Career specialist preparation in Lithuania: master’s degree study programme "Career education” realisation and evaluation"

Career education and career specialist preparation remains present day actuality. Career specialists have to be able to qualitatively provide career services in various organisations and to various age group persons. In Siauliai University, educational second stage (master’s degree) study programme Career Education is carried out. Study programme evaluation research has been conducted, the aim of which is to carry out study programme evaluation analysis and to analyse the position of postgraduates after finishing their degree. The evaluation is based on the students’, having successfully completed study programme, opinion analysis. The research was carried out using inquiry (individual interview) method. Data was obtained from 16 informants. Data, analysed using descriptive analysis method show, that study programme is valued positively in all aspects. It has been stated, that study process optimal organisation determines positive programme evaluation. Constant improvement and learning in one’s own activity field and possibilities to achieve higher goals in personal career become important