Study programme - Approved
Academic year:
 2024/2025
Study programme:
 Social work (mSC19/x)
(Single degree study, master II. deg., external form)
Study field:
 33. Social Work
Person responsible for the delivery, development and quality of the study programme:
 prof. PhDr. Ladislav Vaska, PhD.
Person responsible for the delivery, development and quality of the study programme:
 prof. PhDr. Monika Mačkinová, PhD.

Study section
Compulsory courses

Block: 2-ročné, platnosť od AR 23/24 min. 58 credits
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex001/22  Theories of Social Work - P. Brnula 1/W    8sLS     S   4   C      
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex002/22  Selected Chapters in Methodology of Science - L. Vaska 1/W    8sL     S   4        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex003/22  Qualitative Research Methods - M. Tížik 1/W    8sLS     S   4        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex004/22  Quantitative Research Methods - M. Tížik 1/W    8sLS     S   4        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex005/22  Current Social Philosophy - B. Malík 1/W    8sL     H   4   C      
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex006/22  Supervision in Social Work - L. Vaska 1/W    5sL     S   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex007/22  Making and Presentantion of Scholarly Text - J. Leikert 1/W    24sP + 5sS     H   2        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex008/22  Critical Theories in Social Work - M. Mačkinová 2/W    8sLS     S   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex009/22  System Theory in Social Work - M. Mačkinová, M. Skaličanová 2/W    5sLS     S   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex010/22  Psycho-Dynamic Theories in Social Work - V. Labáth 1/S    5sLS     S   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex011/22  Humanistic and Existential Theories in Social Work - P. Brnula 1/S    5sLS     S   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex012/22  Cognitive and Behavioral Theories in Social Work - Z. Zacharová 1/S    5sLS     S   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex013/22  Political and Economical Aspects of Social Work - M. Čierna 1/S    5sLS     S   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex014/22  Mathematical Methods of Statistics - M. Čierna 1/S    8sPS     H   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex015/22  Qualitative Research Project - M. Tížik 1/S    8sPS     H   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex016/22  Quantitative Research Project - M. Tížik 1/S    8sPS     H   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex017/22  Master Thesis Seminar - J. Leikert 1/S    5sS     H   2        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex018/22  Professional Practice I. - L. Vaska 1/S    5sS + 36sX     H   2   C      
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex019/22  Professional Practice II. - M. Skaličanová, M. Valentíny, T. Planka, K. Čavojská, L. Vaska 2/W    5sS + 36sX     H   2   C      
 
Compulsory elective courses

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - A. Poradensko-terapeutický smer min. 36 credits
Študent si vyberá jeden zo siedmich smerov / špecializácií A až G (1x min.36 kreditov).
A. Poradensko-terapeutický smer = predmety M-SCPex029 až 042.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex029/22  Psychotherapy for Social Workers - V. Labáth, V. Basaliukov 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C      
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex030/22  Self-knowledge and Professional Self-reflection - L. Vaska 1/S    8sP     H   4        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex031/22  Group Psychotherapy for Social Workers - M. Glasová 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex032/22  Art Therapy for Social Workers - Z. Ťulák Krčmáriková 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex033/22  Dramatotherapy for Social Workers - K. Majzlanová 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex034/22  Music Therapy for Social Workers - M. Habalová 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex035/22  Psychopathology for Social Workers - Z. Zacharová 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex036/22  Family Therapy for Social Workers - B. Nowak 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex037/22  Therapeutical Community - B. Nowak 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex038/22  Relaxation Methods and Techniques - J. Leikert 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex039/22  Sociotherapy and Resocialisation - B. Nowak 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex040/22  Narative Therapy for Social Workers - Z. Zacharová 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex041/22  Professional Ethics - J. Budoš Vrťová 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex041/22  Professional Ethics - J. Budoš Vrťová 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex042/22  Human Sexuality - E. Kováč 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex042/22  Human Sexuality - E. Kováč 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - B. Sociálno-politický smer min. 36 credits
B. Sociálno-politický smer = predmety M-SCPex043 až 056.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex043/22  Social Politics - R. Tóth 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C     !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex044/22  Public Participation - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sP     H   4       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex045/22  European Union in Social Policy System - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex046/22  Family Policy - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex047/22  Labour Market and Employment Policy - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex048/22  Residential, Health and Education Policy - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex049/22  Regional and Communal Policy - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex050/22  Environmental Policy - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex051/22  State Youth Policy - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex052/22  Theory and Models of Welfare state - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex053/22  Justice and Social Conflict - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex054/22  Research in Social Policy - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex054/22  Research in Social Policy - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex055/22  Ethics in Social Work - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex056/22  Policy on Gender Equality - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex056/22  Policy on Gender Equality - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - C. Manažérsky smer min. 36 credits
C. Manažérsky smer = predmety M-SCPex057 až 070.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex057/22  Management in Social Work - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C     !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex058/22  Managerial Roles and Skills - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sP     H   4       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex059/22  Human Resources Management - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex060/22  Management in Nonprofit Organisations - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex061/22  Project Management - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex062/22  Labor Law - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex063/22  Quality Management - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex064/22  Supervision in Organisation - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex065/22  Community Planning - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex066/22  Methods of Employee Development - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex067/22  Fundraising - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex068/22  Public Relations - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex069/22  Ethics in Management - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex069/22  Ethics in Management - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex070/22  Corporate Social Policy - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex070/22  Corporate Social Policy - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - D. Mediálny smer min. 36 credits
D. Mediálny smer = predmety M-SCPex071 až 084.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex071/22  Media Theory - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C     !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex072/22  Rhetoric and Public Participation - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sP     H   4       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex073/22  Media Society - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex074/22  Media Psychology - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex075/22  Copyright and it´s Protection - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex076/22  Media Text and Editing - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex077/22  Social Radio Broadcasting and Audio Editing - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex078/22  Social Photography, Film and Video Editing - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex079/22  Social Media and Internet - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex080/22  Production and Postproduction - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex081/22  Social Document Creation - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex082/22  Media Project - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex083/22  Media Marketing - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex083/22  Media Marketing - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex084/22  Media Ethics - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex084/22  Media Ethics - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - E. Forenzná sociálna práca min. 36 credits
E. Forenzná sociálna práca = predmety M-SCPex085 až 098.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex085/22  Introduction to Forensic Social Work - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C     !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex086/22  Simulation of Mediation Process - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sP     H   4       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex087/22  Restorative and Retributive Justice - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex088/22  Penology - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex089/22  Forensic Psychology - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex089/22  Forensic Psychology - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex090/22  Forensic Psychiatry - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex091/22  Criminology - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex092/22  Mediation - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex093/22  Probation - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex094/22  Theory of Mediation Trial - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex095/22  Forensic Social Work with Minors I. - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex096/22  Forensic Social work with Minors II. - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex097/22  Forensic Social work with Adults - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex098/22  Balint Method - M. Mačkinová, M. Skaličanová 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex098/22  Balint Method - M. Mačkinová, M. Skaličanová 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - F. Sociálno-zdravotná starostlivosť o seniorov min. 36 credits
F. Sociálno-zdravotná starostlivosť o seniorov = predmety M-SCPex099 až 112.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex099/22  Geriatrics for Social Workers - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C     !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex100/22  Seniors Care Techniques - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sP     H   4       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex101/22  Diseases Clinic - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex102/22  Hygiene for Social Workers - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex103/22  Epidemiology for Social Workers - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex104/22  Communication with Senior - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex105/22  Psychology of Work with Senior - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex106/22  Activities of Daily Life and Social Integration of Seniors - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex107/22  Nutrition of Seniors - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex108/22  Palliative and Terminal Care - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex109/22  Rehabilitation for Seniors - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex110/22  Temporary Socio-health Care - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex111/22  Work Ethics with Senior - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex111/22  Work Ethics with Senior - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex112/22  Andragogy - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex112/22  Andragogy - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  

