISBN 80-226-0131-4
ALCOCK, Pete. – MAY, Margaret. – WRIGHT, Sharon. TheStudent's companion to socialpolicy. John Wiley&Sons, 2012. ISBN 978-0-470-655-658.
JORDAN, Bill. SocialPolicyforthetwenty-firstcentury: New perspectives, Big issues. Cambridge: Policy Press, 2006. ISBN 0745-636-08-X.
STANEK, Vojtech et al. Social policy. Bratislava: SPRINT, 2006. ISBN 80-89085-66-0.
TOMEŠ, Igor. Introduction to the theory and methodology of social policy. Prague: PORTÁL, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-680-3.
ŠKALOUD, J. 2000. Methodology of political science. 1st ed. Prague: VŠE, 2000. ISBN 80-245-0069-8.
STIEGLER, Barbara – MICHALITSCH, Gabriele. Justice in gender relations. Aspects of distribution (not only) of resources. Bratislava: Aspekt., 2010, 120 p. ISBN: 978-80855-498-67.
DAHRENDORF, Ralf. Modern social conflict. Bratislava: Archa, 1991. ISBN 80-7115-024-X.
KELLER, Jan. Co-social state. Prague: SLON, 2006. ISBN 8086429415
MEZŘICKÝ, Václav. Environmental policy and sustainable development. Prague: Portal, 2005. ISBN 80-7367-003-8.
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge in the field of socio-political direction.
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required).
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Political theory in an analytical perspective. The structure of the democratic process. The welfare state. Social citizenship. Economic globalization. Historical context and development of social policy. Models of social policy and their impact on its implementation. Links of social policy to the development of the welfare state. Macroeconomic context of social policy. Interconnection of economic and social policy. Financing of social policy. Social economy in the context of social policy. European social policy, social policy and the global economy. EU institutions and bodies. International relations, policies and activities of the EU. Labor market. Unemployment. The relationship between knowledge and politics, the connection between politics and research, methods of political research. The gender point of view in the creation of solutions to social problems. Models of the welfare state, Keynesian interventionism, Liberal approaches, Neoliberal approach, Crisis of the welfare state, Modernization of the welfare state. Global dimensions of ecological and
The graduate of the study will be able to orient himself in professional literature, will know the relevant theoretical concepts of social policy. Can apply knowledge and understanding in practice from the perspective of social policy.
The graduate can formulate information about the process and results of solving tasks, communicate professional opinions with experts, can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment. The graduate is ready to take responsibility for his activities and decisions, taking into account wider social consequences. can actively acquire new knowledge and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field.
state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika - GAŽOVÁ, Zuzana: Management and communication in social work. - 1st ed. - Bratislava : Slovak Medical University, 2014. - 137 p.
ISBN 978-80-89702-04-6
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika : Management of care in social service homes
In: Opieka, edukacja, profilaktyka i resocjalizacjawyzwaniadlateorii i praktykipedagogicznej. – Lubin : UczelniaZawodowaZagłębiaMiedziowego, 2013. - S. 139-156. - ISBN 978-83-926634-6-1
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika [UKOPDSOC] (50%) - Zámková, Věra (50%): Manager versus leadership. In: DiewirtschaftlicheEntwicklungeuropäischerRegionen in der Ausbildungs- undArbeitsmarktpolitik : ÜbergängeundStrategien 10. - Pécs : MapsConsulting, 2019. - S. 6-14. - ISBN 978-615-00-5088-1
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika [UKOPDSOC] (50%) - Musilová, Eva [UKOTVKKA] (50%): The position of the manager at the social services. In: Economics and Management in Health and Social Services [electronic resource]. - Prague: University of Applied Psychology, 2013. - S. 83-88 [CD-ROM]. - ISBN 978-80-87871-00-3
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika - Keketiová, Jana: Care management of social service facilities in Slovakia and Austria. In: Vyšehrad meeting 1: social services as a pillar of European society [electronic resource]. - Nitra: Department of Social Work and Social Sciences UKF, 2013. - S. 519-531 [CD-ROM]. - ISBN 978-80-558-0463-7
