Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Placement in the Field of Social Work
SA202S
The course focuses on how students can develop knowledge in practical social work. Knowledge of society, the person in society and a personally developed competence in relationship work is central. The course emphasizes the development of personal competence, which includes role performance, contact and interaction skills, stress tolerance and organizational competence.
The course focuses on how to develop knowledge in social work practice. Knowledge of society, human society and personal skills developed in the work relationship is a central topic of the course. Personal competence can be defined as including the role of performance, contact and interaction skills, stress tolerance and organizational skills. The specific feature of professional studies is that part of the program is practice-related, both by learning directly in practice at various social institutions and through teaching.
Must have the right to study for a bachelor's degree in social work at Bodø. All courses of 1 academic year must be passed in order to be allowed to take SA202S Practical Studies.
On successful completion of the course:
The work experience will give the candidate the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and insight they have acquired through previous education and self-study . Practice will help students increase their understanding of the relationship between research, theory and practical work. Students will enhance their skills in social work practice and child welfare. The candidate will acquire general expertise in the area of social work and child welfare.The student must be able to reflect about their role as a socialworker meeting clients as well as colleges. Ethical awerness relatede to "Yrkesetisk grunnlagsdokument"
Students must expect to pay expenses related to transportation, room and board as well as semester fee registration.
Teaching, seminars and working in small groups and social work practice Preparatory courses and the final session are compulsory. There will be lectures and group work. There is mandatory attendance on practice. See separate regulations for practice.
There are two written evaluations in the autumn and in spring after teaching practice. The evaluations are included as part of the university's quality assurance system.
Full-time spring semester, 20 weeks. It is also possible to take the practical training abroad.
Practice is assessed as passed / failed. In order to pass the practical studies, learning outcomes must be achieved, attendance requirements must be met, and the written work must be approved. Unapproved written work or lack of attendance will in itself result in failure. The final assessment is made by the subject teacher for the individual student in collaboration with the course coordinator. In the event of a failed practice, the hole practice must be repeated.
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and dictonary.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
SA253S - Placement in the Field of Social Work - 30 credits
SA263S - Placement in the Field of Social Work - 30 credits
