Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's Degree in Social Service and Social Policies is a two-year program that aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of assuming positions of high autonomy and ethical-professional responsibility. The program focuses on the design, organization, management, communication, and evaluation of integrated social service systems and individual activities in various welfare areas.

Program Details

• Code: 11877
• Type: Master's Degree (D.M. 1649/2023)
• Duration: 2 years
• CFU: 120
• Class: LM-87
• Access: Open access, but with a required entrance exam
• Location: Genoa
• Language: Italian
• Teaching Method: Conventional
• Coordinator: Valentina Di Gregorio
• Department: Department of Law

Career Opportunities

The degree provides access to various career opportunities, including:

• Free profession
• Social direction and territorial coordination in local authorities
• Coordination of social services in Local Health Authorities
• Coordination of services for protected dimensions (e.g., elderly) in hospital companies
• Reference point for the design of social and socio-sanitary services in regions
• Coordinator of projects, services for social inclusion, and structures for social and socio-sanitary services

Program Structure

The program includes theoretical and practical training, with a focus on professionalizing activities such as internships and seminar cycles. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social services and policies, as well as the skills necessary to work in various professional settings.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is open, but students must pass an entrance exam to assess their personal preparation. International students must also meet specific requirements for admission.

Tuition Fees and Benefits

Information on tuition fees, exemptions, and benefits for students with disabilities or DSA is available on the university's website.

Research Areas

The program is part of the Department of Law and is connected to various research areas, including social policies, welfare systems, and human rights.

International Opportunities

The university offers international mobility programs, including Erasmus+ and other exchange opportunities, to provide students with a global perspective and experience.

Contacts

For more information, please refer to the university's website or contact the department directly.