Overview The bachelor's degree program in Social Work will prepare you for a profession in social work and social education. Graduates assist people of all ages living in difficult circumstances to take control of their own lives and gain access to social goods such as housing, food, work and education. Social work initiates processes of change for and with individuals, in groups, in organizations or on a community level. Basic security, youth and family work, residential care of children and counseling for youth from a migration background, assistance for criminal offenders, socio-spatial urban and regional development are examples of the professional fields that will be open to you. Contact usContact us!Lavinia Kefeder, BAIrene Krenn Deniz Vuran Kelsenstraße 2, S.3.12 1030 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-3100 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109 sozialearbeit@fh-campuswien.ac.atMap of Kelsenstraße 2 (Google Maps)If you have any questions about the application, study process, etc., please contact the secretary's office in writing via e-mail: sozialearbeit@fh-campuswien.ac.atOffice hours by appointmentAnrede Frau Herr Vorname *Nachname *E-Mail address *Nachricht *AbsendenIhre E-Mail wurde versendetSwitch to organizational form full-timeDuration of course6 SemestersOrganisational formpart-time180ECTSLanguage of instruction German36Study placesFinal degreeBachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)Application period for academic year 2022/231st December 2021 to 13th March 2022tuition fee / semester:€ 363,361+ ÖH premium + contribution2 1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester 2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year) What you can offer You are open and enjoy working with people. When you are faced with different ways of life you do not feel the need to change them, but are respectful and tolerant of your fellow person. In your work with people, you are stress-resistant, have a capacity for careful reflection, are well organized and able to recognize your own limits. It is important for you to help others take control of their own lives and in doing so to apply your professional knowledge to help others find the resources they require. You want to create the necessary awareness in society to improve the structural conditions. What we offer you We maintain close cooperation with social work organizations with which we exchange knowledge and experience in "Social Work in Practice" networking meetings, as well as at conferences regularly held at FH Campus Wien. At our campus we have our own Competence Center for Social Work which acts as an interface between research, practice and teaching. It brings the knowledge and innovation potential of these three areas together in one place. The study "Social Support for Traumatized Persons", which was conducted on behalf of the ESRA association, is only the latest example of the research conducted here. The course "Research and Development Project" also provides a strong focus on practical relevance and research in the second and third semesters. Internships during your studies are guided, integrated learning phases in different social institutions that generally do not offer compensation. During the degree program you will complete a total of two guided internships. They may be completed in Austria or abroad. We will support you in internships or theory semesters abroad. Please take into consideration that internships in our part-time program are not integrated in the schedule but have to be organized individually. Please take into consideration that for this case you might take days off from your company. The courses are generally taught in German. However, we offer two seminar groups with courses in English (about 30% of the courses). If you are accepted into the degree program, please let us know if you would like to attend one of these seminar groups. What makes this degree program special This general basic education will qualify you to work as a social worker and a social educator. The location in Vienna offers a wealth of interesting internship opportunities in innovative projects and organizations in social work. The double qualification in social work and social education creates excellent job opportunities. The strong international orientation of the degree program allows you to deepen your language and intercultural skills with a theory semester or internship abroad. You will benefit from our strong network of partner universities in Europe, Africa, Asia or (Latin) America. Furthermore, this scientific training is an excellent foundation for a subsequent master's degree in social work or in related disciplines such as sociology or education. What will you learn in the degree program The degree program will provide you with the general basic principles for a professional occupation in the different fields of social work. (social work and social education). You will learn to analyze social problems with the acquired theoretical knowledge and to reflect upon issues related to real life. Elective courses offer the possibility to focus on personal emphases. In the course of your education you will acquire three core skills: Scientifically well-founded professional skills: your basic knowledge of social work theories and models as well as relevant related sciences form the basis for recognizing complex causes of social problems and for initiating changes. Vocational decision-making skills: knowledge of social work methodology and communicative skills enable a professional approach to work with individual clients, groups and the community as well as with political decision makers and the public. The social and personal skills: The degree program promotes critical examination of theory and practice as well as your capacity for careful consideration. It prepares you to be successful in your challenging prospective field of work. Curriculum 1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSCounselling SECounselling SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with the fundamentals of conversation guidance, bearing in mind the different settings (mandated settings, first conversation, challenging forms of communication). They receive an overview of the different forms of communication in Social Work (i.e. counselling, negotiating, informing, mediation). Techniques and activities within counselling, such as listening actively, sending I-messages, perceptions, asking helpful questions und dealing with silence are practiced. The fundamentals of the setting and relationship-building are conveyed, and an engagement with (im)partiality takes place. Ideal scenarios and structural patterns of counselling conversations in settings with individual clients, families or systems are central to this module. These are used as a starting point for a professionally sound reflection about conversations, which are simulated in role play. Different consultative approaches (i.e. systemic, solution-focused, person-centred, psychoanalytical) are presented and practiced using role playing.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, discussion, group work, role playLanguageGerman-English23Ethics and Human Rights ILVEthics and Human Rights ILV2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThis module conveys an understanding about the meaning, idea and historical emergence of Human Rights and the professional code of ethics, and offers an insight into the different national and international Human Rights protective systems. Students receive essential knowledge about professional ethics and, in particular, the fundamentals of Social Work ethics. They work on individual and socially ethical topics regarding Social Work in depth (i.e. human dignity, freedom, justice, responsibility). Thereby, inter-related international conventions and discourses are conveyed. The application of relevant Human Rights documents and the professional code of ethics, are used as resources in the professional context in decision-making processes, as well as in the interaction with recipients of Social Work. Here the (self-)reflection of the students regarding their own role, as well as that with respect to recipients of Social Work, are deepened and encouraged in light of Human Rights and the professional code of ethics.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, research and planning games, casework, student presentations and text revision, discussionsLanguageGerman-English23Gender and Diversity SEGender and Diversity SE1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive insight into the historical development of feminist topics, gender and diversity theories and concepts, whereby the difference and diversity, as well as processes of differentiation, are given concrete form through the core criteria of diversity. Diversity concepts are discussed, taking into consideration societal power relationships and social inequality, and put in the context of mechanisms of discrimination. Furthermore, dealing with discrimination with those concerned, personal positioning and experiences, and the consequences for professional relationships, are discussed. Central concepts like construction and deconstruction or doing gender are illustrated. The students learn to reflect about their own societal role, their knowledge and their experiences in relation to diversity criteria. The integration of gender and diversity aspects in communication and intervention strategies by students is of central importance here. Additionally, the students get to know concrete approaches to work for Social Work, which build on concepts of social inequality.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture, working in small groups, discussion, guided reflectionLanguageGerman-English12History of Social Work VOHistory of Social Work VO2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students receive a historic overview of the discipline's professional development from ‘caring' through to modern Social Work. It is illustrated how to deal with material and psycho-social circumstances professionally through in-depth examples from particular historical developmental periods, as well as the spatial and temporal possibilities and limitations of Social Work. On this basis, special attention is given to the embeddedness of Social Work, social pedagogy and their methods in the respective societal, political and economic context.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLectures, discussions, moodleLanguageGerman-English23Social Case Work ILVSocial Case Work ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsSocial casework is presented as a Social Work method through historical developments, theoretical fundamentals and ethical implications. The students deal with medical history, social diagnostic and support planning. They learn about different methods and concepts within social casework, such as case management, life world and resource-orientation. Through concrete cases, a multi-perspective view on cases and tools from social diagnostic is practiced. In this process, special attention is given to the reflection on intervening, personal values and attitudes.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, discussion, group work, role playsLanguageGerman-English33Social Security SESocial Security SE3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students engage with the operational range of social work, which operates in the areas of poverty and risk of poverty. They receive an overview of the courses of action relating to the respective institutions in the area of needs-based minimum income, as well as of social service centres, assistance to the homeless and people in debt. They engage with the circumstances of people affected by poverty, and analyse the causes and effects of poverty and social exclusion. The students are introduced to the different institutional and material support services, which help secure the livelihood of people who are at risk of poverty or affected by poverty, as well as provide them with individual assistance. Furthermore, students get to know primary case study tools in this module, and apply them to practical cases from the area of intervention.Assessment methodsModule examTeaching methodsGroup exercises, caseworkLanguageGerman-English33Orientation and Fields of Social Work ILVOrientation and Fields of Social Work ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the reflection about personal learning and biography are encouraged and specific revision strategies conveyed. Alongside a presentation of students' group work as a specific form of learning, methods of time management are introduced, and the personal implementation of such methods addressed. Furthermore, the students learn about the department's curriculum with its modular structure and receive an introduction to the administrative procedures of the degree. They receive an initial overview of the different areas of work, as well as about professional intervention in the context of Social Work.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsDiscussion, group work, lectureLanguageGerman-English22Reflection on Practice 1 SEReflection on Practice 1 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students acquire an understanding of the conditions and objectives of ‘reflection' and collectively generate group rules for the formation of the module. Self-perception and external perception are addressed, and team and cooperation skills strengthened. Furthermore, students acquire fundamental knowledge about selected social organisations i.e. relating to their history, goals, tasks, legal conditions, financial foundations, professional repertoire of methods, organisational structure and documentation. Current questions by selected institutions, as well as concrete practice experience are reflected, and related to theory and practice where appropriate. This is also done in preparation for a 4-week long work placement, which full time students complete at the beginning of the 2nd semester and relates to the practice orientation days for part time students in the 1st/2nd semester. Questions about reconciling studies, work placement and professional motivation are discussed. The different roles of work placement managers and interns are discussed and explained.