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika: Methods of education and development of workers in the work process [electronic document] = Methods of education and development of workers in the work process. In: Review of social sciences and humanities [electronic document]. - Year 8, no. 1 (2020), p. [1-11] [online]. - ISSN (online) 1339-259X
BOTTING-HERBST, Nina. - NORTON, Michael. TheCompleteFundraisingHandbook. London : DSC, 2012. ISBN 9781906294571
BOUKAL, Petr. Fundraising for non-profit organizations. Prague: GradaPublishing, 2013. ISB N 978-80-247-4487-2
CARROLL, Michael – THOLSTRUPOVÁ, Margaret (eds.) Integrative approaches to supervision. 1st edition, Prague: TRITON, 2004. ISBN 80-7254-582-5
ČUNDERLÍK, Dušan. Management of corporate activities. 1st edition, Bratislava: EPOS, 1998. ISBN 80-8057-006-X
HAWKINS, Peter - SMITH, Nick. Coaching, Mentoring and Organizational Consultancy. Supervision and Development. 1st ed., Berkshire& New York : OpenUniversity Press, 2006. ISBN 0-335-21815-6
HAVRDOVÁ, Zuzana et al. Cultural organization and supervisors in mutual interaction. 1st edition, Prague: FHS UK in Prague, 2011. ISBN 978-80-87398-14-2
HENDERSON, Paul. - THOMAS, N. David. Community work skills in neighbourhoods. 3rd edition, Nitra: Community Development Center. 2007. ISBN 978-80-969638-4-3
HRONÍK, František. Development and training of employees. Prague: Grada, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1457-8.
KOUBEK, Jozef. Human resource management. Prague: Manažment Press, 1997. ISBN 80-85943-51-4
SEDLÁK, M. Management. Bratislava: Elita, 2000. ISBN 80-8044-015-8
STACKE, Édouard. Coaching for managers and corporate teams. Prague: Grada, 2005. ISBN 80-247-0937-6.
THURZOVA, Marta. Basics of labor law. Šamorín : HEURÉKA, 2013. ISBN 978-80-89122-93-6
WEINSTEIN, Stanley. TheCompleteGuide to Fundraising Management. 3rd edition New Jersey : John Wiley and Sons, 2009. ISBN 9780470375068
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge in the field of management in social work.
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required)
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Characteristics of management, historical context and connections with the development of social work. Characteristics of individual management functions (planning, control, organizing and leading people) and the implementation of decision-making processes in the management of a social organization. Relevant legislative standards, construction of social organization, strategic management of human resources.. Organizational culture and development of workers. Development and education strategy. Project planning in the context of organizational management.
Concept, subject, functions, sources and scope of labor law, principles of labor law, classification of labor relations. Historical and theoretical contexts of supervision in social organizations, models and approaches in supervision. forms, types of supervision, possibilities of its use in the practice of a social worker. Community planning as a method of community work, as a process and goal. History of philanthropy and fundraising. Modern trends in fundraising and their creation. Historical and theoretical starting points of corporate social policy. Model of the structure of corporate social policy. Goals, functions and principles of corporate social policy. Social climate in the company. Corporate culture vs. corporate social policy. Connection of corporate social policy and social work.
The aim of the state exam is to verify the student's competence
The graduate can formulate information about the process and results of solving tasks, communicate professional opinions with experts, can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment. The graduate is ready to take responsibility for his activities and decisions, taking into account wider social consequences. can actively acquire new knowledge and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field.
: state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended reading:
BURTON, G., JIRÁK, J. Introduction to media studies. 1st ed. Brno: Barrister&Principal, 2003. ISBN 80-85947-67-6.
