HELLENIC REPUBLIC DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION and POLITICAL SCIENCE

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1 HELLENIC REPUBLIC DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION and POLITICAL SCIENCE 1, PanagiTsaldari Street P.O. Box 9132 Komotini Greece Tel.: Fax.: DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value-judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why. 1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION 1.1 Family name(s): 1.2 Given name(s): 1.3 Date of Birth (day/month/year): 1.4 Student identification number or code: Matriculation number

2 2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION 2.1 Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language): Singe Bachelor s Degree ( Ptychion ) defined by the following pathways/majors: Political Science 2.2 Main field(s) of study for the qualification: As Name and status of awarding institution: Democritus University of Thrace, State University 2.4 Name and status of institution administering studies: As Language(s) of instruction/examination: Greek 3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION 3.1 Level of qualification: Undergraduate Bachelor s Degree 3.2 Official duration of programme: Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) ECTS credits: 240 ECTS 3.3 Entry requirements: Apolyterion (High School Graduation Diploma awarded by the Greek State) and Pan-Hellenic entrance examinations or Special categories (i.e. disabled) or Degree holders from other Universities (3% quota) following entry examinations 4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS ACHIEVED 4.1 Mode of Study: Full-time

3 4.2 Programme requirements: According to the National Law for Higher Education and the Department s Internal Regulation based on ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), students graduate after having: 240 ECTS credits, successfully attended courses of the programme of study successfully completed and defended the optional final Diploma Dissertation, or Practical Exercise. 4.3 Programme details (e.g. modules or units studied) and individual grades/marks/credits obtained): The subjects/courses in which the above mentioned student has been examined and obtained passing grades as well as the subjects/courses, for which the student has received recognition, are the following: CODE SUBJECT/COURSE TITLE GRADE COURSE TYPE EXAM PERIOD EXAM MODE ECTS Α3 Introduction to Law Compulsory Α4 Economic Analysis I Compulsory Α5 Sociology Compulsory Α Introduction to Political Science Compulsory Α7 History of Political Ideas Compulsory Α8 Introduction to Informatics 1 Α9 Seminar Writing of scientific work Essay 1 Β1 Methodology and Methods in Social Research Compulsory Β2 Economic Analysis II Compulsory

4 Β3 Social Planning Compulsory Β4 Civil and Social Rights Compulsory Β5 Elements Of Administration And Organization Compulsory Β Information Technology Ι: Use of computer and Office applications 1 Γ1 Theories of Social Change and Development Γ2 Criminology Γ3 Social Statistics Compulsory Γ4 Political Theory I Compulsory Γ5 Modern and Contemporary European History Compulsory Γ9 Administrative Law Γ10 Political Economy Γ11 Local Governance and Social Policy Γ12 Contemporary Political Thought I Theories of Justice Γ13 State Theory Γ14 Constitutional Institutions Δ2 Public Finance Δ3 International Environmental Policy Δ4 Comparative Politics Ι Compulsory

5 Δ5 Political Theory II Compulsory Δ Introduction to International Politics Compulsory Δ12 State and State Policies Δ13 History of Social Policy Δ14 International Protection of Fundamental Rights Δ15 Political Ideologies Δ1 Public International Law Ε2 Economics of Social Protection Ε3 European Union Institutions and Core Functions Compulsory Ε4 Political Sociology I Compulsory Ε5 Political Philosophy Ι Compulsory Ε10 Statistical Data Analysis I Ε11 Migration and Migration Policy Ε12 Greek and International Penitentiary Policy Ε14 Penal Phenomenon and Formal Social Control Ε15 International Organizations Η10 Security and Human Rights

6 ΣΤ1 Crime Policy and Globalization ΣΤ2 Civil Society and Social Policy ΣΤ3 Social Security Law ΣΤ4 Political Sociology ΙΙ Compulsory ΣΤ5 Greek Politics Compulsory ΣΤ9 Family, Gender And Social Policy ΣΤ10 Informatics II: Statistical Data Analysis ΙΙ ΣΤ11 Economics of Social Security ΣΤ12 European Social Policy ΣΤ13 Contemporary Political Thought II: Communitarianism ΣΤ14 History of Social Theories ΣΤ15 Political Communication Ζ1 Labour Economics and Employment Policies Ζ2 Social Services Organization And Management Ζ3 Health Policy and Politics Ζ4 Comparative Politics ΙΙ Compulsory Ζ5 Foreign Policy Analysis Compulsory Ζ European Union Policies Compulsory

7 Ζ10 Social Science Teaching Technics Ζ11 Social Marketing Ζ12 Financial Management (Focusing on Health Services) Ζ13 Special Issues in Public Finance Ζ14 Theories of International Relations E1 Public Policy Analysis Η1 Inequality, Poverty and Social Exclusion Η2 Political Philosophy II Compulsory Η7 Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Economic Inequality Η8 Organization And Administration of Health Services Η9 Society and the Environment Η11 International Political Economy Η12 European Migration Policy - internal and external Η13 Practice/stage Essay 10 Η14 Political and Party Systems in Contemporary World Η15 European Institutions and European Integration Η1 Mass media internet and Politics Η17 Electoral Systems and Voting

