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
Press release
Discover the Campus, Shape the future − Open Day at the FH Potsdam
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is opening its doors on Saturday, the 24th of May 2025, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and invites all interested parties to experience the university up close − lively, inspiring and practical. Whether pupils, high school graduates, parents or simply curious…
Study & Teaching
Press release
Interdisciplinary for cultural heritage: Potsdam University of Applied Sciences intensifies university partnership with Uzbekistan
The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (FHP) is continuing its two-decade-long collaboration with partner universities in Uzbekistan - fuelled by a shared commitment to the preservation of the built world cultural heritage. Under the title "Interdisciplinary on Monuments 2.0", a delegation from…
Research
News
New Anthology offers current Perspectives on Ddigitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Social Work
The digital transformation is also shaping social work and raises the question of how professionals and institutions can deal with the technological challenges of digitalisation and artificial intelligence. Answers to these questions can be found in the anthology "#GesellschaftBilden im…
Event
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Registration: Long Night of Writing for FHP students
On 4th of April, as part of the Long Night of Libraries in Germany, Potsdam University of Applied Sciences will be taking part in the traditional ‘Long Night of Writing’. This is organised by the student counselling service and the library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. This is…
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
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21/05/2025, 9.00 am – 12.30 pm Find your own Positioning & Address the right Target Group
Zielgruppe: University members, Employees, Students
Location:
OnlineRoom via Zoom
Workshop
20/05/2025, 2.00 pm – 21/05/2025, 5.15 pm Online Workshop on Writing and Publishing Strategies for Journal Articles
Zielgruppe: Lecturers, Employees
Location:
Online
Presentation/Lecture
21/05/2025, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm PINA Colloquium April 2025 to January 2026
Children’s metaphor comprehension: what develops?
Zielgruppe: Students, Public, Prospective students
Location:
Online
Presentation/Lecture
23/05/2025, 7.00 pm 4th Brandenburg Science Slam
Zielgruppe: University members, Public
Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde
Contact
Social and Educational Sciences Department
Room
105
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