Social Work Bachelor VZ - FH Campus Wien

Overview

The bachelor's degree program in Social Work will prepare you for a profession in social work and social education. Graduates assist people of all ages living in difficult circumstances to take control of their own lives and gain access to social goods such as housing, food, work and education. Social work initiates processes of change for and with individuals, in groups, in organizations or on a community level. Basic security, youth and family work, residential care of children and counseling for youth from a migration background, assistance for criminal offenders, socio-spatial urban and regional development are examples of the professional fields that will be open to you.

Contact us!

Lavinia Kefeder, BA
Melanie Köchle
Irene Krenn
Deniz Vuran (maternity leave)
Favoritenstraße 226, B.2.02
1100 Vienna
T: +43 1 606 68 77-3100
F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109
sozialearbeit@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Office hours during the semester
Mon to Thu, 7.45 a.m.-12.00 p.m.,
1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m., 4.30 p.m.-5.45 p.m.
Fri, 7.45 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m.

Office hours during the semester break
Mon to Fri, 10.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m.

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Duration of course: 6 Semester

Organisational form: full-time

180ECTS

Language of instruction German

120Study places

Final degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)

Application period for academic year 2021/22

1^st December 2020 to 14^th March 2021

tuition fee / semester:

€ 363,36¹

+ ÖH premium + contribution²

¹ Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester

²for additional study expenses
(currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)

What you can offer

You are open and enjoy working with people. When you are faced with different ways of life you do not feel the need to change them, but are respectful and tolerant of your fellow person. In your work with people, you are stress-resistant, have a capacity for careful reflection, are well organized and able to recognize your own limits. It is important for you to help others take control of their own lives and in doing so to apply your professional knowledge to help others find the resources they require. You want to create the necessary awareness in society to improve the structural conditions.

What we offer you

We maintain close cooperation with social work organizations with which we exchange knowledge and experience in "Social Work in Practice" networking meetings, as well as at conferences regularly held at FH Campus Wien. At our campus we have our own Competence Center for Social Work which acts as an interface between research, practice and teaching. It brings the knowledge and innovation potential of these three areas together in one place. The study "Social Support for Traumatized Persons", which was conducted on behalf of the ESRA association, is only the latest example of the research conducted here. The course "Research and Development Project" also provides a strong focus on practical relevance and research in the second and third semesters. Internships during your studies are guided, integrated learning phases in different social institutions that generally do not offer compensation. During the degree program you will complete a total of 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.

What makes this degree program special

This general basic education will qualify you to work as a social worker and a social educator. The location in Vienna offers a wealth of interesting internship opportunities in innovative projects and organizations in social work. The double qualification in social work and social education creates excellent job opportunities. The strong international orientation of the degree program allows you to deepen your language and intercultural skills with a theory semester or internship abroad.
You will benefit from our strong network of partner universities in Europe, Africa, Asia or (Latin) America. Furthermore, this scientific training is an excellent foundation for a subsequent master's degree in social work or in related disciplines such as sociology or education.

What you will learn in the degree program

The degree program will provide you with the general basic principles for a professional occupation in the different fields of social work. (social work and social education). You will learn to analyze social problems with the acquired theoretical knowledge and to reflect upon issues related to real life. Elective courses offer the possibility to focus on personal emphases. In the course of your education you will acquire three core skills:

Scientifically well-founded professional skills: your basic knowledge of social work theories and models as well as relevant related sciences form the basis for recognizing complex causes of social problems and for initiating changes.
Vocational decision-making skills: knowledge of social work methodology and communicative skills enable a professional approach to work with individual clients, groups and the community as well as with political decision makers and the public.
The social and personal skills: The degree program promotes critical examination of theory and practice as well as your capacity for careful consideration. It prepares you to be successful in your challenging prospective field of work.