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsGroup work, excursion, social space researchLanguageGerman-English1.52Social Security Law ILVSocial Security Law ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsStudents gain insight into the fundamentals of the Austrian constitution and learn about the influence of EU-Law on the shaping of laws. Alongside an overview of fundamental rights and the possibilities of law enforcement, this module deals with the central terms of public administration/jurisdiction and its organisations. The Central themes of this module include the particularities of the general administrative procedures/administrative prosecutions and, in particular, the legal forms of support by the authorities, as well as legal protection for people who are affected by official intervention. Furthermore, students gain insight into the essential regulations regarding eligibility for child care allowance and minimum income, protective rights to unemployment insurance, rent and protective rights for consumers, as well as legal matters regarding public execution, wage attachment and private bankruptcy. The areas of law are presented and discussed in depth by means of case studies.Assessment methodsModule examTeaching methodsDistance learning exercises and repeated attendanceLanguageGerman-English33Social Policy and Social Economy SESocial Policy and Social Economy SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, students are given an overview of the socio-political and economic basis for material welfare. They are able to distinguish different levels and actors within social policy, and gain insight into common welfare state ideologies and concepts, as well as current reform discourse. The students acquire knowledge about fundamental structures, operating modes and effects of socio-political and economic intervention in the areas of work and unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. They also prepare professionally sound positions on problems, measures and future perspectives in these socio-political fields of intervention. Through concrete case studies they learn to critically and constructively reflect on current welfare state regulation and identify possibilities of intervention.Assessment methodsModule examTeaching methodsText analysis, discussionsLanguageGerman-English23Academic Writing and Research ILVAcademic Writing and Research ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, (social) academic work in general and specifically as a discipline within Social Work is introduced. The students learn about the central steps of academic work, such as finding topics and their concretisation, the formulation of questions, literature research and work, comprehending and editing texts, rules and techniques of academic work and writing, and apply this knowledge and these skills to their own texts. This module is the foundation for the first seminar paper, which is due during the second semester.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, discussion, working in small groupsLanguageGerman-English1.53 2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSFamily support and Child and Youth Welfare SEFamily support and Child and Youth Welfare SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive an overview of the operational range of the stationary accommodation of children and youth (i.e. in crisis centres, shared accommodation, homes, intensive support), as well as of the itinerant support of this target group (i.e. accompanying minor asylum seekers, socio-pedagogical care centres, socio-pedagogical work with families). Special didactical and methodological requirements for this area of work are presented. Through concrete examples, students analyse the life circumstances of clients and engage with professional possibilities of intervention and missions.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsWork in groups with case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English22Health Aspects of Children and Youth ILVHealth Aspects of Children and Youth ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive an introduction to selected socio-medical fundamentals, such as pregnancy, birth and diseases in infants, children and young people. Students receive an introduction into psychiatry, as distinguished from psychology, neurology and psychotherapy. Within both perspectives, the emphasis lies upon the illnesses in youth and their implications for the family system, or rather, its effects on the psychosomatic diseases of young people.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsDistance learning exercises and repeated attendanceLanguageGerman22Child and Youth Services SEChild and Youth Services SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe students receive an introduction to the fundamentals and areas of responsibility of child and youth services. They engage with family related work, systems, structures, functions and roles. As symptom-bearing members, children are at the centre of the professional analysis and support planning (i.e. support in questions of parenting, imparting family supportive offers). Furthermore, an introduction into the specific problem areas of parents who have fallen ill, violence in the family, parental custody and the arrangement of contact, is given. Regarding the problem of endangerment to the welfare of the child, the students learn about its conceptual definitions, steps within the intervention procedures and the breadth of strategic solutions, taking material disadvantages into consideration. The emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of social diagnostics, child protection, working with family law, as well as aspects of return to undivided parenting.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture, case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English23Conflict Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SEConflict Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, an overview of working with conflict is given. Causes, phases and escalation stages are discussed. Personal conflict styles are reflected upon. The structure and sequence of a constructive conflict conversation is elaborated through conflict analysis tools and conflict resolution strategies, with the help of methods of intervention (like conflict moderation). Goals, areas of implementation, phases and principles of mediation, as well as basic attitudes within mediation are taught. Mediation techniques and their possibilities and limitations within Social Work are presented and tried out through role playing. Approaches for dealing with conflict through mediation are elaborated upon. An insight into the preparation and implementation of negotiations in private and professional contexts is given (i.e. as a resource to establish support systems in the area of Social Work). Helpful communication models for de-escalation and further communication and negotiation techniques are applied.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent assessmentTeaching methodstheoretical inputs, possibilities of discussion, role play, individual work, group workLanguageGerman-English22Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS5ECTSLecture contentsThe orientation placement conveys concrete organisational and intervention experiences, and offers students the possibility of gaining a comprehensive insight into the daily working lives of professionals within Social Work. It offers an insight into the life context and problems of clients or target groups, and allows them to recognise the scope and responsibility of their professional intervention, as well as to experience the confrontation with work realities. Furthermore, the content of their studies can be linked to their practical experiences, and the applicability and relevance can be questioned in the context of their daily work.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment positive written résumé by the placement site about the 4-week field placementTeaching methodsobservation, work as instructed, reflection, documentation, evaluationLanguageGerman-English05Reflection on Practice 2 SEReflection on Practice 2 SE1.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the reports from concrete placement experiences are continuously referenced to theory and practice. Alongside the engagement with personal values and conflict of values, a reflection about different roles, on the one hand in relation to the relationship of placement managers and interns, and, on the other hand between interns and clients, is carried out. The analysis and reflection for the team and group work is practiced. On that note, the module crucially serves the (further) development of social, personal and professional competences.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment written work placement report with case presentation and organisational analysisTeaching methodsgroup work, presentation, casework, discussion, individual coachingLanguageGerman-English1.51Seminar Paper and Presentation SESeminar Paper and Presentation SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe students write their first seminar paper in the course of this module. In the process, the possibility for an in-depth engagement with a topic from first year modules is given. The main focus, however, does not concern the topic itself, but the academic-methodological realisation of the seminar paper.Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam seminar paperTeaching methodsprofessional inputs, group and individual work, peer feedback, feedback on partial performance and seminar paper, seminar paper presentationLanguageGerman-English23Psychological Aspects of Children and Youth ILVPsychological Aspects of Children and Youth ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThis module deals with the fundamentals of human psychological development and the psycho-social conditions of change. In the process, theoretical approaches and research findings regarding the nurture-nature-debate, early childhood development, hospitalism, educational theory, concepts around developmental stages and research on resilience are conveyed. In order to assess child-related problems, instruments of development diagnostics, learning disabilities, learning difficulties and traumatizing situations of stress, are presented.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture and exerciseLanguageGerman-English22Law regarding Child welfare and family support ILVLaw regarding Child welfare and family support ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThrough exemplary cases, students receive insights into child, family and youth fundamentals, including their procedural particularities, which are relevant for Social Work. Furthermore, the students gain an overview about topics of liability, get to know the particularities of criminal law with regards to youth, and engage with the legal aspects in the context of (family) violence.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsDistance learning exercises and repeated attendanceLanguageGerman-English22Social Work with Children and Youth ILVSocial Work with Children and Youth ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with educational theory, or rather, introductory literature on the subject of social pedagogy, at the intersection of cultural development and societal modernization processes, as well as current practice topics. They are given an overview of the (socio-)pedagogical institutions and educational establishments and their relevance for learning and educational processes. Furthermore, they are given an overview of the socio-pedagogical concepts and their appropriate situational application.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture and literature discussionsLanguageGerman22Social group work SESocial group work SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the meaning of social work with groups as a targeted method of social interaction, is conveyed. Important topics include: group and feedback rules, group-dynamic elements and phases, different role models in groups and exemplary approaches to group formation processes. The shaping of social learning processes is experienced and conveyed through personal group experiences. The students learn about the prerequisites for gaining professionalism, as a participant and as a group and team leader. The versatile work with and in groups in Social Work is discussed, as a gateway to life worlds and social backgrounds (i.e. youth work), for (socio-pedagogical) support offers (i.e. organised self-help groups), as well as to establish and accompany interest groups (i.e. in community work). In addition the role of professionals within groups is addressed. Through the discussion of group case studies, a differentiated assessment about preparation, planning and the implementation of methods of social group work is achieved. The students' personal experiences of participating in and leading of group activities, allows for a reflective engagement with theoretical referencing, such as roles, topical references and group rules.Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam: elaboration and implementation of a concept, written final paperTeaching methodslecture, text revision, discussion, concept creation and implementationLanguageGerman-English22Social Inequality and Social Exclusion ILVSocial Inequality and Social Exclusion ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students learn about theories, concepts and explanatory models to social inequality and social exclusion on macro, meso and micro sociological levels. In the process, the relationship between society and individual are analysed and reflected through social structure, institutions/networks and social interactions with regard to their interrelation. Furthermore, questions of normativity, normality and normalisation are dealt with from a historic and current perspective, as well as related processes of exclusion in a theoretical and practical sense. Students learn to analyse different aspects of difference from normality and deviance and reflect on them critically. Through current questions, the students learn to use an intersectional perspective on social problems in their practice in Social Work and relate them to present developments in the areas of intervention of Social Work in a reflective manner.Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam: written examTeaching methodslecture, discussion, working in small groups, presentationLanguageGerman-English22Social Work Theories ILVSocial Work Theories ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive an introduction to selected theoretical approaches from recent history and contemporary Social Work, especially from the German-speaking world, taking both the theoretical developments from social pedagogy and Social Work into consideration. Theories are analysed regarding basic premises, questions and terminology and contextualised in terms of particular problems within Social Work. They reflect upon the consequences of placing Social Work in its professional context in light of the essential disciplinary dilemmas, and discuss the meaning of different theoretical approaches for their work.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodslecture, discussion, working in small groups, text analysisLanguageGerman-English22 3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBiography and coping behavior in different age groups ILVBiography and coping behavior in different age groups ILV2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsStudents engage with learning and educational concepts for adults and learn about methodological approaches to biography-oriented Social Work. They learn about fundamental results from life-situation analysis and age-specific transitions, as well as related coping challenges while taking into consideration age/class/social background and gender specific and ethnic characteristics and conditions. Transitions, life phases or stages of life, critical life events with their respective challenges, possibilities and problems are central here. At the same time, coping support, the use of resources and the release of emancipatory potentials are important within biography-oriented Social Work.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodslecture, text revision, discussion, concept elaboration and implementationLanguageGerman23Research Workshop 1 SEResearch Workshop 1 SE2.5SWS4ECTSLecture contentsStarting from social phenomena, specific circumstances of target groups within Social Work or existing social offers, the students develop practice-oriented research or evaluation questions, partly in cooperation with social institutions. Building on literature research and study, the concrete research and evaluation design is elaborated, the methodological implementation is explained, and the data collection is carried out. With special attention given to the international aspect of Social Work, the subject-appropriate modules or fieldwork are partly or predominantly carried out in English.Assessment methodsFinal exam partial performance for the group research projectTeaching methodslecture, discussion, working in small groupsLanguageGerman-English2.54Health Care and Social Work VOHealth Care and Social Work VO1.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsKnowledge about courses of action and specific problem-solving approaches relevant for Social Work in the area of life-long health, with an emphasis on adults and older people, are imparted to the students. They receive an overview of the respective private and public support facilities, their financing and the accessibility for clients. This is done on the basis of selected areas of work such as Social Work in hospitals, care and palliative care, rehabilitation in stationary and itinerant settings, health promotion and health prevention, self-help, as well as regarding specific problems in relation to health and illness. Additionally, an overview is given about possible problems within the practice of Social Work from nutrition to sexuality, from chronic illness to cultural particularities when dealing with disease. The engagement with societal and political questions regarding all the above mentioned problems and areas of work, is of central importance.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodslecture, discussionsLanguageGerman-English1.51Health Aspects of Adulthood ILVHealth Aspects of Adulthood ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with medical and health-related aspects of adulthood. Violence, addiction and sexuality in psychiatry, as well as counselling situations are highlighted, and strategies for prevention and de-escalation are worked on. An additional thematic focus are the possibilities to strengthen and self-empower psychiatric clients.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent assessmentTeaching methodslecture, discussions and distance learningLanguageGerman-English22Global Inequality and Development Policy ILVGlobal Inequality and Development Policy ILV1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students receive an overview of the schools of thought and theories relating to global inequality and development policy (development theory, development institutions, civil society movements, social economy, alternative approaches to neoliberal economy, 5-sector model, care work and feminist economy). These are placed in relation to each other and a connection to Social Work is established. These interrelationships are reflected both on a global and on a local level. In this context, historical developments relating to Social Work are taken into consideration. Through lectures, the students are encouraged to develop an interest in global economic processes, to strengthen their outlook on societal processes, to recognise the relationship between political, economic and societal developments on an international and national level, to reflect on their own position and behaviour within society and finally to connect this knowledge to Social Work intervention.Assessment methodsFinal exam fianl examTeaching methodspresentation and distance learningLanguageGerman-English1.52Concepts of Crisis Intervention SEConcepts of Crisis Intervention SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students develop fundamental knowledge about the characteristics of psychosocial crisis situations and their typical course (traumatic crisis, transitional crisis, suicidal crisis, chronic crisis, chronic susceptibility for crisis), making a distinction between trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Students learn about crisis and trauma-specific possibilities for intervention, in particular conversation techniques and conversational guidance to deescalate psychosocial crisis (crisis intervention). Furthermore, the students reflect upon crisis experiences and thus generate experiential knowledge, which can be related to theory during the module. Methods and techniques of psychological hygiene and self-care are included.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanentTeaching methodsactive participation during the module, working with literature, presentationLanguageGerman22Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman07Reflection on Practice 3 SEReflection on Practice 3 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman1.52Law regarding Health Care Issues ILVLaw regarding Health Care Issues ILV3SWS4ECTSLecture contentsStudents are acquainted with the basic legal knowledge in the area of social security law, the hospitalisation act and housing act. Fundamentals regarding the legal guardianship of adults, criminal law and violence protection law are conveyed, and aspects of inheritance law are addressed. Students receive an overview of the legal social security services which are available when social risks factors such as illness, injuries, old age or death take place. Financial support when care becomes necessary, as well as specific legal provisions in the case of psychological illness or a comparable impairment (housing and patient rights or adult protection), are also covered. Another main emphasis is placed on an overview of criminal and judicial process regulations with a focus on mandated and addiction contexts, as well as the familiarity of the particularities of criminal law regarding adults.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent assessmentTeaching methodsdistance learning exercises and question-based attendanceLanguageGerman-English34Social Research - an overview ILVSocial Research - an overview ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAfter an introduction to the basic terminology of academic theory, students are presented with selected qualitative and quantitative social research, data collection and methods of analysis from empirical social research. Furthermore, possibilities for their application to Social Work research are discussed.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent examTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman-English11 Gesundheit (2 ECTS of your choice)LectureSWSECTSViolence protection SEViolence protection SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Sexuality SESexuality SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsKnowledge about courses of action and specific problem-solving approaches relevant for Social Work, connecting health-related questions and sexuality, is conveyed to the students. The focus is placed on health-relevant topics such as sex work, HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence, as well as offers for sexual counselling. Furthermore, it is of central importance that students are sensitized to the sexual problems in different operational settings and in their work with different target groups, and are able to determine the best case-related methods, approaches in counselling, intervention, health promotion and health prevention.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodsreading, analysing, caseworkLanguageGerman1.52Addiction SEAddiction SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students receive an introduction to the different forms, emergence and courses of addiction, with special attention given to gender-related topics. Key topics are legal, illegalised and substance-based addiction, at-risk groups and resilience factors. The students receive an overview of the different concepts and offers of addiction assistance, as well as legal claims for people suffering from addiction. They learn about different techniques for guided conversations and possibilities of intervention.Assessment methodsFinal exam fianl examTeaching methodsreading, analysing, caseworkLanguageGerman-English1.52 4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSDemocracy and Participation ILVDemocracy and Participation ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Presentation of Research ILVPresentation of Research ILV0.5SWS1ECTSLanguageGerman-English0.51Research Workshop 2 SEResearch Workshop 2 SE3SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman37Austrian Alien Law VOAustrian Alien Law VO1SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English12Organisation in Social Work ILVOrganisation in Social Work ILV2SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English22Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman07Reflection on Practice 4 SEReflection on Practice 4 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Critical Approaches to Racism SECritical Approaches to Racism SE2SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English22Self-Organization and Political Action SESelf-Organization and Political Action SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Social Work and Asylum/Migration SESocial Work and Asylum/Migration SE2SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English22 5. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBA Thesis Seminar 1 SEBA Thesis Seminar 1 SE1.5SWS6ECTSLanguageGerman1.56Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman-English07Reflection on Practice 5 SEReflection on Practice 5 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Self Study (Completion of Field Placement) PRSelf Study (Completion of Field Placement) PR0SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman02Elective Methods/Project SEElective Methods/Project SE2SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English23Elective Theory/Project SEElective Theory/Project SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsSelecting from the possibilities offered by the department, the students develop a project in the form of seminar, participation at a conference, cooperating in a professional event, participation at an international or national activity, an open module or accreditation of prior professional knowledge.