Block: výber jednej špecializácie - G. Medzinárodná migrácia a rozvoj min. 36 credits
G. Medzinárodná migrácia a rozvoj = predmety M-SCPex113 až 126.
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex113/22  Migration History and Migration Management - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sLS     S   4   C     !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex114/22  Migration Social Clinic - PdF.KSP 1/S    8sP     H   4       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex115/22  History of Migration and Migration Waves - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex116/22  Migration Management - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex117/22  Sociology of Migration - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex118/22  Psychology of Migration - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex119/22  Identity, Ethnicity and Intercultural Relations - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex120/22  Economics of Migration - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex121/22  Human Geography and Demography - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex121/22  Human Geography and Demography - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex122/22  Migration-Integration Policies - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex123/22  Public Policy and Migration - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex123/22  Public Policy and Migration - PdF.KSP 1/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex124/22  Social Integration of Foreigners in International and European law - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex125/22  Asylum Law - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex126/22  Work with Vulnerable Groups of Migrants - PdF.KSP 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 
Elective courses

Block: platnosť od AR 23/24
Subject code Subject title - Teacher Ac. year
/Semester		 Range
and form		 Con-
cluding		 Credits Core
course		 Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex127/22  English Language - Professional Terminology - PdF.KSP 1, 2/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex127/22  English Language - Professional Terminology - PdF.KSP 1, 2/W    5sS     H   3       !  
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPex128/22  German Language - Professional Terminology - PdF.KSP 2/S    5sS     H   3       !  
 

State exams
Compulsory courses

Block: ŠS min. 26 credits
*Študent si z nasledujúcich siedmich predmetov štátnej skúšky vyberá jednu podľa zamerania
Subject code Subject title Credits Current
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt020/19  Theories of Social Work and Methodology of Research   SS   6        
 PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt021/19  Thesis Defense   OB   14        
 výberŠS*  * výber jedného štátnicového predmetu zo siedmich podľa zamerania:
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt022/19  Intesive Approaches in Social Work   SS   6        
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt023/19  Social Policy   SS   6        
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt024/19  Management in Social Work   SS   6        
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt025/19  Media in Social Area and Communication   SS   6        
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt026/19  Forensic Social Work   SS   6        
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt027/19  Social and Health Care for Seniors   SS   6        
   -  PdF.KSP/M-SCPšt028/19  Migration Studies and Development   SS   6        
 

Such a symbol can occur after the teaching range: d - days in a semester, h - hours in a week, r - hours in a year, s - hours in a semester, t - weeks in a semester
When none of these symbols are given, expected range of teaching is "hours in a week".
Form: P - practicals, IW - independent work, E - excursion, O - other, C - course, LP - laboratory practicals, p - practical, TS - training session, L - lecture, S - seminar, FW - fieldwork, X - practice, I - internship, LS - lecture + seminar, PL - practicals + lecture, PS - practicals + seminar
Current: ! - course will not be implemented in the given academic year; + - course will not be implemented, perhaps the next academic year; - - course is implemented for the last time