Teaching of Subjects of Informatics

General characteristics

The scope of the study programme follows from the fields of study 1.1.1 Teaching of academic subjects and 9.2.1 Computer Science.

During the course of study, the graduate will acquire the most important knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for teaching academic subjects. He/she is able to expand his/her knowledge and skills in his/her specialisation throughout his/her life and is able to follow new developments in the rapidly evolving disciplines of computer science. He/she has adequate knowledge of research methods and developments in the didactics of computer science. The graduate is able to pursue new knowledge in the rapidly developing disciplines of computer science. The graduate is proficient in the professional content of the disciplines of informatics as a specific area of human cognition, and is able to work actively with this knowledge and use it in his/her pedagogical practice. He/she is able to apply the acquired knowledge appropriately in his/her work.

Theoretical knowledge

The weight of the educational process on the theoretical level lies on lectures and partly seminars. The graduate has knowledge of applied disciplines of computer science, which broadens his/her field of knowledge. He/she masters the current theoretical models of cognitive socialization and human education. He/she is provided with adequate theoretical knowledge necessary to operate in a school environment. In the course of their studies, students should acquire a basic knowledge of the theoretical disciplines of computer science and an overview of its current trends and the ability to navigate the professional computer science literature. Graduates should have an adequate knowledge of advanced mathematics for computer scientists, theoretical and methodological foundations of computer science, information security, computer graphics, information systems and artificial intelligence. He/she shall be able to have a basic orientation in the economic, social, moral and legal contexts of computer science.

Practical Skills

Practical skills are acquired by the graduate of the discipline in seminars and practicals. A graduate of level 2 of the degree programme can apply the acquired basic theoretical and methodological knowledge in key areas of computer science to the design of system configurations from off-the-shelf computer-based modules in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the context and implications of alternative design decisions, and can apply appropriate theory, practices and tools to the installation, implementation, operation and evaluation of information and communication technology systems. In the course of the Master's thesis, the student is expected to become a specialist in the subject matter and thus prepare for the profession of computer science teacher. Teaching practice is also an important complement to the educational process. Seminars should demonstrate the practical application of theoretical knowledge, while the assignment of seminar work is monitored by the ability of the listener for independent creative work and the handling of available, preferably up-to-date, literature and sources.

It is important to lead students to think analytically and synthetically, to acquire new knowledge and to evaluate it critically, to learn to argue critically and to be able to take and defend their own opinion on a problem. The student will acquire the ability to analyze systems in terms of their complexity and efficiency and to design appropriate algorithmic solutions for critical components, to specify, design, implement and maintain modern software systems, and to analyze and modify existing software systems. Students of the department are able to publish the results of their scientific research activities in the form of scientific and professional papers.

Prospects of graduates

Graduate Application
Graduate profile and other information about the program is available at:
https://www.ku.sk/fakulty-katolickej-univerzity/pedagogicka-fakulta/studium/magisterske-studijne-programy.html

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Conditions of admission

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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for the study programme Teaching for Primary Education, the basic condition of admission is the completion of a bachelor's degree in the study programme Preschool and Elementary Education;
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for the study programme Teaching of Physical Education (single subject/combined), the basic condition of admission is the completion of the same bachelor's/master's degree programme;
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graduates of Bachelor's degree programmes in Special Education and Pedagogy of the Mentally Handicapped, Special Education combined with Counselling, Special Education combined with Specialisation, as well as graduates of Bachelor's degree programmes in Pre-school and Elementary Education and Therapeutic Pedagogy may apply for the study programme Special Education and Pedagogy of the Mentally Handicapped;
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other degree programs completion of the same or a related Bachelor's/Master's degree program
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-commitment to respect the Catholic spirit of the University and the faculty;
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for teacher education, art education, music education and music arts (piano, organ or solo voice concentration) study programs, passing a talent exam is also a requirement (see talent exam section);
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other study programs - no talent exam;
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those applicants who best meet the established admission requirements will be admitted to study;

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the following applicants will be admitted to study

Additional information

Accredited Master's degree programmes:
Standard length of study:
- in full-time form 2 years
- in external form 2 years
Degree awarded: Master (Mgr.)

