Course content

The students will acquire knowledge of methods for individual social work and social group work. Through learning about, and practising, we pay particular attention to applied social work skills. The aim is to prepare students for managing the complexity in interaction and communication in a range of different contexts.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
The student:
- has knowledge about social work methods
- has extensive knowledge about communication, reflection and interaction
- has knowledge about social workers as professionals
- has knowledge about the complexity in social work interaction in with service users and other professionals in a range of contexts

Skills
The student:
- is able to critically reflect over theoretical perspectives on people in difficult life situations
- is able to use social work skills drawn from different social work methods
- is able to combine social work methods to promote social change for individuals and groups
- is able to critically reflect over implications of choosing approaches of intervention
- is able to critically reflect and demonstrate courage, creativity and perseverance to promote ethical practise
- is able to reflect over his or her professional performance and adjust it under supervision





General competence
The student:
- is able to integrate theoretical knowledge with professional skills
- has competence in using professional skills in challenging situations
- is able to reflect on ethical dimensions in social work
- appreciate the value base and ethical principles in social work
- is able to professionally interact with service users, colleges and other professionals
- has increasing courage and confidence in his or her professional competence
- masters written and oral/spoken professional communication

Learning methods and activities

The training will be given by a combination of lectures, student group work, skills training and independent study.

Part of the lectures may be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

• One written exercise

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The student must have passed 45 credits in the program to complete the exam in the course.

Required previous knowledge

The course has a university degree, which means that the subject is reserved for students who have been admitted to the program Bachelor in Social Work at NTNU.

Credit reductions