Social work in Child and Youth Care Dual with in-depth practice
Bachelor of Arts
The aim of the dual undergraduate Bachelor's degree programme in Social Work in Child and Youth Care with in-depth practice is to enable students to act independently and professionally in various fields of social work practice - in particular in the fields of child and youth welfare - on the basis of scientific theories and well-founded methods of action.
| Start | Winter semester |
|---|---|
| Admission Criteria | Open admission (no numerus clausus) |
| Application period | 15.04.2026 - 15.07.2026 |
| Study format | Full time, with in-depth practical experience |
| Study cost | None (only semester fee) |
| Normal duration | 7 Semester |
| Language | German |
| ECTS | 210 |
Study programme
In the first and second semesters, basic theories and practical skills as well as social science research methods and legal principles are taught.
From the third semester onwards, students specialise in the field of child and youth welfare. In particular, students are qualified to work in outpatient, day-care and inpatient forms of child and youth welfare as well as in the field of open youth work and family support.
The fourth semester includes a practical semester , during which students are required to complete a 22-week compulsory internship in the field of child and youth welfare.
Practical phases
In addition to the practical semester, at least 900 hours must be completed in a field of social work or in the area of child and youth welfare as part of the dual degree programme with in-depth practical experience during the course of study. As a rule, these working hours are completed during the lecture-free periods, but can also be completed during the semester by individual arrangement, taking into account the lecture schedule and the placement options and requirements of the institution.
- Gain relevant practical experience during your studies
- Remuneration during the degree programme
- Acquisition and development of key qualifications in practice
- Establishing a bond with the organisation and network partners
- Increased chances of being taken on as an employee (without induction) and faster promotion prospects
- Securing highly qualified and motivated junior staff at an early stage
- Close ties between students and the institution
- Comprehensive practical and organisational experience
- Comprehensive familiarisation phase - there is enough time to find out how best to deploy future graduates
- Elimination of time-consuming familiarisation periods when taking on an employment contract
Practical semester
The Practical Training Department informs students and practical training centres about the requirements and procedures before, during and after a practical semester.
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