Preparatory service for teachers at vocational schools for social pedagogy and proof of the required practical work experience
A prerequisite for employment in the preparatory service for the teaching profession at vocational schools is proof of one or two years of practical work experience or vocational training that is conducive to the subject area. Detailed information on this can be found in the information sheet on recruitment for the preparatory service (German only).
Acquiring state recognition as a social pedagogue/social worker:
With the completion of your BA Social Pedagogy at Leuphana University, you have acquired a first professional qualification. In order to acquire professional protection and the associated special positions, rights and higher remuneration entitlements under collective bargaining law, you still have the option of acquiring so-called state recognition as a social pedagogue/social worker after graduation. For this reason, Leuphana Professional School offers, on behalf of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture, a professional internship. The professional internship comprises of a supervised field placement.