Basic subjects
1. The history of Russia 2. Physical education and sports 3. Life safety 4. Philosophy 5. Foreign language - 1st year 6. Foreign language - 2nd year 7. The foundations of Russian statehood 8. ICT and media information literacy 9. Introduction to project activities 10. Course projects
Specialized subjects
1. Geomorphology with the basics of general geology 2. Introduction to geography 3. Economic theory 4. History of economic studies 5. Organization of extracurricular activities and additional education 6. Meteorology and climatology 7. Ecology 8. Geography of the population with the basics of demography and ethnography 9. Digital educational technologies in geography. Cartography and GIS 10. Physical geography of continents and oceans 11. Methods of teaching geography 12. Physical geography and landscapes of Russia 13. Economic, social and political geography of Russia and the CIS 14. Economic, social and political geography of the world 15. Hydrology 16. Geography of the Rostov region 17. Econometrics. Data Science Tools 18. Economic statistics 19. Methods of teaching economic disciplines 20. Finance and taxation 21. Marketing 22. Theory of management 23. World economy and international economic relations 24. Economics and regional development management 25. Technical and economic foundations of industrial and agricultural production 26. Nature management and environmental management 27. Economics and Law 28. Psychological and pedagogical module
Program Overview
Future specialists of geography and economics learn to teach, think and organize the process of education. The program follows the rules of the Federal State Educational Standard, the educational standards of SFU, and the professional standards of teaching.
To make study effective, modern technologies are used to implement an activity-based education approach. The education of bachelor’s uses different types of learning such as project-based and modular learning, brainstorming, interactive methods and other different ways to organize the educational process. Information technology will also be used, including Data Science. Multimedia learning, electronic libraries, and electronic databases of educational and methodological resources will also be used. Students learn about modern educational technologies and how these technologies can be used in different ways. They also learn about analytical approaches and methods of economic and geographical research. The study includes teaching methods in educational institutions in Rostov-on-Don and other regions.
Program Benefits
This is the only educational program that prepares specialists to teach both geography and economics.
The program's unique feature is its focus on core subjects and training that combines general skills with specific ones. These subjects are at the junction of social and natural science. In Russia the distances between places are big, the regions and cities are very different from each other, and the development of these places varies a lot. That’s why it is especially important to study geography and economics. The program lets you learn more and get a better job. It also prepares you for master's degree programs which are offered by the Department of Socio-Economic Geography and Environmental Management.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Teacher is in high demand in the labor markets in Rostov and in Russia. This emphasizes the importance of training future teachers of geography and economics based on practical experience to ensure their professional growth and development of their research abilities and personal qualities. At the same time, the integrated nature of the program expands graduates' opportunities to choose their future profession.
Graduates can teach geography and economics in schools, work as methodists in social and natural science disciplines, teachers of supplementary education, tutors and education management authorities. Graduates may be in demand in various fields of economics, offering effective management solutions based on spatial analysis and conditions for territorial development.
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?
The program is unique because it combines two subjects: geography and economics. The program's goal is to train highly qualified specialists. These specialists will have special economic knowledge and a broad education in natural sciences. They will also have skills in scientific analysis, critical thinking, and spatial intelligence.
Students develop special skills that help them understand how the economy, society, and nature interact in the modern world. They learn about economic and geographical situations. The goal of the program is to train professional and competitive staff who are ready to teach geography and economics with the additional methodological practices. The program also helps students to improve their professional skills and develop their creativity.