Program Overview

Demokratiep‰dagogische Schulentwicklung und soziale Kompetenzen

Overview

The Master's program in Demokratiep‰dagogische Schulentwicklung und soziale Kompetenzen (Democracy Education and Social Competence) is a continuing education program offered by the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universit‰t Berlin.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

• First professionally qualifying university degree or equivalent.
• Relevant professional experience of at least one year.
• For international applicants, proof of German language proficiency is required, which can be demonstrated through the Deutsche Sprachpr¸fung f¸r den Hochschulzugang (DSH) or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

• The program incurs participation fees of 2,500, in addition to general semester fees and contributions.
• Travel and accommodation costs for attendance at in-person events are not included.

Program Objectives

The program aims to equip students with the professional competencies necessary for democratic school development and the promotion of social competence. It focuses on designing learning opportunities and school development processes that realize the school as a place of common, democratic learning and living.

Curriculum

• The program is designed as a part-time, continuing education course, combining in-person phases in Berlin with self-study phases.
• The curriculum includes modules on:
  • Concepts of democracy theory and democracy education.
  • Social competence.
  • Democratic school development.
  • A practical project on democratic school development.
• The Master's thesis demonstrates the student's ability to independently work on a research task using scientific methods.

Career Prospects

Graduates acquire advanced scientific knowledge and further professional qualifying competencies, enabling them to cooperatively design the development of a school into a democratic place of living and learning. This includes promoting social and socio-moral competencies among students, developing a self-effective and participatory school culture, and opening the school to the community and its social environment.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Standard Duration: 2 semesters.
• Language: German.
• Admission: Locally restricted admission.
• Application Period: April 15th to August 31st.
• Start of Studies: Winter semester.

Conclusion

The Demokratiep‰dagogische Schulentwicklung und soziale Kompetenzen program at Freie Universit‰t Berlin offers a unique opportunity for professionals in education to deepen their understanding of democracy education and social competence, and to develop the skills necessary to implement democratic school development processes. With its focus on practical application and its interdisciplinary approach, this program is well-suited for those seeking to make a positive impact in the field of education.