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The Social and Educational Sciences Department was the first department of the university and started already in the founding year 1991 with the diploma program Social Work/Social Pedagogy. Since then, we have placed great emphasis on developing innovative study models in response to changes in professional practice due to societal changes. The range of studies has been constantly expanded and developed with innovative teaching methods to meet the changes in higher education and professional practice.
Social and Educational Sciences Department
Degree Programmes
Social Work (BA)
With this scientifically sound and practice-oriented, professionally diverse and state-recognised training, you can work professionally in all professional fields of social work.
Early Childhod Education (BA)
Help to shape the future of our society by acquiring comprehensive knowledge on how to successfully educate and develop children.
Social Work | Dual (BA)
Study while working: Practical research and transformation, personally and in the organisation, as a booster for professional practice.
Social Work | Dual-Digital (BA)
Study digitally and on campus with a focus on the digitalisation of social work.
Social Work with a Focus on the Family (MA)
Qualify for working with and in families and their social environment.
Early Childhood Studies (MA)
Level Up! Early Education – Become a researcher, creator and developer in the early education of tomorrow!
Childhood Studies and Children's Rights (MA)
Get to know new ways of working with and for children and their rights, completely online or in blended learning with personal support.
Social Management (MA)
Shaping the future of the social sector – continuing professional development and qualification for management positions!
News from the department
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Study & Teaching
Retrospective
Criminological insights in London
As part of a study trip from the 18th of June,2025 to the 21st of June, 2025, students of the degree programme Social Work spent a day at the University of Westminster, which enabled them to gain deeper insights into the field of criminology. Here, student Pia Enterlein reports on the study trip.
Research
Press release
Pupils shape digital futures: New FH Potsdam project strengthens digital skills through app prototyping
The MyAppMyData research project (app prototyping as an inclusive teaching and learning arrangement for the integrative development of digital skills in upper secondary schools) at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences is developing innovative, practical ways of teaching digital skills. The…
Study & Teaching
News
Zwischen Wegen: A podcast about social work with migrants in Brazil
How do migrants experience the arrival process in Brazil - and how do professionals accompany them along the way? The podcast "Entre Caminhos" ("Between Paths") was developed by social work student Marina Volpatto from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam as part of her internship in S?o Paulo…
Research
Press release
PowerMii: Empowerment and research in rural areas - strengthening the educational pathways of girls with a migration background
Participation through biographical work: The PowerMii project is trialling innovative approaches to participatory research and empowerment in order to provide targeted support for educationally disadvantaged girls with a migration background in rural regions. Through research-based self-reflection…
Science podcast ?HILFE TRAUMA!“
How can professionals provide the best possible support for traumatized children and young people? The new science podcast “HILFE TRAUMA!” provides practical and well-founded knowledge from research and everyday pedagogical practice. Developed by experts in trauma education, the format is aimed specifically at social workers, educators and other professionals who work with highly stressed young people in their day-to-day work.
Dates
More eventsInfo Event
19/08/2025, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Work@Heart: Open Consultation Hour for Career Guidance
Target audience: University members, Students
Location:
Online
Workshop
09/09/2025, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Women scientists and leadership: Ready for the new role II
Target audience: University members
Location:
Campus
Conference
17/09/2025, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm 27th Early Intervention Forum: "Between picture book and screen - early intervention in practice"
Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Public
Info Event
25/09/2025, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Information session on the Job Upgrade – The certificate programme
Target audience: University members, Students
Location:
Online
Contact
Social and Educational Sciences Department
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Dean
Professor of Theory and Methods of Social Work
Vice-dean for Teaching and Learning
Academic staff member for theory and practice of social work, family/youth and programme development Social Management (M. A.), curriculum planning
Vice Dean for special tasks: Research and Transfer
Research Professorship for Methods of Social Work and Social Work Research
Vice Dean for International Affairs
Professor for Social Law
Dean's Office
Social Work Coordination (B. A.), BASA Presence
Curriculum planning
Dean's Office
Coordination Early Childhood Studies (M. A.)
Part-time Social Work Coordination (B. A.), BASA-online
Study Coaching / Coordination Students4Students
Dean's office
Program Development Childhood Education Dual (BA)
Dean's Office
Coordination of Examination Administration
Dean's Office
Financial planning and implementation of financial processes at the department
Dean's Office
Education Management Professional Teaching & International Affairs
Social Work Coordination, Focus on Family (M. A.), maps
Coordination Students4Students
Dean's Office
Coordination M. A. Social Work, specialising in family
Coordination B. A. Education and Childhood Education
Digital media in teaching and learning
Staff member of the eLearning Unit in the "Digitale Prüfungsformate" project
Digital media in teaching and learning
Advisor for digital media in teaching and learning