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Study plan

Bachelor of Social Work

An understanding of professional social work as an interplay between profession, societal conditions and relationships of social policy isrecurrent in the structure and composition of the course. The teaching is built on humanistic values and traditions related to the UN¿sDeclaration on Human Rights and relevant UN conventions, as are also proclaimed in the profession¿s basic ethical statements. Weight is alsogiven to developing awareness of the basic values of the profession by developing the students¿ ability to reflect critically on their own values,attitudes and philosophies of life. The study will thus educate user-oriented, reflected and analytical professional practitioners who arequalified to exercise care services in regard to people in vulnerable life situations.

ECTS Credits180

Study levelBachelor's degree programme

Teaching languageNorwegian

FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences

Course locationBodø and Levanger

Programme description

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Autumn 2020

Course id Course name ECTS Credits

EX150S Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science 30 SP

Practical training(click to choose)

Spring 2021


SOA1000 Introduction to social work 15 SP

RE120S Introduction to Law 10 SP

Practical training(click to choose)

Autumn 2021


SOA2002 The roles of social work, relationships and methods 20 SP

MET2003 Social science method and knowledge development 10 SP

Spring 2022


PRA2050 Placement in the Field of Social Work 30 SP

Autumn 2022


SOA2007 Sosialt arbeid innenfor velferdstjenestene 30 SP

Spring 2023


SA270S Interdisciplinary cooperative learning 10 SP

SA205S Bachelor's Thesis 10 SP

Electives(click to choose)

Study model

1st study year

2nd study year

3rd study year

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Knowledge

Knowledge of the history and tradition of social work, its distinctive characteristics and its role in society.Broad knowledge of and insight into central themes, theories, questions and processes pertaining to the profession.Knowledge of and familiarity with methods for the prevention, resolution or reduction of social problems.Understand the ethical challenges involved in professional practice, research and mediation.Knowledge and understanding of the ideas, value basis and structure of the welfare state, and the function and significance of social policyfor society.

Skills

Ability to master professional skills, techniques and modes of expression.Ability to apply professional knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to practical and theoretical questions.Ability to reflect over own professional practice and adjust the same under guidance.Ability to identify ethical challenges in the practice field and through reflection and raising awareness to make reasoned choices.Ability to practice the profession in the context of its most central areas of application.

General competence

Insight into relevant professional and occupational questions.Understanding of the commitment that is embodies in the value basis of social work to raise critical questions regarding societal andstructural conditions that cause the exclusion and marginalisation of individuals or groups.Ability to mediate central attributes of the profession, including theories, questions and solutions, both in writing and orally.Ability to plan and implement varied work tasks and projects over time, alone and in a group, in keeping with ethical demands andguidelines.Understanding of the significance of interdisciplinary cooperation and interaction with different professions.

Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegianand English language.

Read more about admission requirements

Social workers work in all parts of the health- and social care fields, mostly in the municipal health and social services. Social workers work inthese fields of working life:

Children, youth and adult psychiatryamily counseling officeEducational and psychological counselingOut-reach servicesServices for disabled peopleWork with drug addictsWork with refugees and immigrantsNAVNon-governmental organizations

The bachelor's degree in social work (social worker) provides, amongst other things, the basis for seeking admission to the Master in SocialScience with specialization in Social Work at Nord University. In addition, a number of colleges and universities provide relevant furthereducation opportunities.

Learning outcomes

Admission requirements

Career possibilities

Further education

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Students may apply to undertake their practice period abroad.

Lovasoa, cross cultural competance center, Antsirabe på Madagaskar, https://www.lovasoa.mg/Tumaini prosjektet i Mto Wa Mbu, Kigongoni i Arusha, Tanzania, http://tumaini-home.no/english.htmlUniversity College Absalon, Danmark, https://phabsalon.dk/english/Christ Universit, Bangalore India, https://christuniversity.in/centre-for-social-actionWe also offer exchange on the subject of SA202S, at Augsburg University in Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Students who wish to practice in one of the places the university has an agreement with abroad can apply for this by 20 June. Applicants mustsubmit a personal application, letters of recommendation and conduct a personal interview. Applicants are ranked according to an overallassessment of grade results from the first academic year, application, letters of recommendation and interview.

No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature.

