The branch of the Stavropol State Pedagogical Institute (SSPI) in the city of Essentuki offers to receive higher or secondary special education in popular specialties in several areas. About 1,100 students study here annually.
History of the branch of SSPI
The city of Essentuki by the mid-80s of the last century was growing rapidly: new houses were built, kindergartens and schools were built. In connection with this, the issue of staff shortages became acute. Therefore, in 1986, the Essentuki Pedagogical School was opened here. After 2 years, the educational institution began to be called the Essentuki educational complex. In 1999, it was renamed the Essentuki Pedagogical College.
Despite the difficult times for the country, thanks to the enthusiasm of the teaching staff and wise leadership, the material and technical base of the educational institution was constantly expanding and replenishing. In 2008, the college became a branch of the SSPI, confirming its time-tested status as one of the leading educational institutions in KavMinVody.
Specialties and duration of study
Today, pedagogical specialties are in great demand, in which they study at the branch of the State Pedagogical Institute of Essentuki. Full-time students are offered several one-discipline areas: "Primary Education", "Russian Language", "Physical Culture", "Psychology and Social Pedagogy". You can get an education right away in 2 profiles, expanding the field of your future activities.
A graduate will be able to be both a teacher of history and the Russian language, physical education and Belarusian Railways, mathematics and computer science, a kindergarten teacher and a primary school teacher. The term for higher education for full-time education is 4-5 years, there is an annual and undergraduate practice.
For those who want to get a higher education in absentia, the branch of the State Pedagogical Institute offers such one-profile areas as "Preschool education", "Biology", "Special Psychology", "Physical Culture" and "Speech Therapy". You can get an education in several profiles at once. The duration of study for external students is six months longer than full-time, sessions are held 2 times a year. Pre-diploma practice is required.
In the branch of the State Pedagogical Institute of Essentuki, students are also studying according to secondary education programs. Entrants who have graduated from the 9th grade of a school can enter here. They are offered a choice of the following areas: "Preschool education", "Teaching in primary school", "Physical education". To get an education, students study for 3 years and 10 months, they also undergo practical training annually.
Information for applicants
The branch of SSPI (Essentuki) offers to study both for free, on a state budget basis, and with a refund of the cost of training (commercial or contractual form). The number of budget places is quite large. If the number of applicants wishing to enroll in the branch of the SSPI (Essentuki) is greater than the number of budget places, then a competitive selection is carried out for certificates. Benefits for admission will be for those whose average mark on the certificate is higher, as well as for those who belong to some privileged categories (children with disabilities, children from large families).
If 2 applicants for the same place with the same mark on the certificate are identified, grades in the certificate are compared in such subjects as Russian and algebra. If these grades are equal for both applicants, introductory tests are conducted in these subjects. For those wishing to enter the specialty associated with the teaching of physical education, entrance tests are carried out in any case.
student life
Students of the SSPI branch of Essentuki spend their time not only on classes - they take part in various competitions, games, and excursions. This, for example, sports competitions, pop performances, contests that promote respect for the environment, tours of the picturesque foothills of the North Caucasus.
Many useful elective classes are also being held, which allow future specialists to learn the secrets of the modern business world, the latest trends in pedagogy, painting, music, literature. Introduction to art through thematic events allows students to reveal their talents, defeat constraint before public speaking, and diversify their leisure time. It is noteworthy that students can familiarize themselves with the class schedule and their academic performance online on the website of the educational institution.
Additional education
On the basis of the SSPI branch in the city of Essentuki, various advanced training courses for educational workers are also held, there are several general developmental programs. In addition, there are circles of additional education for children of preschool and school age.
Despite the fact that there is no military department in this educational institution, annual military gatherings are held for young men. All classes are conducted by first-class teachers, who for their long work have accumulated vast experience in their field.
Address and how to get
The branch of SSPI in the city of Essentuki is located on Valley of Roses, 7. Of the public transport routes, the route of minibus No. 16 is closest to the SSPI.
To get to the institution by car, after entering the city from Pyatigorsk, after the fork in the roundabout, select the first direction, then move to the first intersection, where you need to turn left. After 600 meters there will be a building of the State Pedagogical Institute.