Barnevernspedagog – bachelor

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The candidate:

• has broad knowledge about the child welfare service’s social mandate, partners, the distribution of responsibilities and tasks in welfare administration, interdisciplinary, interagency and interprofessional collaboration
• has broad knowledge about assessment and understanding of the best interests of children, the rights of children and families, applicable Norwegian and international legislation relevant to the field of child welfare, as well as relevant legal methods
• has broad knowledge about children’s upbringing, childhood, socialisation, learning, formation and development, work related to families and networks, interaction and developmental supportive care.
• has broad knowledge about neglect, abuse and violence, substance abuse and mental health; possible causes, expressions and consequences
• has broad knowledge about communication, conflict management and collaboration in a society characterised by diversity, and knowledge about inclusion, non-discrimination and equality, so that the candidate helps to ensure equal services for all groups in society
• has knowledge about the status and rights of the Sámi people as indigenous people, and Sámi children’s right to an upbringing where their ethnic, linguistic and cultural affiliation is emphasised
• has knowledge about their own profession and professional ethics, ethical values, dilemmas and issues within the field of child welfare
• has knowledge about various pedagogical methods and measures within milieu therapy and other work related to child welfare
• has knowledge about the philosophy of science and social science methodology, and knowledge about relevant debates, research and development work, and innovation processes
• can update their knowledge about the relationship between health, education, work, socio-economic factors and living conditions, both in relation to individuals and groups in society, in order to contribute to good public health and work inclusion.
• has digital skills, including knowledge about children’s everyday digital life, digital security, and can assist in the development of and use suitable technology at both individual and system levels

Skills

The candidate:

• can apply research knowledge, experiential knowledge and knowledge from children, young people and parents as a basis for knowledge-based practice in encounters with children, young people and families in their own services, and refer further if necessary
• can apply knowledge-based methods, relevant legal rules, theories and professional discretion in a culturally sensitive manner for the benefit of children and families in a culturally diverse society
• can use experience and knowledge to build relationships, collaborate and communicate in a way that promotes inclusion and participation, and ensure the participation of children and young people
• can apply a broad and multidisciplinary platform of knowledge in work related to milieu therapy and social education, as well as master preventive and health-promoting work in arenas where children and young people can be found
• can apply academic knowledge to communicate and collaborate appropriately with children, young people and parents/guardians, and can talk to children about topics such as neglect, violence and abuse
• can apply academic knowledge and expertise to initiate and lead interdisciplinary, interagency and interprofessional collaboration
• can reflect critically on their own and the service’s practice, power relations and professionalism in encounters with children and families
• can apply academic knowledge in a methodical and scientific manner to professional development, quality improvement and service innovation

General competence

The candidate:

• can use knowledge and experience to investigate, facilitate, implement, document, analyse, assess and evaluate child welfare work in an ethical and professionally sound manner
• can investigate, analyse, plan, implement, justify, evaluate and document child welfare work both independently and together with others
• can document and communicate professional assessments, orally and in writing
• has insight into and can safeguard the rights of children, young people and families, and help ensure children’s best interests and equal services in a society characterised by diversity
• can use knowledge, skills and experiences to meet children, young people and families in a vulnerable life situation with understanding, empathy and recognition
• has insight into their own preconceptions, attitudes and values, and the importance of relational skills in child welfare work, and can manage ethical issues within the subject area and their own service provision

Student exchange

Exchange semester
4th semester (supervised professional training).

As a student on the bachelor's program in child welfare, you have the opportunity to go on exchange in the 4th semester of your studies. This means that the exchange constitutes the professional training of your education. Exchange is a unique opportunity to gain international experience and to make your education stand out.

For more information on exchange, see UiS's exchange pages.

Exchange programme - supervised professional training
Through one of our partner institutions abroad, you will be offered an approved internship with a supervisor.

We offer two different types of internships abroad; through partner universities and directly to organsations. Those who go to universities abroad must follow this university's own supervised training course and the requirements set by this university. The partner university is also responisble for finding an internship for our students. Those who go to exchange under the auspices of organizations and foundations must be prepared to follow the internship program of the University of Stavanger. This includes participation in a pre-practice seminar (if possible) and submission of mandatory work requirements. You will be told which course you will follow well in advance of your departure.

All students who complete an internship abroad are assigned a contact teacher at UiS. Students abroad undertake to maintain ongoing contact with the person responsible for exchange and assigned contact teacher throughout the internship period.

The application process
The deadline for applying for an exchange is 1 September in the autumn before the supervised professional training.

Which institutions we get internships at may vary from year to year, and we therefore recommend that you choose based on which country you want to go to.

All applicants following the child welfare education must attach a letter of motivation in English to the application. Here you should write a little about yourself and your motivation for applying for an exchange. This letter will be forwarded to your place of exchange as a presentation of you. It can also be used in the distribution of internship places, if you and another student are competing for the same place and have the same score. Particularly relevant language competence can count in your favour.

Students going on exchange must have passed all 1st year exams on the program before they can travel abroad.

More information about the application process.

Kontaktperson
Academic supervision: International coordinator Andeas Håheim
Preliminary and final approval: Student Advisor Yri Helene Ljosdal
General questions about exchange: The outbound exchange guide in Digital student service desk

All about exchange