Social Work

Programmes in Dutch

Social Work

If you study Social Work at Hogeschool Viaa, you’ll learn how to make a meaningful impact in someone else’s life. You will help people who need guidance, connection, or a new perspective, enabling them to regain control over their lives.

Social Work Program at Hogeschool Viaa
In the Dutch medium bachelor’s Social Work program, you receive a broad education. You’ll be introduced to different target groups, discover where your passion lies, and choose a specialization: Care, Youth, or Welfare and Society. With your degree, you can work in various settings, such as youth care, foster care, or even prisons, but also at a welfare organization, addiction clinic, or psychiatric institution.

Prepared for the Future
Since society is constantly changing, we closely collaborate with the professional field. For instance, teachers provide training at support organizations, and professionals from the field offer guest lectures at our institution. Through this knowledge sharing, you’ll stay updated on the latest developments and be well-prepared for the future.

Personal Development
During the Social Work program, we focus heavily on your personal development. Before you can help others, you must first understand yourself. You’ll learn how to apply your personal strengths in a powerful way in your work as a social worker. Christian values serve as an important source of inspiration in this process.

Social Work in Zwolle: Top Program
Our Social Work program in Zwolle has been recognized as a Top Program by the Keuzegids (Guide to Higher Education). This means we are among the top in the Netherlands, but more importantly, it assures you that you’re receiving high-quality education.