Bachelor’sdegree. Educational programmes

The programwas presented at the Advisory Council of KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts, which includes foreign and Kazakh employers and specialists in the field of linguistics and methods of teaching foreign languages.

The program is presented in two forms of training, full-time education (4 years) and shortened (3 years).

To complete the studies in 4 years, a student need stomaster 248 academic credits. This for moftraining is provided for applicants on the basis of secondary education. Applicants after college (on the basis of secondary vocational education) have the opportunity to complete their studies in 3 years having mastered 192 academic credits.

All students of the program have an opportunity to create their own individual curriculum. A detailed program of the course is available for revie wint he catalog of the KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts.

Learning outcomes:
By the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:

• apply knowledge of the lexical, grammatical and phonetic systems of the English language when conducting linguistic analysis;
• conduct research and engage in project activities in the field of linguistics and other industries;
• apply modern teaching and assessment methods;
• carry out effective communication in a multicultural and multilingual environment both in English and in a second foreign language;
• possess analytical skills, decision-making skills and integrated problem solving;
• express thoughts, ideas and beliefs, focusing on the specifics of the audience, context, purpose and style;
• work with various databases for searching, determining and evaluating reliable sources of information;
• follow professional ethics;
• manage emotional intelligence in personal and professional relationships.

KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts offers the following additional specializations (minors) for study:
1. Media linguistics
2. Writtentranslation
3. Conference translation
4. Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)

Specilization (minor):

– has entry requirements: GPA, prerequisites, etc.;
– consists of several disciplines studied sequentially;
– may be offered as a separate certification programme (for different categories of participants);
– disciplines can be studied gradually in different academic periods (“cumulative system”), but sequentially to obtain a certificate;
– selected independently by a student from the academic catalog of the school;
– can be studied within the education programme (credits for minor disciplines are included in the 240 academic credits of the main programme) and / or in addition to the main education programme;
– in case of meeting all the requirements by the completion of the course, the student is awarded a certificate of programme completion.

Within the framework of the main education programme, the study of disciplines of no more than two minors is allowed. If the student wants to master more than two minors, he or she appeals to the Academic Quality Assurance Committee.

In case of failure to comply with the requirements upon the completion of the certification programme, a certificate is awarded.

Training in certification programmes lasts no more than 5 years.
Credits for disciplines studied within the certification programme can be transferred within the curriculum of educational programmes of KAZGUU University within 5 years from the date of registration for the course. At the end of the specified period, the final grade for this discipline is considered invalid, and the student must study it again in order to receive credits for this course.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME “MEDIA LINGUISTICS”
This certification programme aims to study the functioning of the language in media. Students will learn to determine the status of the media language in terms of functional stylistics. This course covers methods for describing media texts of various types, the influence of socio cultural factors and language techniques on people’s minds. Students will become acquainted with a system of parameters that help describe and classify all types of media texts in terms of their production, distribution, verbal and media characteristics. In addition, students will be able to develop the basic skills necessary for working in the field of media: editing, analysis, writing articles and reviewing events.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– analyze existing trends in modern media;
– edit media texts;
– write news articles;
– review events;
– analyze media texts;
– describe and classify all types of media texts.

Admission requirements:
– English level: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS 6.0 and higher);
– 3rd and 4th year students;
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 25 academic credits
– GPA 2.67 and higher.

“TRANSLATION” CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME

This certification programme is designed for students interested in mastering their skills of translation and the use of automated translation systems and translation memory (CAT tools). The certification programme will provide an opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skills that will enable to increase students’ competitiveness in the labour market.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– gain knowledge of translation methods and techniques;
– translate texts of various subjects and genres;
– apply modern technologies for processing translations;
– clearly and logically build up written speech in Kazakh/Russian and English when translating.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.0 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 25 academic credits;
– GPA 2.67and higher.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME“CONFERENCE INTERPRETATION”

This certification programme is designed for students interested in mastering the basic skills of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. The certification programme will enable students to acquire additional knowledge and skills and expand their career opportunities.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– get basic theoretical knowledge in the field of interpretation;
– apply knowledge of interpretation methods and techniques for consecutive and simultaneous interpretation;
– apply technologies for performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation;
– observe professional ethics of an interpreter.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.5 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 30 academic credits;
– GPA 2.67 and higher.

This certification programme is designed for students interested in building up their career in the field of teaching foreign languages. Students who have mastered this minor have the right to teach English to speakers of other languages. When registering for the Minor in TESOL programme, candidates have the opportunity to choose one of the possible options for completing the programme: on the basis of M.Narikbayev KAZGUU University (offline) or on the basis of Northern Arizona University (online).

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– acquire deep knowledge of grammar and apply it in teaching the language;
– demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of modern methods and approaches in teaching a foreign language;
– apply technology in teaching a foreign language;
– develop a course curriculum and training materials.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.5 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 5 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 27 academic credits (including internship);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– completing teaching internship (2 credits or more).

Note:
1. For students of language educational programmes it is possible to have certain courses transferredon the basis of syllabi and transcripts. The decision on transfer is made by SLA AQAC.
2. When students register for the TESOL programme at Northern Arizona University, the disciplines of this minor are subject to transfer (provided all registration requirements are met).

Aim of the Programme The programme focuses on providing basic skills and knowledge in the field of management and business processes in the tourism industry at both national and global levels. Students will gain practical experience in evaluating tourism projects, organizing and managing cultural and business events, and developing operational and strategic plans for tourism-related projects.
The educational programme is developed on the basis of the requirements of State Compulsory Education Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the requirements of the modern market and employers.

