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MA Social Pedagogy in Initial, Further and Continuing Training (Sozialpädagogik in Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildung) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Qualifies for better training of trainers in subject theory, subject didactics and professional practice, preparing graduates for teaching and lecturing in vocational schools or in further education in child and youth services.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Close linking of social, childhood and school pedagogy knowledge with subject didactics and professional practice.

Career pathways

Teaching and lecturing in vocational schools and in continuing education in child and youth welfare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor in social pedagogy, social work or Soziale Arbeit, or a professionally qualifying Diplom, or equivalent; standard period of study of at least 6 semesters and at least 180 credits; professional experience in a field of social work; motivation letter; experience in teaching social-pedagogy content. No Numerus clausus (open admission). Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-01.09. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.03.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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