SO-407 Philosophy and Ethics in Social Work
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Randi Edland Kroken
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Child Welfare, 5 year Master's Programme
- Master's Programme in Social Work
Recommended prerequisites
The admission requirement is the same as for master in sociology and social work
Learning outcomes
After the course the student has
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profound knowledge of the nature and development of the nature and development of social work, including knowledge base
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identify and discuss values and ethical challenges in social work
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apply theories of power as an analytical tool in social work
Examination requirements
Approved individual reflection task.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods and workload
Lecture and group work with assignments and/or group presentations. Expected workload is about 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study program manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
An individual oral examination
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| SO-406 – Knowledge, Service and Professional Development in Social Work | 10 |
| PSY905 – Competence and Practice Development | 10 |
| SO-403 – Knowledge-based and Evidence-based Practice | 5 |
| SO-404 – Ethics in Services | 5 |
| SO-405 – Understanding of Knowledge in Social Work/Child Protection | 5 |