Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has:

Basic knowledge of public administration organization and the distribution of tasks and responsibilities at the national, regional, county and municipal levels

Basic knowledge of the legal system, human rights, welfare law, administrative law and legal methods

Basic knowledge about key health and social policies, welfare state development and professions

Knowledge of welfare policies in an international perspective

General competence

The candidate has:

An understanding that knowledge of administrative law, law and policies are part of professional practice and a prerequisite for active participation in work involving the living standards and quality of life of vulnerable groups

Course Description

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

National and Municipal Knowledge, Health and Social Policies – 7 ECTS; Law – 2 ECTS; The Discipline’s Development, Ethics and Professional Roles – 1 ECTS.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Self-study; lectures and assignments (individual and in groups).

Assessment Methods

Course code: 060-E3: Basic Knowledge of Administration – assessment assignment.

Individual response within a timeframe of 9 am - 5 pm without supervision. Graded.

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