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsliterature-based group work and discussion/project-orientedLanguageGerman-English23Berufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Social Space: Open Youth Work / Public Space and Community Work SESocial Work and Social Space: Open Youth Work / Public Space and Community Work SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsHistorical and current approaches to working at the local community level, as well as developments of socio-cultural and social-space-oriented approaches are imparted to the students. On this basis, the students practice and learn about selected methods of social-space analysis, the investigation of outreach work, including information, activation and project work, the support of citizens, moderating and supporting large and small groups, as well as negotiating different conflictual situations. On the basis of case study examples, taking methodological action with regards to target group specific and target group overlapping Social Work is reflected, in order to understand the connections between professional principles and the application of intervention techniques. Emphasis on open youth work: Students receive an overview of organisational forms, conditions and goals of selected offers within open children and youth work (i.e. youth centres, park support, outreach and mobile youth work). In the process, the goals of open youth work are addressed, such as organising recreational activities, supporting personal development, development of sexual identities and supporting relationship-building abilities and creating ‘try out spaces' in the spirit of professionally supervised intermediate worlds. Furthermore, the students get to know life-world and appropriation-oriented approaches and methods, as well as practice Social Work interventions in different consultancy and support situations. Through concrete case study examples, the students are taught to analyse complex social problems and topics for children and youth, to determine the role, function and professional orientation of Social Work, to develop possibilities of intervention and to justify methodological interventions in detail. Emphasis on district work: The students receive an overview of the programme, project and organisation which Social Work offers in public spaces and/or operates in district work (i.e. neighbourhood projects, offers of urban regeneration, outreach measures of Social Work). Thereby, notions of order and measures in public spaces and districts (i.e. residential buildings, open spaces, railway stations, shopping streets) are critically elaborated on, while projects of participatory development and social participation within the district are discussed, in order to make Social Work intervention perspectives usable and develop them further. Through concrete case study examples, the students are taught to analyse complex social problems within urban spaces, in order to determine the role, function and professional orientation, to develop possibilities of Social Work intervention and to justify methodological interventions in detail.Assessment methodsFinal exam Final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentationTeaching methodsfield- and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman32Social Work in Mandated Context: Psychiatry SESocial Work in Mandated Context: Psychiatry SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with the fundamentals and the possibilities of intervention of Social Work and are sensitised to the adaptive and resistant behaviour of clients. They reflect on the mandate, situations and settings of the respective contexts of coercion, as well as de-institutionalised offers of Social Work. Methods of motivational conversation guidance, outreach Social Work and dealing with involuntary clients, are discussed. Emphasis psychiatry: The consideration of the history of psychiatry, forms of psychiatry and social psychiatry serves to illustrate the position of Social Work and its support in voluntary and involuntary contexts. Information about diagnostics and assessments are conveyed and reflected critically, in order to increase the interdisciplinary ability to act. Through case studies, the approaches of Social Work stationary settings, in psycho-social institutions and in the context of adult protection are outlined, in cooperation with other areas of intervention of Social Work (i.e. integration assistance at work and in housing, basic provisions, youth work).Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentationTeaching methodsfield- and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Social Space: Public Space and Community Work SESocial Work and Social Space: Public Space and Community Work SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents are introduced to space-sociological, politico-economic and political scientific fundamentals of urban and regional development. Social phenomena of unequal spatial development are discussed, and changes in the relation of public and private spaces are reflected. Different theories and models of social spaces are presented, and the students learn about relating them to the functions and interventions of Social Work. With a view on special areas of policy such as economic revaluation policy, housing policy, democratisation policy, security and planning policy, the students get to know the governmental procedures and actors, and are able to connect these to altered functions and forms of intervention of Social Work. Through concrete case studies the students are instructed to develop an understanding of the complex network of actors and forms of cooperation against the backdrop of governmental competence distribution and decision-making processes.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodsfield- and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Methods: Criminal Justice SESocial Work and Methods: Criminal Justice SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with the fundamentals and the possibilities of intervention of Social Work and are sensitised to the adaptive and resistant behaviour of clients. They reflect on the mandate, situations and settings of the respective contexts of coercion, as well as de-institutionalised offers of Social Work. Methods of motivational conversation guidance, outreach Social Work and dealing with involuntary clients, are discussed. Emphasis psychiatry: The consideration of the history of psychiatry, forms of psychiatry and social psychiatry serves to illustrate the position of Social Work and its support in voluntary and involuntary contexts. Information about diagnostics and assessments are conveyed and reflected critically, in order to increase the interdisciplinary ability to act. Through case studies, the approaches of Social Work stationary settings, in psycho-social institutions and in the context of adult protection are outlined, in cooperation with other areas of intervention of Social Work (i.e. integration assistance at work and in housing, basic provisions, youth work). Emphasis criminal justice: Students receive insights into criminological fundamentals, dealing with delinquency, comparing national and international contexts, historical developments and alternative models and tendencies when dealing with delinquency. Information about diagnostics and assessment are imparted and reflected critically, in order to increase interdisciplinary modes of intervention. Through case studies, the students gain information about professional Social Work intervention in the areas of criminal justice, as well as about offers from financing institutions (i.e. Neustart association working in the area of probationary services and divisionary measures, such as out-of-court settlements and the mediation of charitable services).Assessment methodsFinal exam Final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentation (Module exam)Teaching methodsfield and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English32TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50Social Work and Social Spaces ILVSocial Work and Social Spaces ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsStudents are introduced to space-sociological, politico-economic and political scientific fundamentals of urban and regional development. Social phenomena of unequal spatial development are discussed, and changes in the relation of public and private spaces are reflected. Different theories and models of social spaces are presented, and the students learn about relating them to the functions and interventions of Social Work. With a view on special areas of policy such as economic revaluation policy, housing policy, democratisation policy, security and planning policy, the students get to know the governmental procedures and actors, and are able to connect these to altered functions and forms of intervention of Social Work. Through concrete case studies the students are instructed to develop an understanding of the complex network of actors and forms of cooperation against the backdrop of governmental competence distribution and decision-making processes.Assessment methodsFinal exam Module examTeaching methodslecture and group workLanguageGerman1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53 Elective Module 1 Social Work and Social Space MODUL 97 Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context MODUL 97 Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education MODUL 97 6. Semesters LectureSWSECTS Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context MODUL 97 Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education MODUL 97BA Case Studies SEBA Case Studies SE1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThrough selected case catalogues, current questions from professional Social Work practice are discussed in an interdisciplinary context and approaches and scenarios for resolution are developed in preparation for entering the profession and the final exam.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodscase-oriented with discussion groupsLanguageGerman-English12BA Exam SEBA Exam SE0SWS8ECTSLecture contentsA presentation of the individual Bachelor thesis is held in conjunction with an expert discussion on the findings of the academic thesis, as well a case discussion and the cross referencing of qualifying goals of the department. Furthermore, the embeddedness of the independent immersion, in the context of general and acquired competences, are presented.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsFinal exam in front of the examination boardLanguageGerman-English08BA Thesis Seminar 2 SEBA Thesis Seminar 2 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Reflection on Practice 6 SEReflection on Practice 6 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Legal Specialisation SELegal Specialisation SE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe essential aspects of labour law are discussed. These include, for example, the fundamental contracts within labour law, the rights and obligations of employees and employers, the termination of employment and the protection of employees. The formal aspect, namely the proceedings at the Labour and Social Court (ASG), are presented and the main features of the Law of Association 2002, right of assembly and event law elaborated on. Additionally, the students have the possibility to analyse the current legal questions from their case practice together with the teaching staff, and to discuss the support and preparation for their graduation and entry into the professional field.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsexercise, active participationLanguageGerman1.53Self-organized completion of studies SESelf-organized completion of studies SE0SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman03Elective Theory/Method/Project SEElective Theory/Method/Project SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsTopical freedom of choice in terms of theory, method or project.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsTeaching and learning methods: exercise, active participationLanguageGerman-English23Berufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Methods: Open Youth Work SESocial Work and Methods: Open Youth Work SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Psychiatrie SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Psychiatrie SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Stadtteilarbeit SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Stadtteilarbeit SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Strafjustiz SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Strafjustiz SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50Theorien - Soziale Arbeit im Sozialen Raum ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit im Sozialen Raum ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53 Elective Module 1 Social Work and Social Space MODUL 97Semester dates Winter semester 2021/22: 6th of September 2021 Summer semester 2022: 14th of February 2022Number of teaching weeks 16 to 18 per semesterElectives Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate admission procedures.TimesMon. to Thur. 5:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.; some Fridays, afternoons or evenings and on Saturdays, especially for the electives in the fifth and sixth semester weekend blocks possible Language of instructionGerman An exchange semester at the FH Campus Wien With the Erasmus+ program, Inna Shparber completed an exchange semester at the FH Campus Wien. She studies transnational social work in Germany, is deaf and in this video gives a small insight into her exchange semester in Vienna. She was particularly fascinated by the “team teaching” – find out what is meant by this term in this video. How you benefit You will be able to choose from a wide professional spectrum: In social education you will help people in the longer term and help them in their everyday lives, for example in nursing homes, assisted living communities, or disabled facilities. In social work you will accompany people through critical points in their lives. For example when they are unemployed and on the verge of losing their apartment. In this case you as a social worker will help them to apply for unemployment benefits, to prevent their eviction and to settle their debts. You will work together with institutions and authorities. In addition to working with individual clients, your potential responsibilities will also include modifying structures and developing new systems. Family and youth servicesSocial pedagogic workLeisure-oriented child and youth workSocial securityElderly peopleProfession and educationAssistance for criminal offendersHealth careSpecific social work with men / womenAddiction and psychiatryMigration and intercultural social workSocial work in public / regional development Social work at schools Master's degree programs Spatial and Clinical Social Work Master, part-timemoreSocial Economy and Social Work European Master, part-timemore Admission Admission requirements Higher education entrance qualification: School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school. Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung) Equivalent certification from abroadEquivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section. We are glad to receive applications from person who have most of their education completed abroad. In this case contact Lavinia Kefeder (by phone under 01 606 68 77 3107 or by email to lavinia.kefeder@fh-campuswien.ac.at) prior to the application procedure in order to clarify the formal entry requirements.University entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung)The following university entrance qualification examinations are recommended: > Social Science and Economics (Essay, Mathematics 1, English 2, History 2 and one elective subject); > Psychology (Essay, Mathematics 2, Biology, English 2 and one elective subject); > Philosophy (Essay, History 2, English 2, Latin 2 and one elective subject; > Pedagogy (Essay, History 2, Latin 2, English 2 and one elective subject). However, we do acknowledge all university entrance qualification examinations for fulfillment of the entry requirement. Thus you will also have the opportunity to choose an alternate program at a university. Relevant professional qualification with auxiliary examinationsRegulation for the admission of third country citizensInformation for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificatesYou have a professional qualification certificate from a middle vocational training school for social services or with an emphasis on social work of at least three years, a comparable middle vocational training school for psychosocial education, an education in the health sector, a health or nursing diploma, an education as a geriatric care provider or nursing care provider, completion of courses for youth work in combination with at least 600 hours of professional experience, or through the German "Fachhochschulreife" in the field of Social Work. The required additional examinations include Mathematics, History 2 and Foreign language 2. Application There are 36 places available in the bachelor's degree program in Social Work each year. After being accepted to the program you will have to provide us with the following documents: Birth certificate School leaving certificate / university entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) / verification of professional qualifications / verification of any auxiliary examinationsPlease note:Please fill in the application form for the full-time program OR the part-time program. An application for both programs is not possible.It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Admission procedure The first stage of the admission process will take place online between 22nd to 25th of March 2022 and will include the following:Knowledge testMotivational logic and resilience test.The personal interviews - second stage - will also be held online this year. You will receive the exact procedure for the admission process from us by e-mail after successful application (please also check your spam folder).Preparatory texts (PDF 6,9 MB) Contact > FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Josef Bakic Head of Section T: +43 1 606 68 77-3101josef.bakic@fh-campuswien.ac.at Secretary's office Lavinia Kefeder, BAIrene Krenn Deniz Vuran Kelsenstraße 2, S.3.12 1030 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-3100 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109 sozialearbeit@fh-campuswien.ac.atMap of Kelsenstraße 2 (Google Maps)New study location as of 12th July 2021: As of 12th July 2021, all study programs of the Department of Social Work (Secretary's office, offices, teaching rooms) will be located at Kelsenstraße 2, 1030 Vienna. All teaching activities will take place at this location from winter semester 2021/22.If you have any questions about the application, study process, etc., please contact the secretary's office in writing via e-mail: sozialearbeit@fh-campuswien.ac.atOffice hours by appointmentMag.a Sonja Beran, BSc AssistanceS.3.14 T: +43 1 606 68 77-3102 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109sonja.beran@fh-campuswien.ac.at Mag.a Isabell Darabi Assistance, International coordinatorS.3.14 T: +43 1 606 68 77-3103 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109isabell.darabi@fh-campuswien.ac.at Teaching staff and research staff > Dipl. SozialPäd. (FH) Anja Bischeltsrieder, MSc Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Alexander Brunner Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Dr. Marc Diebäcker Academic Staff> Maria Fraißler, BA MA Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Mag. Manuela Hofer, BA Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Dr. Irene Messinger Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Mag. Verena Musil, MSc MBA Academic Staff> DAS Verena Scharf, MA Academic Staff> Mag. (FH) Doris Stephan Academic Staff> Mag. (FH) Thomas Valina, MA Academic Staff (Educational Leave)> Mag. Gabriele Wild Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Mag. Christine Würfl Academic Staff Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk We work closely with numerous organizations in the social and public sectors, universities, research institutes and schools. Our close cooperation with work placements in social work guarantees you strong contacts for your internship, job search or participation in research and development activities. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners! 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1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSCounselling SECounselling SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with the fundamentals of conversation guidance, bearing in mind the different settings (mandated settings, first conversation, challenging forms of communication). They receive an overview of the different forms of communication in Social Work (i.e. counselling, negotiating, informing, mediation). Techniques and activities within counselling, such as listening actively, sending I-messages, perceptions, asking helpful questions und dealing with silence are practiced. The fundamentals of the setting and relationship-building are conveyed, and an engagement with (im)partiality takes place. Ideal scenarios and structural patterns of counselling conversations in settings with individual clients, families or systems are central to this module. These are used as a starting point for a professionally sound reflection about conversations, which are simulated in role play. Different consultative approaches (i.e. systemic, solution-focused, person-centred, psychoanalytical) are presented and practiced using role playing.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, discussion, group work, role playLanguageGerman-English23Ethics and Human Rights ILVEthics and Human Rights ILV2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThis module conveys an understanding about the meaning, idea and historical emergence of Human Rights and the professional code of ethics, and offers an insight into the different national and international Human Rights protective systems. Students receive essential knowledge about professional ethics and, in particular, the fundamentals of Social Work ethics. They work on individual and socially ethical topics regarding Social Work in depth (i.e. human dignity, freedom, justice, responsibility). Thereby, inter-related international conventions and discourses are conveyed. The application of relevant Human Rights documents and the professional code of ethics, are used as resources in the professional context in decision-making processes, as well as in the interaction with recipients of Social Work. Here the (self-)reflection of the students regarding their own role, as well as that with respect to recipients of Social Work, are deepened and encouraged in light of Human Rights and the professional code of ethics.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, research and planning games, casework, student presentations and text revision, discussionsLanguageGerman-English23Gender and Diversity SEGender and Diversity SE1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive insight into the historical development of feminist topics, gender and diversity theories and concepts, whereby the difference and diversity, as well as processes of differentiation, are given concrete form through the core criteria of diversity. Diversity concepts are discussed, taking into consideration societal power relationships and social inequality, and put in the context of mechanisms of discrimination. Furthermore, dealing with discrimination with those concerned, personal positioning and experiences, and the consequences for professional relationships, are discussed. Central concepts like construction and deconstruction or doing gender are illustrated. The students learn to reflect about their own societal role, their knowledge and their experiences in relation to diversity criteria. The integration of gender and diversity aspects in communication and intervention strategies by students is of central importance here. Additionally, the students get to know concrete approaches to work for Social Work, which build on concepts of social inequality.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture, working in small groups, discussion, guided reflectionLanguageGerman-English12History of Social Work VOHistory of Social Work VO2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students receive a historic overview of the discipline's professional development from ‘caring' through to modern Social Work. It is illustrated how to deal with material and psycho-social circumstances professionally through in-depth examples from particular historical developmental periods, as well as the spatial and temporal possibilities and limitations of Social Work. On this basis, special attention is given to the embeddedness of Social Work, social pedagogy and their methods in the respective societal, political and economic context.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLectures, discussions, moodleLanguageGerman-English23Social Case Work ILVSocial Case Work ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsSocial casework is presented as a Social Work method through historical developments, theoretical fundamentals and ethical implications. The students deal with medical history, social diagnostic and support planning. They learn about different methods and concepts within social casework, such as case management, life world and resource-orientation. Through concrete cases, a multi-perspective view on cases and tools from social diagnostic is practiced. In this process, special attention is given to the reflection on intervening, personal values and attitudes.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, discussion, group work, role playsLanguageGerman-English33Social Security SESocial Security SE3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students engage with the operational range of social work, which operates in the areas of poverty and risk of poverty. They receive an overview of the courses of action relating to the respective institutions in the area of needs-based minimum income, as well as of social service centres, assistance to the homeless and people in debt. They engage with the circumstances of people affected by poverty, and analyse the causes and effects of poverty and social exclusion. The students are introduced to the different institutional and material support services, which help secure the livelihood of people who are at risk of poverty or affected by poverty, as well as provide them with individual assistance. Furthermore, students get to know primary case study tools in this module, and apply them to practical cases from the area of intervention.Assessment methodsModule examTeaching methodsGroup exercises, caseworkLanguageGerman-English33Orientation and Fields of Social Work ILVOrientation and Fields of Social Work ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the reflection about personal learning and biography are encouraged and specific revision strategies conveyed. Alongside a presentation of students' group work as a specific form of learning, methods of time management are introduced, and the personal implementation of such methods addressed. Furthermore, the students learn about the department's curriculum with its modular structure and receive an introduction to the administrative procedures of the degree. They receive an initial overview of the different areas of work, as well as about professional intervention in the context of Social Work.