8 Behaviour SUM 240 The ECTS credits column presents the credits corresponding to each course. Diploma Dissertation (Title):. For courses recognition from another completed programme of study check: Grade scheme and, if applicable, grade distribution guidance: According to the Institution s Internal Regulations, the grading system applies the 0-10 scale as following: : Excellent : Very Good : Good : Fail A grade of 5.0 is at least required for a successful course completion. 4.5 Overall classification of the qualification (in original language): 5 INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION Studies in political science provide with a very good combination of broad viewing of issues, alongside specialization that (combination) assists in a professional carrier in a wide subjects spectrum both in the public and private sectors. They perform the basis for further flexibility and just in case specializing as due response to specific requirements and needs of an ever changing labour market. Graduates having as a springboard their knowledge in subjects such as: Political theory Political sociology Political analysis Comparative politics Political and party systems International relations Management and administration (a subject this Department also focuses upon) Are well equipped either for a professional carrier or for further stuies

9 Following the successful completion of their studies, the Department s graduates in political science demonstrate skills to: 1. Critically understand fundamental concepts in politics and political science (regime, state, rights, freedom, political systems, and international politics). 2. Comprehend and critically approach the key pillars of political theory and political philosophy, including their historical evolution, both regarding theorists (indicative but not exclusively Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, Rawls) and concepts (indicative but not exclusively security, freedom, dignity, conflict, reproduction, power, and authority). 3. Have a thorough knowledge of the main actors in the political arena (political parties, pressure groups, politically influential institutions) including their interaction as part of the process of policy making. 4. Classify political regimes including political and party systems in cross-comparative context. 5. Analyze political decisions.. Understand the complex interrelationship between party systems, electoral systems and election results. 7. Greek politics, party system and its historical development. 8. Political and Party Systems in the world. 9. Have a thorough knowledge of the main actors in the arena of international politics. 10. Understand and analyze international relations as part of the interplay between the actors of the international system including the link between domestic/national politics and international affairs. Graduates in Political Science Pathway/major demonstrate knowledge of: 1. Comprehending the, and elaborating on the issue of political events and developments (at both national and supranational level) by using main concepts and theoretical frameworks of political science. 2. Discussing contemporary political developments and introducing new theoretical approaches (including a reexamination of the work of classic theorists) to address political realities and turn of events. 3. Analyzing, explaining and commenting on political developments, including an update on the relations between the main political actors and players involved. Occasionally, if requested, offer consulting services to individuals and institutions regarding political forecasting. 4. Expressing thorough views on political regimes and the relative comparison between different political and party systems, including opinions on addressing the concepts of political stability and political development. Occasionally, if requested, offer consulting

10 services to individuals and institutions regarding political forecasting in the abovementioned areas. Graduates in Political Science Pathway/major demonstrate skills to: 1. Participate in opinion polls and surveys on political views. Following a successful entry-level term, being able to process and analyze polling reports. 2. Teach basic topics in political science. 3. Cooperate as project team members in research areas related to the study of politics. 4. Work at international level (governmental, non-governmental, non-profit) including members of the diplomatic corps and officials in international and supranational institutions. 5. Expressing views on (political) decisions taken including interventions in the framework of open and democratic dialogue for advancing the common good.. Election result forecasting. 7. Transferring to others valuable insight, sound opinions and thorough understanding regarding the key actors involved in the international political arena. 8. Transferring to others valuable insight, sound opinions and thorough understanding on the interplay between the major actors of the international system including the link between domestic/national politics and international affairs. Political Science Stances Understanding the role and profession of the political scientist, and keeping the code of contact in research, surveys and analyses. Adhering by and promoting the principles of Enlightenment (freedom, equality, solidarity, dignity, tolerance, rights etc) Supporting peaceful resolution of international conflicts and promoting international assistance. Additional information:

11 . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.1 Additional information: The graduate a) Carried out practice/placement as following: from to in from to in from to in b) participated in an Erasmus programme in (country) from to, where he/she received ECTS. c) undertook/conducted Diploma Dissertation with grade, entitled:. d)other:..2 Further web-based information sources: Department of Social Administration webpage: Democritus University of Thrace webpage: Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs webpage: Department of Social Administration Postal Address: DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION 1 PANAGI TSALDARI STREET P.O. BOX 9132, KOMOTINI, GREECE secr@socadm.duth.gr Telephone: Fax: CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT 7.1 Date: 7.2 Name and Signature: 7.3 Capacity: President of the Department of Social Administration and Political Science οf School of Social, Political and Economic Sciences of Democritus University of Thrace 7.4 Official stamp or seal:

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