The University of Bucharest is a leading academic centre and a significant point of reference in society, and it adheres to the principles of academic integrity and critical thinking. The University is one the leading higher education institutions in Romania and South-East Europe by actively contributing through research and teaching to the development and use of knowledge. The University’s main objective is to offer high-quality academic programmes and research facilities, and becoming a forefront of research and teaching.
The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is one of the largest faculties which functions under The University of Bucharest. Offering studies in the full Bologna three cycle structure, our faculty represents a significant academic community seeking to provide excellence in learning, research and public responsibility. The faculty has cooperation programmes at international level (exchange students, research, academic projects) and also at the national level. Forms of cooperation include guest lecturers from public and private institutions connected with the field of study, practicum time and internships time in companies and governmental bodies, participation in partner’s activities in relation with the domain of study, involvement in forms of partnership in common projects, programmes, long-term activities.
Department of Special education: The delivered courses provide students with challenging learning opportunities on the following topics:
- Evaluation techniques to establish the psychological profile of people with special needs;
- Therapy procedures for the recovery of people with special needs;
- Creating a programme of recovery for people with special needs;
- Teaching methodologies for Special Education.
The Department of Special Education is involved in periodic organization of courses aimed toward the professional formation of specialists which have as main focus education, recovery and social and professional integration of individuals with special needs.