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Practice-integrated, critical, reflective - the interplay of two learning locations
The dual Bachelor's degree course in Social Work is characterized by its special focus: Social work is understood as a science that takes a critical look at social inequality and at the same time relates to society as a whole as work on social issues.
The degree program is characterized by the close integration of two places of learning. Students acquire their specialist knowledge at the university and continuously put it to the test in their practical placement under the conditions of professional social work. In this way, theoretical perspectives and practical experience are systematically combined and mutually reflected upon.
The dual degree programs are particularly aimed at people who want to reflect on social problems and forms of dealing with social inequality and social exclusion in the interplay of theory and practice and who are looking for perspectives on how people in difficult life situations can be supported and accompanied in their self-determined lifestyle through social work.
Would you like to study Social Work in the dual system at the HWG Ludwigshafen and would like more information? If you have any questions about the content or would like advice on the degree programs, please contact Prof. Dr. Lena Loge, head of degree programs, or Maximilian Schütz, practice coordinator.
Content & procedure
Study structure
The dual Bachelor's degree course in Social Work has a modular structure and a standard period of study of seven semesters. A central feature of the degree programs is the continuous interaction between theory and practice. Throughout their studies, students are linked to a practical placement, which is organized on a weekly basis: from Monday to Wednesday, students study, and on Thursdays and Fridays they do their practical work. During the lecture-free period, practical work is flexible. The scope of the practical work corresponds to an average of half a job and is remunerated accordingly. If you have any questions about the dual system, application options, the course of study or the degree programs as a whole, the practical coordination of the degree program will support you with a continuous range of advice.
The modules generally extend over two semesters and are each completed with a module examination. Many modules are completed by dual students together with regular social work students. To dovetail the theoretical and practical parts of the course, special theory-practice modules are anchored in the dual study program. These include
Problem construction in practice
Research in practice I
Practical semester
Research in practice II
Criticism and perspectives of social work
In addition, an external internship of 180 hours is planned in the third semester. During this internship, students leave their regular place of work to gain insights into another field of social work.
In the fourth semester, students complete an internship semester of 750 hours. During this time, they work full-time at their regular placement.
The course-specific page for examination matters can be found here. Under this link you will also find the current editions of the General and Special Examination Regulations for the degree program.
Qualification
The degree programs lead to the Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) degree, which qualifies students for further academic qualifications. A three-semester consecutive Master's degree program in Social Work is offered at the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society.
At the same time, graduates acquire state recognition as a social worker/social pedagogue (B.A.). The degree programs qualify students for all professional fields of social work: in social administration, with non-profit and private commercial social work providers, in the justice system, in the areas of education, work and leisure, in work with children and young people, in the areas of health and rehabilitation, in cultural education as well as in business and research.
Application & Admission
Those interested in the dual study option first apply directly to a practical placement. There they go through a selection process. If a practice site selects a person, it proposes them as a candidate for the study place. The application periods of the internships start at different times. Prospective students should therefore find out about deadlines from the respective institutions at an early stage.
If a practical placement has been accepted in the form of a qualification contract and the university's admisson requirements have been met, enrolment at the university can take place. The application or registration at the university is carried out by the students themselves. It is not carried out automatically by the practice placement.
An overview of current practice partners can be found here. Information on vacancies, dual study places and contact persons can be found on the websites of the respective practice centers.
