Vytautas Magnus University – Social Sciences
Kaunas, LithuaniaPOTENTIAL — not yet offered / not confirmed
🟢 Strong fit: Faculty of Social Sciences runs many English-taught Social Work, Sociology and Psychology courses mapping well to the HMU BSc (per-course ECTS/semester to confirm in catalogue)
English-taught programme: VDU/VMU Faculty of Social Sciences, Kaunas. Large pool of English-taught semester courses (BA + MA) in Social Work, Sociology and Psychology open to exchange students. Per-course ECTS (~6 typical) and term (autumn/spring) must be confirmed via the VDU catalogue filter (Language=English).
Potential matches only. This partner currently has no HMU Social Work students / no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Social Work study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology (General & Developmental) (6) Directly matches Introduction to Psychology. | → | Introduction to Psychology Εισαγωγή στην Ψυχολογία (6) | strong | — |
| Classical / Contemporary Sociological Thinking (6) Core sociology theory maps to Introduction to Sociology. | → | Introduction to Sociology Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνιολογία (6) | strong | — |
| Social Inequality and Exclusion (6) Near-exact match to Social Inequalities, Poverty and Social Exclusion. | → | Social Inequalities, Poverty and Social Exclusion Κοινωνικές Ανισότητες, Φτώχεια και Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός (4) | strong | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology of Migration (6) Maps to Migration and Social Integration. | → | Migration and Social Integration Μετανάστευση και Κοινωνική Ένταξη (6) | strong | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology of Gender (6) Maps to Gender and Equality Issues. | → | Gender and Equality Issues Ζητήματα Φύλου και Ισότητας (4) | strong | — |
| Positive Psychology (6) Exact title match. | → | Positive Psychology Θετική Ψυχολογία (4) | strong | — |
| Social Work Theoretical Models / Paradigms (6) Maps to Theoretical Approaches in Social Work. | → | Theoretical Approaches in Social Work Θεωρητικές Προσεγγίσεις στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (5) | strong | — |
| Critical Reflection in Social Work (6) Maps to Radical and Critical Social Work. | → | Radical and Critical Social Work Ριζοσπαστική και Κριτική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | — |
| Human Rights Perspectives in Social Work (6) Maps to Civil and Social Rights. | → | Civil and Social Rights Ατομικά και Κοινωνικά Δικαιώματα (4) | likely | — |
| Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work (6) Maps to Community Development and Social Work; also 0804.4.004. | → | Community Development and Social Work Κοινοτική Ανάπτυξη και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | — |
| Group Therapy in Social Work (6) Group methods overlap Social Work with Groups. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | likely | — |
| Family Counselling in a Changing Society (6) Maps to Family Social Work; also 0804.6.013 Adult Counselling. | → | Family Social Work Κοινωνική Εργασία με Οικογένεια (6) | likely | — |
| Equity and Inclusion in Social Work: Intersectional Approach (6) Maps to Diversity and Empowerment in Social Work. | → | Diversity and Empowerment in Social Work Διαφορετικότητα και Ενδυνάμωση στην ΚΕ (6) | strong | — |
| Human Resource Management in Social Work Organizations (6) Maps to Organizational Behavior & HR Management; also 0804.7.001. | → | Organizational Behavior & HR Management in Health & Welfare Services Οργανωσιακή Συμπεριφορά & Διοίκηση Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού σε Υπηρεσίες Υγείας/Πρόνοιας (4) | likely | — |
| Social Inclusion in an Ageing Society (6) Maps to Active Ageing and Social Work. | → | Active Ageing and Social Work Ενεργός Γήρανση και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | likely | — |
| Trauma-informed Social Work Practice (6) Maps to Social Work Intervention in Crisis Situations; overlaps 0804.6.002. | → | Social Work Intervention in Crisis Situations Κοινωνική Εργασία σε Καταστάσεις Κρίσης (4) | likely | — |
| Global Social Work: Reflective Practice for Justice and Peace (6) Maps to Intercultural Social Work Practice. | → | Intercultural Social Work Practice Διαπολιτισμική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | — |
| Social Work Research 1 / 2 (6) Maps to Research Methodology; Research 2 overlaps Qualitative Research. | → | Research Methodology in Social Work Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | — |
| Medical Sociology and Anthropology (6) Maps to Social Work and Community Health Care. | → | Social Work and Community Health Care Κοινωνική Εργασία και Κοινοτική Φροντίδα Υγείας (6) | likely | — |
| Family Diversity in Contemporary Society (6) Maps to Family Policy. | → | Family Policy Οικογενειακή Πολιτική (6) | likely | — |
| Deviance, Crime and Social Control (6) Maps to Social Work in Justice. | → | Social Work in Justice Κοινωνική Εργασία στο χώρο της Δικαιοσύνης (6) | likely | — |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. Not based on past mobilities; can change year to year — confirm with the coordinator. “—” = term not published.
Sources: VDU course catalogue · VMU 18 programmes in English