Faculty of Social Studies OU

The Faculty of Social Studies was founded on April 1, 2008, with the first academic year beginning on September 1, 2008. The newly established Faculty grew out of the former Department of Social Work, previously part of the University’s Medical-Social Faculty. Nowadays the Faculty has two Departments – the Department of Social Studies and the Department of Social Work.

The Faculty’s mission is to produce and disseminate knowledge – to research, study, and educate – in social studies, social work and related fields. At the heart of the Faculty’s activities is the social work profession – as well as other helping professions which are now becoming firmly established in the Czech Republic. These professions all share one common denominator – they apply theoretical knowledge and research findings in everyday practice, with the aim of improving people’s quality of life and helping individuals, groups and societies to harness and develop their full potential. The Faculty also plays an important role in monitoring and analyzing current societal developments that affect social work and the helping professions.