The Norwegian system for grading and assessment using the letter grades A - F, in which A denotes the best/highest grade and F denotes "notpassed". Work can also be assessed as "passed", "not passed", "approved" and "not approved".

Refer to applicable legislation, rules and regulations

Compulsory attendance and participation in activities. Assessment includes oral examination, reflective studies, communication training andpreparation for professional practice. Refer to specific regulations related to complusory attendance.

Supervised professional practice for one semester. Professional practice must be approved in accordance with relevant regulations.

Students must pass all examinations in the first year of study in order to commende the second year of study.

Students must expect to attend lectures in English in some lectures, and that some syllabus may be in English.

The final examination in the programme is an oral examination in Interdisciplinary Professional Learning.

The programme is evaluated via student questionnaire, as well as by the programme director. The evaluations form a part of the University'squality assurance system.

Refer to applicable legislation, regulations and related guidelines

Study abroad

Costs

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Assessment methods

Graduation requirements

Programme evaluation

Qualifications requirements and regulations

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The programs practice section is two-fold. The first part, which lasts four weeks, is completed during the first and second semesters of thestudy as parallel practice. The second part, which has a duration of twenty weeks, is completed in the fourth semester of the program. Thispart of practice is a full time practice. The student receives guidance during both practice periods. Each part of the practice is assessed to pass /fail according to the criteria set out in a separate rules of practice. There are written assignments related to both practice periods that areassessed according to the grades approved / not approved. All written assignments must be approved in order for the practical part of theeducation to be passed successfully.

Students must expect work in the afternoon / evening in relation to the practice of 1 and 2 semesters.

In connection with practice of 4 semesters, students must expect to have practice outside Bodø, as the whole of Nordland and the northernpart of Trøndelag is a practice area.

Practice

Subject descriptions (15)

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Subject descriptions (15)

Study foundation semester - Individual, Society andScience EX150SNo costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

STUDY FOUNDATION SEMESTER - INDIV IDUAL , SOCIETY AND SCIENCE E X 1 5 0 S

ECTS Credits 30Level UndergraduateCourse type Compulsory for all

bachelor programmesat the Faculty of SocialSciences except for theBachelor ofCircumpolar Studies.The course includesthe courses Ex.philand Ex.fac.

Start semester Autumn 2020

Year of study 1st study yearCourse location BodøFaculty Faculty of Social

SciencesTeaching language NorwegianApplication deadline

Steffen BorgeCourse coordinatorAssociate [email protected]

This first semester course will enable the student to study and engage in academic activity. The course will provide a basic introduction tophilosophical and scientific history, and to themes that are central to the research and teaching taking place at the faculty.

No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

Course description

Costs

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Knowledge:

On successful completion of the course the candidate should:

have broad knowledge of science traditions and their standing in societyhave basic knowledge of the role of science in social developmentunderstand the ethical challenges in research and knowledge-based practicebe able to identify the positions, arguments and structures of different text typeshave a basic understanding of themselves at a personal level in communication and in relationships with others

Skills:


be able to take professional stands in debatesbe able to structure course material and present this in written work or oral formbe able to work both independently and in groupsmaster the relevant professional tools and techniquesbe able to think critically about ethical issues, both personal and student and community issuesbe able to reflect on own values and humanity

General competence:


be able to think critically about scientific knowledge productionbe generally oriented in social analysis, ethics and sciencebe able to pass on important subjects, such as theories, issues and solutions in written, oral, and through other appropriate forms of expressionhave insight into the characteristics of science texts and how such texts can affect societybe able to contribute to their own and others' professional development in an independent and thoughtful manner

Compulsory for all bachelor programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences except for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. The course includes thecourses Ex.phil and Ex.fac.

Students must be prepared to read some litterature in Norwegian and some in English

Face-to-face.

Teaching methods and learning activities consist of a mixture of lectures, student activity, seminars and group work. Selected parts of the curriculumwill be discussed in lectures and students are responsible for reviewing the whole curriculum. Students are expected to influence the content ofdiscussions and workshops by contributing with their own suggestions and comments.

The following parts of the teaching are mandatory a) Introduction b) Tuesday seminars c) Academic text

Admission occurs based on general study competence (university entrance) or work competence (prior learning) according to current Norwegianregulations.

Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system

Learning outcomes

Course type

Prerequisites

Mode of delivery

Teaching activities and methods

Recommended prior knowledge

Course evaluation

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Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått FCompulsory attendance 1 , comprises 0/3 of the grade, grading scale Godkjent - Ikke godkjent.

Must be passed prior to submission of the Portfolio.Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

Compulsory attendance 2, comprises 0/3 of the grade, grading scale Godkjent - Ikke godkjent.Must be passed prior to submission of the Portfolio.Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

Compulsory attendance 3, comprises 0/3 of the grade, grading scale Godkjent - Ikke godkjent.Must be passed prior to submission of the Portfolio.Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral examination.

Portfolio, comprises 1/3 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.Written school examination, 4 hours, comprises 1/3 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.Oral examination, 30 minutes, comprises 1/3 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.

EX130Sv1 Examen philosophicum - 10 study points.EX105Sv1 Examen facultatum - 10 study points.EX152Sv1 Fundamentals of Academic Text - 10 study points.EX151Sv1 Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 study points.EX150LSv1 Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 study points.EX153Sv1 Study foundation semester - Individual, Society and Science - 30 study points.

Ex.Phil

Skirbekk, Gunnar og Nils Gilje (2007), Filosofihistorie ¿ Innføring i europeisk filosofihistorie med særlig vekt på vitenskapshistorie og politisk filosofi.Oslo: Universitetsforlaget

+ et kompendium

Ex.Fac

Eivind Balsvik og Susanna Maria Solli (2011). Introduksjon til samfunnsvitenskapene. Del 1. Oslo: universitetsforlaget

Eivind Balsvik og Susanna Maria Solli (2011). Introduksjon til samfunnsvitenskapene. Del 2. Oslo: universitetsforlaget

+ et kompendium

Textseminar og communikation

Books:

Brodersen, R. B., Bråten, F. R., Anders, Slethei, K., Ågotnes, K. (2007), Tekstens autoritet. Tekstanalyse og skriving i akademia. Oslo:Universitetsforlaget (180 sider).Jensen, Per og Inger Ulleberg (2011), Mellom ordene. Kommunikasjon i profesjonell praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal akademisk+ et kompendium til hvert bachelorprogram ¿ artikler til tekstseminar

Assessment and examinations

Overlapping courses

Course literature

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Introduction to social work SOA1000The course provides an introduction to what characterizes the subject social work,the subject's knowledge base and values, the course's development internationallyand in Norway, as well as the field of social workers. The course is the secondsemester of the study.No costs beyond semester fees and literature.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK S O A 1 0 0 0

ECTS Credits 15Level UndergraduateCourse type Compulsory Start semester Spring 2021



Øystein HenriksenCourse coordinatorDosent+47 75 51 73 [email protected]

The course provides an introduction to what characterizes the subject social work, the subject's knowledge base and values, the course'sdevelopment internationally and in Norway, as well as the field of social workers. Throughout the course, students gain a broad knowledge of whatwe understand about social problems and specific insights into social problems that challenge people in today's society, and what interactions theremay be between them. Students are trained in analyzing and understanding human vulnerability and strengthening in an individual, group, familyand community perspective. Understanding the connection between social work knowledge base and practice is emphasized throughout the course.

No costs beyond semester fees and literature.

Knowledge The student:

has broad knowledge of social work knowledge base and values. has broad knowledge of social problems, both what is meant by social problems and the most central challenges facing people in today's society.have broad knowledge of psychological and sociological theories, and the way these have helped to shape practice theories in social work.have knowledge of the field of work for social workers.has knowledge of special issues concerning indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in social workhas knowledge of central tensions in the field of social work and in the social worker professions.has knowledge of social work origin and development as a profession and profession both internationally and in Norway.

Skills The student:

can identify and describe social problems at the individual, family, group and community level.can analyze relationships and interactions between different social problems in children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.can apply different theoretical perspectives to understand social problemscan identify and understand the interactions and opportunities that exist between human vulnerability, challenges and strengths.can prepare academic assignments and issues and present them in collaboration with others. General competence Students:have insight into and can critically reflect on what characterizes social work as a profession and the role and contribution of social workerprofessions in the welfare society.has insight into the interaction between different theoretical perspectives and social work as a practical subject.can reflect critically on various theoretical perspectives, the connection between these and their contribution to understanding social problems.can communicate professional descriptions, analyzes and understandings both orally and in writing.

