JU-301 Norwegian Welfare Law (Spring 2024)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Alexander Zimmermann Alsaker
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian.
Recommended previous knowledge
JU-200 Administrative Law or equivalent.
For single course students, this subject (or equivalent) is required for admission.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
- apply the rules regulating administrative proceedings in the welfare system.
- apply the laws concerning benefits and services provided by the welfare agencies in a morally responsible manner.
- familiarity with the regulations concerning coercive means.
- identify legal aspects in complex welfare problems.
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.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and group work. Estimated workload is about 270 hours.
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.
Examinations
5 hour written examination with letter grades.
Student 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.
Offered as a free-standing course
Yes. Subject to availability and capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course
JU-200 Administrative Law or equivalent.
Admission for external candidates
No
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-107 – Administrative and Welfare Law. | 10 |
| JU-205 – Legal Topics. | 5 |
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Oct. 15, 2026 10:57:03 AM