Bachelor's Degree Program

Social Work

part-time

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 on asylum/migration, assistance for criminal offenders, socio-spatial urban and regional development are examples of the professional fields that will be open to you.

Department
Social Work
Topic
Quality of life

Highlights

  • dual qualification for social work and social pedagogy

  • individual focus through elective modules

  • strong network of universities of applied sciences and numerous cooperations with European partner universities

     

    Facts

    Final degree

    Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)

    Duration of course
    6 Semesters
    Organisational form
    part-time

    Tuition fee per semester

    € 363,361

    + ÖH premium + contribution2

    ECTS
    180 ECTS
    Language of instruction
    German

    Currently no application possible

    Study places

    36

    Location

    Kelsenstraße 23

    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)

    3starting summer semester 2025 at Favoritenstraße 226

    Before the studies

    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.

    Why you should study with us

    Unique in Vienna

    The Department Social Work offers a comprehensive and unique range of studies in the Vienna area.

    Spot-on studying

    Continue your generalized basic education with very specific continuing education offers.

    Great network

    Our national and international network enables internships and opens up job opportunities after graduation.

    • Higher education entrance qualification:
      • School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.
      • Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)
    • Equivalent certification from abroad
      • Equivalence 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 3108 or by email to lavinia.kefeder@fh-campuswien.ac.at) prior to the application procedure in order to clarify the formal entry requirements.

    • Higher education entrance qualification:

      Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.

      • School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.
      • Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)
      • Equivalent certification from abroad
        Equivalence 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 examinations
      • You 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 1, History 2 and Foreign language 2.

    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 examinations

    Please 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.

    The first stage of the admission process will take place online between 2st to 3th of April 2024 and will include the following:

    • Knowledge test
    • Motivational 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).


    During the studies

    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 three guided internships. They may be completed in Austria or abroad. We will support you in internships or theory semesters abroad. The courses are generally taught in German. However, we offer two seminar groups with some courses in English (up to 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.

    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.

    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

    Module ethics and diversity
    5 SWS
    8 ECTS
    Counselling | SE

    Counselling | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, discussion, group work, role play

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

    Literature

    • Barthelmess Manuela (2014): Systemische Beratung. Eine Einführung für psychosoziale Berufe. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa. 4. Auflage.
    • Schmitz Lilo (2016): Lösungsorientierte Gesprächsführung: Richtig beraten mit sparsamen und entspannten Methoden. Dortmund : verlag modernes lernen. 3., verbesserte und erweiterte Auflage.
    • Sickendiek Ursel, Engel Frank, Nestmann Frank (2008): Beratung. Eine Einführung in sozialpädagogische und psychosozia-le Beratungsansätze. 3. Auflage. Weinheim, Basel: Juventa.
    • Widulle Wolfgang (2012): Gesprächsführung in der Sozialen Arbeit. Grundlagen und Gestaltungshilfen. Wiesbaden: Springer VS. 2., durchgesehene Auflage.
    • Watzlawik Paul, Beavin Janet H., Jackson Don D. (2017): Menschliche Kommunikation. Formen, Störungen, Paradoxien. Göttingen: Hogrefe. 13. unveränderte Auflage.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Ethics and Human Rights | ILV

    Ethics and Human Rights | ILV

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    This 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.

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture, research and planning games, casework, student presentations and text revision, discussions

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

    Literature

    • Banks Sarah (2012): Ethics and Values in Social Work. Basingstoke: Palgrave. 4. Auflage.
    • Banks Sarah, Nohr Kirsten (Hg.*innen) (2012): Practising Social Work Ethics around the Word. Cases and Commentaries. London: Taylor and Francis.
    • Eberlei Walter, Neuhoff Katja, Riekenbrauk Klaus (2018): Menschenrechte-Kompass für die Soziale Arbeit. Stuttgart.
    • Großmaß Ruth, Perko Gudrun (2011): Ethik für Soziale Berufe. Wien, Köln, Weimar: UTB.
    • Kohlfürst Iris (2016): Die moralische Landschaft der Sozialen Arbeit ― eine empirische Analyse der Umsetzung von Werten und Normen im beruflichen Alltag. Schriften zur Sozialen Arbeit. Band 34. Linz: Pro Mente Edition.
    • Maaser Wolfgang (2010): Lehrbuch Ethik. Grundlagen, Problemfelder und Perspektiven. Weinheim: Springer VS Verlag.
    • Prasad Nivedita (2011): Mit Recht gegen Gewalt: Die UN-Menschenrechte und ihre Bedeutung für die soziale Arbeit. Ein Handbuch für die Praxis. Opladen, Wien, Toronto: Verlag Barbara Budrich.
    • Staub-Bernasconi Silvia (2018), Soziale Arbeit und Menschenrechte: vom beruflichen Doppelmandat zum professionellen Tripelmandat. Opladen, Wien, Toronto: Verlag Barbara Budrich.
    • Weyers Stefan, Köbel Nils (Hg.) (2016): Bildung und Menschenrechte. Interdisziplinäre Beiträge zur Menschenrechtsbil-dung. Wiesbaden: Springer VS Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Gender and Diversity | SE

    Gender and Diversity | SE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, working in small groups, discussion, guided reflection

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Bendl Regine, Hanappi-Egger Edeltraud, Hofmann Roswitha (2004): Interdisziplinäres Gender- und Diversitätsmanage-ment. Einführung in Theorie und Praxis. Wien: Linde Verlag.
    • Ehlert Gudrun (2012): Gender in der Sozialen Arbeit. Schwalbach/Ts.: Wochenschau.
    • Bretländer Bettina, Köttig Michaela, Kunz Thomas (Hg*innen) (2015): Vielfalt und Differenz in der Sozialen Arbeit. Per-spektiven auf Inklusion. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.
    • Connell Robert W. (2006): Der gemachte Mann. Konstruktion und Krise von Männlichkeit. Wiesbaden: VS-Verlag. 3.Auflage.
    • Effinger Herbert, Borrmann Stefan, Gahleitner Silke Birgitta, Köttig Michaela, Kraus Björn, Stövesand Sabine (Hg*innen) (2012): Diversität und soziale Ungleichheit. Analytische Zugänge und professionelles Handeln in der Sozialen Arbeit. Opladen, Berlin, Toronto: Barbara Budrich.
    • Kessl Fabian, Plößer Melanie (Hg*innen) (2010): Differenzierung, Normalisierung, Andersheit: Soziale Arbeit als Arbeit mit den Anderen. Wiesbaden: Springer VS Verlag.
    • Mecheril Paul (2004): Einführung in die Migrationspädagogik. Weinheim: Beltz.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module history and case work
    5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    History of social work and overview of professional intervention  | VO

    History of social work and overview of professional intervention  | VO

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

     

    Teaching method

    Lectures, discussions, moodle

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Arlt Ilse (2010): Die Grundlagen der Fürsorge. Wien-Zürich: Lit.Verlag (deutschsprachige Erstausgabe 1921. Wien: Verlag Notring d. Wissenschaftl. Verbände Österreich).
    • Arlt Ilse (2010): Wege zu einer Fürsorgewissenschaft. Wien-Zürich: Lit Verlag (deutschsprachige Erstausgabe 1958. Wien: Verlag Notring d. Wissenschaftl. Verbände Österreich).
    • Hering-Calfin Sabine, Waaldijk Berteke (Hg.*innen) (2003): History of Social Work in Europe (1900–1960). Female Pio-neers and their Influence on the Development of International Social Organizations. Opladen: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
    • Melinz Gerhard (2003): Von der Armenfürsorge zur Sozialhilfe: Zur Interaktionsgeschichte von „erstem“ und „zweitem“ sozialen Netz in Österreich als Beispiel der Erwachsenenfürsorge im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert. Universität Wien: Habilitationsschrift.
    • Melinz Gerhard (2019): Sozialer Wandel und Entwicklung von Fachlichkeit Sozialer Arbeit in Österreich. Im Erscheinen
    • Müller Carl Wolfgang (2013): Wie Helfen zum Beruf wurde. Eine Methodengeschichte der Sozialarbeit. Wein-heim/München: Beltz Juventa.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Social Case Work | ILV

    Social Case Work | ILV

    3 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Social 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.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, discussion, group work, role plays

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

    Literature

    • Galuske Michael (2013): Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit. Eine Einführung. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa. 10., von Bock Karin, Fernandez Martinez Jessica überarbeitete Auflage.
    • Gerull Susanne (2014): Hausbesuche in der Sozialen Arbeit. Eine arbeitsfeldübergreifende empirische Studie. Opladen, Berlin, Toronto: Verlag Barbara Budrich.
    • Grunwald Klaus, Thiersch Hans (2016): Praxishandbuch Lebensweltorientierte Soziale Arbeit. handlungszusammenhänge und Methoden in unterschiedlichen Arbeitsfeldern. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa. 3., vollständig überarbeitete Auflage.
    • Müller Burkhard (2017): Sozialpädagogisches Können. Ein Lehrbuch zur multiperspektivischen Fallarbeit. Freiburg im Breisgau: Lambertus. 8. Auflage, aktualisiert und erweitert von Ursula Hochuli Freund.
    • Pantucek Peter (2012): Soziale Diagnostik. Verfahren für die Praxis Sozialer Arbeit. Wien, Köln, Weimar: Böhlau Verlag. 3., aktualisierte Auflage.
    • Von Spiegel Hiltrud (2013): Methodisches Handeln in der Sozialen Arbeit. Grundlagen und Arbeitshilfen für die Praxis. München: Ernst Reinhardt Verlag. 5., vollständig überarbeitet Auflage.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module social care
    8 SWS
    9 ECTS
    Social Security | SE