All students of the program have an opportunity to create their own individual curriculum. A detailed program of the course is available for revie wint he catalog of the KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:

– identify the main strengths and weaknesses of local and regional tourism management organizations;
– analyse cases for solving management and marketing tasks in the tourism industry;
– evaluate the case studies in the field of tourism;
– solve tourism issues taking into account the principles of sustainable development;
– communicate effectively in at least two or more foreign languages;
– organize and conduct events of any scale and subject, including cultural, business and mega events;
– use the best marketing practices to develop business plans, operational and strategic plans in the field of tourism and travel;
– conductempirical research;
– apply knowledge of legislation and regulations in the field of tourism and services;
– develop strategies for the planning and development of tourist destinations and tourist areas;
– have the skills of teamwork and interpersonal communication.

Specilization (minor):
One of the advantages of the educational program is the possibility of obtaining additional specialization, which will allow students to expand the boundaries of employment.
The KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts offers the following additional specializations minors for study:
1. Minor in Domesticand Inbound tourism;
2. Minor in Tour Guiding;
3. Minor in Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality;
4. Minor in Hotel and Restaurant Business;
5. Certified Internship programme “Hilton-Astana”.

– has entry requirements: GPA, prerequisites, etc.;
– consists of several disciplines studied sequentially;
– may be offered as a separate certification programme (for different categories of participants);
– disciplines can be studied gradually in different academic periods (“cumulative system”), but sequentially to obtain a certificate;
– selected independently by a student from the academic catalog of the school;
– can be studied within the education programme (credits for minor disciplines are included in the 240 academic credits of the main programme) and / or in addition to the main education programme;
– in case of meeting all the requirements by the completion of the course, the student is awarded a certificate of programme completion.

Within the framework of the main education programme, the study of disciplines of no more than two minors is allowed. If the student wants to master more than two minors, he or she appeals to the Academic Quality Assurance Committee.

In case of failure to comply with the requirements upon the completion of the certification programme, a certificate is awarded.

Training in certification programmes lasts no more than 5 years.
Credits for disciplines studied within the certification programme can be transferred within the curriculum of educational programmes of KAZGUU University within 5 years from the date of registration for the course. At the end of the specified period, the final grade for this discipline is considered invalid, and the student must study it again in order to receive credits for this course.

For certification programmes that include practical courses or internships in international hotels or travel companies, there are additional requirements that are mandatory to be met.

MINOR IN DOMESTIC AND INBOUND TOURISM

The Minor in Domestic and Inbound Tourism offers a student an opportunity to understand the benefits of inbound and domestic tourism and make an informed decision on how to best enter this market successfully. Especially now, when the global situation with coronavirus has been revealed that people will mainly travel inside of their countries – Kazakhstan has great chances to utilise its significant recreational resources for development of its own domestic tourism. Same time, it is essential to learn dealing with the demands of international visitors as it requires specialist knowledge, cultural understanding and investment. Thus, the content of the Minor will help students to learn how to best market travel experiences to the inbound and domestic traveler.
At the end of the programme student should be able to:

– Understand the basic concepts related to inbound and domestic tourism;
– Apply the leadership and management skills within the tourism and travel industry;
– Perform best practices in development of certain types of tourism such as rural, urban and niche tourism;
– Recognise and address various challenges of the tourism and travel industry;
– Demonstrate writing, presentation and communication skills

Entry requirements:

– The programme is open for 2nd, 3rd level students of KAZGUU University (except of Hospitality Major);
– a good command of the English language – Intermediate (IELTS 5,0 and higher);
– Minimum level of GPA is 2.67.

Exit requirements:

– Student should earn 32 credits (including internship);
– Minimum level of GPA required to graduate from the programme is 2.67;
– Student should do an internship ONLY in well recognisedTouroperating company (which has a significant experience in inbound and domestic tourism)

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME “TOUR GUIDING”

The certification programme “Tour Guiding” will enable students to be more effective in building up their career in the hospitality industry.
The purpose of the programme is to acquire practical skills in planning and organizing city and thematic tours of any format, to master the principles of tour guides’ work, including etiquette, roles and responsibilities; to understand the behavior of tourists, to learn how to manage unexpected situations, to master the principles of interpreting tourist attractions, to gain significant knowledge of culture (traditions and customs), geography, history, architecture, economic and political processes in Kazakhstan. Students will also be able to take direct part in excursions to the tourist attractions of Nur-Sultan, where they will be revealed all the secrets of interesting excursions.
Significant content of the course will focus on the study of various tourist destinations and Kazakhstan’s natural, and cultural and historical sites (tangible and intangible) included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Owing to real practical workshops and master classes from the leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry of Kazakhstan (from specialists of the National Museum, professionals of Kazakh Tourism JSC and representatives of UNESCO), students will learn how to apply their skills during sightseeing tours.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• plan and organize a tour and tourist route that meets the needs of tourists;
• define the scope of responsibilities, roles of guides, rules and regulations, and the tour ethics to be followed by both tour guides and tourists;
• apply tactics and determine the main strategy when faced with unexpected situations; manage the behavior of tourists and the tourist group;
• correctly interpret Kazakh art and culture, give an overview of Kazakh history and describe various tourist destinations in Nur-Sultan, Akmola region and Kazakhstan;
• provide accurate information about the main tourist attractions of Nur-Sultan and Akmola region;
• understand, identify, and evaluate the various meanings, uses, and values of heritage sites, and know the material and non-material cultural heritage of Kazakhstan;
• use public presentation and communication skills in an intercultural environment.
• collect and work with relevant valuable information;
• respond to specific requests of tourists – by organizing tourist formalities (first aid, traffic jams and other force majeure circumstances);
• apply management and leadership skills in the hospitality industry.
The certificate obtained at the end of the program will enable the student to pass an external exam on a paid basis (conducted by a tour operator company) and get the corresponding certificate of a tour guide.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Intermediate (IELTS 5.0 and higher);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– registration is allowed for 3–4-year students of KAZGUU University and colleges training specialists in “Tourism”, “Translation Studies”, “Hospitality”.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 32 academic credits (including internship);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– Internship in the Center of Tourism and Translation of KAZGUU University/travel agency with significant experience in organizing domestic and inbound tourism, according to the recommendation of the EP Coordinator (at least 2 credits).