Curriculum

1. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Counselling SE Counselling SE Lector: Maria Fraißler, BA MA, FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, group work, role play Language German-English	2	3
Ethics and Human Rights ILV Ethics and Human Rights ILV Lector: Mag.a Nina Eckstein, MA, Dunja Gharwal, MA, FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Johannes Vorlaufer 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, research and planning games, casework, student presentations and text revision, discussions Language German-English	2	3
Gender and Diversity SE Gender and Diversity SE Lector: Mag. Samira Baig, Mag. Dr. Persson Perry Baumgartinger 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, working in small groups, discussion, guided reflection Language German-English	1	2
History of Social Work and Overview of Professional Intervention VO History of Social Work and Overview of Professional Intervention VO Lector: Mag.a Dr.in Gudrun Wolfgruber 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents In this module, students receive a historic overview of the discipline's professional development from ‘caring' through to modern Social Work. It is illustrated how to deal with material and psycho-social circumstances professionally through in-depth examples from particular historical developmental periods, as well as the spatial and temporal possibilities and limitations of Social Work. On this basis, special attention is given to the embeddedness of Social Work, social pedagogy and their methods in the respective societal, political and economic context. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lectures, discussions, moodle course Language German-English	2	3
Social Case Work ILV Social Case Work ILV Lector: FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc, DSA Antje Haussen Lewis, BA, MBA, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, group work, role plays Language German-English	3	3
Social Security SE Social Security SE Lector: DSA Mag. Ulrike Knecht, Bosse Menning, BA, DSA Bettina Steffel, MBA 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Module exam Teaching methods Group exercises, casework Language German-English	3	3
Orientation and Fields of Social Work ILV Orientation and Fields of Social Work ILV Lector: FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Alexander Brunner, FH-Prof.in Dipl.-Soz.Päd.in (FH) Johanna Coulin-Kuglitsch, FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc, Bernhard Lehr, Mag.a Dr.in Irene Messinger, Mag.a (FH) Doris Stephan, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Discussion, group work, lecture Language German-English	2	2
Reflection on Practice 1 SE Reflection on Practice 1 SE Lector: FH-Prof.in Dipl.-Soz.Päd.in (FH) Johanna Coulin-Kuglitsch, Maria Fraißler, BA MA, Mag.a Iris Frühmann-Pribil, Siaka Jinadou, FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA, Mag.a (FH) Doris Stephan, Mag. (FH) Thomas Valina, MA, Mag.a Gabriele Wild, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Group work, excursion, social space research Language German-English	1.5	2
Social Security Law ILV Social Security Law ILV Lector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Verena Musil, MSc MBA 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Module exam Teaching methods Distance learning exercises and repeated attendance Language German-English	3	3
Social Policy and Social Economy SE Social Policy and Social Economy SE Lector: Clara Maria Moder, MSc (WU), Mag. (FH) Thomas Valina, MA, MMag Norman Wagner 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Module exam Teaching methods Text analysis, discussions Language German-English	2	3
Academic Writing and Research ILV Academic Writing and Research ILV Lector: Mag.a Dr.in Irene Messinger 1.5SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, working in small groups Language German-English	1.5	3

2. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Family support and Child and Youth Welfare SE Family support and Child and Youth Welfare SE Lector: Mag. Dorothea Hartl, MA, Siaka Jinadou, MBA Werner Mayer 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Work in groups with case-oriented exercises Language German-English	2	2
Health Aspects of Children and Youth ILV Health Aspects of Children and Youth ILV Lector: Florian Bodenseher, Dr. med. Zala Rozemari Gruber, Dr. Sigrid Piribauer 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Distance learning exercises and repeated attendance Language German-English	2	2
Child and Youth Services SE Child and Youth Services SE Lector: Dagmar Fenninger-Bucher, MA, Mag.a(FH) Silvia Frauscher, Mag. Regula Mickel-Schnizer, Mag.a (FH) Judith Ranftler, MA 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, case-oriented exercises Language German-English	2	3
Conflict-Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SE Conflict-Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SE Lector: Birgit Elsner, Mag.a Lilian Levai, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Verena Musil, MSc MBA, Mag. Susanne Payr-Praschak, MA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Theoretical inputs, possibilities of discussion, role play, individual work, group work Language German-English	2	2
Field Placement PR Field Placement PR 0SWS 5ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Observation, work as instructed, reflection, documentation, evaluation Language German-English	0	5
Reflection on Practice 2 SE Reflection on Practice 2 SE Lector: FH-Prof.in Dipl.-Soz.Päd.in (FH) Johanna Coulin-Kuglitsch, Maria Fraißler, BA MA, Mag.a Iris Frühmann-Pribil, Siaka Jinadou, FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA, Mag.a (FH) Doris Stephan, Mag. (FH) Thomas Valina, MA, Mag.a Gabriele Wild, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 1.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Group work, presentation, case work, discussion, coaching Language German-English	1.5	1
Seminar Paper and Presentation SE Seminar Paper and Presentation SE Lector: DSA Mag.a Maja Batsheva, Florian Bodenseher, Maria Fraißler, BA MA, Mag. Dr. Bettina Prokop, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA, Mag.a Gabriele Wild 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Seminar paper Teaching methods Professional inputs, group and individual work, peer feedback, feedback on partial performance and seminar paper, seminar paper presentation Language German-English	2	3
Psychological Aspects of Children and Youth ILV Psychological Aspects of Children and Youth ILV Lector: Mag. Susanne Geisler, Mag. Stefanie Rappersberger 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Problems relating to Social Work with children and youth are highlighted from a psychological perspective. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture and exercise Language German-English	2	2
Law regarding Child welfare and family support ILV Law regarding Child welfare and family support ILV Lector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Verena Musil, MSc MBA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Distance learning exercises and repeated attendance Language German-English	2	2
Social Work with Children and Youth ILV Social Work with Children and Youth ILV Lector: Mag. (FH) Dr.in phil. Elizabeth Baum-Breuer, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture and literature discussions Language German	2	2
Social Group Work SE Social Group Work SE Lector: DSA Ulrike Plaschka, MBA, Mag. (FH) Johannes Polt, Mag.a Kathrin Primetzhofer, DSA Christian Teichmann, Mag.a Gabriele Wild 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, text revision, discussion, concept creation and implementation Language German-English	2	2
Social Inequality and Social Exclusion ILV Social Inequality and Social Exclusion ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Sandra Kytir, PhD, Dr. Barbara Rothmüller, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Written exam Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, working in small groups, presentation Language German-English	2	2
Social Work Theories ILV Social Work Theories ILV Lector: Thomas Berger, MA, FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Alexander Brunner 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, working in small groups, text analysis Language German-English	2	2

3. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education MODUL	9	7
Biography and coping behaviour in different age groups ILV Biography and coping behaviour in different age groups ILV Lector: Mag. (FH) Dr.in phil. Elizabeth Baum-Breuer, Mag. Dr. Richard Krisch 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, text revision, discussion, concept elaboration and implementation Language German	2	3
Research Workshop 1 SE Research Workshop 1 SE 2.5SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, working in small groups Language German-English	2.5	4
Health Care and Social Work VO Health Care and Social Work VO Lector: DSA Mag. Thomas Fröhlich, MA 1.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, discussions Language German-English	1.5	1
Health Aspects of Adulthood ILV Health Aspects of Adulthood ILV Lector: Florian Bodenseher, Dr. Paul Groß, Dr. med. univ. Wolfgang Hrubos, MBA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, discussions and distance learning Language German-English	2	2
Global Inequality and Development Policy ILV Global Inequality and Development Policy ILV Lector: Carina Maier, MA BSc(Wu), Mag.a Milena Müller-Schöffmann, MA, Theresa Schütze, MA, Dr. Rudy Weissenbacher 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and distance learning Language German-English	1.5	2
Concepts of Crisis Intervention SE Concepts of Crisis Intervention SE Lector: Dr. phil. Karoline Benedikt, BA MA, Helga Goll, DSA Ina Manfredini, Michaela Mathae, DSA, Mag.a Corinna Obrist 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Active participation during the module, working with literature, presentation Language German	2	2
Reflection on Practice 3 SE Reflection on Practice 3 SE Lector: FH-Prof.in Dipl.-Soz.Päd.in (FH) Johanna Coulin-Kuglitsch, Maria Fraißler, BA MA, Mag.a(FH) Silvia Frauscher, Mag.a Iris Frühmann-Pribil, Siaka Jinadou, FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc, Mag.a Lydia Leitl, BA, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA, Mag.a (FH) Doris Stephan, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Through a continuous exchange in a fixed reflection group, the individual and group-specific topics which are relevant for Social Work, as well as interest-based questions are elaborated. The seminary content is oriented toward the topics, which are actively introduced by the group members. As is necessary and according to interests, topical emphasis can be picked up and deepened. Strengthening and allowing the individual responsibility and initiative of the group members is of central importance here. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Discussion, group work, role play, lecture, excursion, individual coaching Language German	1.5	2
Law regarding Health Care Issues ILV Law regarding Health Care Issues ILV Lector: Florian Bodenseher, Mag.a Irene Oberschlick 3SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Distance learning exercises and question-based attendance Language German-English	3	4
Social Research – An Overview ILV Social Research – An Overview ILV Lector: Mag.a Dr.in Irene Messinger 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture Language German-English	1	1
Elective Module 1: Social Work and Social Space MODUL	9	7
Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context MODUL	9	7