Compulsory

Course description

Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

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The student must be admitted to the bachelor's program in social work.

Face to face. Teaching alternates between lectures, seminars, group work and guidence.

Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and bilingual dictionaries.

The study program is evaluated annually by the students through subject studies. Evaluation is part of the university's quality system.

Compulsory attendance - attendance at least 80% at seminars, counts 0/100 of the grade · Home exam - individual - 6 - 8 pages, 1 Weeks. Counts60/100 of the grade, assessed from A-F. Written school exam, 4 Hours. Counting 40/100 of the grade, assessed from A-F.

Compound assessement, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått FCompulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Godkjent - Ikke godkjent.Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.Written school examination, 6 hours, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.

Literature are in Leganto.

Prerequisites


Permitted examination aids

Course evaluation

Exam description


Course literature

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Introduction to Law RE120SNo costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

INTRODUCTION TO LAW R E 1 2 0 S

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse type ObligatoryStart semester Spring 2021



Thor Arne AngelsenCourse coordinatorUniversitetslektor+47 75 51 73 [email protected]

The course provides knowledge in regard to case work in public administration and the resolution of legal problems related to the laws of socialservices and child welfare.

The course covers judicial method, administrative law, the Social Services Law and the Child Welfare Law. The focus is on the laws of child welfareand social services.


Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge of child welfare law

The student should:

Have knowledge of the general and particular case-work rules in regard to child welfareHave knowledge of the organization of the child welfare service and of decision-making authority within the serviceHave knowledge of the goals of the child welfare service and oversight over the help that can be offered children, young people and parentsHave knowledge of the laws underlying the child welfare service, including the Child Welfare Law and the Law of Public Administration.Have knowledge of the general and particular case-work rules in regard to the social servicesHave insight into judicial method and mindsetHave knowledge of the organization of the welfare and employment services and of decision-making authority within the servicesHave knowledge of the goals of the welfare and employment services and oversight over the help that can be offered relevant users and socialgroupsHave knowledge of the laws underlying the welfare and employment servicesBe able to distinguish between material, procedural and personal competence

Skills

The student should:

Be able to reflect over judicial arguments leading to decisions and verdicts

General competence

The student should:

Have professional knowledge and demonstrate the ability to make reasoned choices.

Obligatory

Course description

Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

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Must have been admitted into the bachelor's degree in social work or the bachelor's degree in child welfare at campus Bodø.

Face to face, tutored assignments.

Lectures and assignments, primarily oral discussion. Written assignments may be undertaken in small groups.

None

Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and dictonary.

Annual evaluations which are included in the university\'s quality assurance system

None

Exams may be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and English.

Written school examination, 6 hours, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F

RE103Sv1 Law - 10 study points.RE108Sv1 Law - 10 study points.RE132Sv1 Law - 10 study points.RE121Sv1 Introduction to Law - 10 study points.RE120Sv2 Introduction to Law - 10 study points.

The curriculum will be announced October 15th in the prior semester.

Prerequisites

Mode of delivery




Course evaluation

Professional practice

Exam description


Overlapping courses

Course literature

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The roles of social work, relationships andmethods SOA2002The course introduces different methods in social work.No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

T H E R O L E S O F S O C I A L W O R K , R E L A T I O N S H I P S A N D M E T H O D S S O A 2 0 0 2

ECTS Credits 20Level UndergraduateCourse type MandatoryStart semester Autumn 2021

Year of study 2nd study yearCourse location Bodø, Levanger and

Mo i Rana.Faculty Faculty of Social


Linda SjåfjellCourse coordinatorAssociate Professor+47 75 51 76 [email protected]

The course introduces different methods in social work, with an emphasis on how activities and interaction with different users / user groups canpromote resource development and problem solving in different fields of practice.