    Social Security | SE

    3 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

    Teaching method

    Group exercises, casework

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    • Dimmel Nikolaus, Schenk Martin, Stelzer-Orthofer Christine (Hg.) (2014): Handbuch Armut in Österreich. Zweite voll-ständig überarbeitete Auflage. Innsbruck: StudienVerlag.
    • Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte (Hg.) (2018): Sozialstaat Österreich. Sozialleistungen im Überblick. Lexikon der Ansprüche und Leistungen. Wien: ÖGB Verlag.
    • Magistratsabteilung 24 Geschäftsgruppe Gesundheit und Soziales (Hg.) (2015): Wiener Sozialbericht 2015. Wiener Sozi-alpolitische Schriften. Band 8. Wien: EV.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Social Security Law | ILV

    Social Security Law | ILV

    3 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    Distance learning exercises and repeated attendance

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    • Berka, Walter (2016): Grundzüge des österreichischen Verfassungsrechts für das juristische Studium. 6. Auflage. Wien: Verlag Österreich.
    • Loderbauer, Brigitte (Hg). (2016): Recht für Sozialberufe. 4. Auflage. Wien: LexisNexis.
    • Oppitz, Florian (2016): Grundlagen des Österreichischen Verfassungsrechts, 3. Auflage. Neue Praktikerskripten-NPS. Wien: NWV Verlag.
    • Paragraph: Seitenweise österreichische Rechtstexte für Studium und Praxis. Wien: Manz Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Social Policy and Social Economy | SE

    Social Policy and Social Economy | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

    Teaching method

    Text analysis, discussions

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    • Beigewum (Hg.) (2015): Politische Ökonomie Österreichs. Kontinuitäten und Veränderungen seit dem EU-Beitritt. Wien: Mandelbaum
    • Heitzmann Karin (2010): Poverty relief in a mixed economy: Theory of and evidence for the (changing) role of public and nonprofit actors in coping with income poverty. Frankfurt am Main et al.: Peter Lang
    • Lessenich Stephan (2009): Die Neuerfindung des Sozialen. Der Sozialstaat im flexiblen Kapitalismus. Bielefeld: Transcript
    • Rein Harald (Hg.) (2013): Dreißig Jahre Erwerbslosenprotest 1982-2012. Dokumentation, Analyse und Perspektive. Neu-Ulm: AG SPAK
    • Schmid Josef (2010): Wohlfahrtsstaaten im Vergleich. Soziale Sicherung in Europa. Organisation, Finanzierung, Leistun-gen und Probleme. Wiesbaden: Springer
    • Stelzer-Orthofer Christine, Weidenholzer Josef (Hg.) (2011): Aktivierung und Mindestsicherung. Nationale und europäi-sche Strategien gegen Armut und Arbeitslosigkeit. Wien: Mandelbaum

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module praxis reflection and scientific research 1
    5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Orientation and Fields of Social Work | ILV

    Orientation and Fields of Social Work | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

    Teaching method

    Discussion, group work, lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: exam on fields of work, individual contribution

    Literature

    • Coulshed Veronica, Orme Joan (2006): Social Work Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Fourth Edition
    • Hofmann Eberhardt, Löhle Monika (2016): Erfolgreich Lernen. Effiziente Lern- und Arbeitsstrategien für Schule, Studium und Beruf. Göttingen: Hogrefe. 3., überarbeitete Auflage
    • Kreft Dieter, Mielenz Ingrid (Hg.) (2013) Wörterbuch Soziale Arbeit. Aufgaben, Praxisfelder, Begriffe und Methoden der Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa. 7. Auflage
    • Riegler Anna, Hojnik Sylvia, Posch Klaus (Hg.) (2009): Soziale Arbeit zwischen Profession und Wissenschaft, Wiesbaden: VS Verlag.
    • Wolfsberger Judith (2016): Frei geschrieben. Mut, Freiheit und Strategie für wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeiten. Wien

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Reflection on Practice 1 | SE

    Reflection on Practice 1 | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

     

    Teaching method

    Group work, excursion, social space research

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

    Literature

    • Chassée Karl August,Wenierski, Hans-Jürgen von (Hg.) (1999): Praxisfelder der Sozialen Arbeit. Eine Einführung. Wein-heim/München: Juventa
    • Egloff Birte (2002): Praktikum und Studium. Opladen: Leske + Budrich
    • Frampton Magnus (2013): Fachenglisch für die Soziale Arbeit. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa
    • Pantucek-Eisenbacher Peter, Vyslouzil Monika (Hg.) (2015): 30 Tage Sozialarbeit. Berichte aus der Praxis. Münster: LIT
    • Homepages, Konzepte und Infomaterialien von kontextbezogenen Institutionen und Organisationen,
    • Österreich sozial – Datenbank des Bundesministeriums für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Academic Writing and Research | ILV

    Academic Writing and Research | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture, discussion, working in small groups
     

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

     

    Literature

    • Frank Andrea, Haacke Stefanie, Lahm Swantje (2013): Schlüsselkompetenzen. Schreiben in Studium und Beruf. Stuttgart, Weimar: J.B. Metzler
    • Hofmann Jens (2013): Erfolgreich recherchieren – Erziehungswissenschaften, Berlin/Boston: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
    • Traunsteiner Bärbel (2015): Eine Sprache für alle! Leitfaden für geschlechter- und diversityfairen Sprachgebrauch an der FH Campus Wien. Hg. Alker Ulrike, Weilenmann Ursula, Exenberger Corina, Wien: FH Campus Wien
    • Wolfsberger Judith (2016): Frei geschrieben. Mut, Freiheit und Strategie für wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeiten. Wien, Köln, Weimar: Böhlau.

    Zeitschriften:

    • SIÖ – Sozialarbeit in Österreich
    • Sozial Extra – Zeitschrift für Soziale Arbeit und Sozialpolitik
    • Soziales Kapital – Wissenschaftliches Journal österr. Fachhochschul-Studiengänge Soziale Arbeit

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Module child protection and familywork
    6 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Family support and Child and Youth Welfare | SE

    Family support and Child and Youth Welfare | SE

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    Work in groups with case-oriented exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Edding Cornelia, Schattenhofer Karl (2015): Handbuch alles über Gruppen: Theorie, Anwendung, Praxis. Weinheim: Beltz
    • Grunwald Klaus, Thiersch Hans (2016): Praxishandbuch Lebensweltorientierte Soziale Arbeit: Handlungszugänge und Methoden in unterschiedlichen Arbeitsfeldern. Weinheim: Juventa/Beltz
    • Knab Eckhart et al. (Hg.)(2017): Entwicklungen in der Erziehungshilfe: Innovationen für eine gelingende Zukunft. Freiburg im Breisgau: Lambertus
    • Liegle Ludwig (2017): Beziehungspädagogik: Erziehung, Lehren und Lernen als Beziehungspraxis. Stuttgart: Verlag W. Kohlhammer
    • Schlippe von Arist, Schweitzer Jochen (2003): Lehrbuch der systemischen Therapie und Beratung. Göttingen: Vanden-hoeck
    • Simon Fritz B. (2015): Einführung in die Systemtheorie und Konstruktivismus. 8. Auflage. Carl Auer

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Child and Youth Services | SE

    Child and Youth Services | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, case-oriented exercises

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    • Alle Friedericke (2017): Kindeswohlgefährdung. Das Praxishandbuch. Freiburg im Brisgau: Lambertus Verlag, 3. Auflage.
    • Berg Insoo Kim, Steiner Therese (2016): Handbuch Lösungsorientiertes Arbeiten mit Kindern. Heidelberg: Carl Auer, 7.A.
    • Deegener Günther, Körner Wilhelm (2006): Risikoerfassung bei Kindesmisshandlung und Vernachlässigung. Theorie, Praxis, Materialien. Berlin/ Bremen/ Miami/ Riga/ Rom/ Viernheim/ Zagreb
    • Enders Ursula (2006): Zart war ich, bitter war`s. Handbuch gegen sexuellen Missbrauch. Köln: Kiepenheuer und Witsch, 2. vollständig überarbeitete und erweiterte Neuausgabe.
    • Essau Cecilia A., Conradt Judith (2004). Aggression bei Kindern und Jugendlichen. München
    • Galm Beate, Hees Katja, Kindler, Heinz (2010): Kindervernachlässigung – verstehen, erkennen und helfen. München: Ernst Reinhardt Verlag.
    • Kavemann Barbara, Kreyssig Ulrike (Hrsg.) (2013): Handbuch Kinder und häusliche Gewalt. Wiesbaden: Verlag für Sozial-wissenschaften. 3. aktual. und überarbeitete Auflage
    • Wolf Klaus (Hrsg.) (2015): Sozialpädagogische Pflegekinderforschung. Bad Heilbrunn: Julius Klinkhardt.
    • Kölch Michael, Ziegenhain Ute, Fegert Jörg (Hrsg.) (2014): Kinder psychisch kranker Eltern. Herausforderungen für eine interdisziplinäre Kooperation in Betreuung und Versorgung. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa.
    • Meysen Thomas, Schönecker Lydia, Kindler Heinz (2009): Frühe Hilfen im Kinderschutz: Rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen und Risikodiagnostik in der Kooperation von Gesundheits- und Jugendhilfe. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa.
    • Schader Heike (2013): Risikoabschätzung bei Kindeswohlgefährdung: Ein systemisches Handbuch. Weinheim: Beltz Ju-venta, 2. Auflage.
    • Zander, Margherita (Hrsg.) (2010): Kinderarmut. Einführendes Handbuch für Forschung und soziale Praxis. Wiesbaden: Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Law regarding Child welfare and family support | ILV

    Law regarding Child welfare and family support | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Through 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.

