Updated: 12/8/2025
Teaching Staff of the Department
Head of the Department:
Serhii Kostiuchkov
Professor, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences;
Academic disciplines taught: «History and Philosophy of Science», «Philosophy and Methodology of Science», «Philosophy», «Social Policy and Social Security», «Political Science», «Foundations of the Social State and Civil Society», «Social Policy», «Management of Social Work», «Contemporary Geopolitics and Issues of International Relations», «Social Partnership» and «Basic Military Training (theoretical course)».
He has been awarded the medal “Defender of the Fatherland” and the medal “War Veteran.” He also holds a Presidential distinction — the Commemorative Medal “25 Years of the Withdrawal of Troops from Afghanistan.” In addition, he has received Certificates of Recognition from Kherson State University on the occasion of Science Day, for his active scholarly work, many years of dedicated service, and significant contribution to fostering the psychological culture of students. He was granted a Letter of Appreciation from the Kherson Academic Lyceum named after O.V. Mishukov for fruitful cooperation in preparing students for creative competitions, intellectual contests, and scientific research. Furthermore, he received a Letter of Appreciation from Kherson State University for supervising the research of a student who became a winner of the All-Ukrainian Student Research Competition in the fields of Gender Studies.
Regional and Municipal Distinctions: He has been honored with the Honorary Certificate of the Head of the Kherson Regional State Administration and awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Department of Education of the Executive Committee of the Kherson City Council “For conscientious work and high personal achievements in the education of the younger generation”.
His scholarly output comprises more than 160 publications, including monographs, a textbook, teaching manuals, methodological guidelines, as well as articles published in Category “A” and Category “B” journals.
Author’s Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1708-643X
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=3tgiKPUAAAAJ
Iryna Shaposhnikova
Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology,
Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Honored Worker of Education of Ukraine
Teaches the following academic courses: "History of Sociology"; "Technology of Writing Academic and Scientific Papers"; "Sociology of Education"; "Organization and Methods of Sample Research"; "Rhetoric".
Has departmental awards from the Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine: "Excellence in Education of Ukraine"; Badge of Honor "A.S. Makarenko"; Badge of Honor "Sofia Rusova".
State awards: Certificate of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Education and Science (2008); Honorary Certificate of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2017); Certificate of the Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (2019); Honorary Title "Honored Worker of Education of Ukraine" (2021).
Regional and municipal awards: Honorary Certificate of the Head of Kherson Regional State Administration; Honorary Certificate of the Head of the Regional Council; Acknowledgment from the Mayor.
Other distinctions: Honorary Certificate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine; Certificate of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine;
2 Honorary Certificates and 14 Letters of Appreciation from Kherson State University.
Author’s Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3897-7947
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56069527900
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=8wociCcAAAAJ
Volodymyr Hurich
Associate Professor, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences.
Teaches the following academic courses: "Theory of Social Work"; "Legal Foundations of Social Work"; "Methods and Technologies of Social Work"; "Assessment of Clients’ Needs and Results of Professional Activity"; "Social Forecasting and Design"; "Methods of Organizing Social Research"; "Social Work with Different Groups of Clients"; "System of Organization of Social Services," etc.
Awards and distinctions: Honorary Certificate of the Mayor of Kherson for dedicated work, creativity, professionalism, pedagogical mastery, and significant contribution to the training of true specialists and experts in their field. Certificate of Kherson State University for a high level of professional mastery, dedicated work, determination, creative pursuit, and on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the founding of KSU. Acknowledgment from the Head of the Kherson Regional Council for high professionalism under wartime conditions, outstanding achievements in professional activity, many years of conscientious and impeccable work, and on the occasion of the 108th anniversary of the founding of KSU.
Author’s Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9283-8534
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&imq=%D0%93%D1%83%D1%80%D1%96%D1%87+%D0%92%D0%9E&user=jv1eEBkAAAAJ
Tetiana Shvets
Deputy Dean for Organizational and Educational Work and Employment, Assistant Dean for Quality of Higher Education,
Chair of the Faculty’s Scientific and Methodological Council, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor.
Teaches the following academic courses: "Professional and Ethical Foundations of Social Work"; "History of Social Education and Social Work"; "Educational and Research Practicum"; "International Social Work"; "Social Animation"; "Organization of Volunteer Activities and Fundraising"; "Social Prevention and Preventive Activities"; "Social Work with Children and Youth"; "Conflict Studies"; "Professional Documentation Management"; "Modern Trends in Social Work"; "Social Work in the Penitentiary System"; "Academic Integrity"; "Fundamentals of Social Dialogue: Communication Course"; "Social Pedagogy"; "Social Dialogue"; "Inclusive Education"; "Team Building and Group Interaction"; "Fundamentals of Animation Activities in Educational Institutions"; "Career Building and Factors of Successful Employment"; "Fundamentals of Mediation"; "Family Education"; "Military Social Work"; "Mediation in Conflict Resolution"; "Prevention of Deviant Behavior"; "Corporate Culture and Business Etiquette," among others.
Developer and leader of long-term and medium-term certificate programs: "Social Pedagogy"; "Military Social Work"; "Socio-Pedagogical Studies"; "Mediation in Conflict Resolution"; "Psychosocial Support of the Population."
Awards: Certificate of Kherson State University on the occasion of Science Day, for preparing students for scientific competitions and Olympiads. Certificate of Kherson State University for a high level of professional mastery, dedicated work, and on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of KSU. Honorary Certificate of Kherson State University for outstanding achievements in scientific work and on the occasion of Science Day.
Author’s Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1796-3474
https://www.scopus.com/search/form.uri?display=basic
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=m4SNUtcAAAAJ
Tetiana Cherkashyna
Associate Professor, Candidate of Sociological Sciences.
Teaches the following academic courses: "Contemporary Sociological Theories"; "General Sociological Theory"; "Methods of Collecting Sociological Information"; "Sectoral Sociologies";
"Methodology and Organization of Sociological Research"; "Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Sociology"; "Sociology of Sexuality."
Awards: Certificate of Kherson State University for achievements in teaching, educational, and scientific work, and on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of KSU.
Certificate of Kherson State University for many years of dedicated work and on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of KSU.
Acknowledgment from the Kherson Academic Lyceum named after O.V. Mishukov for preparing a prize-winner of the All-Ukrainian competition-defense of student research papers of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Author’s Profile: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=uk&user=Tsr07mQAAAAJ
Snizhana Martynenko
Lecturer.
Teaches the following academic courses: "Theory of Social Work"; "Social Policy"; "Methods and Technologies of Social Work"; "System of Organization of Social Services."
Awards: Acknowledgment from Kherson State University for high-quality, dedicated work and on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of KSU.
Acknowledgment from Kherson State University following the final scientific-practical conference of the All-Ukrainian Student Research Competition in the field of "Gender Studies."
Author’s Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8120-8959
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=DMF33iQAAAAJ
Nadiia Yemelianova
Laboratory Assistant of the Department.
Rostyslav Yevsiukov
Laboratory Assistant of the Department.