Knowledge The student has: Wide knowledge of methodological social work at the individual, group and community level, and how these can beused to solve social problems. Wide knowledge of different role of social workers in different methods and welfare services. Knowledge of activity asa communication and interaction tool users / user groups in different fields of practice. Knowledge of how to develop own practice and role as asocial worker or child welfare educator through critical reflection. Skills The student can: Apply theory and methods in developing their professionalpractice Apply knowledge of various social problems in analyzes and descriptions of relevant methods to solve and solve social problems Usedifferent forms of communication to establish and maintain supportive relationships with different users / user groups. Critically reflect on one'sown role, understanding and values in interaction with different users / user groups Use music, drama and arts and crafts as activations in socialwork with children, young people and adults General competence The student should: Have an overview of and insight into different methods forsocial work at individual group and community level. Have insight into the interaction between social work at individual, group and community levelBe able to communicate in writing and orally knowledge of how a social problem can be understood, and be able to choose and justify workingmethods in the interaction between users at the individual, group and community level Have insight into and can critically reflect on one's own role,understanding and values as a social worker or child welfare educator.

Mandatory

The student must be admitted to a bachelor's program in child welfare or social work in order to take the course.

Face to face at the University.

Course description

Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

Prerequisites


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SOA1000 Introduction to social work or SOA10001 Introduction to child welfare

Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and bilingual dictionary.

The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice every year as part of the university¿s quality control system.

None

Compound assessement, grading scale A-E for pass, F for failCompulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.Oral examination, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.

Leganto



Course evaluation



Course literature

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Social science method and knowledgedevelopment MET2003

SOCIAL SC IENCE METHOD AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT M E T 2 0 0 3

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse typeStart semester Autumn 2021




Ann-Torill TørrisplassCourse coordinatorAssociate [email protected]

Compound assessement, grading scale A-E for pass, F for failCompulsory participation, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.Assessment task- group, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.

ME118Sv1 Introduction to research methods in social sciences - 10 study points.ME119Sv1 Introductory Courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in Social Science - 10 study points.

Learning outcomes


Overlapping courses

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Sosialt arbeid innenfor velferdstjenestene SOA2007

SOSIALT ARBEID INNENFOR VELFERDSTJENESTENE S O A 2 0 0 7

ECTS Credits 30Level UndergraduateCourse typeStart semester Autumn 2022

Year of study 3rd study yearCourse locationFaculty Faculty of Social


Asgeir SolstadCourse coordinatorDosent+47 75 51 76 [email protected]

Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for failWritten assignment, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.Oral examination, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.Compulsory participation- 80%, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.

SA268Sv1 Welfare management and inclusion - 30 study points.SA269Sv1 Social work concerning substance abuse treatment, mental health care, habilitation / rehabilitation and geriatric care - 30 study points.


Overlapping courses

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Interdisciplinary cooperative learning SA270SThe course deals with professional, interdisciplinary and professional ethical issuesthe social worker will be able to encounter in the practice of the subject.No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

INTERDISCIPL INARY COOPERATIVE LEARNING S A 2 7 0 S

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse type CompulsoryStart semester Spring 2023

Year of study 3rd study yearCourse location BodøFaculty Faculty of Social


Yan ZhaoCourse coordinatorAssociate Professor+47 75 51 74 [email protected]

The course addresses professional, interdisciplinary and ethical questions the social worker can expect to meet in the exercise of the profession.Through the course, the students will increase their competence to act responsibly in relation to people in vulnerable life situations and to developtheir ability to identify and reflect over various dilemmas they will meet in practice. In assisting people, there will often be a need for interdisciplinarycooperation. The challenges and possibilities of such cooperation are the themes of the course. The course will include practical exercises inaddition to lectures and group work.



Of and insight into ethical questions experienced in professional social workOf preventative social work and project workOf the possibilities and challenges involved in interdisciplinary cooperationOf organisations¿ cultures and structures

Skills

To develop ability to reflect over personal expression in cooperation with clients and other professionalsTo initiate measures that prevent social problemsTo have insight into the barriers and possibilities inherent in interdisciplinary cooperationTo undertake systematic reflection in situations of dilemmaTo have insight into personal values and how these can influence professional choices

General competence

Insight into relevant interdisciplinary and ethical questions pertaining to the professionA developed ability to communicate and cooperate with clients and other professionalsA developed ability to reflect over personal values and attitudes in the exercise of professional work

Compulsory

Students must have passed all exams in the first year if study and have completed the period of practice

Course description

Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

Prerequisites

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Lectures, reflection, group work and assignments. Reflection will take place in groups under supervision of a teacher.

None


The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice every year as part of the universitys quality control system.

