Social Work

The aim of the study programme is to prepare social workers who are able  to to initiate social change in society, empowering people and increasing their social responsibility and the social responsibility of society's institutions, thus contributing to the achievement of society's goals, such as civic participation, the creation of wealth and the guarantee of human rights.

Expected learning outcomes are:

Knowledge and its application. A graduate:
1.1. Have knowledge of social work theory and methods, the development of the social work profession in the country, theories of human behaviour and change, social problems and their expression in the social environment, the principles of professional ethics, applied research methodology, human rights and social justice, national social policy, the organisation of social work, interprofessional co-operation, information, communication and assistive technologies, and the principles of sustainable development, and applies this knowledge to the identification of the need for social services, the provision of social services to clients and applied research
1.2. Have a basic understanding of theories in the social sciences, humanities and other sciences and apply them in the delivery of social services to clients.

Research skills. A graduate:
2.1 Carries out practice-oriented applied social work research and interprets its findings in the context of specific social service delivery institutions and social policy.
2.2. Applies applied research findings to specific social problems, professional development and social work innovations.

Special abilities. A graduate:
3.1.  Identifies, analyses and assesses the needs and strengths of the individual, family, group, community (hereinafter referred to as the client); follows regulatory legislation and institutional documents; develops the social, hygiene and work skills of the individual; predicts the possible occurrence of social problems in the community, plans, provides and documents social services, assesses their impact on the client, applies various social work methods, building a relationship of mutual trust with the client, representing the rights and interests of the client, using internal and environmental resources, motivating and empowering the client for self-help.
3.2. Develops and implements client support plans and social projects at institutional, regional and national level, allocates resources appropriately, evaluates the effectiveness of social services and programmes.
3.3. Cooperates with representatives of various institutions in the organisation and delivery of social services to empower clients, thereby contributing to social well-being.
3.4. Analyses and explains the impact of social policy on the promotion of human rights and the reduction of social exclusion.
3.5. In practice, is guided by the principles of social justice, human rights, social work values and professional ethics, and provides insights for improving their implementation.

Social skills. A graduate:
4.1. Communicate and cooperate effectively with clients, colleagues, team members and other professionals, politicians, the media and academics, guided by the principles of mutual respect, understanding and understanding, and ethical standards.
4.2. Expresses himself/herself fluently and persuasively, both orally and in writing, and communicates effectively in the professional environment and in the community in both Lithuanian and foreign languages.
4.3. Discuss relevant professional issues in order to develop and strengthen the social work profession.

Personal abilities. A graduate:
5.1 Reflect, analyse and critically evaluate their own professional activities and understand the importance of lifelong learning.
5.2 Make decisions independently in a given situation and draw on professional knowledge.
5.3 Gathers and organises information from national and international information sources, uses information, communication and assistive technologies, responsibly handles confidential information in a responsible manner.
5.4.Take care of his/her own personal knowledge and development, improve his/her professional qualifications, disseminate good practice and develop the image of the social work profession.

The students study these subjects:

Full-time studies:

Part-time studies:

Other subject descriptions:

• Crisis intervention in Social Work (module: Methods of Social Work)

Freely Chosen subjects are selected from the List of Freely Chosen Subjects and Their Descriptions.