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Program development reportIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Faculty of Medicine

Initial assessment of theMaster Program

Status quo report

List of objectives of the MA

List of competencies to be achieved by graduates of the MA

Target-groups for recruitment

Accreditation documents and approvals necessary

Decision of the University to start the MA

Academic person in charge of the MA

Administrative person in charge of the MA

Assessment of existing infrastructure resources for the MA

Assessment of existing teaching human resources for the MA

List of objectives of the MA

Environmental health

Epidemiology

Health care organization and management

Basics of bioethics and health legislation

Biostatistics, health information systems (medical information and statistics)

Social Psychology

Social Policy and Services

Practice in Social settings

English Language

List of competencies to be achieved by graduates of the MA :

graduate of Mastership Program will acquire more comprehensive knowledge, based on the

education received on the first level of training course and in the research context will provide the

possibility and background for the development and/or application of original ideas;

graduate will be able to apply decision making skills in new and unfamiliar environment in the

context of acquired specialty or adjacent (multidisciplinary) areas;

graduate will be able to integrate acquired knowledge; to overcome the difficulties and build up

his/her opinions based on incomplete or limited information, taking into consideration social and

ethic responsibilities with regards to the application of such knowledge and opinions;

graduate will be able to make public presentations on his/her conclusions providing justifications

for specialists and non-specialists using appropriate knowledge and logic;

graduate will develop such learning skills, that will create a possibility to continue self-determined

and independent learning.

List of competencies to be achieved by graduates of the MA

The Master Program provides Students with the opportunity to

develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in

core social work fields and methods. It allows students the

opportunity for in-depth study in fields of interpersonal helping,

child and family practice, community practice, and leadership and

organizational practice. The courses offer a theoretical and practice

base for advanced professional practice and leadership in social

work services.

Learning Outcome

The ability to engage with individuals, groups

and communities in society and apply social

work knowledge and skills to meet needs, to

enable them to develop their potential and to

foster their greater control over their lives.

Target-groups for recruitment

MA program Faculty welcome Students who have higher education in medicine, law, or economic sciences, or higher education in Social and Political Sciences, psychology, sociology, etc.

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Academic person in charge of the MA

Nata Kazakhashvili

Nino Chikhladze

Lasha Loria

Nato Pitskhelauri

Paata Imnadze

Shota Tsanava

Ketevan Dadiani

Administrative person in charge of the MA

Alexander Tsiskaridze

Dimitri Kordzaia

Pati Dzotsenidze

Maka Jorbenadze

Status quo report

List of existing Master programs at our university

Analysis of the existing national legislation

Curricula of existing MA

Internal regulations of the University regarding MA programs

Analysis of the political framework

Analysis of existing resources in the university

Existing Curricula of Master Program

Subject Status of the subject: compulsory, optional

credits I II III IV

Epidemiology compulsory 15 5 5 5

Environmental health compulsory 15 5 5 5


compulsory 15 5 5 5


compulsory 15 5 5 5

Biostatistics, health information systems

compulsory 15 5 5 5

English Language compulsory 10 5 5

Course paper 5 5

Mastership paper 30 30

Total 120 30 30 30 30

Curricula characteristics

Curricula and syllabus of all courses developed

Methods of teaching used in each course

Grading scheme to be used

Number of ECTS per course

New Curricula of Master Program

Subject Status of the subject: compulsory, optional

credits I II III IV

Epidemiology compulsory 15 5 5 5

Environmental health compulsory 15 5 5 5


compulsory 15 5 5 5


compulsory 15 5 5 5

Biostatistics, health information systems

compulsory 15 5 5 5

English Language compulsory 10 5 5

Social Psychology elective 5 5

Social Policy and Services elective 5 5

Practice in Social settings elective 5 5

Mastership paper compulsory 25 25Total 120 30 30 30 30

Methods of teaching

Lectures

Seminars

Practice in Social settingso The teaching and learning includes an exciting blend of lectures, outside speakers, group

work and use of multimedia. The course also offers the opportunity for active student participation where you will be encouraged to contribute your own knowledge and experience.

o Information technology plays an increasingly important role in our courses and a very extensive range of learning resources can be accessed through ‘TSU Virtual', an online repository of lectures, handouts, information and learning exercises.

o Our modules are assessed on the basis of coursework, which includes assignments, portfolios and presentations.

o In health and social care no professional group works in isolation. TSU teaches a very wide range of pre-qualification and foundation courses including health and social care, nursing (adult, children's and mental health), midwifery, occupational therapy, osteopathy, operating department practice, paramedic emergency care, and physiotherapy. You will share your learning with these other health care students. This is a key component of the course as it is essential to developing your teamwork skills and your understanding of the other roles you will encounter in practice.

Students of the new Master Program

Entrance requirements - A bachelor’s degree from an accredited University

Selection criteria for new students - National Exam and Exam in Public Health and social work

Potential career paths on the labor market for graduates

Careers

Graduates have the opportunity to develop practice, research, leadership and management skills that

will make them more competitive in areas of advanced practice and management roles. Graduates are

employed in a wide range of government and non government organizations as direct practitioners,

managers, researchers and policy practitioners. Some graduates use this qualification as a basis for

entering private practice.

System of student evaluation of the courses

System of student evaluation of the courses

Attendance-Maximum score - 15

pro-activity at lectures and practical sessions-Maximum score - 20 (including home work, small individual project, presentation etc)

Midterm Exam-Maximum score - 25

Final examination-Maximum score - 40

At the end of the course IV semester - Dissertation

Grading scheme to be used

A- 91-100;

B- 81-90;

c- 71-80;

D- 61-70;

E- 51-60;

F- 41-50;

Fx- 0-40.

ICT

Installed ICT resources

Project website

http://www.tsu.edu.ge/ge/faculties/medicine/zs12kt8rvbmcynsun/

http://www.hstalks.com/r/tblsc/continue/

Moodle

Tbilisi State University has trial access for teachers and students to view The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection. The collection provides immediate access to over 1,300 online seminar style talks containing the latest research and developments as well as the fundamentals presented by the world’s leading experts including a number of Nobel Laureates.

This prestigious new resource is perfect for the classroom setting, the lab, research, as part of teaching course curriculum, as a study or reference tool for MA students.



http://www.hstalks.com/r/tblsc/continue/

Cooperation with TEMPUS Partners

List of professors from other TEMPUS partners to teach at the MA

Student mobility plan involving the other TEMPUS partners

Training the trainers course – UK

Partner report

Analysis of acquired knowledge (about new teaching methods)

Analysis of acquired skills

Plan to include training results in the MA

Training the trainers course –Sweden

• Partner report • Analysis of acquired knowledge (IT

technologies)• Analysis of acquired skills• Plan to include training results in the MA

Thank you very much for your attention!

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