MINOR IN MARKETING IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

The Minor in Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality offers a student an opportunity to get both theoretical and practical knowledge of one of the fast-growing directions of tour- ism and hospitality industries. This program is tailored to the needs and interests of the students who are interested to explore the marketing theory and practices in the tourism and hospitality management career.

At the end of the programme student should be able to:
– apply the techniques of marketing promotion of tourist products;
– define and segment markets, position goods and services that can meet the needs of target segments of the travel market;
– effectively advertise and promote travel services;
– apply leadership and management skills in tourism and hospitality;

Entryrequirements:
– The programme is open for 2nd, 3rdlevel students of KAZGUU University of Tourism, HospitalityMajors;
– a good command of the English language – Intermediate (IELTS 5,0 andhigher);
– Minimum level of GPA is2.67.

Exitrequirements:
– Student should earn 37 credits (includinginternship);
– Minimum level of GPA required to graduate from the programme is2.67;
– Student should do an internship ONLY at the hotels from international hotel chains or in well recognisedTouroperating company (which has significant experience in inbound and domestictourism)

MINOR IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS

The Minor in Hotel and Restaurant Business offers a student an opportunity to get both theoretical and practical knowledge of one of the largest industries in the world. This program is tailored to the needs and interests of the students who are interested in the hospitality career. Programme is designed in a way that helps to practice principles of hospitality within different courses through internship in two main departments of the hotel (as well as in other departments of the hotel).

At the end of the programme student should be able to:
– Understand the basic concepts related to hotel and restaurantmanagement;
– Perform operational skills in the hotel departments (F&B department, Housekeeping department and others);
– Recognise various challenges of the hotel and restaurantmanagementdaily functioning routine;
– Demonstrate writing, presentation and communicationskills.

Entryrequirements:
– The programme is open for 2nd, 3rdlevel students of KAZGUU University (except of HospitalityMajor);
– a good command of the English language – Intermediate (IELTS 5,0 andhigher);
– Minimum level of GPA is2.67.

Exitrequirements:
– Student should earn 37 credits (includinginternship);
– Minimum level of GPA required to graduate from the programme is2.67;
– Student should do aninternship ONLY at the one of the international hotel chains(rules of KAZGUU Internship policy should beapplied)

Aim of the programme:The programme of Bachelor in Hospitality with the focus on hotel management and operations aims to raise a new generation of multi-lingual hospitality professionals who are aware of all aspects of hotel service standards. In addition, the programme is aimed at training culturally diverse hospitality leaders for rapidly growing and challenging world of hospitality industry.
– Taking into account the available range of courses offered during the program, student can take up to 2 Minors during the whole period of the Programme and acquire Certificate Programme Hilton-Astana. In addition, the graduates will be capable of learning one extra foreign language (Chinese/Spanish/Italian/German/French) within the program which makes the future professionals of the field fairly competitive candidates.
The educational programme is developedon the basis of the requirements of State Compulsory Education Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the requirements of the modern market and employers.

– conduct analysis of case studies targeting issues on hospitality and service fields;
– demonstrate effective communication skills with guests in multi-cultural environments;
– be creative and flexible in making decisions on work-related issues;
– identify and assess issues on service quality in hotel and restaurant management processes in hospitality establishments;
– apply standard safety procedures and management skills in F&B service and operations;
– stage an actual event using management, marketing and financial principles and theories;
– perform and maintain various housekeeping services for guest and facility operations;
– build professional relationships, work productively in teams, and gain leadership skills;
– apply qualitative and quantitative research skills in hospitality industry;
– work with different types of operational systems utilised within large hotel chains and restaurants;
– use the best practices of hospitality industry for developing operational and strategic plans;
– organise projects in the field of hospitality (hotel and restaurant management).

Specilization (minor):
– has entry requirements: GPA, prerequisites, etc.;
– consists of several disciplines studied sequentially;
– may be offered as a separate certification programme (for different categories of participants);
– disciplines can be studied gradually in different academic periods (“cumulative system”), but sequentially to obtain a certificate;
– selected independently by a student from the academic catalog of the school;
– can be studied within the education programme (credits for minor disciplines are included in the 240 academic credits of the main programme) and / or in addition to the main education programme;
– in case of meeting all the requirements by the completion of the course, the student is awarded a certificate of programme completion.

Within the framework of the main education programme, the study of disciplines of no more than two minors is allowed. If the student wants to master more than two minors, he or she appeals to the Academic Quality Assurance Committee.

In case of failure to comply with the requirements upon the completion of the certification programme, a certificate is awarded.

Training in certification programmes lasts no more than 5 years.
Credits for disciplines studied within the certification programme can be transferred within the curriculum of educational programmes of KAZGUU University within 5 years from the date of registration for the course. At the end of the specified period, the final grade for this discipline is considered invalid, and the student must study it again in order to receive credits for this course.

