M.A. Social Work as a Human Rights Profession - ASH Berlin

MA-SWHR at the Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences, Berlin.

In the course of the transnationalization of social problems in the globalized world, the importance of human rights as a strong instrument in the field of social work becomes more significant.

Through the MA-SWHR program you will gain, develop and improve a general professional self-conception and receive a science-based theory of action, intervention as well as a solid inside of principle of profession’s code of ethic: all in relation to social work as a discipline and profession.

The program shall give you the feasible tools through a hybrid learning program combining classroom teaching and seminars with internet-based learning and a profound focus on research.

The course of study will be of most interest to individuals who are professionally active or have an academic interest in social work or in an area related to human rights. Social work and human rights are frequently encountered when working with vulnerable groups such as children or migrants respectively when working on issues related to the right to health or to social problems like poverty, social exclusion or discrimination with regard to a person's gender and/or race.

The M.A. program requires a full-time commitment from students. The average of student effort required includes the time spent attending lectures and seminars as well as the time dedicated to independent study and preparation of oral and written assignments.

Please find more information through our website: http://www.ash-berlin.eu/swhr