    Teaching method

    Distance learning exercises and repeated attendance

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

    Literature

    • Brinek Gertrude (2013): Junge MENSCHEN und ihre RECHTE, Wien – Ohlsdorf: Edition Ausblick – eine Publikation der Volksanwaltschaft
    • Deixler Hübner (2016): Scheidung, Ehe und Lebensgemeinschaft. 12. völlig neu bearbeitete Auflage. Wien: LexisNexis
    • Loderbauer Brigitte (Hg.) (2016): Kinder- und Jugendrecht. 5. Auflage. Wien: LexisNexis
    • Maleczky Oskar (2010): Erziehung und Strafrecht. 4. Auflage. Wien: LexisNexis
    • Maleczky Oskar (2016): Österreichisches Jugendstrafrecht. 5. Auflage. Wien: Manz
    • Zeitschriften:
    • iFamZ - Interdisziplinäre Zeitschrift für Familienrecht Beratung . Unterbringung. Rechtsfürsorge
    • EF-Z Familien- und Erbrecht
    • Zak – Zivilrecht aktuell

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module children and youth
    6 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Health Aspects of Children and Youth | ILV

    Health Aspects of Children and Youth | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    Distance learning exercises and repeated attendance

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    Bazyk Susan, Arbesman Marian (2013): Occupational therapy practice guidelines for mental health promotion, preven-tion, and intervention for children and youth. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press
    Faller Adolf, Schünke Michael (Hg.) (2008): Der Körper des Menschen. Einführung in Bau und Funktion. Stuttgart: Thieme.
    Menke Marion (2015): Gesundheit, Pflege, Altern : Grundwissen für heilpädagogische, soziale und pflegerische Berufe. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer
    Schwab Karl-Ottfried, Stier Bernhard, Weissenrieder Nikolaus (2018): Jugendmedizin. Wien/New York: Springer

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Psychological Aspects of Children and Youth | ILV

    Psychological Aspects of Children and Youth | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    This 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.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and exercise

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    Deegener Günther, Körner Wilhelm (2006): Risikoerfassung bei Kindesmisshandlung und Vernachlässigung. Theorie, Praxis, Materialien. Berlin/Bremen/Miami/Riga/Rom/Viernheim/Zagreb
    Oerter Richard, Montada Leo (2008): Entwicklungspsychologie 6., vollst. überarbeitete Auflage Weinheim: Beltz Verlag
    Petermann Franz (Hg.)(2013): Lehrbuch der Klinischen Kinderpsychologie. Göttingen: Hogrefe
    Rothgang, Georg Wilhelm (2003): Entwicklungspsychologie. Stuttgart

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Work with Children and Youth | ILV

    Social Work with Children and Youth | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and literature discussions

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    Bitzan Maria, Bolay Eberhard, Thiersch, Hans (Hg.) (2006): Die Stimme der Adressaten. Weinheim: Juventa.
    Böhnisch Lothar, Plakolm Leonhard, Waechter Natalia (Hg.) (2015): Jugend ermöglichen. Zur Geschichte der Jugendar-beit in Wien. Wien: Mandelbaum
    Böhnisch Lothar (2008): Sozialpädagogik der Lebensalter. Eine Einführung. Weinheim/München: Juventa.
    Daigler Claudia (2018): Profil und Professionalität der Jugendhilfeplanung. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
    DGFE (Hg.) (2018): Wa(h)re Gefühle?: sozialpädagogische Emotionsarbeit im wohlfahrtsstaatlichen Kontext. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa
    Düring Diana, Krause Hans-Ullrich, Peters Friedhelm, Rätz Regina, Rosenbauer Nicole, Vollhase Matthias (Hg.) (2014): Kritisches Glossar. Hilfen zur Erziehung, Frankfurt am Main: IGfH-Eigenverlag
    Giesecke Hermann (2015): Pädagogik als Beruf: Grundformen pädagogischen Handelns. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa
    Lindner Werner, Thole Werner, Weber Jochen (Hg.) (2003): Kinder- und Jugendarbeit als Bildungsprojekt. Opladen: Leske + Budrich
    Oppermann Carolin, Winter Veronika, Harder Claudia, Wolff Mechthild, Schröer Wolfgang (Hg.) (2018): Lehrbuch Schutz-konzepte in pädagogischen Organisationen: mit Online-Materialien. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa
    Werner Sven (2018): Mitleid und sozialpädagogische Professionalität. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module praxis reflection and scientific research 2
    3.5 SWS
    9 ECTS
    Field Placement | PL

    Field Placement | PL

    0 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    observation, work as instructed, reflection, documentation, evaluation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: positive written résumé by the placement site about the 4-week field placement

    Literature

    Praktikumsstellenrelevante Berichte bzw. jeweils relevante Fachliteratur

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    5 ECTS
    Reflection on Practice 2 | SE

    Reflection on Practice 2 | SE

    1.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

     

    Teaching method

    group work, presentation, casework, discussion, individual coaching

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: written work placement report with case presentation and organisational analysis

    Literature

    • Kreft Dieter, Mielenz Ingrid (Hg.) (2013): Wörterbuch Soziale Arbeit. Aufgaben, Praxisfelder, Begriffe und Methoden der Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa. 7., vollständig überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage
    • Krenz Armin (2006): Teamarbeit und Teamentwicklung : Grundlagen und praxisnahe Lösungen für eine effiziente Zu-sammenarbeit, Wehrheim : Verl. Gruppenpädagog. Literatur, 4. Auflage
    • Limbrunner Alfred (2004): Soziale Arbeit als Beruf. Berufsinformationen und Arbeitshilfen für Ausbildung und Praxis, Weinheim-München: Beltz Juventa
    • Lovelock Robin, Lyons Karen, Powell Jackie (Hg.) (2004): Reflecting on Social Work. Discipline and Profession. Aldershot Ashgate Publishing

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Seminar Paper and Presentation | SE

    Seminar Paper and Presentation | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    professional inputs, group and individual work, peer feedback, feedback on partial performance and seminar paper, seminar paper presentation

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam seminar paper

    Literature

    • Eco Umberto (2010): Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlußarbeit schreibt. Doktor-, Diplom- und Magisterarbeit in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften. Wien: Facultas wuv UTB. 13. Auflage
    • Boeglin Martha (2012): Wissenschaftlich arbeiten Schritt für Schritt. München: UTB W. Fink
    • Werner Melanie, Vogt Stefanie, Scheithauer Lydia (2017): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in der Sozialen Arbeit (Grundlagen Sozialer Arbeit), Schwalbach/Ts., Wochenschau Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module theory and group work
    8 SWS
    8 ECTS
    Conflict Solving, Mediation and Negotiation | SE

    Conflict Solving, Mediation and Negotiation | SE

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

    Teaching method

    theoretical inputs, possibilities of discussion, role play, individual work, group work

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: immanent assessment

    Literature

    • Ballreich Rudi, Glasl Friedrich (2007): Mediation in Bewegung. Ein Lehr- und Übungsbuch mit Filmbeispielen auf DVD. Stuttgart: Concadora Verlag.
    • Fisher Roger, Ury William, Patton Bruce (2011). Getting to Yes: Negotiating an agreement without giving in: The Se-cret to Successful Negotiation. Updated und revised. New York: Random House Business.
    • Fisher Roger, Ury William, Patton Bruce (2009): Das Harvard-Konzept. Der Klassiker der Verhandlungstechnik. 23. Auflage. Frankfurt/Main: Campus Verlag.
    • Glasl Friedrich (2017): Konfliktmanagement. Ein Handbuch für Führungskräfte, Berater*innen und Berater. 11. Aufla-ge. Bern: Haupt Verlag.
    • Marx Ansgar (2015): Mediation und Konfliktmanagement in der Sozialen Arbeit. Grundwissen Soziale Arbeit, Band 17. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer Verlag.
    • Röh Dieter, Stövesand Sabine (Hg*innen) (2015): Konflikte - theoretische und praktische Herausforderungen für die Soziale Arbeit (Theorie, Forschung und Praxis der Sozialen Arbeit). Opladen, Wien, Toronto: Barbara Budrich Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social group work | SE

    Social group work | SE

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

    Teaching method

    lecture, text revision, discussion, concept creation and implementation

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam: elaboration and implementation of a concept, written final paper

    Literature

    • Hartung Johanna (2010): Sozialpsychologie. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer. 3. aktualisierte Ausgabe
    • Kriz Willy Christian, Nöbauer Brigitta (2002): Teamkompetenz, Konzepte, Trainingsmethoden, Praxis. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
    • Schmidt-Grunert Marianne (2009): Soziale Arbeit mit Gruppen. Freiburg im Breisgau: Lambertus. 3. Auflage.
    • Stahl Eberhard (2007): Dynamik in Gruppen. Handbuch der Gruppenleitung. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Verlag. 2. Auflage.
    • Von Spiegel Hiltrud (2013): Methodisches Handeln in der Sozialen Arbeit. Stuttgart: Reinhardt UTB; 5., vollständig überarbeitete Auflage