For certification programmes that include practical courses or internships in international hotels or travel companies, there are additional requirements that are mandatory to be met.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME“TOUR GUIDING”
The certification programme “Tour Guiding” will enable students to be more effective in building up their career in the hospitality industry.
The purpose of the programme is to acquire practical skills in planning and organizing city and thematic tours of any format, to master the principles of tour guides’ work, including etiquette, roles and responsibilities; to understand the behavior of tourists, to learn how to manage unexpected situations, to master the principles of interpreting tourist attractions, to gain significant knowledge of culture (traditions and customs), geography, history, architecture, economic and political processes in Kazakhstan. Students will also be able to take direct part in excursions to the tourist attractions of Nur-Sultan, where they will be revealed all the secrets of interesting excursions.
Significant content of the course will focus on the study of various tourist destinations and Kazakhstan’s natural, and cultural and historical sites (tangible and intangible) included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Owing to real practical workshops and master classes from the leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry of Kazakhstan (from specialists of the National Museum, professionals of Kazakh Tourism JSC and representatives of UNESCO), students will learn how to apply their skills during sightseeing tours.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• plan and organize a tour and tourist route that meets the needs of tourists;
• define the scope of responsibilities, roles of guides, rules and regulations, and the tour ethics to be followed by both tour guides and tourists;
• apply tactics and determine the main strategy when faced with unexpected situations; manage the behavior of tourists and the tourist group;
• correctly interpret Kazakh art and culture, give an overview of Kazakh history and describe various tourist destinations in Nur-Sultan, Akmola region and Kazakhstan;
• provide accurate information about the main tourist attractions of Nur-Sultan and Akmola region;
• understand, identify, and evaluate the various meanings, uses, and values of heritage sites, and know the material and non-material cultural heritage of Kazakhstan;
• use public presentation and communication skills in an intercultural environment.
• collect and work with relevant valuable information;
• respond to specific requests of tourists – by organizing tourist formalities (first aid, traffic jams and other force majeure circumstances);
• apply management and leadership skills in the hospitality industry.
The certificate obtained at the end of the program will enable the student to pass an external exam on a paid basis (conducted by a tour operator company) and get the corresponding certificate of a tour guide.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Intermediate (IELTS 5.0 and higher);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– registration is allowed for 3–4-year students of KAZGUU University and colleges training specialists in “Tourism”, “Translation Studies”, “Hospitality”.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 32 academic credits (including internship);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– Internship in the Center of Tourism and Translation of KAZGUU University/travel agency with significant experience in organizing domestic and inbound tourism, according to the recommendation of the EP Coordinator (at least 2 credits).

MINOR IN MARKETING IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

The Minor in Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality offers a student an opportunity to get both theoretical and practical knowledge of one of the fast-growing directions of tour- ism and hospitality industries. This program is tailored to the needs and interests of the students who are interested to explore the marketing theory and practices in the tourism and hospitality management career.

At the end of the programme student should be able to:
– apply the techniques of marketing promotion of tourist products;
– define and segment markets, position goods and services that can meet the needs of target segments of the travel market;
– effectively advertise and promote travel services;
– apply leadership and management skills in tourism and hospitality;

Entryrequirements:
– The programme is open for 2nd, 3rdlevel students of KAZGUU University of Tourism, HospitalityMajors;
– a good command of the English language – Intermediate (IELTS 5,0 andhigher);
– Minimum level of GPA is2.67.

Exitrequirements:
– Student should earn 37 credits (includinginternship);
– Minimum level of GPA required to graduate from the programme is2.67;
– Student should do an internship ONLY at the hotels from international hotel chains or in well recognisedTouroperating company (which has significant experience in inbound and domestictourism)

CERTIFIED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME “HILTON-ASTANA”

The Certified Internship Programme “HILTON-ASTANA” is designed to help students to practice operational skills in hospitality industry.

The Internship Programme is organised at the one of ultramodern 5-star hotels – “HILTON-ASTANA”. This Programme has started in 2018 when M.Narikbayev KAZGUU University signed the bilateral agreement and cooperation with Hilton-Astana Hotel.
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels, in the light of 2016 marking their presence in 100 countries and territories. Hilton Hotels in Nur-Sultan city, a capital, which has great chances to become one of the attractive tourist destinations, presented by three brands: Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton-Astana.
Internship at the Hilton-Astana will be a great experience for students and will enhance their career opportunities in the future. Additionally, it provides practical work experience which enhances the student’s functional/technical skills as well as their conceptual knowledge about hotel specifics. Internship at the Hotel is very advantageous to the students as it better prepares them for their careers in hospitality management.
In addition to gaining functional job skills, a student has an opportunity to observe a hospitality environment in operation. Improved communication skills, networking with industry professionals, and familiarising themselves with the entire operation will help them to build their own professional path within the hospitality industry.

Entryrequirements:
– Students should provide a Motivation Letter to enroll for InternshipProgram;
– The Internship Program is for students of Hospitality major but also available for Tourism majorstudents;
– Students should demonstrate a good command of English language (intermediate andabove);
– Students should provide Health Certificate prior to the start ofInternship;
Minimum level of GPA is 2.67.

Exitrequirements:
– Student should follow all instructions of Hotel Supervisor and attend his/her duties ad shifts according to provided schedule – attendance and punctuality are basic requirements during HotelInternship;
– Students are expected to show tolerance and respect for Hotel’s guests andstaff;
– Student will get a mark after completing the entire course and this mark will be transferred to the Transcript ofstudents;
– If student doesn’t meet exit requirements, he/she will not be granted the certificate fromHilton-Astana.

Applicants on the basis of secondary vocational education:
• UNT — Kazakh/Русскийязык, Foreign language;
• KAZGUU English Placement Test (KEPT) -65 or IELTS – 5.5 or its equivalence (TOEFL, FCE and others)

Kazakh-English Languages and Linguistics is an educational program aimed at training a linguist of Kazakh and English languages with expertise in modern teaching methods, translation in a language pair of Kazakh and English and media writing skills.

The main benefits of the program are:
1) This program has no analogues in the Kazakh educational segment as it combines in-depth study of linguistic features of Kazakh and English languages.
2) An innovative training program allows graduates to perfectly master current knowledge and skills in the given languages (translation practice, teaching methods, working with a text)
3) 60% of the curriculum is taught in English.
4) Students have the right to choose additional specializations, which expands career prospects in Kazakhstan and the international labor market.

Employment and career prospects:

• international companies;
• State institutions;
• Higher and secondary educational institutions;
• embassies;
• Non-governmental organizations;
• Research and analysis centres;
• information and advertising agencies;
• publishers;
• Language centres;
• translation offices.

