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Faculty of Health and Social StudiesEducation programmesNursing StudiesSocial Education StudiesChild Welfare WorkerAdvanced Programmes (2 years, part time)
Study at Telemark University College [Main Page]
Nursing Studies
3-year /4-year part time Bachelor Programme
Career ProspectsThe programme in nursing studies prepares students for the professional nursing registration as well as for a number of advanced programmes in health and social work studies. The course qualifies for entry into specialised post-graduate programmes.
With a BA degree nurses work in a broad range of fields: nursing care of children, adults and the elderly; wellness promotion and the prevention of illness; therapeutics and counselling, administrative and professional development. Nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, primary care, corporate health services and a variety of private institutions. The nursing diploma is required for acceptance into nursing science postgraduate studies.
Course ContentNursing studies incorporates both theoretical and clinical studies, as well as the natural and the social sciences into the programme. The aim is to develop professional performance and a caring attitude in interaction with patients and their families. Each year of the studies contains practical work.
Admissions RequirementsAs a general requirement, students must have successfully completed three years of upper secondary education or the equivalent.
Nursing Studies at TUCAt Telemark University College (TUC) the studies are organized in sequential modules. The teaching methods emphasize the integration of practical work and nursing knowledge. A modern well-equipped demonstration ward provides an excellent supervised learning environment for our students. Clinical studies take place at many establishments in Telemark and also abroad, for example in Sweden, Holland, Finland, Belgium, Italy, Spain.
AssessmentThe degree is awarded on the basis of continuous assessment which includes observation and guidance, practical nursing work and final examinations.
Social Education Studies3-year Bachelor ProgrammeThis programme qualifies for working with people who have intellectual or physical disabilities. The Social Education Bachelor Programme focuses on developing the professional expertise to understand, protect and activate the resources, rights and human potential of challenged individuals and also to promote quality of life and community participation. Career ProspectsSocial care educators in Norway are employed in a variety of positions in the municipal health services: in social welfare offices, primary care and education of high-risk groups, child welfare work, in child, juvenile and adult psychiatry; in schools and in extra-curricular units, rehabilitation and in caring for people with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Programme Courses
During the programme the students are assigned three practical placement work periods which are integrated into the main disciplines. These three units count 60 ECTS credits. Admissions RequirementsAs a general requirement, students must have completed three years of higher secondary education, or equivalent. Social Education Studies at TUCTelemark University College emphasizes cultural understanding. For the social care educator it is vital to gain insight into and knowledge of the clients cultural context: expressions and diverse activities.
Aspects of globalisation and internationalisation are integrated in the curriculum. Units of the practical work may be carried out abroad through the Norplus, Socrates and Erasmus student exchange networks.
Our goal is to provide high quality, relevant education required for professional execution of community care at all levels.
AssessmentThe degree is awarded on the basis of continuous portfolio assessment which includes observation and guidance, practical field work and final examinations.
Child Welfare Worker3-year Bachelor ProgrammeThis programme provides insights into the conditions which enhance and impede the growth and development of children and juveniles. The programme focuses primarily on promoting a preventive environment and active involvement for disadvantaged young people and their families. Career possibilitiesSuitable careers: the municipal health and social services, particularly as officers working with child welfare cases, as extra curricular coordinators at schools, primary assistance at home with socially and personally challenged children, juveniles and their families and in public institutions and private establishments. Course ContentCompetence in child welfare work is achieved through theoretical learning, both on campus and in practice. The students develop appropriate skills and caring attitudes when working with children, youth and their families. The first and the third year include practical skill training sessions. The second year of the programme requires supervised practical work for one term.
Admissions RequirementsAs a general requirement, students must have completed three years of upper secondary education or the equivalent.
Child Welfare Worker Studies at TUCTelemark University College emphasizes cultural understanding. For the child welfare worker it is vital to gain insight into and knowledge the cultural context: its expressions and its diverse activities. Our goal is to provide high quality, relevant education required for professional child welfare workers.
AssessmentThe degree is awarded on the basis of continuous portfolio assessment which includes observation and guidance, practical work and final examinations.
Advanced Programmes (2 years, part time):
Study at Telemark University College, Porsgrunn:
Telemark University College - Main Page
Adress:
Faculty of Health Studies and Social Work Telemark University College Kjølnes Ring 56 3918 Porsgrunn
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Oppdatert 29.04.03 av Bjarne Nærum HiT/HS |