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Inequality and Social Exclusion | ILV

    Social Inequality and Social Exclusion | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

     

    Teaching method

    lecture, discussion, working in small groups, presentation

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam: written exam

    Literature

    • Aulenbacher Brigitte, Nickel Hildegard M., Riegraf Birgit (Hg.*innen)(2012). Geschlecht, Ethnie, Klasse – Perspektiven auf den Gegenwartskapitalismus, Schwerpunktheft, Berliner Journal für Soziologie, 22. Jg., Heft 1/2012
    • Broden Anne, Mecheril Paul (Hg*innen)(2010). Rassismus bildet: Bildungswissenschaftliche Beiträge zu Normalisierung und Subjektivierung in der Migrationsgesellschaft. Bielefeld: transcript.
    • Foucault Michel (1987). Überwachen und Strafen: Die Geburt des Gefängnisses, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp.
    • Kessel Fabian, Plößer Melanie (Hg*innen)(2010). Differenzierung, Normalisierung, Andersheit. Soziale Arbeit als Arbeit mit den Anderen. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag.
    • Lamnek Siegfried (2013): Theorien abweichenden Verhaltens I. „Klassische“ Ansätze. Stuttgart: UTB. 9., durchgesehene Auflage.
    • Nayar P. K. (2010). Postcolonialism. A Guide for the Perplexed. New York: Continuum.
    • Peters Helge (2009). Devianz und soziale Kontrolle: Eine Einführung in die Soziologie abweichenden Verhaltens. Wein-heim und Basel: Juventa Beltz. 3. Auflage.
    • Punz Judith (2015): Perspektiven intersektional orientierter Sozialer Arbeit. Dimensionen des Umgangs mit Differenzkon-struktion und Diskriminierung in der Praxis Sozialer Arbeit, in: soziales_kapital 13/2015. URL: www.soziales-kapital.at/index.php/sozialeskapital/article/viewFile/365/611.pdf
    • Waldschmidt Anne (1998). Flexible Normalisierung oder stabile Ausgrenzung: Veränderungen im Verhältnis Behinderung und Normalität. in: Zeitschrift: Soziale Probleme 9.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Work Theories | ILV

    Social Work Theories | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

     

    Teaching method

    lecture, discussion, working in small groups, text analysis
     

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

     

    Literature

    • Bormann Stefan (2016): Theoretische Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa.
    • Engelke Ernst, Borrmann Stefan, Spatschek Christian (2014): Theorien der Sozialen Arbeit. Eine Einführung. Freiburg: Lambert Verlag. 6. überarbeitete Auflage.
    • Lambers Helmut (2013): Theorien der Sozialen Arbeit. Ein Kompendium und Vergleich. Opladen, Wien, Toronto: Verlag Barbara Budrich.
    • May Michael (2008): Aktuelle Theoriediskurse Sozialer Arbeit. Eine Einführung. Wiesbaden: Springer VS Verlag.
    • Otto Hans-Uwe, Ziegler Holger (2012): Das Normativitätsproblem der Sozialen Arbeit. Zur Begründung des eigenen und gesellschaftlichen Handelns. neue praxis, Zeitschrift für Sozialarbeit, Sozialpädagogik und Sozialpolitik. Sonderheft 11. Lahnstein: Verlag neue praxis.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS

    Module development and crisis
    5.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Biography and coping behavior in different age groups | ILV

    Biography and coping behavior in different age groups | ILV

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    lecture, text revision, discussion, concept elaboration and implementation

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Alheit Peter, Dausien Bettina, Fischer-Rosenthal Wolfram, Hanses Andreas, Keil Annelie (Hg*innen) (1999): Biographie und Leib. Gießen: Psychosozial-Verlag.
    • Beck Ulrich, Beck-Gernsheim Elisabeth (2015): Das ganz normale Chaos der Liebe. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp Verlag. 13. Auflage.
    • Dausien Bettina, Rothe Daniela, Schwendowius Dorothee (Hg.*innen) (2016): Bildungswege: Biographien zwischen Teilhabe und Ausgrenzung. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp Verlag.
    • Fetz Bernhard, Hemecker Wilhelm (Hg.) (2011): Theorien der Biographie. Grundlagentexte und Kommentar. Berlin, New York: De Gruyter.
    • Hardering Friedricke (2011): Unsicherheiten in Arbeit und Biographie. Zur Ökonomisierung der Lebensführung, Wiesba-den: Springer VS Verlag.
    • Hölzle Christina, Jansen Irma (Hg.*innen) (2011): Ressourcenorientierte Biografiearbeit. Grundlagen – Zielgruppen – Kreative Methoden. Wiesbaden: Springer VS Verlag. 2. durchgesehene Auflage.
    • Miethe Ingrid (2017): Biographiearbeit. Lehr- und Lernbuch für Studium und Praxis, Weinheim und Basel: Beltz. 3. Auflage.
    • Wolfgang Schröer, Barbara Stauber, Andreas Walther, Lothar Böhnisch, Karl Lenz (Hg*innen) (2013): Handbuch Über-gänge. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz.
    • Völter Bettina, Dausien Bettina, Lutz Helma, Rosenthal Gabriele (Hg*innen) (2005): Biographieforschung im Diskurs. Wiesbaden: Springer VS Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Global Inequality and Development Policy | ILV

    Global Inequality and Development Policy | ILV

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

     

    Teaching method

    presentation and distance learning

    Examination

    Final exam: fianl exam

    Literature

    • Abreu Fialho-Gomes Bea de, Maral-Hanak Irmi, Schicho Walter (Hg.*innen) (2006): Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Akteure, Handlungsmuster und Interessen. Wien, Berlin: Mandelbaum.
    • Fischer Karin, Hödl Gerald, Maral-Hanak Irmi, Parnreiter Christof (Hg.*innen) (2004): Entwicklung und Unterentwicklung.
    • Eine Einführung in Probleme, Theorien und Strategien. Wien, Berlin: Mandelbaum.
    • Jäger Johannes, Springler Elisabeth (2012): Ökonomie der Internationalen Entwicklung. Eine kritische Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre. Wien, Berlin: Mandelbaum.
    • Kolland Franz, Dannecker Petra, Gächter August, Suter Christian (Hg.*innen) (2010): Soziologie der Globalen Gesellschaft. Eine Einführung. Wien, Berlin: Mandelbaum.
    • Robinson Joan (2010) (Hg.in): Wirtschaft anders denken. Handbuch feministische Wirtschaftsalphabetisierung. Wien: Wide Eigenverlag.
    • Schmidt Lukas, Schröder Sabine (Hg.*innen) (2016): Entwicklungstheorien. Klassiker, Kritik und Alternativen. Wien, Berlin: Mandelbaum.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Concepts of Crisis Intervention | SE

    Concepts of Crisis Intervention | SE

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    In 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.

    Teaching method

    active participation during the module, working with literature, presentation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: immanent

    Literature

    • Huber Michaela (2007): Trauma und die Folgen. Trauma und Traumabehandlung. Paderborn: Jungfernmann. 4.Auflage.
    • Müller Wolf, Scheuermann Ulrike (2004): Praxis Krisenintervention. Ein Handbuch für helfende Berufe. Psychologen, Ärzte, Sozialpädagogen, Pflege- und Rettungskräfte. Stuttgart. Kohlhammer. Auflage 2.
    • Sonneck Gernot, Kapusta Nestor, Tomandl Gerald, Voracek Martin (2016): Krisenintervention und Suizidverhütung. Wien. UTB. 3. aktualisierte Auflage

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Health
    6.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Health Care and Social Work | VO

    Health Care and Social Work | VO

    1.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Knowledge 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.

    Teaching method

    lecture, discussions

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Franzkowiak, Peter (2006): Präventive Soziale Arbeit im Gesundheitswesen. Stuttgart
    • Homfeldt Hans Günther, Sting Stephan (2006): Soziale Arbeit und Gesundheit. Eine Einführung, München und Basel: Ernst Reinhardt Verlag
    • Jost Annemarie (Hg.) (2013): Gesundheit und Soziale Arbeit. Ein Lehrbuch mit Beispielen aus allen Lebensphasen. Stuttgart: Verlag W. Kohlhammer
    • Petzold, H.G. (2001): Integrative Therapie – Das „biopsychosoziale“ Modell kritischer Humantherapie und Kulturar-beit. Ein „lifespan developmental approach“. Paderborn: Jungfermann.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Health Aspects of Adulthood | ILV

    Health Aspects of Adulthood | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.  

