Bachelor Social Work (BA)

Would you like to do good and do it flexibly and holistically?

Then the new AKAD Social Work (BA) course is the best opportunity for you to build up competencies while working and to emphasize them with an academic degree. The focus of the course is on the greatest possible practical relevance and high applicability on a scientific basis. You acquire broad technical and methodological skills in social work, which you supplement and round off with economic, legal, political, ethical and psychological knowledge.

Aspects of education, health and human sciences are also incorporated into the course content. Become a sought-after specialist and manager who acts with a holistic analytical view and great economic skill. Use the opportunity that this brand new first offer in the AKAD social department opens up for you to plan your career in the field of social work! AKAD University expands its expertise in the field of health and social affairs in addition to business, technology and communication and offers you all the advantages of an experienced distance learning institution.

What does social work actually mean?

Social work means providing support where people are no longer able to participate in normal social life on their own. Social workers are a guarantee that ways of inclusion and reintegration are always found for people and that nobody has to give up. All of this has high requirements, but can be taught and, above all, learned. In this way you will get to know and use tools that will prepare you pedagogically, psychologically, scientifically and sociologically for future challenges.

What skills will you acquire during your studies?

You will learn the important scientific foundations of social work in theories, methods and principles and apply these to social, organizational and professional theory. You make valuable contributions to working in a team through action concepts, guidelines and methods that you justify scientifically with confidence. Your social / psychosocial / biopsychosocial knowledge of interfaces, concepts and key questions in the overall field of social work makes you a valued discussion partner and productive service provider, also in related fields such as social management. You are able to independently plan, design, control, reflect and evaluate your own activities and related projects.

Are you also trained for managerial tasks?

Since you are able to define, reflect on and evaluate goals for learning, work and support processes, you are ideally qualified for managerial tasks in teams of experts, in groups or organizations as well as in public administration. You creatively solve complex tasks of project management, overall management and guidance of teams and groups and help with the design and implementation of plans and concepts in collegial contexts. You ensure the socio-professional performance of specialist, advisory and support tasks in the sense of the triple mandate and thus confidently take on cross-disciplinary and cross-functional projects. You will work professionally in socio-political, economic, educational and health policy, (social) legal and economic contexts of social work.

What perspectives do you have on the basis of the course structure?

Social workers are often exposed to situations in which they cannot get anywhere with personal commitment alone. Then only dialogue helps. This is therefore addressed in dialogue-oriented modules of the course in which the students meet and exchange ideas in the truest sense of the word.

With the specializations of the course you can dive into almost every branch of social work: In child, family and youth welfare, a job is almost secure given the need for qualified specialists. The modules “Social work - rethinking!” And “Digitization and digital media in social work” are particularly interesting for future managers. These specializations are ultimately relevant for pretty much every area of social work, as they reflect the technical and economic considerations that social work will face in the near future.

Is there also an internship semester in this course?

In the practical project of the fourth semester, you will complete an internship for 100 days in an institution in which you will get to know the field of social work in detail. You will be closely accompanied and looked after by the university before, during and after your stay. Our advisory team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the practical project phase.

We at AKAD have put an infinite amount of enthusiasm and commitment into our new area of health and social affairs. Let's tackle it together so that you, as a state-recognized social pedagogue and social worker, can make a little better in the future.

Digital pioneer of distance learning in Germany

philosophy

AKAD University sees itself as an innovative education provider in distance learning. With nationally and internationally recognized degrees as well as high level training, we contribute to the personal and professional success of our clients. Our educational offers are geared to the needs of working people. As a pioneer in digital distance learning, we rely on a mix of media and methods that gives learners maximum flexibility. The quality of our distance learning offers is documented by state approvals and accreditations.

About AKAD

Studying flexibly, individually and efficiently next to the profession - at AKAD , the pioneer in digital distance learning! As a state-recognized and first private distance learning AKAD University in Germany, the AKAD University offers a variety of distance learning courses and opportunities for further education in the areas of: business and management, technology and computer science, as well as communication and culture. To successfully complete your bachelor's or master's degree you do not need to go to university, because your distance learning at AKAD depends entirely on your individual needs and your personal time management! So you can complete your studies at AKAD University extra-occupationally and flexibly. As an AKAD student, you also have access to a range of free digital media and tools to make distance learning easier. The focal point of your distance learning program is the AKAD Campus.

numbers

• Currently around 6,000 distance students in study and training courses;
• Average age: 30 years
• Over 60,000 successful graduates since 1959
• Around 400 professors and lecturers with academic qualifications and practical experience
• Over 200 business partnerships
• 225 employees at AKAD University

facts

• With AKAD University and AKAD further education, AKAD offers the broadest range of distance learning and further education in the areas of business & management, technology & IT, and communication & culture.
• AKAD University offers over 65 extra-occupational distance learning courses leading to Bachelor, Master, MBA and university certificates in the fields of business & management, technology & IT, communication & culture for academic further education.
• AKAD training: 120 continuing education courses in the fields of economics, technology and languages. IHK courses, state-recognized translators, language diplomas, distance learning courses.
• High success rates: 96 percent of distance students graduate straight away
• 82 percent were able to extend their career through their distance learning at AKAD.
• 1956 Foundation of AKAD Switzerland
• 33 examination centers nationwide and one examination center in Austria, from A for Aalen to Z for Zwickau.
• Member of the Association of Private Universities eV, the Forum DistancE-Learning and the European Association for Distance Learning.

Flexible next to the job

The right way for every type of learner

• Learn at your own pace where and when you want.
• Your studies are so well compatible with your work and your private life.
• The AKAD study model enables every type of learner to follow their own path.
• You can start your studies at any time.

Individual care

Personal service during the distance learning

• AKAD study support will help you personally and quickly.
• Our lecturers and tutors are always at your disposal for technical questions.
• According to the FernstudiumCheck Report, the AKAD University is one of the most popular AKAD University sciences and has been awarded the Service Quality Award by the German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ).

Efficient distance learning

96% graduate from AKAD

• Practice-oriented study materials and a modern online platform ensure optimal exam preparation.
• 96 percent of students graduate straight away.
• AKAD graduates enjoy an average salary improvement of 29%.