Gesundheit (2 ECTS of your choice)

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Health MODUL	4.5	6

4. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Democracy and Participation ILV Democracy and Participation ILV Lector: Mag.a Stephanie Deimel, MA, Mag.a Manuela Hofer, BA, Mag. Dr. Gerd Valchars 1.5SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents In this module, the students learn about the fundamentals and terminology of political processes, political communication and the aggregation of interests. Through different concepts of democracy and participation, and through taking societal power relationships into consideration, central perspectives of the political action of Social Work are conveyed and discussed. The students are encouraged to develop and defend their own political position regarding social topics, while taking their professional role into consideration. Through selected political fields, the connection between politics and Social Work is analysed. Within the area of tension between representative systems and non-formal political areas, perspectives on intervention are developed, particularly taking into consideration different participatory models. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Literature, discussion, lecture, working in small groups Language German-English	1.5	3
Presentation of Research ILV Presentation of Research ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Persson Perry Baumgartinger, FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Alexander Brunner, Mag. Martin Himmelfreundpointner, Mag. Walther Hohenbalken, MA, Ao.Univ.Prof.Mag.Dr. Franz Kolland, Mag. Dr. Richard Krisch, Mag.a Dr.in Irene Messinger, DSA Julia Pollak, Dr.in DSAin Karin Rowhani-Wimmer, Mag Martin Schenk, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Discussion, feedback in small groups, presentation Language German-English	0.5	1
Research Workshop 2 SE Research Workshop 2 SE 3SWS 7ECTS Lecture contents The data collected in the 3rd semester/research workshop 1 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, working in small groups Language German	3	7
Austrian Alien law VO Austrian Alien law VO Lector: Mag.(FH) Daniel Bernhart 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents The legal regulations of the Austrian alien law are outlined for the students. Furthermore, it is illustrated through exemplary cases, showing how this knowledge needs to be applied in practice. The goal is to convey an overview of the alien law, as well as an orientation within these regulations. The topical emphasis is put on immigration, asylum and conditions of stay. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lectures Language German-English	1	2
Organisation in Social Work ILV Organisation in Social Work ILV Lector: DSA Bettina Steffel, MBA, Mag. Mag.(FH) Gudrun Steinmann, MSc, Mag. (FH) Thomas Valina, MA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents The students develop knowledge about theoretical fundamentals relevant for Social Work including economic terminology, organisational forms and their functional structure and procedure. Furthermore, they engage with goals, mission statements and documentation systems. Alongside the differentiated presentation of financing institutions in the social economy sector, topics like quality control and development, financial models, organisational structure and client-oriented documentation and evaluation, are covered and illustrated through the presentation of case studies from the field. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, presentation (inverted classroom/flipped classroom) Language German-English	2	2
Reflection on Practice 4 SE Reflection on Practice 4 SE Lector: FH-Prof.in Dipl.-Soz.Päd.in (FH) Johanna Coulin-Kuglitsch, Maria Fraißler, BA MA, Mag.a(FH) Silvia Frauscher, Mag.a Iris Frühmann-Pribil, Siaka Jinadou, FH-Prof.in Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc, Mag.a Lydia Leitl, BA, DSAin Verena Scharf, MA, Mag.a (FH) Doris Stephan, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Christine Würfl 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Discussion, group work, role play, lecture, excursion, individual coaching Language German-English	1.5	2
