Scienze pedagogiche

Graduates of the Master’s degree in Pedagogical Sciences, as a completion and enhancement of the training acquired in the three-year degree programs of class L-19, must possess:

a) Solid and in-depth theoretical knowledge in the pedagogical and educational sciences, particularly in philosophy, psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, and history, which help define the conceptual framework of this scientific field; b) Adequate mastery of educational research methodology of a theoretical, psychological, methodological-didactic, historical, and experimental nature, both quantitative and qualitative, in formal, non-formal, and informal educational settings; c) Highly professional competencies in training project design: context assessment and description, definition of general and specific goals, identification of human, instrumental, and structural resources, time calculation, prediction of final outcomes and social impact of projects, budget calculation; d) Highly professional competencies in didactic programming: analysis of educational needs, definition of general and specific objectives, identification of contents, selection of methods and techniques, scheduling of ongoing monitoring actions and final evaluation operations; e) Mastery in using the main traditional, computer-based, and telematic educational tools, including advanced tools for distance learning; f) Proficiency in at least one European Union language, in addition to Italian, with reference to both written and oral academic language and correct usage of disciplinary lexicons.

The Master's degree in Pedagogical Sciences LM-85 confers the qualification of “Pedagogue” (Law No. 205 of December 27, 2017).

Employment opportunities for graduates of the Master's degree program include:

1. Pedagogical, educational, and training research activities of a theoretical, didactic, experimental, and special nature;
2. Consultancy interventions for treating special individuals in educational institutions and social and educational recovery services;
3. Consultancy interventions in the design, programming, and management of educational and training projects;
4. Consultancy for the preparation and training for the provision of traditional and multimedia educational tools in educational institutions and services;
5. Guidance activities in public and private educational and training institutions;
6. Staff selection interventions in public and private entities and companies;
7. Audit interventions in public and private entities and companies;
8. Assessment interventions in public and private entities and companies.

To be admitted to a Master's degree program, candidates must possess a three-year Bachelor's degree or an equivalent foreign qualification recognized as suitable, as well as meet specific curricular requirements and possess adequate personal preparation, the definitions and verification methods of which are detailed in the Educational Regulations of the Master's degree program (Article 4 of the LM-85 regulations).

In addition to the core competencies in the pedagogical, methodological-didactic, and psychological areas, the profile is completed with historical, philosophical, and social areas. It is also expected that students acquire advanced computer skills and knowledge of a foreign language (level B2). The program also includes a mandatory internship cycle lasting 150 hours, to be carried out in public and/or private institutions/entities, located across the country and partnered with the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio. The internship is one of the most significant moments in the academic program, offering students the opportunity to connect with the world of work and apply the skills and knowledge acquired during their studies.

Finally, students have the opportunity to include courses offered by the University in their study plan, specifically designed to acquire cross-disciplinary competencies.

The program promotes initiatives to encourage student mobility for study and/or internship periods abroad through the Erasmus+ programs: Student Mobility for Studies and Traineeships, and bilateral agreements for mobility with non-EU countries.

In particular, starting from the academic year 2018-2019, the program organizes a specific meeting with the International Relations Center (CRI) during the presentation of the program to promote all opportunities and explain in detail the international mobility options available to students. The program also organizes meetings with foreign faculty to promote and encourage internationalization. During these meetings, professors present their universities and inform students about all the opportunities offered for studying abroad.

The Master’s degree in Pedagogical Sciences is awarded after completing a two-year training program, totaling 120 University Credits (CFU).