Cooperating institutions
Bad Dürkheim district administration
- Public provider of child and youth welfare services
- Advice and support for families in difficult circumstances
- Management and approval of educational assistance
- Child protection and crisis intervention
- Cooperation with independent providers, schools and social services
Ludwigshafen Foundation for Youth Welfare
- Child and youth welfare services
- Support for children, young people and families
- Inpatient and outpatient forms of care
- Promotion of individual development and social skills
- Cooperation with youth welfare offices and other specialist agencies
City of Ludwigshafen on the Rhine
- Public child and youth welfare and social services
- Advice and support for families and young people
- Help with upbringing and child protection
- Open child and youth work and youth development
- Planning and management of social services in the municipality
- Migration & integration
Worms city administration
- Municipal services for youth work, youth social work, educational child and youth protection and the promotion of youth associations
- Youth clubs and mobile youth work
- Prevention and social services, youth welfare, counseling and services in special circumstances
- Department for municipal daycare centers
- Specialist department for senior citizens and inclusion
Ecumenical Support Association Ludwigshafen GmbH
- Neighborhood work and projects (street social work, community work, target group-oriented services and projects)
- Educational support (outpatient, day-care and inpatient youth welfare services)
- Day care centers
- Open child and youth work
- Advice and support for single people, unaccompanied minors, children and young people. Help in emergency housing areas and organization of medical care for people on the margins of society
Association for the aftercare and rehabilitation of the mentally ill, Frankenthal
- Aftercare and support for mentally ill people
- Support with the transition to an independent life
- Day-structuring and rehabilitative services
- Promotion of social integration and participation
- Individual care and relationship work
Rhein-Pfalz district administration
- Social psychiatric service
- Support for people with mental illnesses
- Counseling in crisis and stressful situations
- Referral and coordination of support services
- Outreach socio-educational work
- Cooperation with health and support systems
Regional Diaconia Rheinhessen
- Broad spectrum of social assistance (including counseling, migration, poverty, child and youth welfare)
- Support for people in difficult life situations
- Social counseling and psychosocial support
- Prevention and integration services
- Networking with church and municipal structures
ASiV Ambulante Sozialarbeit GmbH
- Child and youth welfare services
- Support for children, young people and families
- Outpatient help and inpatient services
- Integration assistance
- Cooperation with youth welfare offices and educational institutions
- Integration assistance services
AGFJ Familienhilfestiftung Vorderpfalz gGmbH
- Child and youth welfare services
- Support for children, young people and families
- Outpatient help and socio-educational support
- Promotion of development and social integration
- Cooperation with youth welfare offices and educational institutions
Masurenhof GmbH & Co. KG
- Social psychiatric services
- Residential, assistance and day-structuring services
- Integration assistance
- Facilities and services for people with mental impairments
- Special forms of housing, day center, outpatient service, assisted living in shared flats and individual assisted living
- Participation in social life, enabling people to cope with everyday life independently, promoting and maintaining personal skills and abilities, social rehabilitation
Oberotterbach curative education and youth welfare organization
- Needs-based educational support (outpatient and inpatient)
- Support for children, young people and families
- Everyday support and advice in difficult life situations
- Youth and family counseling center
- Advice and support for foster families
Municipality of Enkenbach-Alsenborn
- Municipal offer of youth social work
- Open youth clubs at several locations
- Leisure and social activities
- Low-threshold advice and support for personal, school and social issues
- Project work and cooperation, including with schools and vacation and youth programs
Ecumenical Community Service Palatinate
- Ludwigshafen workshops
- Support, guidance and encouragement for people with physical, mental and multiple disabilities
- Commitment to social inclusion and equal participation in all areas of life
- Offers for participation in working life through employment, qualification and individual support
Promoting education, personal development and lifelong learning
The "Apply" button will take you to a brief guide to registration and application.
The documents to be submitted are supplemented for dual students by the so-called "qualification contract", which they conclude with the practice institutions. It is not possible to apply for dual degree programs without this contract and it will not be processed by the university.
If you are not sure which documents you need to upload to the portal, you can find an overview here:
→ If you have obtained your qualification for university entrance abroad, you must submit a language certificate (C1). You can find more information HERE
A list of all types of entrance qualifications can be found here:
General application forms:
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The team at the Student Service Center (SSC) will support you with all questions relating to application and admission.
Whether you need help with the application process or are unsure which documents are required - you will receive competent support here.
By phone and email (all day)
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Phone: +49 621 5203-0
On-site appointments
Mon and Tue: 09:30 - 12:00
Thu: 09:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:30
Wed and Fri: closed
If you have any questions about the content or focus of a particular degree program, the respective program manager of your desired degree program will be happy to help you. You can find them in the contacts below.