DOBIŠ, I. Documentary film – History, theory, implementation. Bratislava: Comenius University Publishing House, 2005. 168 p. ISBN 80-223-2008-0
FREEMAN, M. Composition for better digital photography, Prague, Zoner Press, 2008. 192 p. ISBN 978-80-7413-346-6
FREY, P. Marketing communication: new trends and their use. Management Press, 2005, 111 p. ISBN 80-7261-129-1
GAUTHIER, G. Documentary film, other cinematography. Prague: AMU, 2004. ISBN: 80-7331-023-6
HRADISKÁ, E., BREČKA, S., VÍBÍRAL, Z. Psychology of the media. Bratislava: Eurocode, 2009. 461 p. ISBN 8089447120
JAMES, M.: How to read a film - The world of film, media and multimedia. Prague: Albatros, 2004. 735 p. ISBN-978-80-00-01410-4
JIRÁK, J.; KOPPLOVÁ, B. Media and society. Prague: Portal, 2007. ISBN 97880-7367-287-4
KOHOUT, J. Rhetoric. The art of dealing and talking with people. Prague: Management Press, 2002. ISBN 8072610724
LABSKÁ, H. et al. Marketing communication. 1st ed. Bratislava: Ekonóm, 2014. 323 p. ISBN 978-80-225-3852-7
LYNCH, J., HORTON, S. Basic guide to web design: general principles of creating web pages. 1st ed. Brno: Zoner press, 2004. 224 p. ISBN 8086815056
MARŠÍK, J. Introduction to radio program theory. 1st ed. Prague: Karolinum, 1995. 106 p. ISBN 8071840130
MCQUAIL, D. Introduction to the theory of mass communication. Ed. 1. Prague: Portal, 1999, ISBN 80-717-8200-9
REIFOVÁ, I. Dictionary of media communication. Ed. 1. Prague: Portal, 2004, 327 p. ISBN 80-7178-926-0
REMIŠOVÁ, A. (eds.). History of ethical thinking in Europe and the USA. 1st edition, Bratislava: Kalligram, 2008. ISBN 978-80-8101-103-0
SCHULZ, W. Content analysis of media messages. 3rd, unchanged. ed. Prague: Karolinum, 2011. Teaching texts of the Charles University in Prague. 149 p. ISBN 978-80-2461980-4
SKORKOVÁ, V. Intellectual Property Law Repetition. 1st ed. Bratislava: IurisLibri, 2015. 130 p. ISBN 978-80-89635-14-6
ŠKYŘÍK, P. Internet, definition, possibilities, vision. Brno: Tribun, 2009, p. 179. ISBN 9788073997847
VERNER, P. History of media communication. UJAK Prague: 2013, ISBN: 9788074520273
URBAN, L.; https://knihy.abz.cz/obchod/autor-dubsky-josef-dubsky DUBOVSKÝ, J.; MURDZA, K. Mass communication and public opinion. Ed. 1. Prague: Grada, 2011, ISBN 978-80-247-3563-4
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge Media in the social field and communication
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required)
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Knowledge of media and communication theory, rhetoric and media presentation. Characteristics of the influence of the media on society from a sociological and psychological point of view. Working with ethical values in the media and social environment, applying intellectual property rights. Analysis of work with photography, media text, film, audiovisual techniques, aids and editing. Creation of a social document, production and marketing. Connection of social work and media and their social impact.
Goals and outcomes of education:
The aim of the state exam is to verify the student's competence. The graduate can formulate information about the process and results of solving tasks, communicate professional opinions with experts, can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment. The graduate is ready to take responsibility for his activities and decisions, taking into account wider social consequences. can actively acquire new knowledge and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field.
: state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended reading:
Proceedings of the international conference 2021. Theoretical and practical starting points of social work with perpetrators and victims of delinquent activity, Comenius University in Bratislava. ISBN: 978-80-223-5294-9)
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika-KOPINEC, Pavol Process of adaptation in the institution for the execution of custody and the institution for the execution of imprisonment. The process of adaptation in custody and in imprisonment facilities. IN: Ratownictwo, opieka i pomoc w szłonekproblemówżyciowychosóbwykluczonychspołecznie. - : 1st ed. ISBN 978-83-947579-4-6. - Kraków : WydawnictwoNaukoweUniwersytetuPedagogicznego, 2018. - S. 24-44
MAČKINOVA, Monika et al. Penitentiary and post-penitentiarycare. Uzhgorod: RIK-U, 2017, 231 s1. ed. 978-617-7404-75-9
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika - NESZMÉRY, Štefan – NOWAK, Barbara: Violent criminality.DiewirtschaftlicheEntwicklungeuropäischerRegionen in der Ausbildungs- undArbeitsmarktpolitik : ÜbergängeundStrategien 8. - : 1. ed. ISBN 978-615-00-5087-4. - Pécs: MapsConsulting, 2019. - P. 59-69
MRÁZEK, P. Mediation and its use in civil law, Vysoká škola Sládkovičovo s.r.o.,
ISBN:970-80-89267-82-8, year 2012, professional publication.
