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.
For international applicants, a proof of German language proficiency must be provided (DSH level 2, TestDaf 4x4, ZOP or equivalent). OVGU Framework of reference
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.