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Download Study Plan Study plan Master in Social Science Programme description The Master in Social Science provides an in-depth knowledge of analytical, methodological and theoretical approaches to social science based in a set of majors, including Sociology, Social Work, HRM and International Relations. The Master in Social Science offer session-based teaching on our campuses in Bodø and Levanger. Most course units have 1-2 sessions per semester. The Master degree programme in Social Science has a scope of 120 ECTS, equivalent to 2 years full-time study. Each major comprises 30 ECTS and are offered in the first year. In addition, the programme includes two compulsory course in research methods, and a number of elective courses. For students planning to apply for a Ph.D. are advised to choose the elective course SO313S Social Science Analysis. The programme concludes with the Master thesis, worth 50 ECTS in the second year. Courses with less than 10 registered students will be given as reading courses. ECTS Credits 120 Study level Master's degree (2 years) Teaching language Norwegian Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences Course location Bodø Page 1 of 44 Study model Expand all 1st study year Autumn 2021 Course id Course name ECTS Credits ME310S Qualitative and Quantitative and Methods I 10 SP Specialization (click to choose) Elective cources (click to choose) Spring 2022 Course id Course name ECTS Credits Specialization (click to choose) Elective cources (click to choose) 2nd study year Autumn 2022 Course id Course name ECTS Credits SO330S Master´s Thesis (1/2) Ends spring 2023 Mandatory courses (click to choose) Spring 2023 Course id Course name ECTS Credits SO330S Master´s Thesis (2/2) 50 SP Teaching sessions The elective course SAM5000 Samfunnsplanlegging og folkehelse is taught at Campus Steinkjer. All other courses will be taught at Campus Bodø. Learning outcomes Knowledge: After graduation, the student will have: Thorough knowledge of social sciences and the chosen major, and the student will have developed a reflective attitude towards this knowledge. Thorough knowledge of scientific theory and research methods, and the student will know how to apply them critically and in terms of their own competence. The ability to analyze professional issues from a social science perspective. Skills: After graduation, the student will have the ability to: Bring forth and discuss ethical issues in social research and in society at large. Apply methods of social science and perspectives on practical challenges on specific tasks. Keep updated of new and relevant research and apply this on his or her own academic work and in his or her own professional practice. General competence Page 2 of 44 After graduation, the student will have the ability to: Use his or her skills to interpret single phenomenon in a broader social science context. Develop, plan and carry out research in accordance with the academic requirements for scientific methods and content, leading to new social relevant knowledge and understanding. Communicate, argue and present his or her knowledge and skills. Description of the specializations with learning outcomes Major in Social Work Introduction This major seeks to improve the students' understanding of the interaction between theory and practice and focuses on placing social work in a historical, ideological and spatial context. Throughout the major, there will be a focus on gender and power relations on how social and political structures are gendered, how social problems affect women differently from men, and on how policies and social work practice can target social work challenges in a gender sensitive way to improve living conditions for women, children and men in different societies. The students should develop their ability for critical and comparative analysis to enhance their ability to promote social work's underlying values of social justice and human rights through social work at the local, national and international level. The major will also examine how different social services systems and institutional frameworks conduct to shape methods, ethics and critical reflection in social work. Learning outcomes: Knowledge Have advanced knowledge in the field of social work. Have a thorough knowledge of the theoretical foundation of social work Be able to apply knowledge in new areas within the field of social work. Skills Be able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problem- solving in social work. Be able to interpret, critically assess and use appropriate methods of research and academic development in an independent matter. Be able to locate, assess and refer to information and academic material, and present this to highlight a problem. Be able to use relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression. General competence Be able to analyze relevant academic, professional and ethical issues. Be able to apply their knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out sophisticated tasks and projects. Be able to provide comprehensive independent study and master the subject area of expression. Be able to communicate about subject issues, analysis and conclusions in the field, both for specialists and the general public. Have knowledge of innovation and innovation processes. Major in Sociology Introduction The major study in Sociology provides students with theoretical and practical training in sociological ways of thinking and analyzing social phenomena. Social change is one of the key aspects of concern, and students will acknowledge insights in modern societies and social development, and the ways in which local and global processes are interconnected in new and complex ways. Studying social changes means studying disintegrative as well as reintegrative forces. Social changes create new possibilities and new challenges in peoples' social life. With an in depth study in sociology students will achieve theoretical and methodological tools applicable to exploring such issues. The study provides in-depth knowledge about social issues on different levels, from the global to the local and from micro to macro. Students will achieve knowledge in a wide range of theoretical perspectives and different methodological approaches, as well as insight in the Norwegian society with a special focus upon the Norwegian and Nordic welfare model. The study will also be thematically oriented towards the student's master's thesis through seminar-based teaching. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the master degree in social science with sociology as major area and study, students should have achieved the following learning outcomes: Knowledge Have in-depth knowledge about the theoretical basis and methodological variety in sociology. Have in-depth knowledge about one specialized field within sociology (of their choice). Have in-depth knowledge about how to construct different kinds of scientific texts. Skills Page 3 of 44 Be able to discuss a sociological research question by using different theoretical positions. Be able to develop interesting and relevant research questions Be able to produce scientific presentations, both in writing and orally. General competence Be able to present a report on different sociological questions, using scientific methods. Be able to produce analyses of social systems on different levels, from small groups to larger organizations and societies. Major in Human Resource Management Introduction The specialization in Human Resource Management focuses on problems and challenges pertaining to an active and targeted application of the employees' resources. The leadership roles have become more complex and demanding. Hence, leaders are especially expected to be more innovative, and capable of mobilizing the competence and knowhow available in the workforce. The growth in courses, programs and conferences addressing leadership, complies certainly with broad ideological currents, which emphasizes the significance of leadership, not least in managing changes and innovations. On the other hand, it indicates that personnel in charge, as for instance in the operating core, after having accomplished their ordinary professional educations (engineers, nurses, social workers, doctors and so on), are not sufficiently prepared for conducting leadership. The specialization in HRM has a two-sided aim: It puts emphasis on increasing the students' knowledge of available research targeting problems and challenges as to performing a leadership role. At the same time, it intends to create an arena where the students can exchange and discuss tensions and dilemmas facing leaders in the everyday life, and how to handle them. In that respect, we seek to capitalize on the students' own experiences. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the specialization the student should: Knowledge and understanding be able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently with practical and theoretical problem- solving be able to interpret, critically evaluate and use appropriate methods for research in an independent manner be able to locate, assess, and refer to information and professional HRM material and present this Skills possess advanced knowledge of HRM and specialized knowledge in fields such as organization, recruitment, payroll systems, participation and leadership be able to use relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression be able to apply knowledge in new areas within the HRM-field General
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