Admission Requirements

With your B.A. in Social Work, you work as a social worker in the fields of children, youth, or adults

You will be admitted to the distance learning programme in Social Work if you have a general higher education entrance qualification, a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification or a comparable university access authorization according to the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act.

Even with a technical school qualification, for example, as a state-recognized educator, a state-recognized remedial education teacher, a state-certified business administrator, or with a training qualification, for example, as a certified business administrator (IHK) or a certified specialist (IHK), you can enroll in the distance learning programme in Social Work. You will then participate in a consultation.

Alternatively, you have completed a 2-year vocational training and have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in social work. You then take an aptitude test before enrolling in the distance learning programme in Social Work.

The student advisory service of AKAD University will inform you about the options for recognizing previous achievements.

Course Content

The course awards a total of 180 ECTS points over 6 semesters through the following modules:

• 1st Semester: Key Qualifications for Studies and Career, Human Sciences, Basics of Economics in Social Work, Basics of Social Work, Social Policy, You and Me: Self-reflection, Living Environment and Context I
• 2nd Semester: Communication, Counselling and Support, Basics of Applied Psychology, Methods of Social Work, Basics of Sociology, Social Law, You and Me: Self-reflection, Living Environment and Context II
• 3rd Semester: Project Management, Basics of Healthcare Systems, Methods of Social Work II, Theories of Social Work, Social Law II, You and Me: Self-reflection, Living Environment and Context III
• 4th Semester: Practical Project Phase
• 5th/6th Semester: Ethics in Social Work, Basics of Education, Project Workshop Current Topics in Social Work, Profession of Social Work, Specialization 1, Specialization 2, Final Examination and Bachelor's Thesis

You can choose your specializations from these 3 modules: Digitalisation and Digital Media, Child, Family, Youth Welfare, Social Work - Rethinking!

In the 4th semester of full-time study, you will complete your practical phase, which entitles you to use the professional titles "State-approved Social Worker" or "State-approved Social Educator" according to Section 36 (6) of the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act.

Procedure

The AKAD distance learning combines traditional distance learning with modern digital learning methods.

You can start the AKAD distance learning flexibly at any time. With your start in distance learning, you choose one of three study variants: The Sprint variant corresponds to full-time study and lasts 6 semesters or 36 months. The Standard variant lasts 8 semesters or 48 months and is especially suitable if you are employed. The Stretch variant lasts 12 semesters or 72 months, like part-time study. In all 3 study models, you can extend up to 24 months of the standard study period without additional tuition fees, if you wish.

The AKAD distance learning is a study program tailored to your personal preferences and learning style. A study at AKAD University consists of the following components:

• Traditional Distance Learning: Your study materials will be sent to you by post. You will work through the study material independently and complete assignments. If you have any questions, you can contact your supervisors.
• Online Study with Digital Learning Methods: Through the online campus, you will complete additional exercises, exam coaching, and web-based training.
• Interactive Learning: At AKAD University, you will be personally supported by tutors and lecturers. Of course, you will also exchange ideas with other students. This way, you will acquire valuable know-how for your professional practice and career-related skills.
• AKAD Campus: In the online campus, you will find your study material in digital form; you will plan your exams and stay in touch with supervisors and fellow students. Click here to get a first impression of the AKAD Campus.
• Cross-Module Block Seminars: Cross-module block seminars are voluntary face-to-face events in Stuttgart. They complement the virtual learning methods and enable you to apply the learned methods to issues in your professional life.

By the way, you can also take your exams at the AKAD University in the form of online exams. Online exams allow you to take exams flexibly at any time and place. This way, you can take your exams in a calm, familiar environment. And if you prefer a traditional exam, you can take your exams at a total of 34 AKAD examination centres throughout Germany.