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Suchttherapie und Sozialmanagement in der Suchthilfe

M.A.Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences · Frankfurt am Main

At a glance: 6 semesters German Part-time, Part-time alongside work Winter semester Open admission, aptitude procedure

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Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 17 October 2026.

Tracks and specialisations

  • Psychoanalytische Suchttherapie · 50 ECTS
  • Verhaltenstherapeutische Suchttherapie · 50 ECTS

Semester plan

  1. Semester 110 ECTS required + 10 depending on trackEinführung: Ethik, Menschenbilder und Haltungen in der Suchttherapie · Psychosoziales Versorgungssystem und Hilfeplanung · Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie I · Selbsterfahrung, Supervision und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie I
    • Einführung: Ethik, Menschenbilder und Haltungen in der SuchttherapieSummary by OWWZ: Examines ethical and legal issues in addiction services and historical and social understandings of addiction. Connects substance use and behavioural addictions with reflection on professional practice and academic skills.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit 10 Wochen5 ECTS
    • Psychosoziales Versorgungssystem und HilfeplanungSummary by OWWZ: Covers care pathways, rehabilitation and psychosocial support for addiction. Practises assessment, social reports, care planning and case management, including coordination with funders and evaluation.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit 10 Wochen5 ECTS

    Depending on track: Verhaltenstherapeutische Suchttherapie

    • Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie ISummary by OWWZ: Explores behavioural models of addiction and comorbidity. Practises behavioural analysis, assessment, rehabilitation planning, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention while considering social and medical conditions.Semesters 1–2 · Verhaltenstherapeutische SuchttherapieExam (in German): Hausarbeit 6 Wochen, unbenotet20 ECTS

    Depending on track: Psychoanalytische Suchttherapie

    • Selbsterfahrung, Supervision und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie ISummary by OWWZ: Combines psychoanalytic addiction theories with self-experience and supervision. Examines group dynamics, relationship patterns, assessment, comorbidity and scientific evaluation of therapeutic approaches.Semesters 1–2 · Psychoanalytische SuchttherapieExam (in German): Hausarbeit 6 Wochen, unbenotet20 ECTS
  2. Semester 210 ECTS required + 10 depending on trackMethoden der Suchtforschung und projektorientiertes wissenschaftliches Arbeiten · Suchtprävention und GesundheitsförderungContinues: Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie I, Selbsterfahrung, Supervision und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie I
    • Methoden der Suchtforschung und projektorientiertes wissenschaftliches ArbeitenSummary by OWWZ: Develops research questions from addiction-service practice and plans empirical projects. Covers qualitative and quantitative methods, quality criteria, research ethics, data protection, analysis and communication of findings.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Projektarbeit 6 Wochen mit Präsentation 10–15 Min.10 ECTS
    • Suchtprävention und GesundheitsförderungSummary by OWWZ: Compares health models and evidence-based addiction prevention. Develops approaches for specific groups and evaluates how behavioural prevention, structural prevention and health promotion interact.5 ECTS
  3. Semester 310 ECTS required + 10 depending on trackBeratung und Begleitung des sozialen Umfelds Suchtkranker einschließlich betrieblicher Suchtkrankenhilfe · Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie II · Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie IIContinues: Methoden der Suchtforschung und projektorientiertes wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
    • Beratung und Begleitung des sozialen Umfelds Suchtkranker einschließlich betrieblicher SuchtkrankenhilfeSummary by OWWZ: Examines the effects of addiction on families, children and workplaces. Develops counselling, resilience support and workplace assistance while respecting confidentiality and building regional service networks.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit 10 Wochen5 ECTS

    Depending on track: Psychoanalytische Suchttherapie

    • Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie IISummary by OWWZ: Develops psychoanalytic assessment and treatment through casework, self-experience and supervision. Focuses on therapeutic relationships, targeted interventions and reflective application in individual and group settings.Semesters 3–5 · Psychoanalytische Suchttherapie30 ECTS

    Depending on track: Verhaltenstherapeutische Suchttherapie

    • Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie IISummary by OWWZ: Develops cognitive behavioural assessment and treatment planning for addiction. Casework and supervision support work with comorbidity, therapeutic relationships and reflection on professional limits.Semesters 3–5 · Verhaltenstherapeutische Suchttherapie30 ECTS
  4. Semester 410 ECTS required + 10 depending on trackLeitung und Management in der SuchthilfeContinues: Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie II, Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie II
    • Leitung und Management in der SuchthilfeSummary by OWWZ: Applies management theories to addiction-service organisations. Covers legal conditions, accounting, cost control, staff leadership, project management and quality development through a practical concept.Semesters 4–5Exam (in German): Projektarbeit 6 Wochen mit Präsentation 10–15 Min.20 ECTS
  5. Semester 510 ECTS required + 10 depending on trackContinues: Leitung und Management in der Suchthilfe, Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie psychoanalytischer Suchttherapie II, Selbsterfahrung und Supervision, Fallarbeit und Theorie verhaltenstherapeutischer Suchttherapie II
  6. Semester 620 ECTS requiredMaster-Thesis mit Kolloquium
    • Master-Thesis mit KolloquiumSummary by OWWZ: Designs and conducts an independent scientific study, connecting the research question, methods, analysis and written thesis with presentation and defence of the findings.Thesis20 ECTS

Topic profile · Track Verhaltenstherapeutische Suchttherapie

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Clinical psychology29 ECTS: 29 required
  • Psychotherapy25 ECTS: 25 required
  • Empirical social research10 ECTS: 10 required
  • Management accounting and controlling7 ECTS: 7 required
  • Human resource management7 ECTS: 7 required
  • Public health and prevention7 ECTS: 7 required
  • Social management and social economy7 ECTS: 7 required
  • Ethics3 ECTS: 3 required

Curriculum sources

11 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)Continuing-education master
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)6 semesters (3 years) part-time
ECTS credits
120 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Part-time, Part-time alongside work
Teaching language
German
Admission
Open admission, aptitude procedure
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Semester contribution
€406.78 per semesterfor all students at the university

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