MACESS: europski magistarski studij za socijalne profesije

Erazmus program, kojega financira Europska unija, pružio je mogućnost i poticaj razvoju različitih predmeta, tečajeva i programa “europske” prirode. U ovom članku autori opisuju kako je europska mreža za socijalne profesije konstruirala program koji je postao “europskim” u različitim oblicima, i to od razvoja, oblika i strukture, pa sve do načina procjene. Koordinacija i upravljanje programom te odabir predavača i studenata tako su organizirani da predstavljaju različite regije Europe. Program je postigao zavidan status tijekom proteklih sedam godina, a provodi se pod pokroviteljstvom g. Waltera Schwimmera, glavnog tajnika Vijeća Europe. U drugom se dijelu članka procjenjuju rezultati programa te se prezentiraju podaci o broju studenata, njihovim postignućima, te zemljama iz kojih dolaze. Predstavljeno je i istraživanje što je provedeno među završenim studentima, a koje je pokazalo utjecaj programa na studentske karijere. Konačno, iznose se i neke kritičke opaske o pitanjima koja ostaju predmetom zabrinutosti – financiranje studenata na takvim programima te priznavanje “europskih” diploma.The Erasmus programme funded by the EuropeanUnion has provided the opportunity and impetus for the development of many modules, courses and programmes of a “European” nature. In this article, the authors describe how an Erasmus network for the Social Professions constructed a programme to become “European” in every aspect, from its development, design and structure to its validation arrangements. The co-ordination and management of the programme is also organised to be representative of the different regions of Europe, as is the recruitment of lectures and students. The programme has achieved considerable status during the past seven years and is “Under the auspices of Mr Walter Schwimmer, Secretary General of the Council of Europe”. In the second part of this article, the outcomes of the programme are evaluated, with details of student numbers, awards and country of origin. A survey of alumni is presented which demonstrates the impact of the course on student careers. Finally, some critical remarks are offered on issues that remain of concern – funding for students on such programmes, and the recognition of “European” awards