Social work in Child and Youth Care
Bachelor of Arts
The aim of the undergraduate Bachelor's degree programme in Social Work in Child and Youth Care 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 |
| 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 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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