None

The course consists of an overall assessment consisting of Compulsory work, Compulsory participation 80%, school exam 6 hours.

Exams may be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E for pass, F for failCompulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.Written school examination, 6 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.

SA280Sv1 Interdisiplinary professional learning - 10 study points.SA270Sv2 Interdisciplinary cooperative learning - 10 study points.

The required reading list will be published by 15. October in the semester before.

Mode of delivery




Course evaluation


Exam description


Overlapping courses

Course literature

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Practice in social relationships PRA1024The course is an introductory course in practice. The student will through regularmeetings with people who for various reasons can experience barriers to socialparticipation, build relationships, and contribute to increased social participation. Inmeetings with people in practice, the students' relational competence,understanding of the importance of community participation, and the socialworker's role in facilitating and participating in activities that promote socialparticipation are practiced. The course involves regular meetings and activities witha user during the first and second semester of the study.No costs beyond semester fees and literature.

PRACTICE IN SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS P R A 1 0 2 4

ECTS Credits 5Level UndergraduateCourse type Compulsory practice

subjectStart semester Autumn 2020

Year of study 1st study yearCourse location BodoFaculty Faculty of Social


Guro Wisth ØydgardCourse coordinatorAssociate Professor+47 75 51 74 [email protected]

The course is an introductory course in practice. The student will through regular meetings with people who, for various reasons, may experiencebarriers to social participation, build relationships, and contribute to increased participation. Through meeting with people in practice, studentsdevelop their relational skills, understanding the importance of community participation, and the social worker's role in facilitating and participatingin activities that promote social participation.

No costs beyond semester fees and literature.

Knowledge of the student:

Has broad knowledge of matters that may have an impact on social participation and outsidersHas broad knowledge of the importance of communication and relationships for social participation and interaction.

Skills The student:

Can establish, develop and maintain relationship with people in practiceCan use communication skills in meeting people

General competence Students:

Has insight into, and can identify ethical dilemmas and challenges that may arise in meeting individual assumptions and society's requirements.Can reflect on their own role in meeting people who experience barriers to social participation.Able to reflect in writing and orally on and convey understanding of the importance of social interaction and participation in a social professionalperspective.

Compulsory practice subject

Course description

Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

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The student must be admitted to the bachelor's program in child welfare or bachelor's in social work.

Face-to-face, practice, written reflection notes and guidance. Practice preparation teaching, practical vocational practice, written work with reflectionnotes and guidance.

All aids are allowed.


The subject is at practical subject that spans over the first and the second semester.

The course consists of a portfolio with several written works, practice and compulsory participation of 80%. The credits are given in the secondsemester.


Prerequisites



Course evaluation


Exam description


Course literature

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Mentoring in a multicultural context PRA1025The course is a practical course that extends over two semesters. The student will,through regular meetings with a child, build relationships, contribute to increasedparticipation and practice their cultural understanding.

MENTORING IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT P R A 1 0 2 5

ECTS Credits 5Level UndergraduateCourse type CompulsoryStart semester Autumn 2020

Year of study 1st study yearCourse location BodoFaculty Faculty of Social


Bjørnar BlaalidCourse coordinatorUniversitetslektor+47 75 51 77 [email protected]

The course is an introductory course in practice. The student will, through regular meetings with a child, build relationships, contribute to increasedparticipation and practice their cultural understanding.

Knowledge

The student:

Have knowledge of key concepts and perspectives on mentoringHave knowledge of children's participation related to development, maturity and culture.

Skills

The student:

Can establish, develop and maintain relationships with children and families. Can organize and lead activities with individual children and in groups. Use communication skills in social interaction, adapted to the child's age and maturity

General competence

The student:

Can reflect on their own role, values and understanding in meeting children and families in a multicultural context Be able to reflect and communicate in writing and orally to understand the importance of social interaction and participation in a minority-majority perspective

Compulsory

The student must be admitted to the bachelor's program in child welfare or bachelor's in social work. The students of the bachelor in child welfarehave the first priority for this subject, but if there are vacancies, students from the bachelor in social work can get a place.

Course description

Learning outcomes

Course type

Prerequisites

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Face-to-face, practice, written reflection notes and guidance. Practice preparatory teaching, vocational practice, written work with reflection notes,and supervision.