• trains highly qualified linguists of Kazakh and English languages;
• develops intercultural communication skills;
• contributes to the development of media skills;
• teaches translation from Kazakh to English (from English to Kazakh) without the help of the Russian language;
• provides knowledge of the best world practices and methods of teaching Kazakh and English.

The program is presented in a form of training, full-time education (4 years). To complete the studies in 4 years, student needs to master 248 academic credits. This form of training is provided for applicants on the basis of secondary education.

All students of the program have an opportunity to create their own individual curriculum. A detailed program of the course is available for revie wint he catalog of the KAZGUU School of Liberal Arts.

Learning outcomes:
By the end of the programme, the graduate:

– applies practical and theoretical knowledge of the Kazakh/English language in the linguistic analysis of literary and scientific texts;
– formulates and conveys his thoughts and ideas in Kazakh/English (orally and in writing), focusing on the specifics of the audience in different language environments;
– organizes and conducts research and project work in the field of linguistics and related fields;
– manages emotional intelligence in interpersonal and professional relationships;
– has the skills of critical thinking and solving professional problems and problems;
– adheres to the standards of professional and research ethics in teaching, translation and media;
– applies methods and strategies of translation / interpretation in the Kazakh-English language pair;
– applies modern methods and approaches in teaching Kazakh/English languages;
– has editing and speechwriting skills.

As apart of the main education programme, the School of Liberal Arts offers the additional specializations (minors) to study.

Specilization (minor):
– has entry requirements: GPA, prerequisites, etc.;
– consists of several disciplines studied sequentially;
– may be offered as a separate certification programme (for different categories of participants);
– disciplines can be studied gradually in different academic periods (“cumulative system”), but sequentially to obtain a certificate;
– selected independently by a student from the academic catalog of the school;
– can be studied within the education programme (credits for minor disciplines are included in the 240 academic credits of the main programme) and / or in addition to the main education programme;
– in case of meeting all the requirements by the completion of the course, the student is awarded a certificate of programme completion.
Within the framework of the main education programme, the study of disciplines of no more than two minors is allowed. If the student wants to master more than two minors, he or she appeals to the Academic Quality Assurance Committee.
In case of failure to comply with the requirements upon the completion of the certification programme, a certificate is awarded.

Training in certification programmes lasts no more than 5 years.
Credits for disciplines studied within the certification programme can be transferred within the curriculum of educational programmes of KAZGUU University within 5 years from the date of registration for the course. At the end of the specified period, the final grade for this discipline is considered invalid, and the student must study it again in order to receive credits for this course.

For certification programmes that include practical courses or internships in international hotels or travel companies, there are additional requirements that are mandatory to be met

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME “MEDIA LINGUISTICS”
This certification programme aims to study the functioning of the language in media. Students will learn to determine the status of the media language in terms of functional stylistics. This course covers methods for describing media texts of various types, the influence of socio cultural factors and language techniques on people’s minds. Students will become acquainted with a system of parameters that help describe and classify all types of media texts in terms of their production, distribution, verbal and media characteristics. In addition, students will be able to develop the basic skills necessary for working in the field of media: editing, analysis, writing articles and reviewing events.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– analyze existing trends in modern media;
– edit media texts;
– write news articles;
– review events;
– analyze media texts;
– describe and classify all types of media texts.

Admission requirements:
– English level: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS 6.0 and higher);
– 3rd and 4th year students;
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 25 academic credits
– GPA 2.67 and higher.

СЕРТИФИКАЦИОННАЯ ПРОГРАММА “ПИСЬМЕННЫЙ ПЕРЕВОД”

Данная сертификационная программа разработана для обучающихся, желающих овладеть навыками письменного перевода и навыками использования систем автоматизированного перевода и переводческой памяти (CAT tools). Сертификационная программа даст возможность овладеть дополнительными знаниями и навыками, что позволит увеличить конкурентоспособность на рынке труда.

По окончании курса студенты смогут:
– получить знания методов и техник письменногоперевода;
– осуществлять письменный перевод текстов различных тематик ижанров;
– применять современные технологии для обработкипереводов;
– четко и логически выстраивать письменную речь на казахском/русском и английском языках при осуществлении перевода.

Требования для зачисления:
– Уровень английского: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS 6.0 ивыше);
– Студенты 3-4 курсов (кроме ОП «Переводческое дело»);
– 4 обязательных курса;
– 1 курс по выбору.

Требования к завершению сертификационной программы:
– 25 академических кредитов;
– Минимальный GPA2.67

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME“TRANSLATION”

This certification programmeis designed for students interested in mastering their skills of translation and the use of automated translation systems and translation memory (CAT tools). The certification programme will provide an opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skills that will enable to increase students’ competitiveness in the labour market.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– gain knowledge of translation methods and techniques;
– translate texts of various subjects and genres;
– apply modern technologies for processing translations;
– clearly and logically build up written speech in Kazakh/Russian and English when translating.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.0 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 25 academic credits;
– GPA 2.67and higher.

This certification programmeis designed for students interested in mastering the basic skills of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. The certification programme will enable students to acquire additional knowledge and skills and expand their career opportunities.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– get basic theoretical knowledge in the field of interpretation;
– apply knowledge of interpretation methods and techniques for consecutive and simultaneous interpretation;
– apply technologies for performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation;
– observe professional ethics of an interpreter.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.5 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 30 academic credits;
– GPA 2.67 and higher.

The program is aimed at training and preparing specialists with developed professional written, consecutive and simultaneous translation skills, deep knowledge of the theory and practice of the first and second foreign languages in various language environments, who are proficient in the use of automated translation tools and translation memory (CAT tools).

The undergraduate programme in Translation Studies is based on international standards and focuses on local resources. In the development of the program, the requirements of the national standard of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the requirements of the modern market and employers were taken into account.

