This Bachelor's program in Educational and Social Management is designed for professionals in early childhood education who want to gain leadership, management, or consulting skills without interrupting their careers. It offers a flexible, distance-learning format that combines in-person sessions, online learning, and self-study. The program integrates pedagogy, social work, and management principles, equipping students with competencies in education, consulting, and business administration within the child development sector. It fosters an interdisciplinary approach, bridging educational concepts with management, organizational development, and systemic thinking. The curriculum emphasizes a strong theory-practice transfer, allowing students to apply academic knowledge to their professional roles and vice versa. Key study areas include child development and education, research methods, systemic approaches, management in educational organizations, and social administration.
The program is modular and spans seven semesters, awarding 210 ECTS credits. It utilizes a blended learning concept, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning through in-person, practical, and self-study phases. Cross-cutting themes such as sustainability, digitalization, internationality, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and ethics are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Educational and Social Management are prepared for a variety of professional roles in the field of childhood education and social services. The program also leads to the state-recognized qualification of a social pedagogue.
The language of instruction is German. Therefore, proficiency in German is essential.
No tuition fees are listed for this program, which is common for public universities in Germany. However, there might be semester contributions or fees for the distance learning center (zfh).
The program leads to the state-recognized qualification of a Social Pedagogue.
Applicants need to have completed vocational training as an educator or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, one year of relevant professional experience and current relevant employment (or access to the field of work) are required. Proficiency in German is essential as it is the language of instruction.
The program is designed to be completed in 7 semesters, awarding 210 ECTS credits. The language of instruction for this Bachelor's program is German.
No tuition fees are listed for this program, which is typical for public universities in Germany. However, students should be aware that there might be semester contributions or fees associated with the distance learning center (zfh).
Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles in early childhood education and social services. This includes positions such as kindergarten management, quality management, specialized consulting for educational institutions, and roles in youth welfare offices. The program also leads to the state-recognized qualification of a social pedagogue.
For the winter semester, the application period is from early November to January 15th. For the summer semester, applications are accepted from early May to July 15th.