Critical Approaches to Racism SE Critical Approaches to Racism SE Lector: Persy-Lowis Bulayumi, Mag.a Lilian Levai, Farah Saad, Anna-Laura Schreilechner, BA, Parissima Taheri-Maynard, MA , MSc 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Racism-critical work focuses on the theoretical and practical engagement with prejudice and patterns of exclusion as elements of a culturalized and racialized construction of groups in the form of antisemitism, antimuslim racism etc. The module creates space for a self-reflective view on intervention, institutions and structures in which racisms are (re)produced. On the basis of a fundamental understanding of the necessary creation of visibility of racisms for the generation of unequal conditions, as well as their intersectional interrelation, the structural mechanisms for exclusion are presented and questions of social equality, participation and empowerment explored. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Seminar with exercises Language German-English	2	2
Self-Organisation and Political Action SE Self-Organisation and Political Action SE Lector: Maria Fraißler, BA MA, Mag.a Manuela Hofer, BA, Mag.a DSAin Sandra Stern 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents This module relates to the module ‘Democracy and Participation' and presents the findings from analysing democratic structures and participatory processes with self-organised structures and actions within Social Work and self-reliant (potential) clients of Social Work. Locating Social Work in relation to self-organised groups is explained, and the possibilities of working together is increased. For this purpose, the aspects of representation through Social Work, self-representation of affected (groups) people, emancipation and empowerment, as well as user participation and codetermination in accommodation facilities, are discussed. Considering Social Work as a part of political structures in Austria, it is negotiated how Social Work takes, shapes and enforces its political role. For this purpose, the engagement with interests and intervention strategies of different political actors, as well as the understanding of political structures and processes is promoted. Furthermore, concrete methodological options to promote self-organisation are discussed. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Literature discussion, casework, exercises, discussion Language German-English	1.5	2
Social Work and Asylum/Migration SE Social Work and Asylum/Migration SE Lector: Zohreh Ali-Pahlavani, MAS, Angela Ivezic, DSA, Mag.a Dr.in Irene Messinger 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Students learn about the reasons and dynamics of (global) migration, as well as the consequences of migration on countries of origin and destination, and engage with flight as a particular form of migration. They gain an overview of the effects of the legal conditions on the lives of migrants and refugees. They engage with the life world and life conditions of migrants and their descendants. The relevant organisations for the professional field are presented and trans-cultural action in organisations is discussed. Through casework, intercultural competences are strengthened, and concrete approaches are elaborated on. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, working in small groups Language German-English	2	2
Elective Module 1: Social Work and Social Space MODUL	9	7
Elective Module 2: Social Work in Mandated Context MODUL	9	7
Elective Module 3: Social Work and Education MODUL	9	7

5. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
BA Thesis Seminar 1 SE BA Thesis Seminar 1 SE 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Literature-based group work and discussion, partly distance learning supported Language German	1.5	2
Field Placement PR Field Placement PR 0SWS 20ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Observation, work as instructed, reflection, documentation, evaluation Language German-English	0	20
Reflection on Practice 5 SE Reflection on Practice 5 SE 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Group work, presentation, casework, discussion, individual coaching Language German-English	1.5	2
Elective Methods/Project SE Elective Methods/Project SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods literature-based group work and discussion/project-oriented Language German-English	2	3
Elective Theory/Project SE Elective Theory/Project SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Teaching and learning methods: literature-based group work and discussion/project-oriented Language German-English	2	3

6. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
BA Case Studies SE BA Case Studies SE 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods case-oriented with discussion groups Language German-English	1	2
BA Exam SE BA Exam SE 0SWS 8ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Final exam in front of the examination board Language German-English	0	8
BA Thesis Seminar 2 SE BA Thesis Seminar 2 SE 1.5SWS 6ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Lecture-based group work and discussion, partly distance learning supported Language German-English	1.5	6
Reflection on Practice 6 SE Reflection on Practice 6 SE 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Group input about current relevant topics from the professional field Language German-English	1.5	2
Legal Specialisation SE Legal Specialisation SE 1.5SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents 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. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Exercise, active participation Language German	1.5	3
Elective Current Topics in Social Work 2 SE Elective Current Topics in Social Work 2 SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents The students combine knowledge and skills from their studies thus far with current topics in discipline and professional theories, as well as professionally relevant work, by taking part in a seminar offered by the department, which expands on, deepens or elaborates on previous topics from the degree. The possibilities of internationalisation at home are significant in this regard through formats, where international guests give professional insights and open up discussions. These particular experiences facilitate topical and regionally specific study trips, which stimulate international scientific discourse and strengthen the intercultural competences of the participants, in particular in terms of their profession. Alternatively, they have the possibility to work out task-dimensions of Social Work in current professional challenges through actively participating in relevant events or further education. They are able to deepen their analysing capacity and ability to work academically through intensive engagement in the shape of project planning and implementation, publishing academic papers or the elaboration of professional inputs for Social Work. For example, at the OGSA (Austrian Agency for Social Work), at the poverty conference, conferences of the OBDS (Austrian Professional Association of Social Workers) or CIF (Council of International Fellowship) or events at FH Campus Wien. Assessment methods Final exam Predominantly immanent, variation by module type possible Teaching methods Seminar, potential study trip, project groups, conference visit Language German-English	2	3
Elective Current Topics in Social Work 1 SE Elective Current Topics in Social Work 1 SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents The students combine knowledge and skills from their studies thus far, with current topics in discipline and professional theories, as well as professionally relevant work, by taking part in a seminar offered by the department, which expands on, deepens or elaborates on previous topics from the degree. The possibilities of internationalisation at home are significant in this regard through formats, where international guests give professional insights and open up discussions. These particular experiences facilitate topical and regionally specific study trips, which stimulate international scientific discourse and strengthen the intercultural competences of the participants, in particular in terms of their profession. Alternatively, they have the possibility to work out task-dimensions of Social Work in current professional challenges through actively participating in relevant events or further education. They are able to deepen their analysing capacity and ability to work academically through intensive engagement in the shape of project planning and implementation, publishing academic papers or the elaboration of professional inputs for Social Work. For example, at the OGSA (Austrian Agency for Social Work), at the poverty conference, conferences of the OBDS (Austrian Professional Association of Social Workers) or CIF (Council of International Fellowship) or events at FH Campus Wien. Assessment methods Final exam Predominantly immanent, variation by module type possible Teaching methods Seminar, potential study trip, project groups, conference visit, composition Language German-English	2	3
Elective Theory/Method/Project SE Elective Theory/Method/Project SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Topical freedom of choice in terms of theory, method or project. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Immanent exam characteristic with different partial performance requirements Teaching methods Exercise, active participation Language German-English	2	3

Semester dates
Winter semester 2020/21: 7^th September 2020
Summer semester 2020: 10^th February 2020

Number of teaching weeks
16 to 18 per semester

Electives
Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate admission procedures.

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

Language of instruction
German

An exchange semester at the FH Campus Wien

With the Erasmus+ program, Inna Shparber completed an exchange semester at the FH Campus Wien. She studies transnational social work in Germany, is deaf and in this video gives a small insight into her exchange semester in Vienna. She was particularly fascinated by the “team teaching” – find out what is meant by this term in this video.

How you benefit

You will be able to choose from a wide professional spectrum: In social education you will help people in the longer term and help them in their everyday lives, for example in nursing homes, assisted living communities, or disabled facilities. In social work you will accompany people through critical points in their lives. For example when they are unemployed and on the verge of losing their apartment. In this case you as a social worker will help them to apply for unemployment benefits, to prevent their eviction and to settle their debts. You will work together with institutions and authorities. In addition to working with individual clients, your potential responsibilities will also include modifying structures and developing new systems.