A graduate of the Translation Studies program is expected to possess the following knowledge and skills necessary for a success ful professional career in the field of written, consecutive and simultaneous translation:
• Apply the theoretical foundations of lexicology, grammar, phonetics, stylistics, history of the English language and other areas of linguistics for the implementation of written and oral translation;
• Demonstrate the skills of professional consecutive and simultaneous translation;
• Apply various technical means and technologies for translation and interpretation;
• Apply knowledge of research methods in scientific projects in the field of translation and linguistics;
• Apply the skills of effective communication in a multicultural and multilingual environment both in English and in a second foreign language;
• Express thoughts, ideas and beliefs, focusing on the specific features of the audience, context, purpose and style;
• Use databases to find reliable sources of information;
• Follow the professional ethics of the translator;
• Demonstrate interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in the field of teaching foreign languages and media linguistics.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
– demonstrate knowledge and understanding of language theory and linguistics of native and foreign languages applying them in various types of assignments;
– put into practice the strategies and methods of interpretation and translation;
– develop critical thinking and broad-spectrum skills in a production environment;
– possess professional skills in both English as a first foreign language and Chinese, German, French, Italian and Spanish as a second foreign language;
– demonstrate knowledge of traditions, culture, history, literature of the countries of the studied languages (English and a second foreign language);
– demonstrate interdisciplinary and communication skills based on knowledge of economics, psychology, politics, and other fields;
– express and justify their decisions, analyse emerging situations;
– determine further goals and ways to achieve them.

Specialization (minor):
– has entry requirements: GPA, prerequisites, etc.;
– consists of several disciplines studied sequentially;
– may be offered as a separate certification program (for different categories of participants);
– disciplines can be studied gradually in different academic periods (“cumulative system”), but sequentially to obtain a certificate;
– selected independently by a student from the academic catalog of the school;
– can be studied within the education program (credits for minor disciplines are included in the 240 academic credits of the main program) and / or in addition to the main education program;
– in case of meeting all the requirements by the completion of the course, the student is awarded a certificate of program completion.
Within the framework of the main education programme, the study of disciplines of no more than two minors is allowed. If the student wants to master more than two minors, he or she appeals to the Academic Quality Assurance Committee.
In case of failure to comply with the requirements upon the completion of the certification program, a certificate is awarded.

Training in certification programs lasts no more than 5 years.
Credits for disciplines studied within the certification program can be transferred within the curriculum of educational program of KAZGUU University within 5 years from the date of registration for the course. At the end of the specified period, the final grade for this discipline is considered invalid, and the student must study it again in order to receive credits for this course.

For certification program that include practical courses or internships in international hotels or travel companies, there are additional requirements that are mandatory to be met.

“MEDIA LINGUISTICS” CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
This certification program aims to study the functioning of the language in media. Students will learn to determine the status of the media language in terms of functional stylistics. This course covers methods for describing media texts of various types, the influence of sociocultural factors and language techniques on people’s minds. Students will become acquainted with a system of parameters that help describe and classify all types of media texts in terms of their production, distribution, verbal and media characteristics. In addition, students will be able to develop the basic skills necessary for working in the field of media: editing, analysis, writing articles and reviewing events.

the end of the course, students will be able to:
– analyze existing trends in modern media;
– edit media texts;
– write news articles;
– review events;
– analyze media texts;
– describe and classify all types of media texts.

Admission requirements:
– English level: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS 6.0 and higher);
– 3rd and 4th year students;
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification program:
– 25 academic credits
– GPA 2.67 and higher.

“TRANSLATION” CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

This certification program designed for students interested in mastering their skills of translation and the use of automated translation systems and translation memory (CAT tools). The certification program will provide an opportunity to acquire additional knowledge and skills that will enable to increase students’ competitiveness in the labour market.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– gain knowledge of translation methods and techniques;
– translate texts of various subjects and genres;
– apply modern technologies for processing translations;
– clearly and logically build up written speech in Kazakh/Russian and English when translating.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.0 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 25 academic credits;
– GPA 2.67and higher.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME“CONFERENCE INTERPRETATION”

This certification programme is designed for students interested in mastering the basic skills of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. The certification programme will enable students to acquire additional knowledge and skills and expand their career opportunities.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– get basic theoretical knowledge in the field of interpretation;
– apply knowledge of interpretation methods and techniques for consecutive and simultaneous interpretation;
– apply technologies for performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation;
– observe professional ethics of an interpreter.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.5 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 4 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 30 academic credits;
– GPA 2.67 and higher.

This certification programme is designed for students interested in building up their career in the field of teaching foreign languages. Students who have mastered this minor have the right to teach English to speakers of other languages. When registering for the Minor in TESOL programme, candidates have the opportunity to choose one of the possible options for completing the programme: on the basis of M.Narikbayev KAZGUU University (offline) or on the basis of Northern Arizona University (online).

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
– acquire deep knowledge of grammar and apply it in teaching the language;
– demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of modern methods and approaches in teaching a foreign language;
– apply technology in teaching a foreign language;
– develop a course curriculum and training materials.

Admission requirements:
– Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (IELTS6.5 and higher);
– 3-4 year students (except for “Translation Studies” EP);
– 5 core courses;
– 1 elective course.

Requirements for completion of the certification programme:
– 27 academic credits (including internship);
– GPA 2.67 and higher;
– completing teaching internship (2 credits or more).

Note:
1. For students of language educational programmes it is possible to have certain courses transferred on the basis of syllabi and transcripts. The decision on transfer is made by SLA AQAC.
2. When students register for the TESOL programme at Northern Arizona University, the disciplines of this minor are subject to transfer (provided all registration requirements are met).

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM 

The “Psychology” program is aimed at training highly qualified and competitive specialists in the field of organizational, social, cognitive, and counseling psychology, who possess modern methods of psychological research, diagnosis, and influence on individuals and groups as a whole. 

Graduates of the program will be able to conduct research in the field of psychology as well as practical work in providing psychological assistance. Students can also pursue additional specialization (minor) in “Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)”, “Brand analysis”, “HR analytics”, and “Legal psychology”. 

COURSE PROGRAM 

The “Psychology” program has been developed taking into account the best global and domestic practices, and meets the demands of the modern labor market for psychology professionals.  

The program has undergone accreditation through the Business Council of the SLA, which includes employers and experts in the field of practical psychology. The program represents a full-time course, lasting 4 years, and an accelerated course, lasting 3 years, in accordance with the credit technology requirements for preparing bachelors. 

To complete the 4-year program, students are required to earn 248 academic credits.  

This form of education is intended for those entering with a secondary education background. For those entering after completing college (based on secondary vocational education), there is an option to complete the program in 3 years by earning 184 academic credits. Each student has the opportunity to outline their individual learning trajectory. Detailed information about the course content can be found in the academic catalog of the School of Liberal Arts. 

Learning outcomes:  

– Analyze and verify the completeness of information in the course of professional activities in conditions of uncertainty 

 – Evaluate the need for resources and plan their utilization when solving tasks in professional activities. 

– Conduct search, selection, analysis, and processing of relevant information for solving scientific and professional tasks using modern technologies. 

– Effectively establish communication based on the goals and the communication situation. 

– Critically evaluate and reconsider accumulated experience, reflect on professional and social activities. 

– Perceive, comprehend, and critically evaluate professional activities from the perspective of regulatory, ethical, and professional standards. 

– Assess psychological characteristics of individuals and groups using relevant methods and techniques based on the set goal. 

– Determine the need for psychological intervention, prepare and conduct psychological interventions, and measure their effectiveness. 

– Provide psychological support for processes leading to the planning and conducting of psychological research. 

Additional specialization 

One of the advantages of the educational program is the opportunity to obtain an additional specialization, which will allow students to expand their employment opportunities. 

The School of Liberal Arts  offers the following additional specializations (minors) for study: 

– “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” 

– “Brand Analyst” 

– “HR Analyst” 

– “Legal Psychology” 

Specialization (minor): 

• It has entrance requirements: GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, etc; 
• Consists of several disciplines studied sequentially; 
•  Can be offered as a separate certificate program (for different categories of trainees); 
•  The courses may be taken gradually over different academic periods (an “accumulative system”), but must be taken sequentially to receive the certification; 
•  Chosen by the student from the school’s academic catalog; 
•  Can be studied within the framework of an educational program (credits for minor courses are included in the 240 ECTS of the main program) and/or as an additional component to the main educational program; 

After fulfilling the course completion requirements, the student receives a certificate of completion of the certification program. 

Within the main educational program, studying no more than two minors is allowed. If a student wants to pursue more than two minors, they should contact the Academic Quality Committee of the SLA. Failure to meet the requirements for completion of the certification program will result in not receiving the certificate. 

The duration of study for certification programs should not exceed 5 years. Credits for courses taken within the certification program can be transferred within the academic plan of the educational programs of the University of KAZGUU for up to 5 years from the moment of registration for the course. After this period, the final grade for the course is considered invalid, and the student needs to retake the course in order to receive credits for it. 

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM “CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)” 

The minor program is a practical-theoretical foundational course in cognitive-behavioral therapy. During the course, participants will not only acquire theoretical knowledge, mastering the methodology and basics of behavioral and cognitive psychology, elements of psychotherapy and psychological counseling, but will also gain basic practical skills from the modern arsenal of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and the various types and methods of psychotherapy within this field. 

The goal of the program is to provide professional training for competent specialists in the field of CBT, capable of effectively conducting correctional and psychological activities aimed at working with psychological disorders caused by dysfunctional patterns of thinking and behavior. 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:  

• study the theoretical basis necessary for mastering skills in the cognitive-behavioral therapy paradigm.  
• develop basic CBT therapist skills in assessing a person’s behavioral characteristics using relevant methodologies based on the goal.  
• develop the ability to analyze client situations within the framework of the cognitive-behavioral approach.  
• apply methodological tools for conducting consultations within the cognitive-behavioral approach.  
• analyze clients’ dysfunctional core beliefs and automatic thoughts, find adaptive responses to dysfunctional beliefs. 

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM “HR Analyst” 

This program is aimed at training a specialist who possesses knowledge of the theoretical and practical foundations of team management, methods of influencing people and making managerial decisions; capable of skillfully conducting staff selection and assessment; competent in analyzing HR and social research databases; and equipped with skills in managerial consulting. 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:  

• to analyze managerial activity, organization structure and effectiveness of managerial decisions in the field of human capital management in an organization; 
• to apply psychological mechanisms in the analysis of various processes in the organization;  
• to apply methods of managing the development and implementation of innovations in the organization as a whole, particularly in personnel work;  
• to select and use tools for staff selection and evaluation, to write diagnostic conclusions and recommendations;  
• to study data arrays in HR and social research, using cluster and regression analysis;  
• to analyze modern models of managerial consulting; to apply methods for analyzing and correcting management mechanisms in the organization; 
•  to implement methods of correcting organizational structure, organizational culture, and management style. 

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM “BRAND ANALYST” 

The program is aimed at training students in the fundamentals of marketing and social media analysis; it allows for acquiring basic knowledge in employer brand management, psychological aspects of sales and advertising promotion, and the specifics of audiovisual technologies in advertising activities. 

The goal of the program is to train a specialist who will be able to anticipate reputation threats, highlight the main points in the media field, identify information trends, create a dashboard, and prepare a presentation report. The program provides a clear understanding of the social media analytics process and its application for the PR, marketing, and functional directions of companies and organizations. 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:  

• analyze the company’s product and use marketing tools;  
• create systems of communication messages using various mass media;  
• acquire skills in analyzing and auditing the employer’s brand and personal branding and reputation management;  
• develop recommendations, forecasts (development, dynamics of key indicators), and marketing strategies;  
• utilize audiovisual content tools for product promotion;  
• master psychological tactics for advertising a product or service;  
• apply theoretical concepts for analyzing website usability. 

