The course of study in “Social Sciences for Sustainable Development” belongs to Class LM-87 – Class of Master's Degrees in Social Services and Social Policies and includes a common path and two areas of specialization, divided into two curricula (A – Deviance, criminology and social policies; B – Social and territorial planning).
The course of study aims to train a specialist social worker, i.e. a figure expert in the study, management and control of social phenomena (ISTAT code: 2.5.3.2.1). In particular, the course of study aims to train a professional figure capable of decoding the complexity of the social reality of a territory (with reference to the structures of social systems, such as populations, social groups and institutions) and of intervening for the promotion of well-being (individual and community), through the theoretical-methodological tools of social service and social policies, activating - according to the logic of sustainable development - processes of institutional responsibility in the social, economic and environmental spheres, which pursue the recognition of human dignity, equality, social, economic and political inclusion of all and social cohesion against all forms of social inequality and processes of social exclusion (social sustainability), the growth of a territory through an adequate use of economic resources available at national, regional and local level (economic sustainability), lifestyles appropriate to achieving a good quality of life of individuals and a territory (environmental sustainability), as well as the construction of peaceful communities in the
respect for human rights, including through social policies aimed at combating deviant and criminal behavior.
To this end, the course of study guarantees training in knowledge and skills pertaining to the subject of social work, expanded by transversal, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary skills aimed at promoting technical and specialist preparation, useful elements for the exercise of the profession of specialist social worker in complex social and work contexts.
The course of study is the natural continuation and completion of the first level degree course in Social Work (L-39) and, in any case, represents an opportunity for specialization for those who have obtained the relevant qualification even in previous years and are engaged in the professional activity of Social Worker, as well as an opportunity for specialization for those who have a degree considered suitable for enrollment (see Table A3.a - Knowledge required for access and Table A3.b - Admission methods) and wish to approach the profession of specialist Social Worker, expert in Social Sciences for Sustainable Development.