Social Pedagogy – New Perspectives

The scientific status and the action scope of social pedagogy are yet subject to discussion. Although there is a quite long tradition in the field, we see even today the expression of divergent opinions in various countries as regards the role which social pedagogues could have in society and the professional training of such experts.The author analyzes the theoretical and practical experience acquired until now in the field and proposes the launching in Romania of certain social pedagogy license programs by the extension of the roles this professional category may exercise.Also, several new occupations which may be associated to this profession are proposed.