The Department of Social and Educational Sciences 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.
Department of Social and Educational Sciences
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 Childhood Education (BA)
Help to shape the future of our society by acquiring comprehensive knowledge on how to successfully educate and develop children.
Early Childhood Education (BA)
Help to shape the future of our society by acquiring comprehensive knowledge on how to successfully educate and develop children.
Childhood Education Dual (BA)
Combine professional practice with academic study by acquiring comprehensive knowledge and shaping the education and development of children.
Social Work (part-time for professionals) (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.
Early Childhood Education Research (MA)
Level Up! Early Education – Become a researcher, creator and developer in the early education of tomorrow!
Sustainable Social Work: Child/hood and Family (MA)
As a global citizen, help shape the future of children and families and promote social sustainability!
News from the department
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Study & Teaching
News
Extended application deadlines: Apply now for selected degree programmes
Extended application deadlines apply for selected degree programmes in the Departments of Information Sciences and Social and Educational Sciences for the 2026/27 winter semester.
Study & Teaching
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Lottery system for the bachelor's degree in Childhood Education
Looking for the right Bachelor’s degree programme? There are still places available for the 2026/27 winter semester on the Childhood Education degree programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, both full-time and part-time. Apply by 24th of September!
Further education
Interview
“Out of the Head and Into the Body” – Marie Rüdiger on her Experiences with Action-Centred Coaching
What is it like to spend a year and a half immersing yourself in coaching – not just in theory, but also by examining your own attitude and personal questions? Marie Rüdiger has completed the "Action-Centred Coaching" further education course at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. In this…
Event
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Save the date: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 29rd of October 2026
In October, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.
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 events23/09
08:30 – 16:00
Location:
Main Building Foyer
25/09
12:00 – 13:00
Location:
OnlineRoom via Zoom
28/09
Kick-off day 1
15:00 – 18:00
Location:
House DRoom D.2.23
Contact
Department of Social and Educational Sciences
Room
5.1.05
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Dean
Professor of Early Childhood Education Research
Head of PINA Research Laboratory
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 Affairs: Research and Transfer
Professorship for Political Science
Vice-Dean for Special Affairs: 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
Implementation of financial processes in the department (as a substitute)
Dean's Office
Program Development Childhood Education Dual (BA)
Program Development Social Work Dual-Digital (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
Dean's Office
Coordinator Degree Programme "Social Work with Families (MA)"
Coordinator Degree Programme "Early Childhood Education (BA)"
Coordinator Degree Programme "Childhood Education (BA)"
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