JU-301 Norwegian Welfare Law
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Alexander Zimmermann Alsaker
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Child Welfare, 5 year Master's Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian.Recommended prerequisites
JU-200 Administrative Law or equivalent.
For single course students, this subject (or equivalent) is required for admission.
Course contents
Emphasis will be given the laws relevant to the welfare agencies¿ organization, benefits and services, including rights and duties of the applicant. Key areas include social law, children law and health law, including special regulations regarding procedures for welfare agencies. An overview of regulations concerning coercive use will be given as well.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
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apply the rules regulating administrative proceedings in the welfare system.
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apply the laws concerning benefits and services provided by the welfare agencies in a morally responsible manner.
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familiarity with the regulations concerning coercive means.
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identify legal aspects in complex welfare problems.
Examination requirements
Approved compulsory assignment (may be handed in individually or in groups of up till five students). More information in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and group work. Estimated workload is about 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability and capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
JU-200 Administrative Law or equivalent.
Assessment methods and criteria
5 hour written examination with letter grades.
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 |
|---|---|
| JU-9300 – Velferdsrett | 10 |
| JU-903 – Welfare Law | 10 |
| JU-205 – Legal Topics | 5 |