Published: 15 January 2010
In the article the analysis of sociological aspects, which show the attitude of the students of pedagogical specialties of the Far-Eastern state humanitarian university toward their profession in the stage of education is represented. Basic accent is made on the study of such problems as: the motivation of the choice of profession, professional plans, the level of professional readiness and stability in the stage of getting higher pedagogical education. In the work the crucial problems, which negatively influence the professional self-determination of future teachers, are described.