Coordinator for students with specific needs

University coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Katarína Markovičová, PhD., KU Counselling Centre, Hrabovská cesta 1, 034 01 Ružomberok
Students with specific needs are advised to contact the KU Counselling Centre (poradna@ku.sk) in order to obtain qualified information about the demands and conditions of studying well in advance before applying for university studies.

General information on the admission exam

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE
In case the applicant wishes to apply for more than one study programme, he/she has to apply for each study programme separately.
The application must be accompanied by:
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resume;
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certified copy of diploma and certificate from bachelor's study;
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proof of payment of the fee. Without proof of payment, the application will not be registered. The admission fee is non-refundable!;
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The applicant for the study programme Teaching for Primary Education shall submit a medical certificate of ability to take physical education without restrictions and a certificate from a speech therapy examination of correct pronunciation and absence of any kind of impaired communication skills;
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The applicant for the study programme Teaching for Physical Education shall also submit a medical certificate of medical fitness;
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applicants for the study programme Special Education and Education of the Mentally Handicapped shall submit with the application form a confirmation from a speech therapy examination of correct pronunciation and the absence of any kind of impaired communication ability;
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examples of medical certificates of medical/speech competence available at: https://www.ku.sk/faculties-of-the-catholic-university/pedagogical-faculty/admission-conduct.html
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Applicants who require specific conditions for health reasons are advised to contact the KU Counselling Centre (poradna@ku.sk) in order to obtain qualified information about the demands and conditions of study well in advance of applying for university studies;
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inform the faculty about it when submitting the application;
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in the case of applicants who have obtained their first degree abroad, also a decision on the recognition of the foreign document of education for academic purposes (more information on the website of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic: http://minedu.

Confirmation of application registration and information on the further process in the admission procedure will be sent to applicants in writing. In the event of a low number of applicants for the study of teaching in one of the subject combinations, the faculty will propose applicants to study in other combinations.

ADMISSION INTERVIEWS (Special Education and Education of the Mentally Handicapped)
Oral admission interviews will be held for applicants in the Special Education and Education of the Mentally Handicapped program who had an overall grade of D or E on the state final examination at the Bachelor's degree level of study. It focuses on an overview of Special Education and Pedagogy of the Mentally Handicapped within the scope of the theses of the final examinations of the Bachelor's degree. In the case of state final examinations with the defence of the final thesis in the range of A-C grades, the student does not take the given admission interview.
Deadline of the admission interview for applicants to the special education and pedagogy of the mentally handicapped degree programme : 16., 17 June 2025
Admission Examinations (other study programmes)
Attendance examination must be attended by all applicants who, during their Bachelor's studies, had an overall grade of "E - satisfactory" on the state final examination at the Bachelor's degree level (Bachelor's degree).
Contents of the entrance examinations for individual study programmes:

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Business Economics and Management - oral entrance interview in selected areas of economics and management,
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Teaching Geography (combined) - written test which will include questions on physical and human geography,
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Teaching for Primary Education - written test to determine the level of the applicant's knowledge: Slovak language and literature (linguistic and literary literacy - within the scope of the PEP Bachelor's degree) and mathematics (basics of arithmetic, geometry and logic - within the scope of the PEP Bachelor's degree),
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Teaching of Computer Science - oral admission interview consisting of selected areas of computer science within the scope of the theses at BC. State exam in computer science and building a program in Python,
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Teaching of Italian Language and Literature (combined) - the entrance exam is held in oral form in the Italian language. The candidate answers two questions: on the theory of the Italian language (phonetics, grammar), on the history of Italian literature (up to the end of the 19th century).
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Teaching of Biology (combined) - an entrance interview in which the prerequisites for the Master's degree will be verified, focusing on a professional general overview of Biology in the scope I.
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Teaching of Religious Education (combined) - a written test within the scope of the theses for the Bachelor's State Examination in Teaching of Religious Education (combined) in the areas of Biblical Theology, History of the Church, Moral Theology and Systematic Theology. Successful completion of the admission procedure is conditional on successfully answering at least 60% of the questions in the test.
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Physical Education - oral examination in the theory of didactics of physical education and gymnastic routine (forward roll, backward roll, fly roll, handstand, handstand, handstand on the shoulder blades)
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Social Work - the subject of the examination is the content of the courses Social Policy, Theories of Social Work, Client Groups in Social Work and Fundamentals of Methodology and Statistics in Social Work.
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Mathematics Teaching (combined) - an oral admissions interview focused on an overview of mathematics within the scope of the theses of the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Combined Studies, during which the prerequisites for the Master's Degree will be verified.
The ranking of applicants will be based on the following rules:
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The ranking of applicants will be based on the results achieved in the Bachelor's degree (average of the state examination).
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If a greater number of applicants meet the admission requirements for a given study programme, those applicants who have demonstrated the highest level of ability to study according to the admission requirements will be admitted.

Form of entrance exam

TALENT EXAMS:
Talent exams are held on the following dates:
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Music Education 28.4.2025
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Music Arts 28.4.2025
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Art Education 15.4.2025
The Music Education Talent Examination consists of a practical part and an interview with the candidate. Skills and knowledge of at least Bachelor's level are required. For more information see: https://khkurk.wixsite.com/katedra/talentove-skusky
The Music Arts Talent Examination consists of a practical part and an interview with the candidate. A minimum of Bachelor's level skills and knowledge are required. For more information see: https://khkurk.wixsite.com/katedra/talentove-skusky
The Art Talent Examination consists of two parts: theoretical and practical. Theoretical knowledge is demonstrated in the Art History exam, which focuses on historical or contemporary issues in the visual arts. The practical exam consists of active creative work, which is carried out in each studio, i.e. the studio of intermedia, design and craft, surface art disciplines, spatial art disciplines. The candidate will take a practical examination on a topic that is announced at the time of the entrance examination. The practical examination includes a presentation of a portfolio from each art studio.

Apply the application for study

31.03.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
45

Additions

leaving certificate (paper form, electronic form)
CV (paper form, electronic form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 900 €

The fee for admission procedure
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €

Billing information

Fee for material support for admission:

Paper application form
Amount: 40,- €
IBAN: SK86 8180 0000 0070 0022 4305
variable symbol: 1300501904
specific symbol:
For citizens of the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic it represents
the birth number without a slash.
Other nationals do not fill in the specific symbol, but enter the name, surname, study programme in the note for the
recipient.
Note for the
recipient:
name, surname, study programme;
[Optional for citizens of the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.]

Electronic application form*
Amount: 40,- €
IBAN, variable and
specific symbol:
The payment order will be generated by the KU electronic application form:
https://e-prihlaska.ku.sk/
*The e-application form will become valid only after the generated e-application form
is sent in paper form along with all the documents as per the admission
instructions.
Foreign payment:
Name of the intermediary bank: ŠTÁTNA POKLADNICA, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava 15
IBAN: SK86 8180 0000 0070 0022 4305
BIC: SPSRSKBA
Payment Recipient: Catholic University of Ruzomberok,
Faculty of Education, Hrabovská cesta 1A
034 01 Ruzomberok
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF Ruzomberok
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FACULTY OF PEDAGOGY
Hrabovská cesta 1, 034 01 Ružomberok
www.ku.sk, tel.: +421 44 432 68 42, mobile: +421 918 722 134, e-mail: dekanat.pf@ku.sk

Regular tuition fee according to the valid Rector's Directive on the amount of tuition fees and fees associated with studying at the Catholic University of Ružomberok.

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