Course structure diagram with credits
1. Semester
ECTS | SWS
Fundementals of Self and Social Competence 6 | 5
Methods 1 3 | 2
Fundamentals of Scientific Studies 2 | 1
Fundamentals of the History and Theories of Social Work 4 | 3
Reference Disciplines 7 | 6
Work Placement 4 | 2
Work Fields 2 | 2
Language Competence English 2 | 2
Total 30 23
2. Semester
ECTS | SWS
Methods 1 6 | 4
Fundamentals of Scientific Studies 3 | 2
Fundamentals of the History and Theories of Social Work 2 | 1
Reference Disciplines 3 | 3
Work Placement 6 | 1
Work Fields 8 | 7
Language Competence English 2 | 2
Total 30 | 20
3. Semester
ECTS | SWS
Methods 1 5 | 4
Methods 2 3 | 2
Social Work as a Scientific Discipline in Practice 4 | 2
Fundamentals of the History and Theories of Social Work 2 | 1
Work Placement 2 | 2
Work Fields 2 | 9
Language Competence English 2 | 2
Total 30 | 22
4. Semester
ECTS | SWS
Methods 3 6 | 6
Reference DisciplinesWork 4 | 3
International Social Work 20 | 8
Total 30 | 17
5. Semester
ECTS | SWS
Fundamentals of Self and Social Competence 3 | 2
Work Placement 27 | 5
Total 30 | 7
6. Semester
ECTS | SWS
Case Studies Workshop 5 | 4
Methods 2 4 | 2
Social Work as a Scientific Discipline in Practice 6 |
Fundamentals of the History and Theories of Social Work 3 | 2
Reference Disciplines 2 | 1
Work Placement 2 | 1
Elective Work Fields 8 | 8
Total 30 | 18
Subjects with integrated English language or instruction by native speakers
ECTS credits based on the "European Credit Transfer System". In line with international standards 30 ECTS credits have to be awarded every semester.
SWS: number of hours per week per semester
The Bachelor Degree Programmes for the Winter Term 2012 at the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences are presently re-accredited. Changes will effect the Curriculum as well as individual courses. The new Curriculum is accessable on this page around mid-March 2012.
