This Master's distance learning program focuses on developing specialists in psychosocial counseling within social work. It combines scientific foundations of social work with systemic approaches and practical counseling methods. You will learn to analyze complex social issues, identify resources, and facilitate sustainable change processes. The program is designed to enhance your professional role in psychosocial fields, expand your career prospects, and potentially provide access to further training in child and adolescent psychotherapy, depending on regional examination board approval. The curriculum emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual life situations, social environments, and institutional frameworks. Through case studies, practical exercises, and structured reflection phases, you will translate theoretical knowledge into practical application. The program aims to deepen your methodological skills, improve your ability to structure and develop counseling processes, and increase your confidence in handling complex cases.
The Master's program integrates scientific fundamentals with systemic approaches and practice-oriented methods, focusing on case analysis, systemic techniques, and reflective practice. Specific competencies gained include diagnostics, research, counseling, intervention, and understanding social contexts.
The Master's degree opens up advanced career opportunities in social work and related fields. It enhances your professional standing and equips you with specialized skills for complex counseling situations.
Systemic further education can be credited towards the program. For instance, a DGSF-certified systemic counseling program (570 hours) can count towards 3 modules + 1 sub-module. Systemic Therapy programs (900 hours) can count towards 5 modules. Other systemic further education of at least 400 hours can count towards 2 modules. Crediting is done individually based on submitted documents like DGSF certificates, participation, or completion certificates, and curricula. If at least 24 ECTS are credited, a semester reduction can be applied for via email. Submitting all relevant documents during the online application process facilitates faster accreditation.
Flexible installment plans are available: 30 monthly payments of 327 EUR, 48 monthly payments of 227 EUR, or 60 monthly payments of 197 EUR. An examination fee of 985 EUR is payable once. A 4-week free trial period is offered. Students can benefit from a fee-free extension of up to 4 semesters, depending on the financing model. A discount is available for upfront payment.
State-approved by ZFU (Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht).