About the course
The SW-Course is designed for future students of social sciences at universities of applied sciences. It provides social science and pedagogical foundations with a strong focus on practical applications and prepares you specifically for the application-oriented approach of universities of applied sciences.
In addition to the subject content, you'll also develop an understanding of social contexts and learn methods of empirical social research that will play an important role in your later studies at a university of applied sciences.
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Study goals
- Social Work
- Social Pedagogy
- Educational Sciences
Main subjects
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Education
Outcome
Assessment Test (FSP)
Degree
Main subjects and content
Sociology
Social theories, empirical social research, social systems
Psychology
Basic psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology
Education
Educational science, learning theories, pedagogical methods
German
Academic writing, professional language, communication methods
English
Professional terminology, international literature, academic communication
Course structure
Introductory Phase (1st Semester)
Social sciences fundamentals and research methods
Main Phase (2nd Semester)
Deepening knowledge and specific preparation for the assessment test