Democritus University of Thrace

The Department of Education Sciences in Early Childhood received its first students in 1987 & has been administratively independent since 1992. Throughout all these years it has been extremely active instructing educators who intend to follow careers as teachers or researchers in the area of early childhood education. The program also cultivates the cross-curricular thematic approach of the learning process & the effectuation of educational activity plans, creativity & practice in assessment & self-assessment.

All programmes of study are supported by educational and research activities of the faculty and students, such as the guidance of doctorate dissertations, the organization of lectures and conferences, the participation in scientific meetings, the planning and publication of education materials and assessment testing tools, the organization of cultural/educational activities, etc. in a continuous effort of scientific presence and mutual action with local, national and European organizations that focus on early childhood education and relevant areas of research.

Education science of the early childhood; Teachers’ education; Informal education (animators)

The program provides the basic up-to-date scientific knowledge in the areas of the science of education, psychology, science, language & culture. During the 4th year of their studies, students prepare a dissertation with the aim of being introduced to sci

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Our graduates are expected to be able to understand, compare & evaluate scientific evidence concerning all aspects of educating children aged 6 to 12; Understand, analyze & weigh critically the multiple factors shaping educational reality based on scientific evidence; Select & apply methodologies & practices aiming at students’ cognitive, social, cultural & affective development; Design, implement and evaluate innovative educational programmes in formal & informal educational settings; Decontextualize, apply & actively support research, participate in research activities.

Undertake research projects on issues related to the education of the Muslim minority students living in the region; pursuing research cooperation with colleagues in other Universities of the region and abroad; participation in EU-funded projects.

Primary education; Professional education

The Programme of Study offers to the students the possibility of constituting the necessary scientific background and the basic competencies & skills required for the development of a multifaceted scientific and professional career in the education of stu

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Regular provision of practical and theoretical knowledge, incorporating modern approaches.

Basic and clinical translational research covering a wide field of knowledge (e.g. but not exclusively stem cells, auto-immunity, inflammation, diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, obstructive sleep apnea, vasculogenesis, surgical innovations, oncology).

cardiomedabolic diseases; inflammation; oncology

Coverage of all current aspects of medicine, including principles of research, clinical implications and the modern holistic approach.

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Courses are as described in question 13. Moreover, the relevance between the various foci of political science in an integrated understanding of policy and politics is given. The programme provides graduates a balanced depth and breadth understanding of both current politics (and international relations), and political science in its wide spectrum.

Research and publications is related to interests of individual members of staff; currently subjects like contemporary political theory and philosophy (Rawls, communitarianism, Habermas, Marxism, liberalism); relation between political theory and public services management; political and party systems (mainly Greek and British with a focus in Scotland); and international relations prevail, with other subjects not been overlooked. Research results in publications in national and international academic journals and enrichment of teaching.

Political science; Social policy; Management and administration

Political theory and political philosophy (from classical to modern), comparative politics, political sociology, European Union and European integration studies, international relations. These are offered alongside courses dealing with relevant issues in

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The Course content of the Department focuses on Social Planning and Social Policy and in Social Work practice and implementation. Courses aim to enable students to acquire knowledge, attitudes and social skills that are needed in order to work at various settings and with distinct populations. Course content also includes modules on Human Rights, Social Work Methods, Research Methods, Clinical Social Work, Addictions, Mental Health Issues, Family Abuse and Community Violence and School prevention models and methods.

Social Work Department applies Quantitative and Qualitative methods in research emphasizing on qualitative methods and Action Research on the basis of the current needs that are observed in the region of Thrace. Action Research is employed in order to develop & measure interventions in distinct & various populations including refugees on real time. Through Action Research students are able to design, implement & evaluate interventions. They develop Social Networks with local authorities for offering quality services & reinforcing integration.

school social work; youth and adolescence; addictions and substance use

This is the only Department in Greece that offers at a university level Bachelor degree in Social Work and Social Policy. Social Work graduates from this Department are also eligible to receive Social Work licence that is needed in order to work in commun

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