Social Pedagogy & Management
About the Program
A specialised Aufbaustudium for educators and special-needs care workers! At FHM you can study Social Pedagogy & Management alongside your job, at the campus closest to you. In just 24 months you earn your bachelor's degree, including the state-recognised qualification as a social pedagogue (Sozialpädagog*in).
With this unique Aufbaustudium, all doors in the field of pedagogy and social work open up for you. Armed with comprehensive professional and personal competencies, you can take on a wide range of specialist and leadership roles. Thanks to the recognition of your prior training (e.g. vocational education), you benefit from a shortened study period and reduced fees.
The programme is specially organised for full-time working professionals and provides the perfect balance between work, family and study. Looking for location-independent, flexible learning? We also offer this programme with a distance-learning option alongside your job.
Did you know? Combining the Bachelor of Social Pedagogy & Management with a Master's in Vocational Pedagogy (distance learning) even makes a career change into teaching (Quereinstieg ins Lehramt) possible — while keeping your side job!
What You Will Learn
- Only 24 months — accelerated Aufbaustudium programme
- State recognition included — social pedagogue qualification
- Prior training recognised — save time and money
- Work-integrated — study while working full-time
- Possible without Abitur — with 3 years of professional experience
- Pathway into teaching — via a Master's degree
As an educator or special-needs care worker, climb the career ladder quickly. Equipped with management skills, reach leadership positions in the field of pedagogy.