     

    Teaching method

    lecture, discussions and distance learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: immanent assessment

     

    Literature

    • Trost, Schwarzer (2012): Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie: für psycho-soziale und pädagogische Berufe (Verlag Modernes Lernen), Auflage: 5.vollständ.überarb
    • Lieb, Frauenknecht, Brunnhuber (2012): Intensivkurs Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie (Urban & Fischer Verlag) Elsevier GmbH, 7.Auflage
    • Möller, Laux, Deister (2009): Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie. Stuttgart: Thieme, 4. Auflage
    • Hülsthoff T. (2011): Basiswissen Medizin für die Soziale Arbeit, München, Reinhardt-Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Law regarding Health Care Issues | ILV

    Law regarding Health Care Issues | ILV

    3 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    distance learning exercises and question-based attendance

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: immanent assessment

     

    Literature

    • Barth Peter (2017): Das neue Erwachsenenschutzrecht. Wien: Linde Verlag
    • Brodil, Wolfgang/Windisch-Graetz, Michaela (2017): Sozialrecht in Grundzügen.8. Auflage. Wien. Facultas
    • Bürger, Christian/Halmich,Michael (2015): HeimAufG Heimaufenthaltsgesetz. Wien. NWV Verlag Ivansits, Helmut/Pfeil,
    • Koppensteiner Stefan, Zierl Hans Peter (2012): Praxisleitfaden Unterbringungsrecht. Wien. Manz Verlag
    • Loderbauer Brigitte (Hg). (2016): Recht für Sozialberufe. 4. Auflage. Wien: LexisNexis
    • Walter Josef (2016): Österreichisches Sozialrecht für Studium und Praxis. 5. Auflage. Wien. LexisNexis

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module praxis reflection and scientific research 3
    5 SWS
    14 ECTS
    Research Workshop 1 | SE

    Research Workshop 1 | SE

    2.5 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Starting 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.

    Teaching method

    lecture, discussion, working in small groups

    Examination

    Final exam: partial performance for the group research project

     

    Literature

    • Baur Nina, Blasius Jörg (Hg.) (2014): Handbuch Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
    • Birgmeier Bernd, Mührel Eric (Hg.) (2009): Die Sozialarbeitswissenschaft und ihre Theorie(n). Positionen, Kontroversen, Perspektiven. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
    • Helfferich, Cornelia (2011): Die Qualität qualitativer Daten. Manual für die Durchführung qualitativer Interviews. Wies-baden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
    • Munsch, Chantal (2010): Praxisforschung in der Sozialen Arbeit. In: Thole, Werner (Hg.): Grundriss Soziale Arbeit. Ein einführendes Handbuch. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, 1177-1190.
    • Porst Rolf (2014): Fragebogen. Ein Arbeitsbuch. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
    • Riegler Anna, Hojnik Sylvia, Posch Klaus (Hg.) (2009): Soziale Arbeit zwischen Profession und Wissenschaft, Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Field Placement | PL

    Field Placement | PL

    0 SWS   7 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    Praktikumsstellenrelevante Berichte bzw. jeweils relevante Fachliteratur

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    7 ECTS
    Reflection on Practice 3 | SE

    Reflection on Practice 3 | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    • Coulshed Veronica/ Orme Joan (2006): Social Work Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Fourth Edition
    • Kreft Dieter, Mielenz Ingrid (Hg.) (2013): Wörterbuch Soziale Arbeit. Aufgaben, Praxisfelder, Begriffe und Methoden der Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa. 7., vollst. überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage
    • Limbrunner Alfred (2004): Soziale Arbeit als Beruf. Berufsinformationen und Arbeitshilfen für Ausbildung und Praxis, Weinheim-München: Beltz Juventa
    • Lovelock Robin, Lyons, Karen, Powell Jackie (Hg.) (2004): Reflecting on Social Work. Discipline and Profession. Aldershot Ashgate Publishing

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Research - an overview | ILV

    Social Research - an overview | ILV

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    After 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.  
     

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: immanent exam

     

    Literature

    • Atteslander Peter (2010): Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. Berlin: Schmidt, Erich Verlag
    • Baur Nina, Blasius Jörg (Hg.) (2014): Handbuch Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. Wiesbaden: VS
    • Büchner Stefanie (2012): Soziale Arbeit als transdisziplinäre Wissenschaft. Zwischen Verknüpfung und Integration. Wies-baden: VS research
    • Flick Uwe, Kardoff Ernst von, Steinke Ines (Hg.) (2005): Qualitative Forschung ein Handbuch. Hamburg: rororo
    • Heiser, Patrick (2018): Meilensteine der qualitativen Sozialforschung. Wiesbaden: Springer.VS
    • Lamnek, Siegfried (2016): Qualitative Sozialforschung. Lehrbuch. Weinheim: Beltz Verlag, 5. Auflage
    • Thyer, Bruce (2010): The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods. London: SAGE Publications US, second edition

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Gesundheit (2 ECTS of your choice)
    Module Health
    4.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Violence protection | SE

    Violence protection | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    • Hausmann Clemens (2010): Notfallpsychologie und Traumabewältigung. Ein Handbuch. Wien: Facultas. 3. vollständig überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage.
    • Kraus Heinrich, Logar Rosa (2014): Opferschutzorientierte Interventionen für Täter als wichtige Maßnahmen der Gewaltprävention. In: Juridikum. 3/14. 391-397.
    • MacKenzie Rachel D., Dreßing Harald (2015): Stalking. Ein Leitfaden zur Risikobewertung von Stalkern - das "Stalking Risk Profile". Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.
    • Mayrhofer Mariella, Schwarz-Schlöglmann Maria (2017): Gewaltschutz. 20 Jahre Gewaltschutzgesetz und Gewalt-schutzzentren/Interventionsstellen. Wien: Verlag Österreich.
    • Sonneck Gernot, Kapusta Nestor, Tomandl Gerald, Voracek Martin (2016): Krisenintervention und Suizidverhütung. Wien: Facultas. 3. aktualisierte Auflage.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Sexuality  | SE

    Sexuality  | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Knowledge 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.

     

    Teaching method

    reading, analysing, casework

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Aigner Josef Christian (2013): Vorsicht Sexualität! Sexualität und Psychotherapie, Beratung und Pädagogik – eine integrative Perspektive, Stuttgart: Verlag W. Kohlhammer
    • Albert Martin, Wege Julia hrsg. (2015): Soziale Arbeit und Prostitution. Professionelle Handlungsansätze in Theorie und Praxis, Wiesbaden, Springer VS
    • Beck Ulrich, Beck-Gernsheim Elisabeth (2015): Das ganz normale Chaos der Liebe, 13. Auflage, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp Verlag
    • Klein Alexandra, Tuider Elisabeth hrsg. (2017): Sexualität und Soziale Arbeit. Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit Band 40, Hohengehren: Schneider Verlag
    • Schütte-Bäumner Christian (2007): Que(e)r durch die Soziale Arbeit: Professionelle Praxis in den AIDS-Hilfen, Biele-feld: transcript

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Addiction | SE

    Addiction | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    reading, analysing, casework

    Examination

    Final exam: fianl exam

    Literature

    • Benz Claudia (2012): Suchtberatung zwischen Leidenschaft und Burnout. Baltmannsweiler: Schneider Verlag Hohen-gehren.
    • Bernard Christiane (2013): Frauen in Drogenszenen. Drogenkonsum, Alltagswelt und Kontrollpolitik in Deutschland und den USA am Beispiel Frankfurt am Main und New York City. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
    • Fuller Catherine, Taylor Phil (2012): Motivierende Gesprächsführung. Weinheim: Beltz.
    • Schäfer Ingo, Krausz Michael (2006): Trauma und Sucht. Konzepte - Diagnostik – Behandlung. Stuttgart: Klett-Cotta.
    • Wendt Kai (2017): Suchthilfe und Suchttherapie. Leitfaden für die Praxis. Stuttgart: Schattauer.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS

    Module
    5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Austrian Alien Law | VO

    Austrian Alien Law | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    • Koehler Ulrich (2018): Praxiskommentar zum Europäischen Asylzuständigkeitssystem. Wien: LexiNexis
    • Peyrl Johannes (2018): Zuwanderung und Zugang zum Arbeitsmarkt von Drittstaatsangehörigen in Österreich. Eine Ana-lyse im Lichte des Völker- und Europarechts. Verlag Österreich
    • Neugschwendtner Thomas, Peyrl Johannes, Schmaus Christian (2017): Fremdenrecht. Wien: ÖGB Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Critical Approaches to Racism | SE

    Critical Approaches to Racism | SE

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    • Bratic Ljubomir (2010): Politischer Antirassismus. Selbstorganisation, Historisierung als Strategie und diskursive Interventionen. Wien: Löcker Verlag.
    • Castro Varela María do Mar, Mecheril Paul (Hg.) (2016): Die Dämonisierung der Anderen. Rassismuskritik der Gegenwart. Bielefeld: Transcript.
    • Eggers Maureen Maisha, Kilomba Grada, Piesche Peggy, Arndt Susan (Hg.) (2013): Mythen, Masken und Subjekte. Kritische Weißseinsforschung in Deutschland. 3. Auflage.
    • Füchslbauer Tina (2017): „Über die Schwierigkeit, nicht rassistisch zu sein“ – Zur Intersektion von Rassismen und Sexismen in der Migrant*innenberatung. In: Soziales Kapital 18
    • Gutiérrez Rodriguez Encarnacion (2011): Intersektionalität oder: Wie nicht über Rassismus sprechen? In: Hess Sabine, Langreiter Nikola, Timm Elisabeth (Hg.): Intersektionalität revisited. Empirische, theoretische und methodische Erkundungen. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. 77-100.
    • Mayer Stefanie (2018): Politik der Differenzen. Ethnisierung, Rassismen und Antirassismus im weißen feministischen Aktivismus in Wien. Wien: Budrich.
    • Mecheril Paul (Hg.) (2016). Handbuch: Migrationspädagogik Weinheim: Beltz.
    • Melter Claus (Hg.) (2015): Diskriminierungs- und rassismuskritische Soziale Arbeit und Bildung. Praktische Herausforderungen, Rahmungen und Reflexionen. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa.
    • Miethe Ingrid, Tervooren Anja, Ricken Norbert (Hg.) (2017): Bildung und Teilhabe. Zwischen Inklusionsforderung und Exklusionsdrohung. Wiesbaden: Springer VS
    • Müller-Uri Fanny (2014): Antimuslimischer Rassismus. Intro, Wien: Mandelbaum.
    • Tupoka Ogette (2018): exit RACISM. Rassismuskritisch denken lernen. Münster: Unrast.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Work and Asylum/Migration | SE

