SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Bachelor’s Program in Governance and Social Sciences - Description
The Bachelor’s Program in Governance and Social Sciences is based on the principle of liberal education, according to which, students study not only the fundamentals of social sciences and humanities, but also design their own program based on their preferences and interests and delve into specific areas of social sciences in greater detail. For this purpose, the program allocates credits for elective subjects within the specialty.
In addition to providing a broad education in the social sciences and humanities, the program allows students to focus on deepening their knowledge in political science, economics, psychology, anthropology, sociology and cultural studies.
Throughout all four years, the educational process is primarily structured around interactive lectures, utilizing the renowned teaching method known as the Socratic method. In contrast to traditional monologue lectures, this approach enables in-depth discussions of texts and problems under consideration, fostering maximum interaction between the lecturer and the student.
Upon successful completion of the 4-year program, the graduate is awarded the qualification - Bachelor of Social Sciences.
AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
Upon completing the Bachelor's Program in Governance and Social Sciences, graduates have the opportunity to pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Non-governmental and international organizations (project management, research)
- Mass media (journalism, publicism)
- Consulting companies (analysts)
- Private sector (entrepreneurship, project management and research)
- State organizations (including the diplomatic service)
- Educational institutions
CURRICULUM
The curriculum for the Bachelor's Program in Governance and Social Sciences consists of 240 credits, allocated across the following modules:
- University General Education - each student enrolled in the university's bachelor's programs, in addition to specialized subjects, also takes general subjects, contributing to the elevation of general education and the expansion of their field of interests. Within the framework of general subjects, students are introduced to individual branches of social sciences and humanities.
- Foundational Education in the Field of Study - within the framework of this module, students learn quantitative and qualitative research methods, calculus, statistics and other similar subjects that are necessary to properly plan and carry out research.
- Core Education in the Field of Study - this module includes the fundamental theoretical and practical courses necessary for the study of social sciences, for example: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Policy Process, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Psychology of Communication, History of Georgian Thought, etc.
- Field of Study Electives - this module offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in various areas of specialization according to their interests. They can select more specialized courses in specific directions to further tailor their academic experience.
- Practical Education - this component encompasses work experience within an organization. Working in an organization is a crucial aspect of students' training, allowing them to cultivate practical skills by applying the theoretical knowledge acquired during their education to real-world situations. This facilitates their adaptation to work environments, enables the application of competencies honed during their educational journey and fosters the development of new skills.
- Elective Courses - students have the flexibility to choose additional courses based on their interests. They also have the option to pursue an additional 15 credits of courses at no extra cost.
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| ან მათემატიკა | 6 | 8 | 60% |
| ან ისტორია | 6 | 55 | - |
| ან გეოგრაფია | 6 | 7 | 70% |
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70%ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The establishment of the Free University of Tbilisi School of Governance and Social Sciences (GOV) had a dual objective: firstly, to introduce the first liberal education program in Georgia, providing students with a comprehensive education in social sciences; and secondly, to empower students to actively participate in planning their own educational program, thereby enabling them to effectively explore their interests and personal development. Consequently, the school was founded by and continues to be guided by faculty who possess comparable educational backgrounds and practical experience from prestigious European and US universities, including Washington University in St. Louis, Oxford University, Central European University, University of Milan and others.
In addition to its academic goals, the school also aimed to create a space where young people could realize themselves, learn to respect each other's opinions, think freely and courageously, while also learning to discipline their opinions, be accepting and tolerant and appreciate each other's rights and freedoms.
The Bachelor’s Program in Governance and Social Sciences is accredited in accordance with Georgian legislation.
As a result of the critical and analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge acquired at the School of Governance and Social Sciences, its graduates successfully pursue further studies and research at renowned international universities such as: University College London, Goldsmith, University of London Glasgow University, Kingston University London, University of Roehampton, Central European University , Szent István University, Kyoto University, University of California in Santa Barbara, University of Nevada, Reno, Hult International University, University of Trento, University of Milan, University of Groningen, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Barcelona Executive Business School and others.
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