Bachelors Programs

Social Education

Social service

Sociology BA

Short descriptionThe goal of this programme is to train professional sociologists at the bachelor level. Successful graduates of the programme should have a solid grasp of the concepts and principles of sociology and have mastered (at the appropriate level) its methods, and they should be able to identify and interpret social problems meaningfully. Besides the traditional lectures and seminars, the programme is based on project-based teaching methods, and includes one semester of intensive project work.This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in understanding the social world: how the roles and norms organize cooperation, why do conflicts emerge and how can they be managed on micro and macro level, how does the new technologies affect our everyday life. The programme targets those, who would like to develop their communication, cooperation and presentation skills. Those wishing to deepen their knowledge in a specific sub-field can choose from our specializations such as data analysis or criminology. Specializations comprise classes within the same field, and their completion grants students an extra certification.This programme enables students to be ready to fill a wide range of entry-level jobs supporting decision-making, requiring the solution of analytical tasks in the public as well as the private sector. They should also have gained adequate knowledge and skills to continue their training in a master's programme in sociology or other related subjects anywhere in the world.Strength of programBeing part of Hungary’s leading science university, the programme is one of the oldest of its kind in Hungary. This rich scientific tradition and international embeddedness is the warranty for the high-quality education. Our professors are leading experts of their fields in Hungary, while also being internationally recognized for their research. Due to these factors the students are provided access to the most updated methodological and theoretical tools. We encourage our students to try their knowledge in actual research and practical applications in order to provide opportunity of finding personalized career paths. Also, the inclusive student community ensures a warm, welcoming atmosphere for students from all around the world. 

Special Needs Education BA

Short descriptionThe purpose of the training is to provide advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge related to special needs education and associated scientific fields to future special needs teachers. Participants of our program will possess the skills required for special needs activities in addition to specialised and practical knowledge, which will enable them to help children, young people and adults with disabilities and impairments improve their skills and functions (cognitive, social, somatic, sensory and perceptual) and to assist them in life management, rehabilitation, environmental adjustment and social integration.This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in people with disabilities and the possibilities of providing assistance to them, have good communication, social and creative skills and are motivated to participate in a high-quality professional training. Our training program is particularly suitable for those with high levels of empathy, good cooperation and interpersonal skills, responsibility and self-awareness.This program enables students to interpret medical and psychological diagnoses and test results, related to disabilities within their field of expertise. Our training program enables students to apply their psychological knowledge appropriately, adapting it to the needs of people with specific disabilities. Participants will be trained to implement complex special needs diagnostics, including the use of state-of-the art diagnostic tools, and design relevant, goal-oriented special needs activities and processes on the basis of medical and psychological diagnoses and test results. When designing special needs interventions, participants will be able to combine general didactic and methodological principles with specialised educational content that is appropriate for the type of disability, adapting the process to their clients’ age, ability, attitude and socio-cultural specificities. Participants will be also trained to provide complex educational, developmental, therapeutic, preventive, habilitation and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities cared for by institutional service provision systems, taking into account the needs, abilities and preferences of the persons they are working with. Using these skills, our students will be able to support opportunities for adjustment and improve quality of people with disabilities.Special needs education for people with intellectual disabilities This specialisation prepares students for early intervention, special pre-school and school education and therapeutic assistance in the educational field. It also prepares students for the education, training and development of children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities, as well as for the management of developmental and therapeutic activities for individuals and groups.Special needs education for people with hearing impairmentThis specialisation enables participants to perform complex tasks in the fields of paediatric audiology, early intervention, special pre-school and school education, inclusive education and training of children with hearing impairment, as well as in the field of rehabilitation of adults with hearing impairment.Special needs education for people with visual impairmentThis specialisation prepares students for the recognition of visual impairment, for the early care and intervention of children with visual impairment, and for special education and training in nursery, kindergarten and school settings, as well as for the employment and complex rehabilitation of adults with visual impairment.Special needs education for people with physical and multiple disabilitiesThis specialisation prepares students for the recognition of various physical and motor disabilities, and for the assessment of children, young people and adults with physical/motor and multiple disabilities. Participants will be trained to provide early intervention, pre-school and school education, training, employment and physical education for children with physical/motor disabilities as well as to provide rehabilitation for adults with physical/motor disabilities.Specialisations:Special needs education forPeople with Hearing Impairment and/orPeople with Intellectual Disability and/orPeople with Physical and Multiple Disabilities and/orPeople with Visual ImpairmentOne or two specialisations can be chosen in any combination from the above listed. For launching a specialisation at least 5 applicants are required. During the application process students have to rank their preferred specialisations or pairs of specialisations. See more at point D/2.Strength of programThe Bachelor's degree (BA) program in Special Needs Education is available as an eight semester full-time training programme with 240 credits for secondary school graduates. After a general introduction to special needs education and associated disciplines (including human biology, theory of education, psychology and arts) students continue their studies in one or two specialty fields from their third semester. In the last semester of their training the students participate in a professional practice program in institutions associated with their chosen specialisations. 

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Vocational Education for Health Professions (BA)

So that you can help people achieve a successful professional life.How will the healthcare professions change in the coming years? Why is it so important to combine practical knowledge with academic expertise? And how can one successfully pass on this acquired knowledge to others?Learn how you can actively shape the future of healthcare professions. The distance learning program in vocational education enables you to take on training and teaching roles in a sector where dedicated successors are urgently needed.Study profileThe Bachelor's degree program in Vocational Education for Health Professions offers you a part-time qualification opportunity for teaching activities in the dynamic professional field of health professions .As a graduate of this distance learning program, you will have laid the foundation for a Master's degree that will enable you to teach at vocational schools and healthcare schools . You can also take on training responsibilities in companies and teaching roles for organizations .A master's degree is required for full-time teaching at nursing schools . The specific requirements are determined by the relevant authorities in the individual federal states ( see the information on teacher eligibility PDF ).With the Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education from HFH, you can acquire the necessary academic qualification while working in 8 semesters (7 semesters plus internship) and thus supplement your practical knowledge with scientifically sound expertise.The importance of professions in the health and social care sectors is growing due to demographic changes and advances in medicine. The demands on modern and process-oriented training are becoming more challenging.Due to the expansion of the competencies of trained professionals and the greater scientific focus, the experiential knowledge of teaching staff will need to be supplemented by academic expertise in the future .Those who can present an academic degree in this field are already preparing for the future.  

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