Educational Science, Focus on Social Pedagogy

STUDY PROGRAMME

Educational Science, Focus on Social Pedagogy

Degree Conferred Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Duration 6 Semesters Enrollment Wintersemester Admission restriction No restricted admission Entry requirements General university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognized qualification. Application deadline     Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur)   an der OVGU 15 September     Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate   über uni-assist 15 July Language German


Study

Focus on Social Pedagogy with emphasis on:

  • Educational processes as a societal phenomenon
  • Multiprofessional collaboration
  • Inclusion and all-day education
  • Qualitative research for professional case understanding

Objectives

The program provides scientifically grounded and practice-oriented competencies for analyzing and shaping educational and social processes. It aims to empower students to reflect on and implement (social) pedagogical concepts and to develop a critical and diversity-sensitive professional attitude.

Career Perspectives

  • Child and youth work
  • Social work and school social work
  • Counseling and educational management
  • Adult education and continuing education
  • Human resources development and educational administration
  • Research and academic further qualification

Competencies and Interests Required

  • Interest in educational processes and social participation
  • Willingness to reflect on social phenomena
  • Enjoyment of qualitative research and academic work
  • Openness to multiprofessional collaboration
  • Commitment to inclusive and discrimination-critical education

More information

The program includes a practical semester, allows for early research involvement, and emphasizes practical relevance, inclusion, and qualitative methodological competence.

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Last Modification: 16.05.2025 -
Contact Person: Allgemeine Studienberatung