The subject is at practical subject.

Internships are assessed as passed / failed. For passing the internship, the student must have participated in compulsory teaching, at least tworeflection seminars with a pre-prepared reflection note and have completed at least 20 regular meetings with the participant in the internship. In theevent of a failed practice, the entire practice must be repeated.




Course evaluation


Exam description


Course literature

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Placement in the Field of Social Work PRA2050Students must expect to pay expenses related to transportation, room and board aswell as semester fee registration.

P L A C E M E N T I N T H E F I E L D O F S O C I A L W O R K P R A 2 0 5 0

ECTS Credits 30Level UndergraduateCourse type CompulsoryStart semester Spring 2022




Linda SjåfjellCourse coordinatorAssociate Professor+47 75 51 76 [email protected]

Students must expect to pay expenses related to transportation, room and board as well as semester fee registration.

Compulsory

Compound assessement, grading scale Passed - FailedPaper, individually- 8 pages, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed - Failed.Professional practice, 20 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed - Failed.

SA202Sv1 Placement in the Field of Social Work - 30 study points.

The curriculum will be announced October 15th in the prior semester.

Costs

Course type


Overlapping courses

Course literature

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The social body SOA2003No costs beyond semester fees and courseiterature.

T H E S O C I A L B O D Y S O A 2 0 0 3

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse type Elective subjectStart semester Spring 2023



No costs beyond semester fees and courseiterature.

Elective subject

Compound assessement, grading scale A-E for pass, F for failCompulsory attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.

Must be passed prior to submission of the Take-home examination.

Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.

Costs

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Social work in school SOA2004The course provides an in-depth understanding of the different roles and taskssocial workers can have in school at child, adolescent and advanced levels, as well asand in what ways social work can be performed.No costs beyond semester fees and syllabus literature

S O C I A L W O R K I N S C H O O L S O A 2 0 0 4

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse type Elective courseStart semester Spring 2023



The course provides an in-depth understanding of the different roles and tasks social workers can have in school at child, adolescent and advancedlevels, as well as and in what ways social work can be performed.

No costs beyond semester fees and syllabus literature

Learning outcomes The student has: • Wide knowledge of the school as a social institution and its importance for socialization, inclusion, socialinequality and marginalization • Broad knowledge of school organization; legislation, professions, teaching methods, auxiliary services • Knowledgeof psychological theories of development, cognitive, linguistic, motor and social. • Knowledge of sociological theories of modern childhood andyouth • Knowledge of externalizing difficulties such as exploitation, vandalism and bullying, possible causes and possible consequences in the shortand long term, as well as possible relief measures • Knowledge of internalizing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, school failure, possible causesand possible consequences in the short and long term, possible relief measures • Knowledge of school-related challenges and dropouts, possiblecauses and possible consequences in the short and long term, and possible assistance measures Skills The student should be able to: • Applyrelevant knowledge to identify different types of problems at the individual, group, institutional and community levels • Master relevantexplanations of psychological, educational or sociological art. • Apply relevant knowledge to implement preventive measures and measures inrelation to established problems General competence: The student should: • have an insight into and be able to reflect on the role and work methodsof social workers in the school • be able to plan and implement measures in collaboration with teachers, school health services and other servicesfor children and young people

Elective course

All courses in 1 and 2 academic years must be passed in order to take the course.

Lectures and seminars

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Costs

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The study program is evaluated annually by the students through subject studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations areincluded as part of the university's qualitysystem.

None


Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.

Assessment task, 30 minutes, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.

Written school examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.

The syllabus will be published mid-June in the previous semester.


Course evaluation



Course literature

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People with disabilities and the society SOA2005The course deals with key themes for working with people with disabilities, such asthe removal of barriers, the UN's human rights, legislation, work and employment,living conditions, discrimination, inclusion, activity and participation. Key conceptsand theories on different ways of viewing disability will be elucidated. Role of thesocial worker, tasks and- Describe the topic in 3-4 sentences. Remember not torepeat information that appears in other fields. Learning outcomes or learningactivities. There is no opportunity for methods in various practice contexts to bethematized and discussed. to use bulleted list in this field.No costs beyond semester fees and syllabus literature.