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsDiscussion, group work, lectureLanguageGerman-English22Reflection on Practice 1 SEReflection on Practice 1 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students acquire an understanding of the conditions and objectives of ‘reflection' and collectively generate group rules for the formation of the module. Self-perception and external perception are addressed, and team and cooperation skills strengthened. Furthermore, students acquire fundamental knowledge about selected social organisations i.e. relating to their history, goals, tasks, legal conditions, financial foundations, professional repertoire of methods, organisational structure and documentation. Current questions by selected institutions, as well as concrete practice experience are reflected, and related to theory and practice where appropriate. This is also done in preparation for a 4-week long work placement, which full time students complete at the beginning of the 2nd semester and relates to the practice orientation days for part time students in the 1st/2nd semester. Questions about reconciling studies, work placement and professional motivation are discussed. The different roles of work placement managers and interns are discussed and explained.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsGroup work, excursion, social space researchLanguageGerman-English1.52Social Security Law ILVSocial Security Law ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsStudents gain insight into the fundamentals of the Austrian constitution and learn about the influence of EU-Law on the shaping of laws. Alongside an overview of fundamental rights and the possibilities of law enforcement, this module deals with the central terms of public administration/jurisdiction and its organisations. The Central themes of this module include the particularities of the general administrative procedures/administrative prosecutions and, in particular, the legal forms of support by the authorities, as well as legal protection for people who are affected by official intervention. Furthermore, students gain insight into the essential regulations regarding eligibility for child care allowance and minimum income, protective rights to unemployment insurance, rent and protective rights for consumers, as well as legal matters regarding public execution, wage attachment and private bankruptcy. The areas of law are presented and discussed in depth by means of case studies.Assessment methodsModule examTeaching methodsDistance learning exercises and repeated attendanceLanguageGerman-English33Social Policy and Social Economy SESocial Policy and Social Economy SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, students are given an overview of the socio-political and economic basis for material welfare. They are able to distinguish different levels and actors within social policy, and gain insight into common welfare state ideologies and concepts, as well as current reform discourse. The students acquire knowledge about fundamental structures, operating modes and effects of socio-political and economic intervention in the areas of work and unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. They also prepare professionally sound positions on problems, measures and future perspectives in these socio-political fields of intervention. Through concrete case studies they learn to critically and constructively reflect on current welfare state regulation and identify possibilities of intervention.Assessment methodsModule examTeaching methodsText analysis, discussionsLanguageGerman-English23Academic Writing and Research ILVAcademic Writing and Research ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, (social) academic work in general and specifically as a discipline within Social Work is introduced. The students learn about the central steps of academic work, such as finding topics and their concretisation, the formulation of questions, literature research and work, comprehending and editing texts, rules and techniques of academic work and writing, and apply this knowledge and these skills to their own texts. This module is the foundation for the first seminar paper, which is due during the second semester.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsLecture, discussion, working in small groupsLanguageGerman-English1.53
2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSFamily support and Child and Youth Welfare SEFamily support and Child and Youth Welfare SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive an overview of the operational range of the stationary accommodation of children and youth (i.e. in crisis centres, shared accommodation, homes, intensive support), as well as of the itinerant support of this target group (i.e. accompanying minor asylum seekers, socio-pedagogical care centres, socio-pedagogical work with families). Special didactical and methodological requirements for this area of work are presented. Through concrete examples, students analyse the life circumstances of clients and engage with professional possibilities of intervention and missions.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsWork in groups with case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English22Health Aspects of Children and Youth ILVHealth Aspects of Children and Youth ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive an introduction to selected socio-medical fundamentals, such as pregnancy, birth and diseases in infants, children and young people. Students receive an introduction into psychiatry, as distinguished from psychology, neurology and psychotherapy. Within both perspectives, the emphasis lies upon the illnesses in youth and their implications for the family system, or rather, its effects on the psychosomatic diseases of young people.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsDistance learning exercises and repeated attendanceLanguageGerman22Child and Youth Services SEChild and Youth Services SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe students receive an introduction to the fundamentals and areas of responsibility of child and youth services. They engage with family related work, systems, structures, functions and roles. As symptom-bearing members, children are at the centre of the professional analysis and support planning (i.e. support in questions of parenting, imparting family supportive offers). Furthermore, an introduction into the specific problem areas of parents who have fallen ill, violence in the family, parental custody and the arrangement of contact, is given. Regarding the problem of endangerment to the welfare of the child, the students learn about its conceptual definitions, steps within the intervention procedures and the breadth of strategic solutions, taking material disadvantages into consideration. The emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of social diagnostics, child protection, working with family law, as well as aspects of return to undivided parenting.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture, case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English23Conflict Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SEConflict Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, an overview of working with conflict is given. Causes, phases and escalation stages are discussed. Personal conflict styles are reflected upon. The structure and sequence of a constructive conflict conversation is elaborated through conflict analysis tools and conflict resolution strategies, with the help of methods of intervention (like conflict moderation). Goals, areas of implementation, phases and principles of mediation, as well as basic attitudes within mediation are taught. Mediation techniques and their possibilities and limitations within Social Work are presented and tried out through role playing. Approaches for dealing with conflict through mediation are elaborated upon. An insight into the preparation and implementation of negotiations in private and professional contexts is given (i.e. as a resource to establish support systems in the area of Social Work). Helpful communication models for de-escalation and further communication and negotiation techniques are applied.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent assessmentTeaching methodstheoretical inputs, possibilities of discussion, role play, individual work, group workLanguageGerman-English22Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS5ECTSLecture contentsThe orientation placement conveys concrete organisational and intervention experiences, and offers students the possibility of gaining a comprehensive insight into the daily working lives of professionals within Social Work. It offers an insight into the life context and problems of clients or target groups, and allows them to recognise the scope and responsibility of their professional intervention, as well as to experience the confrontation with work realities. Furthermore, the content of their studies can be linked to their practical experiences, and the applicability and relevance can be questioned in the context of their daily work.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment positive written résumé by the placement site about the 4-week field placementTeaching methodsobservation, work as instructed, reflection, documentation, evaluationLanguageGerman-English05Reflection on Practice 2 SEReflection on Practice 2 SE1.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the reports from concrete placement experiences are continuously referenced to theory and practice. Alongside the engagement with personal values and conflict of values, a reflection about different roles, on the one hand in relation to the relationship of placement managers and interns, and, on the other hand between interns and clients, is carried out. The analysis and reflection for the team and group work is practiced. On that note, the module crucially serves the (further) development of social, personal and professional competences.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment written work placement report with case presentation and organisational analysisTeaching methodsgroup work, presentation, casework, discussion, individual coachingLanguageGerman-English1.51Seminar Paper and Presentation SESeminar Paper and Presentation SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe students write their first seminar paper in the course of this module. In the process, the possibility for an in-depth engagement with a topic from first year modules is given. The main focus, however, does not concern the topic itself, but the academic-methodological realisation of the seminar paper.Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam seminar paperTeaching methodsprofessional inputs, group and individual work, peer feedback, feedback on partial performance and seminar paper, seminar paper presentationLanguageGerman-English23Psychological Aspects of Children and Youth ILVPsychological Aspects of Children and Youth ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThis module deals with the fundamentals of human psychological development and the psycho-social conditions of change. In the process, theoretical approaches and research findings regarding the nurture-nature-debate, early childhood development, hospitalism, educational theory, concepts around developmental stages and research on resilience are conveyed. In order to assess child-related problems, instruments of development diagnostics, learning disabilities, learning difficulties and traumatizing situations of stress, are presented.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture and exerciseLanguageGerman-English22Law regarding Child welfare and family support ILVLaw regarding Child welfare and family support ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThrough exemplary cases, students receive insights into child, family and youth fundamentals, including their procedural particularities, which are relevant for Social Work. Furthermore, the students gain an overview about topics of liability, get to know the particularities of criminal law with regards to youth, and engage with the legal aspects in the context of (family) violence.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsDistance learning exercises and repeated attendanceLanguageGerman-English22Social Work with Children and Youth ILVSocial Work with Children and Youth ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with educational theory, or rather, introductory literature on the subject of social pedagogy, at the intersection of cultural development and societal modernization processes, as well as current practice topics. They are given an overview of the (socio-)pedagogical institutions and educational establishments and their relevance for learning and educational processes. Furthermore, they are given an overview of the socio-pedagogical concepts and their appropriate situational application.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLecture and literature discussionsLanguageGerman22Social group work SESocial group work SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the meaning of social work with groups as a targeted method of social interaction, is conveyed. Important topics include: group and feedback rules, group-dynamic elements and phases, different role models in groups and exemplary approaches to group formation processes. The shaping of social learning processes is experienced and conveyed through personal group experiences. The students learn about the prerequisites for gaining professionalism, as a participant and as a group and team leader. The versatile work with and in groups in Social Work is discussed, as a gateway to life worlds and social backgrounds (i.e. youth work), for (socio-pedagogical) support offers (i.e. organised self-help groups), as well as to establish and accompany interest groups (i.e. in community work). In addition the role of professionals within groups is addressed. Through the discussion of group case studies, a differentiated assessment about preparation, planning and the implementation of methods of social group work is achieved. The students' personal experiences of participating in and leading of group activities, allows for a reflective engagement with theoretical referencing, such as roles, topical references and group rules.Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam: elaboration and implementation of a concept, written final paperTeaching methodslecture, text revision, discussion, concept creation and implementationLanguageGerman-English22Social Inequality and Social Exclusion ILVSocial Inequality and Social Exclusion ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students learn about theories, concepts and explanatory models to social inequality and social exclusion on macro, meso and micro sociological levels. In the process, the relationship between society and individual are analysed and reflected through social structure, institutions/networks and social interactions with regard to their interrelation. Furthermore, questions of normativity, normality and normalisation are dealt with from a historic and current perspective, as well as related processes of exclusion in a theoretical and practical sense. Students learn to analyse different aspects of difference from normality and deviance and reflect on them critically. Through current questions, the students learn to use an intersectional perspective on social problems in their practice in Social Work and relate them to present developments in the areas of intervention of Social Work in a reflective manner.Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam: written examTeaching methodslecture, discussion, working in small groups, presentationLanguageGerman-English22Social Work Theories ILVSocial Work Theories ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive an introduction to selected theoretical approaches from recent history and contemporary Social Work, especially from the German-speaking world, taking both the theoretical developments from social pedagogy and Social Work into consideration. Theories are analysed regarding basic premises, questions and terminology and contextualised in terms of particular problems within Social Work. They reflect upon the consequences of placing Social Work in its professional context in light of the essential disciplinary dilemmas, and discuss the meaning of different theoretical approaches for their work.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodslecture, discussion, working in small groups, text analysisLanguageGerman-English22
3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBiography and coping behavior in different age groups ILVBiography and coping behavior in different age groups ILV2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsStudents engage with learning and educational concepts for adults and learn about methodological approaches to biography-oriented Social Work. They learn about fundamental results from life-situation analysis and age-specific transitions, as well as related coping challenges while taking into consideration age/class/social background and gender specific and ethnic characteristics and conditions. Transitions, life phases or stages of life, critical life events with their respective challenges, possibilities and problems are central here. At the same time, coping support, the use of resources and the release of emancipatory potentials are important within biography-oriented Social Work.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodslecture, text revision, discussion, concept elaboration and implementationLanguageGerman23Research Workshop 1 SEResearch Workshop 1 SE2.5SWS4ECTSLecture contentsStarting from social phenomena, specific circumstances of target groups within Social Work or existing social offers, the students develop practice-oriented research or evaluation questions, partly in cooperation with social institutions. Building on literature research and study, the concrete research and evaluation design is elaborated, the methodological implementation is explained, and the data collection is carried out. With special attention given to the international aspect of Social Work, the subject-appropriate modules or fieldwork are partly or predominantly carried out in English.Assessment methodsFinal exam partial performance for the group research projectTeaching methodslecture, discussion, working in small groupsLanguageGerman-English2.54Health Care and Social Work VOHealth Care and Social Work VO1.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsKnowledge about courses of action and specific problem-solving approaches relevant for Social Work in the area of life-long health, with an emphasis on adults and older people, are imparted to the students. They receive an overview of the respective private and public support facilities, their financing and the accessibility for clients. This is done on the basis of selected areas of work such as Social Work in hospitals, care and palliative care, rehabilitation in stationary and itinerant settings, health promotion and health prevention, self-help, as well as regarding specific problems in relation to health and illness. Additionally, an overview is given about possible problems within the practice of Social Work from nutrition to sexuality, from chronic illness to cultural particularities when dealing with disease. The engagement with societal and political questions regarding all the above mentioned problems and areas of work, is of central importance.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodslecture, discussionsLanguageGerman-English1.51Health Aspects of Adulthood ILVHealth Aspects of Adulthood ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with medical and health-related aspects of adulthood. Violence, addiction and sexuality in psychiatry, as well as counselling situations are highlighted, and strategies for prevention and de-escalation are worked on. An additional thematic focus are the possibilities to strengthen and self-empower psychiatric clients.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent assessmentTeaching methodslecture, discussions and distance learningLanguageGerman-English22Global Inequality and Development Policy ILVGlobal Inequality and Development Policy ILV1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students receive an overview of the schools of thought and theories relating to global inequality and development policy (development theory, development institutions, civil society movements, social economy, alternative approaches to neoliberal economy, 5-sector model, care work and feminist economy). These are placed in relation to each other and a connection to Social Work is established. These interrelationships are reflected both on a global and on a local level. In this context, historical developments relating to Social Work are taken into consideration. Through lectures, the students are encouraged to develop an interest in global economic processes, to strengthen their outlook on societal processes, to recognise the relationship between political, economic and societal developments on an international and national level, to reflect on their own position and behaviour within society and finally to connect this knowledge to Social Work intervention.Assessment methodsFinal exam fianl examTeaching methodspresentation and distance learningLanguageGerman-English1.52Concepts of Crisis Intervention SEConcepts of Crisis Intervention SE2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIn this module, the students develop fundamental knowledge about the characteristics of psychosocial crisis situations and their typical course (traumatic crisis, transitional crisis, suicidal crisis, chronic crisis, chronic susceptibility for crisis), making a distinction between trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Students learn about crisis and trauma-specific possibilities for intervention, in particular conversation techniques and conversational guidance to deescalate psychosocial crisis (crisis intervention). Furthermore, the students reflect upon crisis experiences and thus generate experiential knowledge, which can be related to theory during the module. Methods and techniques of psychological hygiene and self-care are included.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanentTeaching methodsactive participation during the module, working with literature, presentationLanguageGerman22Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman07Reflection on Practice 3 SEReflection on Practice 3 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman1.52Law regarding Health Care Issues ILVLaw regarding Health Care Issues ILV3SWS4ECTSLecture contentsStudents are acquainted with the basic legal knowledge in the area of social security law, the hospitalisation act and housing act. Fundamentals regarding the legal guardianship of adults, criminal law and violence protection law are conveyed, and aspects of inheritance law are addressed. Students receive an overview of the legal social security services which are available when social risks factors such as illness, injuries, old age or death take place. Financial support when care becomes necessary, as well as specific legal provisions in the case of psychological illness or a comparable impairment (housing and patient rights or adult protection), are also covered. Another main emphasis is placed on an overview of criminal and judicial process regulations with a focus on mandated and addiction contexts, as well as the familiarity of the particularities of criminal law regarding adults.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent assessmentTeaching methodsdistance learning exercises and question-based attendanceLanguageGerman-English34Social Research - an overview ILVSocial Research - an overview ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAfter an introduction to the basic terminology of academic theory, students are presented with selected qualitative and quantitative social research, data collection and methods of analysis from empirical social research. Furthermore, possibilities for their application to Social Work research are discussed.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent examTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman-English11 Gesundheit (2 ECTS of your choice)LectureSWSECTSViolence protection SEViolence protection SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Sexuality SESexuality SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsKnowledge about courses of action and specific problem-solving approaches relevant for Social Work, connecting health-related questions and sexuality, is conveyed to the students. The focus is placed on health-relevant topics such as sex work, HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence, as well as offers for sexual counselling. Furthermore, it is of central importance that students are sensitized to the sexual problems in different operational settings and in their work with different target groups, and are able to determine the best case-related methods, approaches in counselling, intervention, health promotion and health prevention.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodsreading, analysing, caseworkLanguageGerman1.52Addiction SEAddiction SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students receive an introduction to the different forms, emergence and courses of addiction, with special attention given to gender-related topics. Key topics are legal, illegalised and substance-based addiction, at-risk groups and resilience factors. The students receive an overview of the different concepts and offers of addiction assistance, as well as legal claims for people suffering from addiction. They learn about different techniques for guided conversations and possibilities of intervention.Assessment methodsFinal exam fianl examTeaching methodsreading, analysing, caseworkLanguageGerman-English1.52
4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSDemocracy and Participation ILVDemocracy and Participation ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Presentation of Research ILVPresentation of Research ILV0.5SWS1ECTSLanguageGerman-English0.51Research Workshop 2 SEResearch Workshop 2 SE3SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman37Austrian Alien Law VOAustrian Alien Law VO1SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English12Organisation in Social Work ILVOrganisation in Social Work ILV2SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English22Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman07Reflection on Practice 4 SEReflection on Practice 4 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Critical Approaches to Racism SECritical Approaches to Racism SE2SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English22Self-Organization and Political Action SESelf-Organization and Political Action SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Social Work and Asylum/Migration SESocial Work and Asylum/Migration SE2SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English22
5. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBA Thesis Seminar 1 SEBA Thesis Seminar 1 SE1.5SWS6ECTSLanguageGerman1.56Field Placement PLField Placement PL0SWS7ECTSLanguageGerman-English07Reflection on Practice 5 SEReflection on Practice 5 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Self Study (Completion of Field Placement) PRSelf Study (Completion of Field Placement) PR0SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman02Elective Methods/Project SEElective Methods/Project SE2SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English23Elective Theory/Project SEElective Theory/Project SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsSelecting from the possibilities offered by the department, the students develop a project in the form of seminar, participation at a conference, cooperating in a professional event, participation at an international or national activity, an open module or accreditation of prior professional knowledge.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirementsTeaching methodsliterature-based group work and discussion/project-orientedLanguageGerman-English23Berufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Social Space: Open Youth Work / Public Space and Community Work SESocial Work and Social Space: Open Youth Work / Public Space and Community Work SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsHistorical and current approaches to working at the local community level, as well as developments of socio-cultural and social-space-oriented approaches are imparted to the students. On this basis, the students practice and learn about selected methods of social-space analysis, the investigation of outreach work, including information, activation and project work, the support of citizens, moderating and supporting large and small groups, as well as negotiating different conflictual situations. On the basis of case study examples, taking methodological action with regards to target group specific and target group overlapping Social Work is reflected, in order to understand the connections between professional principles and the application of intervention techniques. Emphasis on open youth work: Students receive an overview of organisational forms, conditions and goals of selected offers within open children and youth work (i.e. youth centres, park support, outreach and mobile youth work). In the process, the goals of open youth work are addressed, such as organising recreational activities, supporting personal development, development of sexual identities and supporting relationship-building abilities and creating ‘try out spaces' in the spirit of professionally supervised intermediate worlds. Furthermore, the students get to know life-world and appropriation-oriented approaches and methods, as well as practice Social Work interventions in different consultancy and support situations. Through concrete case study examples, the students are taught to analyse complex social problems and topics for children and youth, to determine the role, function and professional orientation of Social Work, to develop possibilities of intervention and to justify methodological interventions in detail. Emphasis on district work: The students receive an overview of the programme, project and organisation which Social Work offers in public spaces and/or operates in district work (i.e. neighbourhood projects, offers of urban regeneration, outreach measures of Social Work). Thereby, notions of order and measures in public spaces and districts (i.e. residential buildings, open spaces, railway stations, shopping streets) are critically elaborated on, while projects of participatory development and social participation within the district are discussed, in order to make Social Work intervention perspectives usable and develop them further. Through concrete case study examples, the students are taught to analyse complex social problems within urban spaces, in order to determine the role, function and professional orientation, to develop possibilities of Social Work intervention and to justify methodological interventions in detail.Assessment methodsFinal exam Final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentationTeaching methodsfield- and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman32Social Work in Mandated Context: Psychiatry SESocial Work in Mandated Context: Psychiatry SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with the fundamentals and the possibilities of intervention of Social Work and are sensitised to the adaptive and resistant behaviour of clients. They reflect on the mandate, situations and settings of the respective contexts of coercion, as well as de-institutionalised offers of Social Work. Methods of motivational conversation guidance, outreach Social Work and dealing with involuntary clients, are discussed. Emphasis psychiatry: The consideration of the history of psychiatry, forms of psychiatry and social psychiatry serves to illustrate the position of Social Work and its support in voluntary and involuntary contexts. Information about diagnostics and assessments are conveyed and reflected critically, in order to increase the interdisciplinary ability to act. Through case studies, the approaches of Social Work stationary settings, in psycho-social institutions and in the context of adult protection are outlined, in cooperation with other areas of intervention of Social Work (i.e. integration assistance at work and in housing, basic provisions, youth work).Assessment methodsFinal exam final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentationTeaching methodsfield- and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Social Space: Public Space and Community Work SESocial Work and Social Space: Public Space and Community Work SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStudents are introduced to space-sociological, politico-economic and political scientific fundamentals of urban and regional development. Social phenomena of unequal spatial development are discussed, and changes in the relation of public and private spaces are reflected. Different theories and models of social spaces are presented, and the students learn about relating them to the functions and interventions of Social Work. With a view on special areas of policy such as economic revaluation policy, housing policy, democratisation policy, security and planning policy, the students get to know the governmental procedures and actors, and are able to connect these to altered functions and forms of intervention of Social Work. Through concrete case studies the students are instructed to develop an understanding of the complex network of actors and forms of cooperation against the backdrop of governmental competence distribution and decision-making processes.Assessment methodsFinal exam final examTeaching methodsfield- and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Methods: Criminal Justice SESocial Work and Methods: Criminal Justice SE3SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe students engage with the fundamentals and the possibilities of intervention of Social Work and are sensitised to the adaptive and resistant behaviour of clients. They reflect on the mandate, situations and settings of the respective contexts of coercion, as well as de-institutionalised offers of Social Work. Methods of motivational conversation guidance, outreach Social Work and dealing with involuntary clients, are discussed. Emphasis psychiatry: The consideration of the history of psychiatry, forms of psychiatry and social psychiatry serves to illustrate the position of Social Work and its support in voluntary and involuntary contexts. Information about diagnostics and assessments are conveyed and reflected critically, in order to increase the interdisciplinary ability to act. Through case studies, the approaches of Social Work stationary settings, in psycho-social institutions and in the context of adult protection are outlined, in cooperation with other areas of intervention of Social Work (i.e. integration assistance at work and in housing, basic provisions, youth work). Emphasis criminal justice: Students receive insights into criminological fundamentals, dealing with delinquency, comparing national and international contexts, historical developments and alternative models and tendencies when dealing with delinquency. Information about diagnostics and assessment are imparted and reflected critically, in order to increase interdisciplinary modes of intervention. Through case studies, the students gain information about professional Social Work intervention in the areas of criminal justice, as well as about offers from financing institutions (i.e. Neustart association working in the area of probationary services and divisionary measures, such as out-of-court settlements and the mediation of charitable services).Assessment methodsFinal exam Final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentation (Module exam)Teaching methodsfield and case-oriented exercisesLanguageGerman-English32TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50Social Work and Social Spaces ILVSocial Work and Social Spaces ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsStudents are introduced to space-sociological, politico-economic and political scientific fundamentals of urban and regional development. Social phenomena of unequal spatial development are discussed, and changes in the relation of public and private spaces are reflected. Different theories and models of social spaces are presented, and the students learn about relating them to the functions and interventions of Social Work. With a view on special areas of policy such as economic revaluation policy, housing policy, democratisation policy, security and planning policy, the students get to know the governmental procedures and actors, and are able to connect these to altered functions and forms of intervention of Social Work. Through concrete case studies the students are instructed to develop an understanding of the complex network of actors and forms of cooperation against the backdrop of governmental competence distribution and decision-making processes.Assessment methodsFinal exam Module examTeaching methodslecture and group workLanguageGerman1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53 Elective Module 1 Social Work and Social Space MODUL 97 Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context MODUL 97 Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education MODUL 97
6. Semesters LectureSWSECTS Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context MODUL 97 Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education MODUL 97BA Case Studies SEBA Case Studies SE1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThrough selected case catalogues, current questions from professional Social Work practice are discussed in an interdisciplinary context and approaches and scenarios for resolution are developed in preparation for entering the profession and the final exam.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodscase-oriented with discussion groupsLanguageGerman-English12BA Exam SEBA Exam SE0SWS8ECTSLecture contentsA presentation of the individual Bachelor thesis is held in conjunction with an expert discussion on the findings of the academic thesis, as well a case discussion and the cross referencing of qualifying goals of the department. Furthermore, the embeddedness of the independent immersion, in the context of general and acquired competences, are presented.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsFinal exam in front of the examination boardLanguageGerman-English08BA Thesis Seminar 2 SEBA Thesis Seminar 2 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Reflection on Practice 6 SEReflection on Practice 6 SE1.5SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.52Legal Specialisation SELegal Specialisation SE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThe essential aspects of labour law are discussed. These include, for example, the fundamental contracts within labour law, the rights and obligations of employees and employers, the termination of employment and the protection of employees. The formal aspect, namely the proceedings at the Labour and Social Court (ASG), are presented and the main features of the Law of Association 2002, right of assembly and event law elaborated on. Additionally, the students have the possibility to analyse the current legal questions from their case practice together with the teaching staff, and to discuss the support and preparation for their graduation and entry into the professional field.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsexercise, active participationLanguageGerman1.53Self-organized completion of studies SESelf-organized completion of studies SE0SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman03Elective Theory/Method/Project SEElective Theory/Method/Project SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsTopical freedom of choice in terms of theory, method or project.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsTeaching and learning methods: exercise, active participationLanguageGerman-English23Berufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Arbeit und Qualifizierung SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Social Work and Methods: Open Youth Work SESocial Work and Methods: Open Youth Work SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Psychiatrie SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Psychiatrie SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Schulsozialarbeit SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Stadtteilarbeit SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Stadtteilarbeit SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32Berufsfeld und Methoden - Strafjustiz SEBerufsfeld und Methoden - Strafjustiz SE3SWS2ECTSLanguageGerman-English32TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SETeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group SE1.5SWS0ECTSLanguageGerman1.50Theorien - Soziale Arbeit im Sozialen Raum ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit im Sozialen Raum ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit im Zwangskontext ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53Theorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILVTheorien - Soziale Arbeit und Bildung ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLanguageGerman-English1.53 Elective Module 1 Social Work and Social Space MODUL 97
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