Structure of the curriculum
The standard period of study is 11 semesters. In general, 30 ECTS credit points are recognised for the prerequisite vocational qualification in a social-educational field of practice which is required for admission. This shortens the degree programme to 9 semesters.
Qualification
The programme leads to the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts (B. A.). The degree programme has a modular structure and consists of 210 ECTS credit points (CP). Due to the part-time study concept in parallel to work, relevant professional experience is recognised to the extent of 30 CP.
The part-time degree programme in parallel to work consists of course time spent in attendance at the university, self-study units and an internship. The in-class training blocks are held at the KSH premises in Munich:
- approximately 4 days per month during the semester, on Friday/Saturday (full day)
- as well as one 6-day block week per semester.
In the winter semester, the block week takes place in the week of the Day of Prayer and Repentance (November), and in the summer semester, in the week immediately after Whitsun.
The degree programme in social work covers the following contents:
Segment I: 1st-4th semester
- Acquisition of basic knowledge and skills in the science and methods of social work and its related disciplines.
Segment II: 5th-6th semester
- Acquisition of skills in practical modules
Segment III: 7th-9th semester
- The students deepen their scientific knowledge and skills, and develop their professional competence. An individual focus takes place through two of the areas of specialisation on offer. The Bachelor's thesis is a separate module in segment III.
The individual fields of study are assigned to modules. The degree programme is organised in a transdisciplinary manner and conveys a multi-perspective approach to social issues.