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Specialization Course - Citizenship and Local Governance

General Objectives of the Course

The aim of the “Citizenship and Local Governance” course is to train and raise
awareness among leaders, managers, technicians, higher education students, members of local and regional associations and organizations and other people who work or intend to work in the Portuguese local government administrative ecosystem, with a focus on the central region. The course, with regional coverage, develops the
following themes: Historical and Legal evolution of local authorities; Cultural Heritage, citizenship and development; Municipal Civil Protection organization and management; Participatory Methodologies for Cocreating Fire Resilient Landscapes; Access to Healthcare as a Universal Right; Science Education as a Tool for
Public understanding of Science.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree holders or equivalent. Target audience: leaders, managers,
technicians, higher education students, members of local and regional associations and organizations.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

Mode of Study

B-Learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment consists of a report or review article on the topics taught in the course, as well as the participation
and attendance of the trainees.
Quantitative classification, scale 0-20

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The participants of the course will develop skills in municipal management and organization in terms of historical & scientific cultural heritage, public health, risk, prevention
and safety.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Regulations n.339/2012, published in Diário da República n. 152, 2. nd series, of August 7th (“Regulamento de Criação e Funcionamento de Cursos não Conferentes de Grau na Universidade de Coimbra”).

Graduation Requirements

Access to Further Studies

Study Programme

Citizenship and Local Governance

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 108 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 4.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Postgraduate Course /Course not awarding degree