MRÁZEK, P. Mediation – alternative dispute resolution, Sládkovičovo University s.r.o.,
ISBN:978-8089267-83-5, year 2012, professional publication.
RISKIN, L.L. et al. 1997. Media and how to resolve conflicts. Prague. Palace. 1997. ISBN 80-901710-6-0.
Sotolář, Alexander, Púry, František, Šámal, Pavel: Alternative solutions to criminal cases in practice,
C.H. Beck, 2000, ISBN: 80-7179-350-7.
Šter, Pavel, Ouředníčková, Lenka, Doubravová, Dagmar: Probation and mediation: Options for solving crimes, Portal, Prague 2010, ISBN: 978-80-7367-757-2
Mediation Act
Law on Probation and Mediation Officers
Selected parts of the criminal law
Selected parts of the criminal code
Selected parts of the civil dispute procedure
Selected parts of the Act on Social Protection of Children and Social Guardianship
Selected parts of the Civil Code
Selected parts of the Family Act, the Labor Code and the Commercial Act.
Other sources - Bachanová, M., Kunová, J., Mrázek, P. et all.: Manual - Probation mediation in the conditions of SR. Slovak Ministry of Justice. Bratislava: 2005.
Sotolář, Alexander, Púry, František, Šámal, Pavel: Alternative solutions to criminal cases in practice,
C.H. Beck, 2000, ISBN: 80-7179-350-7.
Tomáš Strémy, Lucia Kurilovská, Miroslava Vráblová: Restorative justice: Leges, 2015,
ISBN 978-80-7502-075-8.
Šter, Pavel, Ouředníčková, Lenka, Doubravová, Dagmar: Probation and mediation: Options for solving crimes, Portal, Prague 2010, ISBN: 978-80-7367-757-2.
Lózsi, Lívia et al. Sociotherapy. Bratislava: Institute of Psychotherapy and Sociotherapy, 2013. ISBN 978-80-97138-60-8.
Šrobárová, Soňa. Intervention, resocialization and therapy in social work. Ružomberok, VERBUM, 2011. ISBN 978-80-8084-715-9
Lózsi, Lívia et al. Sociotherapy. Bratislava: Institute of Psychotherapy and Sociotherapy, 2013. ISBN 978-80-97138-60-8.
Šrobárová, Soňa. Intervention, resocialization and therapy in social work. Ružomberok, VERBUM, 2011. ISBN 978-80-8084-715-9
Bieleszová, D. school mediation - solving conflicts and disputes by conciliation, 2012, WoltersKluwer, ISBN 9788080785109
Lózsi, Lívia et al. Sociotherapy. Bratislava: Institute of Psychotherapy and Sociotherapy, 2013. ISBN 978-80-97138-60-8.
Šrobárová, Soňa. Intervention, resocialization and therapy in social work. Ružomberok, VERBUM, 2011. ISBN 978-80-8084-715-9
: State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge of forensic social work.
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required)
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Brief outline of the subject: History of mediation. A brief description of individual periods of mediation development - modification of individual time periods. Mediation and its development in Slovak conditions. A brief description of the current state of mediation in Slovakia. Experience from the pilot project implementation by probation and mediation officers in 2002 and 2003, including experience from a pilot project in civil mediation. The basic principles of mediation, the role of the mediator, the status, rights and obligations of the mediator. Operation and roles of the mediator during the mediation process, confidentiality of the mediator. Cooperation in conducting the mediation process. The position of minors in the mediation process. Mediation and arbitration courts. Agreement on settlement of a dispute by mediation, agreement on initiation of mediation, mediation agreement. Creation of agreements - essential content requirements and their registration. Administration activity in the mediation process. Phases of the mediation process. Social work with adults released from imprisonment, social work with victims of violence and rapists, social work with persons who find themselves in a state of material or social need, provision of social services, provision of guarantees, alternative punishments, diversions in criminal law, sociotherapeutic approaches, addiction, prostitution, human trafficking, sects and religious cults. Implementation of social guardianship measures, resocialization and sociotherapy. Individual plan, crisis intervention. Imposition of educational measures. Providing intervention to a child with ADHD. Acting as a social curator for children and youth in criminal proceedings, court proceedings (e.g. institutional care order, protective education order). Providing cooperation of the social curator for children and youth with judicial authorities in probation or mediation proceedings.
