About University for Social Work and Education (HSAP) non-profit operating company ltd.

About University for Social Work and Education (HSAP) non-profit operating company ltd.

The Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit und Pädagogik (HSAP), formerly known as the Hochschule für angewandte Pädagogik, is a private, state-recognized University of Applied Sciences located in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2013, HSAP commenced its academic operations in 2014. The university is operated by the non-profit 'Hochschule für angewandte Pädagogik – gemeinnützige Betriebsgesellschaft (HSAP) mbH,' with the 'Technische Jugendfreizeit und Bildungsgesellschaft (tjfbg) gGmbH' as its sole shareholder. The tjfbg gGmbH is actively involved in child and youth welfare services. HSAP offers a range of bachelor's and master's degree programs focused on social work and education. The bachelor's programs include dual studies in Social Work with a focus on all-day schools, Social Work with a focus on child and youth welfare, and Childhood Education. Additionally, the university offers part-time bachelor's programs in Social Work and Special Education in cooperation with the Paritätische Akademie. The master's programs include Inclusive Education in the Elementary and Primary Sector and School Social Work. The university emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience, particularly through its dual study formats, which combine academic learning with on-the-job training. HSAP's research activities concentrate on societal challenges affecting children and youth, as well as the daily practices of educational professionals. Key research areas include inclusive diagnostics in all-day schools, community work's potential for local democracy, continuous language education bridging everyday and educational language, and the evaluation of various educational alliances and inclusive approaches. The university has received the 'audit familiengerechte hochschule' certification, reflecting its commitment to family-friendly policies. This certification aims to assess and systematically develop the university's family- and life-phase-conscious measures, ensuring that family awareness is embedded in the institutional culture. HSAP's main campus is located at Am Treptower Park 28-30, Haus A, 12435 Berlin. The campus facilities include administrative offices and seminar rooms for lectures. Additional seminar rooms are available at Alt-Stralau, and a seminar room on the Spree River is utilized from March to October. The university's library and other resources support the academic and research needs of students and faculty.