    Social Work and Asylum/Migration | SE

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    de Jong Sara, Messinger Irene, Schütze Theresa, Valchars Gerd (2017): Migrationsmanagement: Praktiken, Intentionen, Interventionen. JEP Special Issue 01/2017
    Domenig, Dagmar (2007): Transkulturelle Kompetenz. Lehrbuch für Pflege-, Gesundheit- und Sozialberufe. Bern Faist Thomas, Fauser Margit, Reisenauer Eveline (2014): Das Transnationale in der Migration. Eine Einführung. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa.
    Gürses Hakan, Kogoj Cornelia, Mattl Sylvia (Hg.) (2004): Gastarbajteri. 40 Jahre Arbeitsmigration. Wien: Mandelbaum Verlag.
    Karasz Lena (Hg.) (2017): Migration – die Macht der Forschung. Perspektiven einer zukunftsweisenden Migrationsforschung. Wien: ÖGB Verlag.
    Langthaler Herbert (2010): Integration in Österreich. Sozialwissenschaftliche Befunde. Innsbruck: Studien Verlag.
    Rohloff Sigurður A., Martínez Calero Mercedes, Lange Dirk (2018): Soziale Arbeit und Politische Bildung in der Migrationsgesellschaft. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag.
    Schellenbacher Jennifer Carvill, Dahlvik Julia, Fassmann Heinz, Reinprecht Christoph (Hg.) (2018) Migration und Integration – wissenschaftliche Perspektiven aus Österreich Jahrbuch 4/2018. Wien: Vienna University Press.
    Schirilla Nausikaa (2016): Migration und Flucht. Orientierungswissen für die Soziale Arbeit Stuttgart: Kohlhammer Verlag. Welsch Wolfgang (2017): Transkulturalität: Realität – Geschichte – Aufgabe. Wien: new academic press.
    Yildiz Erol, Hill Marc, Röckenhaus Kordula, Altmann Paula, Baumgartner Katrin, Jentsch Tanja, Schneider Mark-Sebastian (2015): Nach der Migration. Postmigrantische Perspektiven jenseits der Parallelgesellschaft. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module
    5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Democracy and Participation | ILV

    Democracy and Participation | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    • Miessen Markus (2012): Albtraum Partizipation. Berlin: Merve.
    • Mouffe Chantal (2007): Über das Politische. Wider die kosmopolitische Illusion. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp.
    • Laclau Ernesto, Mouffe Chantal (2012): Hegemonie und radikale Demokratie. Zur Dekonstruktion des Marxismus. Wien: Passagen.
    • Cheneval Francis (2015): Demokratietheorien. zur Einführung. Hamburg: Junius.
    • Crouch Colin (2015): Postdemokratie. Frankfurt am Main: Surkamp. 12.Auflage.
    • Gürsel Duygu, Cetin Zülfukar, Almende e.V (Hg.)(2013): Wer Macht Demo_kratie? Kritische Beiträge zu Migration und Machtverhältnissen. Münster: edition assemblage.
    • Brack Ruth, Geiser Kaspar (Hg.*innen)(2009): Aktenführung in der Sozialarbeit Vorschläge für klientenbezogene Dokumentation als Beitrag zur Qualitätssicherung, Bern-Stuttgart-Wien. Haupt. 4. vollständig überarbeitete Auflage.
    • Kirchler Erich (2008): Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie . Wien: Facultas UTB. 2. Auflage.
    • Heiner Maja (1999): Qualitätsentwicklung durch Evaluation. Freiburg: Lambertus.
    • Langer Andreas, Schröer Andreas (Hg.)(2011): Professionalisierung im Nonprofit Management. Wiesbaden: Springer.
    • Schülein Johann August, Hametner Hubert, Lueger Manfred (2007): Unternehmen aus sozialwissenschaftlicher Perspektive. Wien: Facultas.
    • Simsa Ruth, Patak Michael (2008): Die Kunst der Führung ohne Profitdenken. Wien: Linde.
    • Vahs Dietmar (2015): Organisation Ein Lehr- und Managementbuch. Stuttgart: Schäffer-Poeschel. 9. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage.
    • Scheu Bringfriede, Autrata Otger (2013): Partizipation und Soziale Arbeit : Einflussnahme auf das subjektiv Ganze. Wiesba-den: Springer.
    • Buckel Sonja, Fischer-Lescano Andreas (Hg.)(2007): Hegemonie gepanzert mit Zwang. Zivilgesellschaft und Politik im Staats-verständnis Antonio Gramscis. Baden Baden: Nomos.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Organisation in Social Work | ILV

    Organisation in Social Work | ILV

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    • Brack Ruth, Geiser Kaspar (Hg.*innen)(2009): Aktenführung in der Sozialarbeit Vorschläge für klientenbezogene Dokumen-tation als Beitrag zur Qualitätssicherung, Bern-Stuttgart-Wien. Haupt. 4. vollständig überarbeitete Auflage.
    • Kirchler Erich (2008): Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie . Wien: Facultas UTB. 2. Auflage.
    • Heiner Maja (1999): Qualitätsentwicklung durch Evaluation. Freiburg: Lambertus.
    • Langer Andreas, Schröer Andreas (Hg.)(2011): Professionalisierung im Nonprofit Management. Wiesbaden: Springer.
    • Schülein Johann August, Hametner Hubert, Lueger Manfred (2007): Unternehmen aus sozialwissenschaftlicher Perspektive. Wien: Facultas.
    • Simsa Ruth, Patak Michael (2008): Die Kunst der Führung ohne Profitdenken. Wien: Linde.
    • Vahs Dietmar (2015): Organisation Ein Lehr- und Managementbuch. Stuttgart: Schäffer-Poeschel. 9. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Self-Organization and Political Action | SE

    Self-Organization and Political Action | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    • Bratic Ljubomir (2001): Selbstorganisation im migrantischen Widerstand. Ein Diskussionsanstoß. SWS-Rundschau, 41(4), 516-536. nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-165774.
    • Böcher Wolfgang (1996): Selbstorganisation, Verantwortung, Gesellschaft. Von subatomaren Strukturen zu politischen Zukunftsvisionen. Opladen: Westdt. Verlag.
    • Eichinger Ulrike (2017): Möglichkeitsräume von kollektiver Selbstorganisation in Sozialer (Lohn-)Arbeit: Voraussetzungen der Organisation der Interessensvertretung in „eigener Sache“. In: Widersprüche. Verlag Westfälisches Dampfboot. Heft 145, 37.Jg 2017, Nr.3.
    • Herriger Norbert (2006). Empowerment in der Sozialen Arbeit. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.
    • Mezger Erika (2000): Aktivierender Sozialstaat und politisches Handeln: Eine Publikation der Hans Böckler Stiftung. Marburg: Schüren.
    • Weißeno Georg (2012): politisch handeln. Schriftenreihe der Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung: Modelle, Möglichkeiten, Kompetenzen. Bonn: Bundeszentrale für Politische Bildung.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module
    5 SWS
    17 ECTS
    Presentation of Research | ILV

    Presentation of Research | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Content:
    Students design the presentation for their academic research, which is finalized during this term, and present it at a plenary session for students, teaching staff and guests from the field.
    Furthermore, the students receive an initial overview of the preparation of their BA-thesis, which is due at the end of the 5th or 6th term.

     

    Teaching method

    Teaching and learning methods: discussion, feedback in small groups, presentation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance indicators/partial performance: research report presentation

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Research Workshop 2 | SE

    Research Workshop 2 | SE

    3 SWS   7 ECTS

    Content

    The data collected in the 3rd semester/research workshop are analysed using selected empirical social research methods and the results are put down in writing. In small groups, students write up the findings in a research report.
    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, and final reports for an international audience are prepared.

    Teaching method

    lecture, discussion, working in small groups
     

    Examination

    Final exam: Performance indicators/partial performance: research report

     

    Literature

    • Gläser Jochen, Laudel Grit (2010): Experteninterviews und qualitative Inhaltsanalyse. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwis-senschaften. 4. durchgesehene Auflage.
    • Koller Martina Maria (2014): Statistik für Pflege- und Gesundheitsberufe. Wien: Facultas Verlag
    • Mayring Peter (2015): Qualitative Inhaltsanalyse. Grundlagen und Techniken. Weinheim Basel: Beltz Verlag. 12. vollstän-dig überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage.
    • Raab-Steiner Elisabeth, Benesch Michael (2015): Der Fragebogen: von der Forschungsidee zur SPSS-Auswertung. Wien: facultas Verlag. 4. überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage.
    • Werner Melanie, Vogt Stefanie, Scheithauer Lydia (2016): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in der Sozialen Arbeit, Schwal-bach/Ts.: Wochenschau Verlag.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    3 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Field Placement | PL

    Field Placement | PL

    0 SWS   7 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Praktikumsstellen relevante Berichte, Konzepte, Evaluierungen bzw. jeweils relevante Fachliteratur

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    7 ECTS
    Reflection on Practice 4 | SE

    Reflection on Practice 4 | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Content:
    Through continuous work and exchange in a fixed reflection group, individual, group-specific topics and questions, which are relevant for Social Work, can be discussed. As needed for the group a specific emphasis is taken up or deepened. Special emphasis is given to the individual responsibility of group members for the content creation of the seminar and its process.
    Prior to the work placement, the preparation and detailed planning of this part of the degree takes place. Specific topical emphases, which are relevant for the field are addressed. Furthermore, the students engage with their individual learning objectives and define their goals, based on theory and empirical findings.