PEOPLE WITH DISABIL IT IES AND THE SOCIETY S O A 2 0 0 5

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse type Elective subjectStart semester Spring 2023

Year of study 3rd study yearCourse location Bodø, Levanger and



The course deals with key themes for working with people with disabilities, such as the removal of barriers, the UN's human rights, legislation, workand employment, living conditions, discrimination, inclusion, activity and participation.

No costs beyond semester fees and syllabus literature.

Knowledge The student: • have broad knowledge of different understandings of disability. • has broad knowledge of environmental work, casemanagement and work on the removal of disabilities • has knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and RelevantLaws. • has knowledge of the development of policies of particular relevance for people with disabilities. • have knowledge of habilitation andrehabilitation services. • have knowledge of research on the living conditions of disabled people. Skills The student: • reflect on how differentunderstandings affect the organization, organization and content of different services • can relate content of the UN Convention and social policyobjectives to social work in various areas. • be able to apply the UN Convention, existing legislation and political objectives in the provision anddevelopment of services. • can apply relevant knowledge to support people with disabilities to live good lives in line with their own preferences. • beable to apply relevant knowledge to change disability-related barriers in community institutions and in society in general. General competence Thestudent: • has expertise in how the interaction between the individual's assumptions and requirements from the environment has an impact on theindividual's disability and how the gap here can be reduced. • have expertise in collaboration with other professionals and those affected and theirorganizations on service development. • has expertise in how to support the individual and groups in making decisions for themselves.

Elective subject

All courses in 1 and 2 academic years must be passed in order to take the course.

Course description

Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

Prerequisites

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Lectures, seminars and group work.



None


Must be passed prior to submission of the Take-home examination.

Take-home examination, 1 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.



Course evaluation



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The syllabus will be published in mid-November in the previous semester.

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Social work in a multicultural and internationalperspective SOA2006

SOCIAL WORK IN A MULTICULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE S O A 2 0 0 6

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse typeStart semester Spring 2023





Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.

Assessment task, 30 minutes, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.

Written school examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail.


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Bachelor's Thesis SA205SThe bachelor's thesis is written on the basis of empirical material taken from thesocial field, and the main issue should be relevant to social work.No costs except semester registration fee and course literature

BACHELOR'S THESIS S A 2 0 5 S

ECTS Credits 10Level UndergraduateCourse type ObligatoryStart semester Spring 2023




Ann-Torill TørrisplassCourse coordinatorAssociate [email protected]

Students will write an individual thesis on the basis of empirical material derived from the social work field or a theoretical thesis related to socialwork. In the course of an eight week project period, students will undertake a study that shall be presented as a written work. The thesis shallaccount for the academic field, the question addressed, the method used, an analysis and conclusions.

Tutoring is given both individually and in groups. The themes and questions addressed in the thesis are prepared in cooperation with the coursesupervisor and the tutor, and must be relevant to social work.

Prior to the project period, a minimum of two lectures of 3 hours duration will be arranged in which students will be introduced to the work which isexpected.

The thesis must not exceed 25 sides of text. References and addenda are additional.

No costs except semester registration fee and course literature


Of designing and limiting a theme and research questionOf the implementation of social science methodsOf research and development work within the ambit of the themeOf differing theories and methods relevant to the theme

Skills

To apply professional and theoretical knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to theoretical questionsTo acquire new, up-to-date knowledgeTo be able to locate, evaluate and refer to information and academic work, and to present these to illuminate a question of interest

General competence

To be able to mediate professional work including theories, research questions, discussion and conclusions in writingTo be able to exchange viewpoints and experiences with others with a background in the same thematic field, and so contribute to thedevelopment of good practice

Obligatory

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Costs

Learning outcomes

Course type

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Pass grades in all exams in the first and second study years


Lectures, group work and tutoring.

None


The programme of study and relevant courses are evaluated by students twice every year as part of the universitys quality control system

None

Exams may be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Written assignment, grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail

SA205Sv1 Bachelor's Thesis - 10 study points.SA266Sv1 Bachelor's Thesis - 10 study points.SA203Sv1 Bachelor's Thesis - 10 study points.SA203Sv2 Bachelor's Thesis - 10 study points.SA257Sv1 Bachelor's Thesis - 10 study points.

The required reading list will be published by 15. October in the foregoing semester.

Prerequisites

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Course evaluation


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Documents

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