Social work, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ Fresenius University of Applied Sciences 

👉 With this distance learning course at the prestigious Fresenius University, you will acquire in-depth expertise in the field of social work for the transition into professional practice or into a consecutive master's program. The programme will enable you to conceptualise, set up, manage, and monitor projects, as well as to lead personnel. You will learn to establish an effective organization of learning and work processes in social work institutions and develop a strong sense of responsibility for your actions. Includes certification as a "State-Recognised Social Worker" or "State-Recognised Social Pedagogue.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Idstein (Germany)
Quality since 1848 - also in distance learning! The department onlineplus brings the range of on-campus courses of the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences to an online distance learning format. This way, the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is positioning itself towards the future by embracing the new possibilities of teaching and learning: studies become digital, the campus becomes mobile, and the way of studying becomes more flexible.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialSocial work
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters, Study effort 26 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Past, Present, and Future of Social Work, Sociological Foundations of Social Work, Economics and Law, Academic Writing and Theory of Science, Competence in Action and Methods in Dealing with Clients, Diversity and Variety in Social Work, Law II, Child and Youth Welfare, Research Methods in Social Work, Deviance and Social Control, Law III, Social Work in Healthcare, Competence in Action and Methods in an Organisational Context, Individual Behaviour and Experience, Current Theoretical Discourses in Social Work, Social Work with Elderly and/or Disabled People, Professional Field Internship, Social Exclusion and Participation in Field-related Reflection, Culture, Aesthetics, and Media in Social Work (Elective Subject), Education, Training, and Learning (Elective Subject), Bachelor Examination
📚 Electives Academic foundations of social work, fields of application of social work, interdisciplinary knowledge, professional field internship
👥 In-person sessions 8 presence days in Cologne, 100 days internship at the site of the practical partner.
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Social work under the number 1101019c.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 215 € monthly
from 12420 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hs-fresenius.de
  • Study start anytime, study duration individually customizable, standard period of study 36 months
  • interesting specializations, such as Basic Disciplines of Social Work or Fields of Application of Social Work
  • more alternative forms of assessment, few exams, so no exam stress
  • 3 central pillars in the Fresenius distance learning programme: studynet, studymag and studycoach

Requirements for enrollment

Distance learning with double degree: With your B.A. in Social Work, you also receive the qualification as a State-Certified Social Worker or State-Certified Social Pedagogue

Entering the online study programme Social Work at Hochschule Fresenius is quite uncomplicated: With a general university entrance qualification (Abitur), a general qualification for university entrance or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, you can enroll immediately and at any time.

Access without a university entrance qualification is also possible, for example if you have completed a master craftsman's examination or a comparable professional advancement training examination, such as the State-Certified Technician or the State-Certified Business Administrator. If you can demonstrate at least a two-year completed professional training in the relevant field as well as subsequent at least two years of professional experience in the field, you can also enter the programme through a university entrance examination (HZP).

By the way: If you have already completed a degree, you can save costs and time by having prior learning recognized. In addition to academic achievements, credits can also be awarded for achievements obtained outside of a university.

Study Contents, Modules and Specializations

During the distance learning course in Social Work, you systematically engage with the academic foundations as well as the application areas of Social Work and deepen your interdisciplinary knowledge. Depending on the study model, the course lasts for 6 semesters (36 months), 8 semesters (48 months), or 12 semesters (72 months).

  • 1st Semester: Past, Present, and Future of Social Work, Societal Foundations of Social Work, Economy and Law, Academic Work and Theory of Science
  • 2nd Semester: Action and Method Competence in Dealing with Clients, Diversity and Variety in Social Work, Law II, Child and Youth Welfare
  • 3rd Semester: Research Methods in Social Work, Deviance and Social Control, Law III, Social Work in Healthcare
  • 4th Semester: Action and Method Competence in an Organizational Context, Individual Behavior and Experience, Current Theoretical Discourses in Social Work, Social Work with Elderly and/or Disabled People
  • 5th Semester: Professional Field Internship
  • 6th Semester: Social Exclusion and Participation in Field-Related Reflection, Culture, Aesthetics, and Media in Social Work (Elective Subject), Education, Training, and Learning (Elective Subject), Bachelor's Examination

Specializations: Academic Foundations of Social Work, Application Areas of Social Work, Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Professional Field Internship

Study Model and Course Structure – Distance Learning without Exams

Hochschule Fresenius is convinced that exams are not always suitable for assessing the competencies acquired by students. Hence, in the Bachelor's Distance Learning course in Social Work, there are no written exams! Your learning progress is assessed, for example, through

  • Home and Seminar Papers,
  • Online Presentations,
  • Online Reports,
  • E-Portfolios.

This way, you save yourself from exhausting travels for exams and have a fair chance of receiving excellent performance evaluations that correspond to your actual knowledge and competencies.

The university also relies on a unique interdisciplinary coaching team consisting of professors, lecturers, and study coaches. Your personal study coach is your contact person for all matters concerning your studies. Whether by phone, email, or through the messenger on studynet – your study coach advises and actively supports you on your path to a successful degree.

Whether at home or on the go, on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone – your campus is always with you. Our studynet learning platform is a lecture hall, seminar room, campus, and cafeteria all in one. "Social Learning" is the keyword: a holistic learning experience that, in addition to using a variety of media formats, consistently emphasizes dialogue.

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