Family and youth services
Social pedagogic work
Leisure-oriented child and youth work
Social security
Elderly people
Profession and education
Assistance for criminal offenders

Health care
Specific social work with men / women
Addiction and psychiatry
Migration and intercultural social work
Social work in public / regional development
Social work at schools

Master's degree programs

Social Economy and Social Work

European Master, part-time

Spatial and Clinical Social Work

Master, part-time

Admission requirements

Higher education entrance qualification:
- School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.
- Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)
- Equivalent certification from 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
Regulation for the admission of third country citizens
Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates

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, History 2 and Foreign language 2.

Application

There are 120 places available in the bachelor's degree program in Social Work each year.

After being accepted to the program you will have to provide us with the following documents:

Birth certificate
School leaving certificate / university entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) / verification of professional qualifications / verification of any auxiliary 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.

Admission procedure

The first stage of the admission process will take place online between March 23 and 26, 2021 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).

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Contact

> FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Josef Bakic

Head of Section
T: +43 1 606 68 77-3101
josef.bakic@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Secretary's office

Map of the main campus Favoriten (Google Maps)

Office hours during the semester
Mon to Thu, 7.45 a.m.-12.00 p.m.,
1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m., 4.30 p.m.-5.45 p.m.
Fri, 7.45 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m.

Office hours during the semester break
Mon to Fri, 10.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m.

Mag.^a Sonja Beran, BSc
Assistance
B.2.03
T: +43 1 606 68 77-3102
F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109
sonja.beran@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Mag.^a Isabell Darabi
Assistance, International coordinator
B.2.03
T: +43 1 606 68 77-3103
F: +43 1 606 68 77-3109
isabell.darabi@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Teaching staff and research staff

> FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Josef Bakic

Head of Section

> FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Alexander Brunner

Academic Staff

> FH-Prof.ⁱⁿ Dipl.-Soz.Päd.ⁱⁿ (FH) Johanna Coulin-Kuglitsch

Qualified Social Worker, Academic StaffWorks Council

> FH-Prof. Dipl.-Soz.-Wiss. Dr. Marc Diebäcker

Academic Staff

> Maria Fraißler, BA MA

Academic Staff

> Mag.^a Manuela Hofer, BA

Academic Staff

> FH-Prof.ⁱⁿ Gabriele Kronberger, MA MSc

Academic Staff

> Bernhard Lehr

Qualified Social Worker, Academic Staff

> Mag.^a Dr.ⁱⁿ Irene Messinger

Academic Staff

> FH-Prof.ⁱⁿ Mag.^a Verena Musil, MSc MBA

Academic Staff

> DSAin Verena Scharf, MA

Academic Staff

> Mag.^a (FH) Doris Stephan

Academic Staff

> Mag. (FH) Thomas Valina, MA

Academic Staff

> Mag.^a Gabriele Wild

Academic Staff

> FH-Prof.ⁱⁿ Mag.^a Christine Würfl

Academic Staff

Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk

We work closely with numerous organizations in the social and public sectors, universities, research institutes and schools. Our close cooperation with work placements in social work guarantees you strong contacts for your internship, job search or participation in research and development activities. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!

Campusnetzwerk

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Table of contents

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1. Semester

Counselling SE

Lecture contents

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Ethics and Human Rights ILV

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Gender and Diversity SE

Lecture contents

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

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History of Social Work and Overview of Professional Intervention VO

Lecture contents

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Social Case Work ILV

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Social Security SE

Lecture contents

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Orientation and Fields of Social Work ILV

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Reflection on Practice 1 SE

Lecture contents

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Social Security Law ILV

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Social Policy and Social Economy SE

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

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Academic Writing and Research ILV

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

2. Semester

Family support and Child and Youth Welfare SE

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Health Aspects of Children and Youth ILV

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Child and Youth Services SE

Lecture contents

Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Conflict-Solving, Mediation and Negotiation SE

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Assessment methods

Teaching methods

Language

Field Placement PR