Dual Study Programme in Social Work

A dual Social Work programme with specialisations in children, young people and families, people with disabilities, and education and employment. Theory and practice alternate every three months. Practical training takes place in departments including the Office for Children, Youth and Families and the Office for Social Affairs and Senior Citizens; theory is taught at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Villingen-Schwenningen.

Complete theory and practical phases; work in district social services including child protection, in services for people with disabilities, at the guardianship authority and at the Freiburg Job Centre.

Abitur or university of applied sciences entrance qualification with admission through the DHBW Delta Test. Voluntary work in the social sector, such as a voluntary social year or community service, is desirable; certificates are required.

Training pay of EUR 1,468.26 in the first year, EUR 1,518.20 in the second year and EUR 1,564.02 in the third year. A monthly rent subsidy of EUR 200 is available during attendance phases at DHBW, along with reimbursement of administrative costs per academic year. After being retained, earnings of at least EUR 3,566.89 gross are possible.