Social Work, degree programme with vocational and academic elements

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Focus

Academic thought and work (theories of science, methods of social research, writing scientific papers, etc.), Social work as a science and profession (e.g. theories, methods of action, occupational fields), overview of the various occupational fields, Social and normative principles and framework conditions of social work (law, sociology, social policy, ethics), Principles of Human Existence and Development (Development and Education, Cultural, Psychological and Medical Principles), Fields of action of social work (degree course projects) such as age, life situations, lifestyles and social forms, Key qualifications (e.g. reflection skills, professional relationship building, teamwork skills)

Annotation

The katho offers the degree programme with vocational and academic elements in Paderborn and - subject to extension accreditation - also in Aachen and Cologne from the winter semester of 2024/25. From the winter semester of 2025/26, the course will start in Münster (subject to extension accreditation). The degree programme with vocational and academic elements begins at the same time at the university and in a practice facility. The students will work at both study locations throughout the entire six-semester degree course. The close interlinking of the practical and university study locations helps you both to acquire scientifically sound knowledge and to develop competencies for social work. The practice of professional action and its reflection are also fostered.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Pre-study work placement (3 months) in the field of social work, social education or special needs education. The pre-study work placement is deemed to have been completed when you have acquired the qualification for the degree course by means of the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification from a technical school for social work/special education. The fulfilment of the required pre-study work placement must be credibly assured by the application deadline. The actual completion of the programme is possible until the beginning of the semester (September 1st). A placement position does NOT have to be proved. Applicants can propose a practical position for cooperation to the university. Alternatively, after successful admission, the katho offers a pool of practice facilities that cooperate successfully with it.