Title: EDUCATION IN SECURITY STUDIES: EXPERIENCES WITH THE STUDY PROGRAM OF SECURITY AT THE FACULTY OF SECURITY - SKOPJE
Abstract:Education in security studies proves to be crucial for the development of human resources in the institutions of the security system in the Republic of North Macedonia. In response to the requirements...Education in security studies proves to be crucial for the development of human resources in the institutions of the security system in the Republic of North Macedonia. In response to the requirements for education of staff needed in the security sector, several higher education institutions in the country have accredited study programs in this area. Thus, ten years ago, the first generation of students were enrolled in the study program of security in the first cycle of studies at one of the oldest faculties in the field of security in Southeast Europe - the Faculty of Security - Skopje, at the St. Kliment Ohridski University - Bitola, in order to expand the offer of study programs. The main idea of the paper is to present the historical development of higher education in the area of security in the country through a comparative analysis of the current conditions in certain countries, and to present the results of the limited research conducted on students enrolled in the study program of security at the Faculty of Security - Skopje. The main goal of the paper is to emphasize the importance and significance of education of personnel in the field of security as a necessity in the organization and functioning of the security system, but also to present the experiences and perspectives of authors and students enrolled in the study program. The historical method, the comparative method and the method of analysis will be used in achieving the goals of the paper. Keywords: higher education, security, students, study program.Read More