The research-oriented master's program 'Social Work - Social Work Science, Project Planning and Development' is aimed at anyone with a Bachelor's or Diplom degree in Social Work, Childhood Education or a comparable academic degree. The main focus of the study is the consolidation of the historical and theoretical foundations of social work science as well as the thorough communication of relevant research methodological competencies in the context of local, regional, national and international research projects, which are located in the department. In addition, management-related knowledge is acquired in the planning and development of research projects.