Social Work (Bachelor).Students must expect to attend lectures in English in some lectures, and that some syllabus may be in Englis
See study programmeThe study programs learning outcome is based on the Regulations for national guidelines for social worker education:
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has broad knowledge of social work theory, history, traditions, distinctive character and position in society, and how social work can contribute to prevent, reduce and resolve social problems.
- has broad knowledge of social problems at individual-, family-, and community levels, and how social structures and welfare policy objectives and instruments influence living conditions, participation and social inequality.
- has broad knowledge of communication, relations to and interaction with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly at individual-, group-, and community levels.
- has broad knowledge of care competence and various forms of neglect of care, aswell as conditions for humans development, mastering, resources and active participation in different stages of life.
- has knowledge of relevant legal methods, welfare administration principals, central laws and legislations, human rights and indigenous peoples rights and status.
- has knowledge of social science research methods, philosophy of science positions, and scientific work quality standards.
Skills
The candidate:
- can apply professional knowledge and methodological approaches in assessment, analyses and documentation of professional work with children, adolescents and adults at the individual-, group-, and community levels.
- can apply professional knowledge of relations and communication in assisting systemtic change work, and can provide guidance to users, patients and next of kin in learning-, coping-, and change processes.
- can find (locate), evaluate and provide sources to information, academic and professional knowledge, and present this both orally and in writing.
- can apply legal rules, provide information on rights and obligations, and exercise legal and professional discretion in interaction with individuals, families and groups.
- can reflect critically on own and others professional practice in interaction with people in vulnerable life situations, and adjust practice through guidance.
- masters knowledge-based practice and can undertake professional assessments and decisions in cooperation with individuals, families, groups and partners.
Competence
The candidate:
- has insight into views of humanity, values, and ethical theories in social work, and masters ethical dilemmas in professional social work.
- has insight into political and administrative decision-making processes, and can reflect on own professional role in interaction with institutional and political requirements.
- has insight into power structures and the exercise of power in society, and can promote practices that contributes to inclusion in society.
- can plan, implement, lead, and coordinate inter-professional cooperation in social work.
- is familiar with and can contribute to new thinking, change- and innovation processes in social work.
has insight into the importance of digital communication in professional practice and interaction.
Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegian and English language.
- Children, youth and adult psychiatry
- amily counseling office
- Educational and psychological counseling
- Out-reach services
- Services for disabled people
- Work with drug addicts
- Work with refugees and immigrants
- NAV
- Non-governmental organizations
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.html
- University College Absalon, Danmark, https://phabsalon.dk/english/
- Christ Universit, Bangalore India, https://christuniversity.in/centre-for-social-action
- We 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 must submit a personal application, letters of recommendation and conduct a personal interview. Applicants are ranked according to an overall assessment of grade results from the first academic year, application, letters of recommendation and interview.
Compulsory attendance and participation in activities. Assessment includes oral examination, reflective studies, communication training and preparation 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 programs practice section is two-fold. The first part, which lasts four weeks, is completed during the first and second semesters of the study as parallel practice. The second part, which has a duration of twenty weeks, is completed in the fourth semester of the program. This part 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 are assessed according to the grades approved / not approved. All written assignments must be approved in order for the practical part of the education 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 northern part of Trøndelag is a practice area.