Information from the BASA Office/Division, organized by topic
The Practice Office provides the latest information via Moodle, organized by topic as follows:
On November 12, 2026, the next SOCIALCon career and internship fair will take place at the University of Siegen.
All social work students are cordially invited to learn about a wide range of regional organizations and services in the various fields of social work and to get in touch with them regarding their fieldwork placements or job searches.
First-semester students are informed about the internships that take place throughout their studies as part of the “Introduction to the Program” module—specifically, the lecture series “Perspectives on Social Work.” Dipl.-Päd. Nina Wilden, a research assistant in the Practicum Office, gives two lectures specifically on practicums as part of this course.
Up-to-date information is posted on Moodle.
During the lecture series "Perspectives on Social Work," the currentbrochure from the "
Current as of: October 2026
This brochure contains binding information on all matters relevant to the practicum and is required reading for all students in the Bachelor’s program in Social Work at the University of Siegen!
To find an internship, use our job directory of diverse regional organizations that accept internship inquiries. The job directory is organized by field of work and subfield. Of course, you may also inquire about other internship placements not listed here. However, please always check whether the internship can be supervised by someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, a degree in Social Work, or a degree in Social Pedagogy. This is a prerequisite for the internship to be credited later!
The job directory can, of course, also be used for future job searches.
You can get to know some of the field placement institutions at our annual contact and field placement fair. This year, the fair will take place on November 12, 2026. Information on this is available in the lecture series “Perspectives on Social Work” during the internship-specific lectures given by Dipl.-Päd. Nina Wilden, a research assistant in the Internship Office/Department.
The required internships for the Bachelor's program in Social Work are not registered through unisono but via the Required Internship Form.
Due to changes in organizational procedures, the form should now be printed on one side only!
Before or at the start of the internship, pages 1 and 2 of the “
After the internship, pages 3 and 4 are to be completed by the internship site. Only after the internship (and once the corresponding SL credits have been recorded in unisono under module elements 11.1+2 or 12.1+2) should all four original pages be submitted to the Internship Office.
Detailed information about the form is available in the internship-specific section of the lecture series “Perspectives on Social Work,” or seethe example for the first internship for a brief overview.
To assist with the organizational aspects of the internships and related events/coursework, we have created a sample guide for the first internship.
Detailed information about the internship can be found in the internship-specific section of the lecture series “Perspectives on Social Work” and in the brochure “Practicum Phases I and II” distributed there. The example for the first internship is a brief guide.
The recommended time for internships is the break between the summer semester and the winter semester! However, the timeframe can be adjusted according to your own schedule and the requirements of the internship sites within the following options:
- A maximum of 20 out of a total of 50 internship days may be completed during the winter semester break before the start of classes in the summer semester (in module elements 11.2/12.2).
- The remaining 30 internship days may not be completed until the start of the corresponding methods seminar in the summer semester. Please note: The start date of this seminar may differ from the regular start of classes!
- At least 25 practical training days must have been completed by the time of the reflection seminar in 11.3 or 12.3. In addition, the entire practicum must be completed by the end of the lecture period in the winter semester!
- The time periods must be specified in the
To obtain approval for the accelerated internship option, please contact the Internship Office (Ms. Szauer or Ms. Wilden) before the internship begins!
Only after completing the internship and having the corresponding course credits recorded in 11.1+2 or 12.2+2 should all 4 pages of the “Mandatory Internship” form be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office.
The original 4-page form, complete with signatures, must be submitted by mail or deposited in the red mailbox of the Internship Office located in the AR-K 100 hallway. Copies will not be processed. Forms that have been altered (using correction fluid, overwritten text, or similar) may need to be resubmitted.
Please do not submit forms that are printed on both sides!
You must make a copy of the form for your own records before submitting it.
- Internships and courses taken in conjunction with internships that were completed at other universities as part of social work degree programs are recognized as academic achievements within the meaning of the Framework Examination Regulations for Bachelor’s Programs at the University of Siegen, in conjunction with the Departmental Examination Regulations, as amended. The
- In accordance with a resolution of the Practical Training Committee, training as a state-certified early childhood educator will be credited toward the practicum in the Practical Training Phase I module (2BASABA11/2), totaling 50 days. In addition to the application for credit (original), you must submit a copy of the certificate confirming state recognition as an early childhood educator, as well as a certificate from the practicum site for the recognition year or the practicum period accompanying your training, specifying the time period and the field of activity. Please also bring the original documents to your in-person appointment so they can be verified against the copies.
If this training is credited, the internship (module element 11.4) will be credited; however, the accompanying university courses in the Practical Phase I module (module elements 11.1–3) must still be completed.
Internships or other practical experience completed outside of a relevant Bachelor’s program in Social Work—such as a voluntary social year—cannot be credited due to the requirements of the Social Professions Recognition Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (SobAG).
Graduates of the Bachelor’s program in Social Work (Curriculum 2018, Revised Curriculum 2020 and 2024) may apply for state recognition in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The students working on their bachelor’s theses will receive a letter from the Practice Office around the middle or end of their thesis period with information on how to apply for state recognition. This letter includes an application form as well as a pre-written letter for requesting a so-called “extended criminal record check.” The certificate of good conduct is valid for 3 months; therefore, a good time to apply is after the bachelor’s thesis has been submitted. This certificate will be sent directly from the authorities to the Practical Training Office. The completed application should be sent in original form to the Practice Office only after your graduation has been recorded in unisono.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Practice Office. We're happy to help!