Childhood and social sciences, Master of Arts

Distance learning program @ Centre for Distance Learning in the University Consortium 

👉 The part-time distance learning programme in Childhood and Social Sciences M.A. (MAKS) at the University of Koblenz is aimed at graduates of a first university degree and professionally qualified individuals who can pass an aptitude test. The programme deepens knowledge at master's level and qualifies for leadership, planning, and research activities in the field of childhood studies. The four-semester programme comprises 90 ECTS credits and offers specialisations such as Management & Consultation, Child Protection & Diagnostics, and Trauma Pedagogy. The programme prepares for demanding professional activities and provides access to higher civil service and promotion.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Centre for Distance Learning in the University Consortium, Academic institution based in Koblenz (Germany)
The Centre for Distance Learning in the University Consortium, zfh, founded in 1995 and based in Koblenz, is a scientific institution of the states of Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and Hesse. The zfh promotes and supports the development and implementation of distance learning in these federal states and cooperates with 18 universities of applied sciences.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialSocial work
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 90 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Social science discourses, childhood science discourses, ethics, research methodology, course units depending on the chosen specialization, master's thesis
📚 Electives Management & Consulting, Child Protection & Diagnostics, Movement & Health, Trauma Pedagogy (planned for 2024), Specialist for Early Childhood Social Work, Pedagogical Consultation for Childcare Facilities
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 6630 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.zfh.de

Admission requirements

With first degree:

a completed university degree at least one year of current relevant professional experience

Without first degree:

For applicants without a first university degree, under certain conditions it is possible to be admitted to the programme:

possession of a university entrance qualification, e.g. school leaving certificate (A-levels, vocational baccalaureate, etc.) or a master craftsman's or equivalent advanced training qualification (e.g. also as a state-recognized educator) or a successfully completed vocational training (overall grade max. 2.5) as well as additionally, at least three years of current relevant professional experience and passing an aptitude test

Details

The internet-based, part-time distance learning programme Childhood and Social Sciences M.A. (MAKS) is aimed at graduates of a first professional qualifying university degree as well as professionally qualified individuals who may be admitted to the master's programme through an aptitude test. This further education distance learning programme offers the opportunity to deepen previously acquired knowledge at master's level and to qualify for demanding professional activities in managerial, planning, and/or research positions as well as for advanced methodological practice in the field of childhood.

The master's programme is divided into four semesters and comprises 90 ECTS credits. Study contents in the 1st semester include: Discourses in Social Sciences, Discourses in Childhood Studies, Ethics and Research Methodology. Contents of the 2nd-4th semesters include course units depending on the chosen specialization and the master's thesis. Specializations to choose from include Management & Consultation, Child Protection & Diagnostics, Movement & Health, Trauma Pedagogy (optional), Specialist for Social Space Work in Daycare Centres (optional), and Educational Consultancy for Daycare Facilities (optional).

The programme is modular in structure and combines supervised self-study phases with theory-practice transfer and presence times. The master's thesis is created in the final semester. The standard period of study is four semesters. This degree programme qualifies graduates for advanced positions in the field of childhood studies, such as roles in non-profit and public organizations as well as in the private sector. The master's degree also provides access to higher civil service and the right to pursue a doctorate in accordance with the respective university's doctoral regulations.

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