05.04.02 Ecological and geographical education for the sustainable development of territories and the urban environment

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Qualification: Master's Degree

Code of a programme: 05.04.02

Field of study: Geography

Location: Rostov-on-Don

SFedU Institute: Institute of Earth Sciences

Head of the educational program: Anna B. Ertel

Emai: ertel@sfedu.ru

Tuition fee - based: 5

Tuition fee per year (in rubles): 170 000

Duration of full-time mode: 2 years

Language: Russian

Basic subjects
Specialized subjects
Program Overview
Program Benefits
Prospects. Career & Employment
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?

Basic subjects

Contemporary issues in science and education Methodology of conducting pedagogical research Modern educational technologies and pedagogical assessment in environmental and geographic education

Specialized subjects

Theory and methodology of geographical science Fundamentals of sustainable development of territories and urban environment Spatial development of urbanized territories Educational potential of urban communities City: quantitative methods of measurement Urban informatics and spatial analysis in GIS

Program Overview

Students are trained in modern educational technologies, analytical approaches, and research methods, including the use of GIS tools. The program fosters an integrated understanding of the interdependence between economy, society, and nature, grounded in economic knowledge, geographical awareness, and scientific analytical skills. It explores programs for the sustainable development of urbanized areas at regional and local levels, and examines how these programs can be adapted and implemented in the educational process.

Program Benefits

Prospects. Career & Employment

Educational institutions of various levels that provide training in geography and ecology (general education and specialized educational organizations, private schools, secondary vocational pedagogical education organizations, higher education institutions). Additional education teachers in geography and ecology, geography tutors (courses and centers for additional education, professional development centers); methodologists in natural science disciplines; Project, research, and production organizations engaged in socio-economic and environmental studies of urban spaces; Employees of federal, regional, municipal government bodies and education administration.

Why is it important to pursue a higher education?

Modern methods and current technologies in education are inseparably linked to the rapidly growing urban environment, within which large technically well-equipped schools are established, innovative developments are implemented, and advanced educational and pedagogical achievements are realized. The program prepares teachers of geography and ecology who will be able to unlock the educational potential of the urban environment and use it in teaching, creating new projects and courses.