Courses

The courses of the MSc program and their respective credit units are distributed across semesters as follows:

A' Semester ECTS
Research Methodology in the Health Sciences/Complex applications in the field of health - Reflective practice (I)

6

Legal, bioethical and deontological issues in caring and supporting children and adolescents in the community

3

Psychosocial support in the community (school environment, supportive care structures)

3

Child/adolescent psychology - Psychopathology of developmental disorders

3

Brain plasticity and recovery in children and adolescents

6

Special treatments and Wellness for Children and Adolescents with Special Health Needs"

4

Special education and medical conditions of children and adolescents

5

Semester total

30

Β' Semester ECTS
Research methodology in health sciences/ Complex applications in the health field- Mixed studies & Scientific paper writing techniques II

6

The role of assistive technology in the care of children and adolescents with health needs. Alternative forms of communication.

6

Pediatric family centered care

6

Language disorders from infancy to adulthood

6

ELECTIVE (1 must be selected from the following 7)

6

Semester total

30

Elective courses ECTS
1. Speech disorders: Apraxia and cerebral palsy

6

2. Disorders of written speech

6

3. Health and safety in the care and support of children and adolescents with health needs in the community

6

4. Group of healthcare providers - Participation of patients and families in supportive care - Communication skills - Role of institutions, organizations, and volunteers.

6

5.Syndromes of children and adolescents

6

6. Swallowing disorders from infancy to adulthood

6

7. Management of chronic pain - Palliative care for children and adolescents with health needs.

6

3rd semester ECTS
Thesis

30

Semester total

30

  • In the first semester, the Study Program includes seven (7) compulsory courses with 3, 4, 5, and 6 ECTS credits, which correspond to 30 ECTS credits.
    In the second semester, the Study Program includes five (5) courses worth 6 ECTS credits each, corresponding to 30 ECTS credits in total, with the attendance of 5 courses [4 compulsory and 1 elective from the offered seven (7)].
    The third semester involves the preparation of a Master’s Thesis, which corresponds to 30 ECTS credits.