    Teaching method

    discussion, group work, role play, lecture, excursion, individual coaching
     

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: presentation, group input

     

    Literature

    • Kleve Heiko (2013): Die Praxis der Sozialarbeitswissenschaft. Eine Einführung. Baltmannsweiler: Schneider Verlag Ho-hengehren. 3., korrigierte Auflage.
    • Österreich sozial – Datenbank des Bundesministeriums für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz
    • Nach Arbeitsfeld relevante Fachliteratur Homepages, Konzepte und Infomaterialien von kontextbezogenen Institutionen und Organisationen

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS

    Module
    3 SWS
    17 ECTS
    BA Thesis Seminar 1 | SE

    BA Thesis Seminar 1 | SE

    1.5 SWS   6 ECTS

    Content

    Content:
    The students reflect on the demands placed on writing a thesis regarding research strategy, topical focus and question. They deepen their knowledge about different ways of working, in terms of analysing the literature and familiarising themselves with the formal rules. They practice the scientific argumentation and analysis of subject-specific areas of discourse, learn to assess resources and understand the criteria for assessing academic writing.
    The students are supported during the preparation of the exposé and narrowing of their topical scope. Concrete sources are discussed with them and they receive feedback on their writing and research process, while working on their exposé. The exposé is presented and discussed with the students during the module, and a general structure and time plan for the thesis is elaborated. Furthermore, they determine preliminary presuppositions in relation to the expected findings of their BA thesis.

     

    Teaching method

    Teaching and learning methods: literature-based group work and discussion, partly distance learning supported

    Examination

    Final exam: Performance indicators/partial performance: final exam in the form of a written and/or oral presentation of their exposé

     

    Literature

    • Bramberger Andrea, Forster Edgar (2004): Wissenschaftlich schreiben: kritisch - reflexiv – handlungsorientiert. Münster: LIT-Verlag
    • Esselborn-Krumbiegel Helga (2017): Richtig wissenschaftlich schreiben: Wissenschaftssprache in Regeln und Übungen. Paderborn: Ferdinand Schöningh
    • Flaker Vito (Hg.) (2006): Von der Idee zur Forschungsarbeit: Forschen in Sozialarbeit und Sozialwissenschaft. Wien [u.a.]: Böhlau

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Field Placement | PL

    Field Placement | PL

    0 SWS   7 ECTS

    Content

    Content:
    The work placement conveys concrete organisational and intervention experience, and allows students a comprehensive and in-depth insight into the daily working lives of Social Work professionals. Through intensive engagement with a field of practice, they try out and experience their future professional.
    In-depth insights into the life contexts and problems of clients or target groups, allow the students to recognise the scope and responsibility of their professional intervention, as well as to experience the different phases of a supporting process or an intervention. The students reflect upon their personal involvement and values, and develop a professional distance to clients and their problems. Furthermore, the content of this degree is related to practical experiences, and questioned regarding their applicability and relevance for everyday professional life.

     

    Teaching method

    Teaching and learning methods: continued guidance and instruction through Social Work professionals at the placement site, regular reflection and feedback

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance indicators/partial performance: positive written résumé about the placement

     

    Literature

    Praktikumsstellen relevante Berichte, Konzepte, Evaluierungen bzw. jeweils relevante Fachliteratur

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    7 ECTS
    Reflection on Practice 5 | SE

    Reflection on Practice 5 | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Content:
    During their work placement the continuous reflection and analysis of this in-depth and personal experience in individual and group settings, are central. The integration of personal experiences and exchange in the seminar group deepen the professional understanding and offer a contribution toward their professional identity. The students learn to apply themselves to a team, organisational structure, case analysis, theoretical and conceptual basics of social institutions, as well as their respective methodological intervention.
    Prior to the work placement, the preparation and detailed planning of this part of the degree takes place. Specific topical emphases, which are relevant for the field, are addressed. Furthermore, the students engage with their individual learning objectives and define their professional goals.

     

    Teaching method

    Teaching and learning methods: group work, presentation, casework, discussion, individual coaching

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance indicators/partial performance: immanent exam characteristic – written, differentiated work placement report, reflection and report in the PR group

     

    Literature

    Praktikumsstellenrelevante Bericht bzw. jeweils relevante Fachliteratur

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Self Study (Completion of Field Placement) | PR

    Self Study (Completion of Field Placement) | PR

    0 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 ECTS
    Module
    4 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Elective Methods/Project | SE

    Elective Methods/Project | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Nach Bedarf

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Elective Theory/Project | SE

    Elective Theory/Project | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Selecting 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.

    Teaching method

    literature-based group work and discussion/project-oriented

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements

    Literature

    Nach Bedarf

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    (7 ECTS of your choice)
    Module Elective Module 1 Social Work and Social Space
    9 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Social Work and Social Space: Open Youth Work / Public Space and Community Work | SE

    Social Work and Social Space: Open Youth Work / Public Space and Community Work | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Historical 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.

    Teaching method

    field- and case-oriented exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: Final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentation

     

    Literature

    • Anlas Tolga (2015): Mobile Jugendarbeit in einer Migrationsgesellschaft. In: Melter Claus (Hg.): Diskriminierungs- und rassismuskritische Soziale Arbeit und Bildung. Praktische Herausforderungen, Rahmungen und Reflexionen. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa. 124-134.
    • Brunner Alexander (2011): Jugendberatung. Eine Aktuelle Standortbestimmung. In: Forum für Kinder- und Jugendarbeit. Verband Kinder und Jugendarbeit. (1). 50-52.
    • Deinet Ulrich, Sturzenhecker Benedikt (Hg.) (2013): Handbuch Offene Kinder- und Jugendarbeit. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
    • Fehren Oliver (2008): Wer organisiert das Gemeinwesen? Zivilgesellschaftliche Perspektiven Sozialer Arbeit als interme-diärer Instanz. Berlin: edition sigma.
    • Stövesand Sabine, Troxler, Ueli, Stoik Christoph (2012) (Hg.): Handbuch Gemeinwesenarbeit. Leverkusen: Verlag Barbara Budrich.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Work and Social Space: Public Space and Community Work | SE

    Social Work and Social Space: Public Space and Community Work | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

     

    Teaching method

    field- and case-oriented exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam

    Literature

    • Anlas Tolga (2015): Mobile Jugendarbeit in einer Migrationsgesellschaft. In: Melter Claus (Hg.): Diskriminierungs- und rassismuskritische Soziale Arbeit und Bildung. Praktische Herausforderungen, Rahmungen und Reflexionen. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa. 124-134.
    • Brunner Alexander (2011): Jugendberatung. Eine Aktuelle Standortbestimmung. In: Forum für Kinder- und Jugendarbeit. Verband Kinder und Jugendarbeit. (1). 50-52.
    • Deinet Ulrich, Sturzenhecker Benedikt (Hg.) (2013): Handbuch Offene Kinder- und Jugendarbeit. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
    • Fehren Oliver (2008): Wer organisiert das Gemeinwesen? Zivilgesellschaftliche Perspektiven Sozialer Arbeit als interme-diärer Instanz. Berlin: edition sigma.
    • Stövesand Sabine, Troxler, Ueli, Stoik Christoph (2012) (Hg.): Handbuch Gemeinwesenarbeit. Leverkusen: Verlag Barbara Budrich.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    1.5 SWS   0 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    0 ECTS
    Social Work and Social Spaces | ILV

    Social Work and Social Spaces | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Students 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.

    Teaching method

    lecture and group work

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    • Diebäcker Marc (2013): Soziale Arbeit als staatliche Praxis im städtischen Raum.Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
    • Franz Yvonne (2015): Gentrification in Neighbourhood Development. Case Studies from New York City, Berlin and Vien-na. Göttingen: Vienna University Press.
    • Kessl Fabian, Reutlinger Christian (Hg.) (2018): Handbuch Sozialraum. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
    • Lees Loretta, Slater Tom, Wyly Elvin (2008): Gentrification. New York, Oxford: Routledge.
    • Löw Martina, Steets Silke, Stoetzer Sergej (2008): Einführung in die Stadt- und Raumsoziologie. Opladen: Verlag Barbara Budrich.
    • Madanipour Ali, Knierbein Sabine, Degros Aglaée (Hg.) (2014): Public Space and the Challenges of Urban Transformation in Europe. New York: Routledge.
    • Wehrheim Jan (2012): Die überwachte Stadt – Sicherheit, Segregation und Ausgrenzung. Opladen: Verlag Barbara Budrich.
    • Xuefei Ren, Keil Roger (Hg.) (2017): The Globalizing Cities Reader. London: Routledge.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context
    9 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Social Work in Mandated Context: Psychiatry | SE

    Social Work in Mandated Context: Psychiatry | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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).