The aim of the state exam is to verify the student's competence
The graduate can formulate information about the process and results of solving tasks, communicate professional opinions with experts, can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment. The graduate is ready to take responsibility for his activities and decisions, taking into account wider social consequences. can actively acquire new knowledge and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field.
Type, scope and method of educational activities: state exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended reading:
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika - LESŇÁKOVÁ, Anna - KOPINEC, Pavol: Social health care for patients after discharge from a medical facility. - 1st ed. - Bratislava : Comenius University in Bratislava, 2019. - 259 p. [print] ISBN 978-80-223-4830-0
MAČKINOVÁ, Monika - KOPINEC, Pavol: Convalescence after release of the patient to home care [electronic document] = Convalescence after release of the patient to home care. 7, no. 1 (2019), p. [1-12] [online]. ISSN (online) 1339-259X
LESŇÁKOVÁ, Anna-MAČKINOVÁ, Monika: Nursing care in medical facilities. Nursing care in medical devices. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities [electronic document]. - Year 7, no. 2 (2019), p. [1-8] [online]
https://revue.vsdanubius.sk/rocnik_7_cislo_2_2019
ISSN (online) 1339-259X
MASARYK, Vladimír - MAČKINOVÁ, Monika - TŮMA, Jiří: Ethical aspects of social and health care for the elderly. In: Human Eniology. - No. 6 (2015), p. 14-18. - ISSN 2336-4157
Kopecká, K.- Kopecký, P.: Health and disease clinic, Osveta 2014, ISBN 9788080634216
Tuček, M et al. Hygiene and epidemiology 2018 Karolinum ISBN9788024639338
Krajčík, Š.: Geriatrics for students of social work, Bratislava: VŠZSP Sv. Elizabeth, 2006.
Spar, E. J. - La Rue, A. Geriatric psychiatry, Vydavateľstvo F 2005 ISBN 80-88952-13-1
POKORNÁ, A. Komunikaceseseniory, 2010, Grada ISBN 9788024732718
FARKAŠOVÁ, D. et al.: Nursing – theory. Martin: Osveta, 2005.
MAČKINOVÁ, M. 2011. Activities of daily life. Bratislava: SZU, 2011. 150 p. ISBN 978-80-89352-55-5.
Zanovitová, M and others. Selected aspects of health care for the elderly, 2015, Martin, ISBN: 978-80-89544-93-6
KUSIN, V.- ŠEBESTOVÁ, P. Ethics in social work and issues of human rights and freedoms. 2015 Danubius University. ISBN: 978-80-8167-025-1
JANKOVSKÝ, J. Ethics for the helping profession. 1st edition. Prague: TRITON, 2003. 223 p. ISBN 80-7254-329-6.
IVANOVÁ, K., ŠPIRUDOVÁ, L., KUTNOHORSKÁ, J. 2005. Multicultural nursing I. Prague: GradaPublishing a. with. 2005. 248 p. ISBN 80-247-1212-1.
HAŠKOVCOVÁ, H. 2000. Thanatology. The doctrine of dying and death. 1st ed. Prague: Galén, 2000. 192 p. ISBN 80-7262-034-7
Repková, K. Social work in the home care service. Institute for Work and Family Research 2017. ISBN 978-80-7138-157-0
KOŽUCHOVÁ, M. et al. 2014. Home nursing care. Martin: Osveta, 2014. 245 p. ISBN 978-80-8063-414-8.
MAČKINOVÁ, M.- MUSILOVÁ, E. Complex – Comprehensive rehabilitation. 2017. Slovak EducationPublishing, s.r.o. ISBN 978-80-89834-04-4
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge in social and health care for seniors.
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required)
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D - sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
Knowledge of geriatrics, gerontopsychiatry, complex client care, mastering communication skills with seniors, understanding the condition of seniors from a health, psychological, medical point of view, mastering senior care techniques and preparing and organizing activities and integration of this target group. Work with the client in palliative and terminal care and to increase quality in social service facilities.
Goals and outcomes of education:
The aim of the state exam is to verify the student's competence
The graduate can formulate information about the process and results of solving tasks, communicate professional opinions with experts, can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment. The graduate is ready to take responsibility for his activities and decisions, taking into account wider social consequences. can actively acquire new knowledge and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field.
tate exam
Education methods: Dialogic (interview, discussion, colloquium),
Situational (case studies),
Practical methods (method simulation).
