Care pedagogy, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ IU International University 

👉 This pedagogy distance learning course is aimed at healthcare and nursing professionals, geriatric nurses, and midwives who wish to work in the field of nursing education. They acquire important knowledge from the social sciences, psychology, philosophy, and health sciences, and systematically address political and legal framework conditions as well as the topic of digitization in nursing.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider IU International University, UAS based in Erfurt (Germany)
Studying, anytime and anywhere – according to your own rules: The distance learning at IU International University (IU) not only makes this possible, but is constantly meeting individual learning needs and providing the latest gadgets for a maximally flexible study. The state-recognized bachelor's and master's programs, which can be completed part-time or full-time, are intended to adapt to the students' everyday lives – whether alongside work, during parental leave, or while traveling the world. Self-directed learning has never been easier: from the innovative learning app IU Learn, through the online campus with live formats, to the in-house and thus first AI-based university chatbot Syntea. Currently, there are over 130,000 students enrolled at IU – making IU the largest German university.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialNursing Science
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters, Study effort 20 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Pedagogy, Introduction to Academic Work, Health and Prevention, Introduction to Health Management, Nursing Law, Sociology, General Didactics, Collaborative Work, Societal Conditions of Pedagogy, Social Policy, History and Theories of Lifelong Learning, Social Change and Social Innovation, Framework Conditions of the Health Market, Seminar: Nursing Theories, Qualitative Research Methods, Personality Psychology & Differential Psychology, Nursing Didactics, Didactics and Methodology of E-Learning and Digital Media, Quantitative Research Methods, Planning of Educational Processes for Adults, Intercultural and Ethical Action Competences, Introduction to Nursing Management, Conflict Management and Mediation, School Law, Development and Status of Nursing Science, Quality Management in Nursing, Social History, Philosophy, Ethics, Gerontology, Practical Project, and more.
📚 Electives Outpatient nursing and elderly care, hospital management, inpatient nursing and elderly care.
👥 In-person sessions numerous virtual lectures
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Care pedagogy under the number 1104319.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 259 € monthly
from 15063 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.iu-fernstudium.de
  • 3 flexible time models from full-time to part-time for every life situation
  • interesting specializations, such as in labor law or in counseling and coaching
  • innovative learning concept with IU Learn app and digital courses
  • incl. 40-day practical project

These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing Pedagogy

The bachelor's degree program in Nursing Pedagogy is exclusively for individuals who have already completed education in the field of nursing. The following vocational training in the field of nursing is accepted for admission: health and nursing care, pediatric nursing care, midwifery, geriatric nursing, as well as equivalent vocational training completed in another country.

You can enroll in the Bachelor's distance learning program in Nursing Pedagogy at IU International University (IU) if you provide us with your A-levels (general university entrance qualification), your technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can also enroll without A-levels. Studying without A-levels at IU is possible under the following conditions:

  • You have successfully completed an advanced training course, for example, a training course to become a certified business economist.
  • Or you have completed an vocational training, for example, training as an office clerk. Following your training, you have worked in this profession full-time for at least 3 years. If your training does not match the subject of Nursing Pedagogy distance learning, you will first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Nursing Pedagogy Bachelor's Degree

The bachelor's programme at IU International University is modular in structure. A module usually comprises 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. In this way, you complete your bachelor's degree step by step – and even have a large degree of autonomy in determining when you want to complete each module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

  • 1st Semester: Pedagogy: historical, conceptual and terminological foundations, introduction to academic work, health and prevention, introduction to health management, nursing law, sociology
  • 2nd Semester: General Didactics, Collaborative Work, Social Conditions of Pedagogy, Social Policy, History and Theories of Lifelong Learning, Social Change and Social Innovation
  • 3rd Semester: Framework Conditions of the Health Market, Seminar: Nursing Theories, Qualitative Research Methods, Personality Psychology & Differential Psychology, Nursing Didactics, Didactics and Methodology of E-Learning and Digital Media
  • 4th Semester: Quantitative Research Methods, Planning Educational Processes for Adults, Intercultural and Ethical Competences, Introduction to Nursing Management, Conflict Management and Mediation, School Law
  • 5th Semester: Development and Status of Nursing Science, Quality Management in Nursing, Social History, Philosophy, Ethics, Gerontology, Practice Project: Designing and Implementing Subject-Specific Instruction, Practice Project: Exam Concept and Implementation
  • 6th Semester: Elective Module A, Elective Module B, Bachelor's Thesis

Unique to the IU distance learning program: the numerous opportunities to deepen your studies in interesting elective modules. In the Nursing Pedagogy Bachelor's programme, you choose a total of 2 specialization modules:

Your first specialization module can be chosen from these topics: Outpatient Care for the Sick and Elderly, Hospital Management, Inpatient Care for the Sick and Elderly.

Your second specialization module can be chosen from these topics: General and Diagnostic Foundations of Special Needs Education, Labor Law, Counseling, Counseling and Coaching (Systemic), Company Education, Educational and Promotional Management and Counseling, Case Management in Nursing, Diversity, Integration and Migration, Foreign Languages, Sign Language, Health Economics (Specialization), Childhood Education I, Medicine for Non-Medical Professionals, Organizational Psychology, Law in Healthcare and Social Services, Technology in Healthcare and E-Health, General Studies.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Nursing Pedagogy Programme at IU Works

The online Nursing Pedagogy programme at IU International University is designed to be flexibly tailored to fit your life and schedule as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time programme, you will need a total of 6 semesters, equivalent to 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time programme I, you will study for 8 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for part-time programme II and take up to 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

At IU, you will receive study materials in print with each module enrollment as study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative study scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials and video content in the form of so-called shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical IU Learn App.

In many modules, virtual teaching events are also provided, allowing you to interactively engage with your fellow students and lecturers.

Particularly convenient and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, around the clock – whenever you feel optimally prepared for the exam, for example, in construction planning. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where you can also take your exams in the traditional on-site manner.

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