Child Welfare in a Multicultural Society, Bachelor’s Degree, bachelor

• Starting 2008/2009
• Starting before 2008/2009

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Health & Social Work Studies

Location:

Porsgrunn

Level:

Bachelor

Duration:

3 year(s)

ECTS:

180

Admission Requirements:

See curriculum

Programme code:

220070

Language of instruction:
Norwegian

Application:

Application form

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2008/2009
• Course List
• Starting before 2008/2009

Content:

The programme is based on the national curriculum for the BA in Child Welfare Work Studies, but there is an emphasis on communicating with people from different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds and on developing the ability to operate professionally in multicultural contexts. With a perspective of globalisation based on solidarity we wish contribute to developing a ‘fair world without poverty, in peace and ecological balance, where people are free and equal and can influence their own living conditions’. the aim of the programme is to educate an reflective professional that is qualifed for work with children and young people on an individual, group and community level. There is the opportunity for a period international work experience.
Year 1
Introduction (5 ECTS)
Survival, development and adolescence (15 ECTS)
Social Framework Conditions (10 ECTS)
Social Education Work and Use of Activities (20 ECTS)
Practical Work Experiece in Local, Regional and National Child Welfare (10 ECTS)

Year 2
Cultural Understanding & Ethnicity in Child Welfare and Practice Studies (30 ECTS)
Child Care & Ability to Provide Child Care (15 ECTS)
Mastering Strategies for Vulnerable Children and Young People (15 ECTS)

Year 3
Global Understanding & International Work with Children and Young People (7 ECTS)
Advanced Systematic Work and Practice Studies (23 ECTS)
Critical Perspective on Own Work Experience (30 ECTS)

Teaching and learning methods:

Teaching alternates between theory and practice. This programme emphasises theoretical knowledge, process and experienced based knowledge and the development of relationship-building skills. Theory and practice are integrated in the teaching and learning methods. The programme has a broad and varied range of pedagogical tools with an emphasis on the students’ own activities and interaction: project-orientated teaching, lectures, group work, skills exercises, field work, work experience and comprehensive supervision.Students are expected to work in groups throughout the programme.Thorough use of portfolio evaluation forms a part of the final assessment

Careers / further study:

The programme qualifies graduates to work with children and youth in local, national or private institutions both nationally and internationally. The programme provides a qualification, in particular, for social education work with children and young people in mutlicultural environments both in Norway and abroad. This degree provides qualification for further study at masters level.