OpenFieldCertificate in Professional Child Protection & Case Management
6-month certified vocational course qualifying professionals as insofern erfahrene Fachkraft (§ 8a SGB VIII) for child protection assessments in youth welfare offices.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Degree in social work, social pedagogy, psychology, or law with at least 2 years of relevant professional practice
- English language proficiency
- German language fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proof of professional degree and employer confirmation of social work employment
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for employer continuing education subsidies under § 8a SGB VIII training mandates
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €1,650 continuing education tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Katholische Hochschule Mainz documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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