*Translated: Social Work with focus on children and youths. Language: German.
Do you want a meaningful career and are you passionate about social work? Then the social work degree programme with a focus on children and young people is perfect for you!
Your studies in social work with a focus on children and youths are as diverse as the career paths waiting for you. Depending on what you are passionate about, you can work in various areas. For example:
As a social worker in the Youth Welfare Office or in the general public service, you are responsible for youth welfare. You ensure that there are enough resources available for young people. You take on tasks in parent education by training and supporting them. In the context of child protection, you intervene if you detect abuse or neglect. Additionally, you prepare reports and testimonies for proceedings before the family court.
In this responsible position, you are responsible for the individual counseling of parents and families. You accompany children and youths and intervene in crisis situations. Additionally, you take measures for development promotion and engage in networking.
As a social worker in educational institutions in residential groups, homes, day care centers, or youth centers, you take on diverse tasks. You lead groups and activities, support in crisis situations, and strengthen parenting skills. You also develop behavior plans and initiate important prevention programs. Additionally, you ensure the integration of children or youths with special needs and provide information or external services.
A degree opens up new perspectives: you broaden your knowledge horizon and are ready to take on greater responsibilities in your job. This offers you new salary opportunities and enables the next big step on the career ladder. Additionally, your personal growth is a significant benefit of your studies. You invest in your development and professional skills. In this way, you take an active role in shaping your career path. Another plus point is that studying can also be fun, especially when you can adapt it to your daily life, as at IU.
During your studies, you acquire all the important competencies you need for a successful start to your career. You delve into five core areas: fundamentals and framework conditions of social work, methodological competence, projects and future skills, interdisciplinary knowledge, and specific practical aspects for children and youths. In addition, you delve into areas such as digitalization, ethics, and internationality. In your elective modules, you have the chance to create a career profile that suits your personal interests and qualify in areas such as school-age, child protection, or counseling.
After graduation, you are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities: whether in education and promotion, or in care and healthcare, regardless of the age group of the target audience. Through in-depth engagement with various topics and practical relevance, you gain a comprehensive perspective that forms a strong basis for your career.
Thanks to your focus on working with children and youths, you also have specific skills and knowledge in this segment. You are familiar with the requirements and needs of this age group and know how to respond appropriately. This focus allows you to specialize quickly and act professionally on various levels.
