Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• The current discourses in his/her own field
• Scientific theory and research methods as a basis for evaluation in his/her own field

• Research in the field of child welfare
• Innovation and entrepreneurship

Skills

The candidate is able to:

• Consider legal issues and ethical dilemmas related to the use of force in relation to welfare laws
• Assess organisational and policy guidelines for the development of welfare services
• Assess child welfare work in light of cultural complexity
• Assess interdisciplinary cooperation in the light of professional standards and user-participation
• Prepare practical training studies and the Bachelor’s thesis work in course 10
  
  

General competence

The candidate is able to:

• Assess the sources of knowledge and discourses that shape the content of child welfare work
• Show a critically reflective and innovative attitude in the assessment of professional issues

Course Description

The content of the course is based on the national curriculum’s requirements regarding the distribution of credits, which functions as a guideline for the clarification of the course plan.

National and Local Knowledge, Health and Social Policy - 5 ECTS; Sociology and Social Anthropology – 3 ECTS; The Legal System, Legal Methods and Administrative Law - 2 ECTS; General, and Social Psychology - 2 ECTS; Clinical Psychology and Mental Health - 2 ECTS; Communication, Interaction and Conflict Resolution - 3 ECTS; Child Care Initiatives - 1 ECTS; Community Work - 3 ECTS; Activities Subjects - 1 ECTS; Working with Groups, Organizations and Networks - 3 ECTS.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Study groups are the key element in the course 9. Teaching and learning methods and the organisation of the course are described in the course plan.

Assessment Methods

Course code: 070-E9: Critical reflection – assessment assignment

Students will answer one of two given assignments based on the expected learning outcomes in course 9. Individual responses (2500 - 3000 words). Graded marks.
There may be as many as six course requirements, which must be completed before completion of the course can be approved. The course requirements are described in the course plan.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean