The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Child Welfare, 5 year Master's Programme

Learning outcomes

After course completion the student should:

Knowledge:

  • have a broad knowledge of scientific theory positions with particular relevance to the child welfare service

  • have broad knowledge of the child welfare service's theme and various knowledge regimes

  • have knowledge of phenomenologically oriented ethics

  • have broad knowledge of values, life issues and professional and administrative approaches in child welfare

  • have knowledge of ethical challenges in the exercise of child welfare, including the conversation as an ethical challenge

 

Skills:

  • be able to identify and discuss scientific theoretic positions in child welfare services theories and research traditions

  • be able to discuss what is relevant knowledge for child welfare services

  • be able to identify and reflect on the value dimensions in child welfare services' documents, methods and governing documents

 

Core competencies:

  • have insight into child welfare service's theoretical, ethical and existential dimensions

Examination requirements

There is a requirement for a minimum of 70% compulsory attendance for the lecture and classroom time. In order to take the oral exam, an essay must be submitted and passed. Participation in mentor group requires a minimum of 80% attendance

Teaching methods

Lectures, essay writing and group work with discussion groups where the students actively use their lessons learned from placements/practicums.

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam is a two-part, individual essay that counts for 40% of the final grade and an oral exam, which counts for 60%. Graded A-F.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 18, 2024 1:34:20 AM