 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM “LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY” 

The minor is aimed at teaching students the fundamentals of addressing psychological issues that arise in the legal profession. The program involves practical work through the analysis of texts pertaining to medical-psychological expertise, methods of assessing criminal personality, the development of victimological prevention measures, and correctional and rehabilitation programs for individuals with delinquent behavior. 

The aim of the program is to prepare a specialist who can apply psychological knowledge to address issues at the intersection of jurisprudence and psychology: implementing victimological prevention planning; identifying questions to which an expert can respond upon request of a judge, lawyer, or prosecutor; developing correctional and rehabilitation programs for individuals with deviant and delinquent behavior. 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:  

• analyze legal information in the course of their professional activities; 
• understand the determinants and psychological mechanisms of deviant behavior formation, apply diagnostic, corrective, and preventive methods for deviance. 
• analyze the psychological characteristics of a criminal/criminal group;  
• determine methods and techniques for diagnosing the psychological traits of a criminal;  
• organize and conduct general and individual victimological crime prevention;  
• implement prevention and deterrence of offenses, corrupt behaviors, identify and eliminate causes and conditions contributing to their commission;  
• determine necessary tools (methods) for conducting medico-psychological expertise;  
• identify key methods for addressing each specific task (issue) faced by the experts;  
• develop psychocorrectional programs for individuals with delinquent behavior. 

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:
– Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and understanding of the theory of cognition, emotions, and motivation, personality and individual differences;
– Apply practical strategies and methods for effective decision-making in individual and group counseling, personality assessment, and organizational consulting;
– Develop critical thinking and a wide range of skills in a social environment;
– Possess essential professional skills in counseling, brand analysis, HR analysis, and legal psychology;
– Demonstrate knowledge in the effective analysis of personality and consumer behavior, reputation management, conflict management, social network usability, and program evaluation;
– Demonstrate interdisciplinary and communication skills based on knowledge of logic, economics, psychology, politics, culture, and other fields;
– Express and justify their decisions, analyze emerging situations between individuals and oneself;
– Identify future goals and pathways to achieve them both in society and among its constituents.

Specialization (minor):
– It has admission requirements, such as GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, etc.
– It consists of multiple courses that are studied sequentially.
– It can be offered as a standalone certification program (for different categories of learners).
– Courses can be taken gradually in different academic periods (a “cumulative system”), but sequentially to obtain the certificate.
– It is chosen independently by the student from the academic catalog of the school.
– It can be studied as part of an educational program (credits for minor courses are included in the 240 ECTS of the main program) and/or in addition to the main educational program.
– After completing the course requirements, the student receives a certificate of completion for the certification program.

Within the main educational program, the study of courses from no more than two minors is allowed. If a student wishes to pursue more than two minors, they should contact the Committee on Academic Quality.
In case the requirements for completing a certification program are not fulfilled, a certificate will not be issued.

The duration of study for certification programs is no more than 5 years.
Credits earned for courses taken within the certification program may be transferred to the curriculum of educational programs of KAZGUU University within 5 years from the moment of registration for the discipline. After this period, the final grade for the course is considered invalid, and the student must retake the course to earn credits for it.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME “HR Analyst”.

This program aims to prepare a specialist who possesses knowledge of methods of influencing people, patterns of labor collective development, and is capable of assisting in the resolution of conflicts, age-related and professional crises of employees. The program develops competencies for report writing, calculating highly qualified personnel, predicting periods of personnel rejuvenation, and statistical data accounting. Moreover, students can develop basic skills required for working with databases.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Prepare reports related to the age of employees.
• Calculate personnel with the highest qualifications.
• Select job candidates who meet all business requirements.
• Determine the level of staff turnover.
• Predict the period of personnel rejuvenation.
• Keep statistics on personnel accounting.
• Analyze the effectiveness of management decisions.

MINOR IN “Brand Analyst”.

This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of social media analysis using artificial intelligence. The program involves practical work through the Brand Analytics system, which monitors and analyzes social media and news media.
The goal of the program is to prepare a specialist who can anticipate reputation threats, highlight key trends in the media landscape, demonstrate analytical skills, develop dashboards, and prepare presentation reports. The program provides a clear understanding of the social media analysis process and its application for PR, marketing, and other functional areas of companies and organizations.

At the end of the programme student should be able to:

• Collect and analyze information about the market for goods and services, competitors, and consumer behavior;
• Conduct insights research;
• Manage reputation;
• Develop recommendations, forecasts (development, dynamics of important indicators), and marketing strategies.
• Advise sales teams and internal projects.

MINOR IN “Legal Psychology”

This miner is aimed at teaching students the basics of addressing psychological issues that arise in the activities of lawyers, related to their psychological competence and safety. The program involves practical work through the analysis of texts of medical-psychological examinations, conflict situations that arise in legal practice, and the development of victimological prevention measures.
The goal of the program is to train a specialist who can apply psychological knowledge to address issues at the intersection of jurisprudence and psychology: implementation of victimological prevention planning; identification of questions that an expert can answer at the request of a judge, lawyer, or prosecutor; analysis of conflict situations and searching for the optimal behavior option in them; reconstruction of the psychological characteristics of the offender, etc.

At the end of the programme student should be able to:

• Analyze behavior based on its biological and evolutionary determinants;
• Determine and apply the optimal behavior algorithm in a conflict situation;
• Analyze the psychological characteristics of the offender/criminal group;
• Implement prevention measures, prevent crimes and corrupt practices, identify and eliminate the causes and conditions that contribute to their commission.
• to determine diagnostic methods within the framework of MPE.