SO-303 Client-related Work Placement for International Students
- ECTS Credits:
- 20
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Mette Fløystad Kvammen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Social Work
Teaching language
Norwegian/EnglishPrerequisites
Work placement builds upon knowledge acquired from previous courses in social work from the student's home country. Previous knowledge must be documented, with a minimum of 10 ECTS in social work.
Learning outcomes
Work placement (US:internship) will contribute to an increased understanding of the relationships among research, theory and practical social work. Students will acquire knowledge of, insight into and training in practical social work. In addition, students will gain insight into the Norwegian welfare scheme. Through work placement students will increase their awareness of their own values and attitudes, as well as develop their communication and collaboration skills.
Teaching methods
During work placement students must comply with the work place’s rules and regulations. Students are entitled to one (work) day of study per week during work placement. Each student is entitled to at least two hours of counselling per week. Work placement period lasts for 18 weeks during the autumn semester.
Evaluation
Course evaluation is carried out as a midterm evaluation in accordance with standard procedure in the quality assurance system, chapter 2.1.1., unless other information is given in the beginning of the semester.
Assessment methods and criteria
Pass/fail assessment. In order to pass SO-303 examination requirements and mandatory attendance must be approved. For further details, refer to the regulations for client-related work placement for international students.
Other information
Practice placement is only available upon request through available exchange programme. Please contact International departement for further details.
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-300 – Social Work 4, Client-related Work Placement | 20 |
| SO-300 – Social Work, Client-related Work Placement | 20 |
| SO-305 – Social Work: Field Education for International Students | 10 |