    Teaching method

    field- and case-oriented exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentation

    Literature

    • Bukowski Annette, Nickolai Werner (Hg.) (2018): Soziale Arbeit in der Straffälligenhilfe. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.
    • Finzen Asmus (2013): Stigma psychische Krankheit: Zum Umgang mit Vorurteilen, Schuldzuweisungen und Diskriminie-rungen. Köln: Psychiatrie Verlag.
    • Kawamura-Reindl Gabriele, Schneider Sabine (2015): Lehrbuch Soziale Arbeit mit Straffälligen. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa.
    • Kufner-Eger Jonathan (2018): Alte Stärken – Neue Wege. Zur Organisations- und Methodengeschichte der NEUSTART-Straffälligenhilfe in Österreich. Berlin u.a.: LIT Verlag.
    • Maelicke Bernd, Wein Christopher (2016): Komplexleistung Resozialisierung. Im Verbund zum Erfolg. Baden-Baden: Nomos.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Social Work and Methods: Criminal Justice | SE

    Social Work and Methods: Criminal Justice | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The 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).

    Teaching method

    field and case-oriented exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: Final exam: written case elaboration and team-teaching presentation (Module exam)

    Literature

    • Bukowski Annette, Nickolai Werner (Hg.) (2018): Soziale Arbeit in der Straffälligenhilfe. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer.
    • Finzen Asmus (2013): Stigma psychische Krankheit: Zum Umgang mit Vorurteilen, Schuldzuweisungen und Diskriminie-rungen. Köln: Psychiatrie Verlag.
    • Kawamura-Reindl Gabriele, Schneider Sabine (2015): Lehrbuch Soziale Arbeit mit Straffälligen. Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Juventa.
    • Kufner-Eger Jonathan (2018): Alte Stärken – Neue Wege. Zur Organisations- und Methodengeschichte der NEUSTART-Straffälligenhilfe in Österreich. Berlin u.a.: LIT Verlag.
    • Maelicke Bernd, Wein Christopher (2016): Komplexleistung Resozialisierung. Im Verbund zum Erfolg. Baden-Baden: Nomos.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    1.5 SWS   0 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    0 ECTS
     | ILV

     | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education
    9 SWS
    7 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    • Bakic Josef, Coulin-Kuglitsch Johanna (Hg.) (2012): Blickpunkt: Schulsozialarbeit in Österreich. Wien: Löcker.
    • Egger-Subotitsch Andrea, Fellinger-Fritz Alfred, et al. (Hg.) (2011): Praxishandbuch: Train-the-Trainer-Methoden in der Berufs- und Arbeitsmarktorientierung. Wien: Communicatio
    • Matuschek Ingo (2016). Industrie 4.0, Arbeit 4.0 – Gesellschaft 4.0? Eine Literaturstudie, Studie im Auftrag der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin, www.rosalux.de/fileadmin/rls_uploads/pdfs/Studien/Studien_02-2016_Industrie_4.0.pdf
    • Schörner Barbara, Würfl Christine (2018): Schulsozialarbeit in Österreich. In: Bassarak, Herbert (Hg.): Lexikon der Schulso-zialarbeit. Baden-Baden: Nomos. 437-438.
    • Würfl Christine, Schörner Barbara (2018): Schulsozialarbeit als Profession. Analyse des Professionalisierungsgrades der österreichischen Schulsozialarbeit. Im Auftrag des BMBF. Wien.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    • Bakic Josef, Coulin-Kuglitsch Johanna (Hg.) (2012): Blickpunkt: Schulsozialarbeit in Österreich. Wien: Löcker.
    • Egger-Subotitsch Andrea, Fellinger-Fritz Alfred, et al. (Hg.) (2011): Praxishandbuch: Train-the-Trainer-Methoden in der Berufs- und Arbeitsmarktorientierung. Wien: Communicatio
    • Matuschek Ingo (2016). Industrie 4.0, Arbeit 4.0 – Gesellschaft 4.0? Eine Literaturstudie, Studie im Auftrag der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin, www.rosalux.de/fileadmin/rls_uploads/pdfs/Studien/Studien_02-2016_Industrie_4.0.pdf
    • Schörner Barbara, Würfl Christine (2018): Schulsozialarbeit in Österreich. In: Bassarak, Herbert (Hg.): Lexikon der Schulso-zialarbeit. Baden-Baden: Nomos. 437-438.
    • Würfl Christine, Schörner Barbara (2018): Schulsozialarbeit als Profession. Analyse des Professionalisierungsgrades der österreichischen Schulsozialarbeit. Im Auftrag des BMBF. Wien.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
    TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group | SE

    TeamTeaching inkl. Peer Group | SE

    1.5 SWS   0 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    0 ECTS
     | ILV

     | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Module
    3 SWS
    4 ECTS
    BA Thesis Seminar 2 | SE

    BA Thesis Seminar 2 | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    The students prepare a literature-based written bachelor thesis. They receive feedback on the writing and research process during writing the individual thesis, and implement it in their work. Students implement the scientific concepts acquired during the degree through recognising, defining and elaborating on the questions, based on the basic scientific methods, which are important for the field.

    They are able to illustrate the relevance of the selected topic for their theory-based and scientifically sound engagement with the case-related area of research. They compose their academic work in a fashion that complies with the general and scientific language requirements, lead a discussion at the current discourse level of the selected field and know the assessment criteria, which need to be applied to the bachelor thesis. Furthermore, they are able to summarize and discuss the results of their work, as well as the derived consequences.

    Teaching method

    lecture-based group work and discussion, partly distance learning supported

    Examination

    Continuous assessment:

     

    Literature

    • Kornmeier Martin 2012: Wissenschaftlich schreiben leicht gemacht: für Bachelor, Master und Dissertation. Bern; Wien [u.a.]: Haupt
    • Kruse Otto 2007: Keine Angst vor dem leeren Blatt: ohne Schreibblockaden durchs Studium. Frankfurt am Main [u.a.], Campus

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Reflection on Practice 6 | SE

    Reflection on Practice 6 | SE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Reflection and in-depth engagement with their professional identity development as professionals in the field of Social Work, is at the centre of this seminar, specifically considering their approaching graduation. The subjective, respective group seminar experiences of the participants are connected to the field-related work placement.
    Information about the Social Work labour market situation and working conditions, about placement and application procedures within the scope of the practice fields, allow for a realistic assessment on current developments in the professional context of Social Work and aid the decision making process on entering the profession. Through individual research, exchange with professionals and visiting events, the relevant aspects of Social Work practice are put in focus and development perspectives – on an individual and professional level –, are designed or deepened. Likewise, professionally relevant advocacy groups are presented and their contribution to professionalization processes conveyed.

    Teaching method

    roup work, discussion, reflection, research, excursion

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: group input about current relevant topics from the professional field

     

     

    Literature

    • Homepages und Infomaterial von Sozialarbeit relevanten Institutionen
    • Fachliteratur

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module
    1 SWS
    13 ECTS
    BA Case Studies | SE

    BA Case Studies | SE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Through 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.

    Teaching method

    case-oriented with discussion groups

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    BA Exam | SE

    BA Exam | SE

    0 SWS   8 ECTS

    Content

    A 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.

    Teaching method

    Final exam in front of the examination board

    Examination

    Final exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    8 ECTS
    Self-organized completion of studies | SE

    Self-organized completion of studies | SE

    0 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    3 ECTS
    Module
    3.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Legal Specialisation | SE

    Legal Specialisation | SE

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The 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.

    Teaching method

    exercise, active participation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Elective Theory/Method/Project | SE

    Elective Theory/Method/Project | SE

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Topical freedom of choice in terms of theory, method or project.

    Teaching method

    Teaching and learning methods: exercise, active participation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    (7 ECTS of your choice)
    Module Elective Module 1 Social Work and Social Space
    9 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Social Work and Methods: Open Youth Work  | SE

    Social Work and Methods: Open Youth Work  | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    1.5 SWS   0 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    0 ECTS
     | ILV

     | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context
    9 SWS
    7 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    1.5 SWS   0 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    0 ECTS
     | ILV

     | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education
    9 SWS
    7 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    3 SWS   2 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    3 SWS
    2 ECTS
     | SE

     | SE

    1.5 SWS   0 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    0 ECTS
     | ILV

     | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Examination

    Final exam: Module exam

    Literature

    Siehe 5. Semester

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Semester dates
    Winter semester 2023/24: 4th September 2023
    Summer semester 2024: 12th February 2024

    Number of teaching weeks
    16 to 18 per semester

    Times
    Mon. to Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m. (general time frame), also some evenings or on Saturdays

    Electives
    Selection and participation according to available places.


    After graduation

    As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.

    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.

    • Material security

    • Child and youth welfare

    • Family support and out-of-home care

    • Addiction, sexuality and protection against violence

    • Social work and asylum/migration

    • Outreach work with youth

      • Neighborhood work

      • Psychiatry Criminal justice

      • School social work

      • Labor market policy measures/qualification

      • Inclusion, age, ...

        Master's degree programs

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        Social Economy and Social Work

        part-time

        Master

        Spatial and Clinical Social Work

        part-time


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        Networking with graduates and organizations

        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!


        Contact

        Head of Degree Program

        Secretary's office

        Lavinia Kefeder, BA
        Irene Krenn
        Deniz Vuran

        Kelsenstraße 2, S.3.12
        1030 Vienna
        +43 1 606 68 77-3100 
        +43 1 606 68 77-3109 
        sozialearbeit@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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        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.at

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