FORMATION OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES OF THE CADETS OF DEPARTMENTAL INSTITUTES
The results of an inventory study of training and professional attitudes among the second and fifth year cadets of Samara Law Institute of the FPS of Russia are given in this text. The study shows that 50 % of the students evaluate their institute training as good; 55 % are satisfied with their studies; 55 % of graduates believe that they will have difficulties at work due to the lack of practical knowledge and skills within their specialty; 27.5 % are disappointed in their profession. Subsequent to the results of the study the rating of the most important personal qualities necessary for penal officers is made, cadets’ comments and suggestions to professional training improvement are analysed. The ways and methods of correction of cadets’ training and professional attitudes are offered. The most important of them are training, industrial and pre-graduation practical training, psychological supporting and involvement to the educational process not only the officers of the psychological unit but also teachers, platoons’ curators as well as officers of the combat units.