Recommended literature: BADE, K.J. Europe in motion: European migration in the second century. Prague: NakladatelstvíLidové noviny, 2005. 80 p. ISBN 80-7106-559-5
BARŠA, P. Political theory of multiculturalism. 2nd ed. Brno: Center for
study of democratization and culture, 2003. ISBN 80-7325-020-9
ČEČOT, V. Human trafficking or 21st century slavery. Sládkovičovo: Vysoká škola Danubius, 2013. 202 p. ISBN: 9788089267989
DRÁĽ, P. et al. Education of children of foreigners in Slovakia. Needs and solutions. Bratislava: Center for Ethnicity and Culture Research, Milan Šimečka Foundation, 2011. 91 p. ISBN 978-80-89008-35-3
GALLOVÁ KRIGLEROVÁ, E. Migration policy of national states. Trnava: Slovak Society for Regional Policy, 2011. – 241 p. ISBN 978-80-969043-3-4
KOPINEC, P. Practical manual of a social worker in asylum facilities in Slovakia. Bratislava: Civic Association Social Work, 2006. 72 p. ISBN 80-89185-24-X
KLUFOVÁ, R. et al. Demographic methods and analyses: demography of the Czech and Slovak population. Prague: WoltersKluwer, 2010. 308 p. ISBN 978-80-7357-546-5
KRÁLIKOVÁ, K. Social welfare of the state administration for immigrants in the Slovak Republic according to the Schengen Acquis. Martin: FornaxCrater družstvo, 2013. 155 pages. ISBN 978-80-971419-0-5
MIHÁLY, G. – DIVINSKÝ, B. 2011. New trends and forecast of labor migration
in the Slovak Republic by 2020 with a view to 2050. Bratislava: TREXIMA
Bratislava, spol. with r. o., 2011. 101 p. ISBN 978-80-88711-03-2.
PRŮCHA, J. Intercultural psychology: Sociopsychological examination of cultures, ethnicities, races and nations. 2nd, expanded ed. Prague: Portal, 2007b. ISBN 978-80-7367-280-5
STRIEŽENEC, Š.: Dictionary of the social worker. Trnava, AD 1996, ISBN: 809675890-X
VAŠEČKA, M. Public attitudes towards foreigners and foreign migration in the Slovak Republic. Bratislava: IOM, 2009. 139 p. ISBN 978-80-970307-04
ZOUBEK, V. Postmodern problems of human rights and global security. Pilsen: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, s.r.o., 2004. ISBN 80-86473-75-9
WOLF, J. Human races and racism in history and in the present: Man and his world II. Prague: Karolinum, 2000. ISBN 80-246-0099-4
State exam in the field of theoretical knowledge of migration studies and development.
The rating is given on a scale:
A (excellent – excellent results),
B (very good – above average standard),
C (good – normal reliable work),
D (satisfactory – acceptable results),
E (sufficient – the results meet the minimum criteria),
Fx (not enough - more extra work required)
A-excellent performance, the student knows/controls/creates/critically evaluates; B-excellent performance, student knows/knows, but critical thinking is borderline; C-good performance, although the student knows/has learned, but cannot apply it in practice. D- sufficient performance, the student learned only the basic core of the content about the use of methods, he does not know how to apply them in practice, E - sufficient, the student learned to navigate the content of the course, but did not learn to actively work with it and apply it in practice.
International migration and development deals with their mutual relationship and understanding why international migration goes to rich countries, how it affects home and destination countries. It also deals with society, family and individuals, their identity, ethnicity, mutual relations. It discusses the rights of migrants at the international, national and local levels and how their basic human rights are respected. It points to the role of integration, national and local policies in the creation of social well-being and access
to resources. What role do identity, ethnicity and interrelationships play?
Goals and outcomes of education:
The aim of the state exam is to verify the student's competence.
The graduate can formulate information about the process and results of solving tasks, communicate professional opinions with experts, can solve problems, coordinate procedures in teams and make independent and responsible decisions in a changing environment. The graduate is ready to take responsibility for his activities and decisions, taking into account wider social consequences. can actively acquire new knowledge and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field.