Social Work Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Focus

Fundamentals of scientific thinking and working, Theories, Concepts and Methods of Social Work, Fundamentals of the disciplines of Psychology, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Politics, Ethics and much more., Foundations of Human Existence and Development, Fields of action of social work (child and youth welfare, geriatric care and welfare, health care and social care and welfare, among others), Learning key qualifications (e.g. reflection skills, professional relationship building, teamwork skills)

Annotation

On the one hand, the degree programme in Social Work imparts scientifically sound knowledge and action competences from social work and related sciences such as sociology, law, psychology, etc. on the other hand, the programme promotes competences to be able to act responsibly and professionally in relation to social problems and in concrete social contexts.

This degree course (full-time course in person) is offered in Aachen, Cologne, Münster and Paderborn.

Other bachelor's study options:
- Social Work Compact (Aachen)
- Dual social work, degree programme with vocational and academic elements (Aachen, Cologne, Münster, Paderborn)

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

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 course of study by means of the certificate of entrance qualification for studies at 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).

Main language

German