SO-407 Philosophy and Ethics in Social Work (Autumn 2020)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Randi Edland Kroken
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Recommended previous knowledge
The admission requirement is the same as for master in sociology and social work
Learning outcomes
After the course the student has
- profound knowledge of the nature and development of the nature and development of social work, including knowledge base
- identify and discuss values and ethical challenges in social work
- apply theories of power as an analytical tool in social work
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods and workload
Lecture and group work with assignments and/or group presentations. Expected workload is about 270 hours.
Examination requirements
Approved individual reflection task.
Examinations
An individual oral examination
Student 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.
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 |
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