One Year Programme in Migration and Integration Management Programme description

On completion of the program, the candidate has the following knowledge, skills and general competencies:

Knowledge

The candidate

• Has general knowledge about and knowledge of how human behavior is affected and changed in interaction with environmental events
• Has general knowledge about behavior analysis principles and other learning principles and about how these principles are applied in different areas of society
• Has knowledge about the history of psychology in general, and the history of behavior analysis specifically
• Knows how the discipline develops through research and application
• Can update and further develop their own knowledge of psychology and behavior analysis

Skills

The candidate can

• apply behavior analytic principles, including conducting functional surveys and facilitate desired maintenance off and changing of behavior
• describe pros and cons of different models of explanation in psychology
• account for practical work that uses different models of explanation in psychology
• search out and read relevant scientific literature and apply results from research in their own professional practice
• make scientifically justified choices in their own professional activities, reflect over their own practices, and adjust their own conduct when under supervision
• use different methods for collecting and analyzing scientific data

General Competence

The candidate

• Can distinguish between professional knowledge and personal conviction
• Can communicate research and applied behavioral science and psychology both in writing and orally
• Can exchange viewpoints and experiences with others with a background in psychology and behavior analysis, and thus contribute to the development of ethically sound practices
• Is familiar with scientific values such as openness, logical thinking, precision and honesty
• Is familiar with the special ethical and legal issues and guidelines relevant for work in psychology and behavior analysis
• Can plan and implement academic that extend over time, alone or as a part of a team
• Knows the research frontier in their field, and is familiar with groundbreaking work and innovation within psychology and behavior analysis

Working methods in the program are varied, to familiarize students with different ways of working to learn. Students will then become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and improve their relational and professional skills. Lectures; interteaching; seminars; group tasks; written submissions; lab exercises and practical exercises; and practicum placements, are all working and teaching methods used during the program. Digital teaching, digital meetings and media software are used in the different courses.

Some topics will not be covered by lectures, and students are expected to acquire the relevant knowledge from self-directed study activities.

Student-active teaching methods are emphasized, and students get prompt and individual feedback on their work.

Working methods in the program are varied, to familiarize students with different ways of working to

Lectures

Lectures are primarily used to introduce new material, present overviews of topics, and to emphasize and provide coherence between main elements in a topic. Lectures will also present especially demanding parts of the required readings.

Interteaching

Interteaching means that students read up on course literature and discuss the topic in groups, while instructors circulate to help resolve difficult questions. Questions to and answers from the course instructor conclude the sessions. This is a form of flipped classroom that promotes student preparation and participation during class.

Seminars

The university organizes seminars in relation to certain topics and issues. In the seminars, students will develop and get feedback on their collaboration skills, in addition to learning the relevant content. Oral student presentations and discussions are a main feature of the seminars, and students can train their communication skills. Course instructors provide guidance and feedback during the seminars.

Group work

Working on problems and tasks together with others promotes cooperation between students, and supports the learning of course content.

During the first year of study, teaching assistants recruited from the department’s institute lead organized group work. The teaching assistants are familiar with the program and its working methods, and help students adapt to their role.

Practical exercises and practicum placements

For several courses, practical exercises provide an important form of learning. Important skills are practiced on campus in advance of the placements, to ensure that students have required theoretical knowledge and satisfactory basic skills before they attempt practical application. Important arenas for behaviour change, such as kindergartens and schools, are especially relevant as placements. Confer also Vurdering i praksisstudier.

Written assignments and the bachelor’s thesis

Through written assignments and the bachelor’s thesis, students develop topics to work on over time, individually or with others. This will teach theory, and develop skills in sourcing, analysis, discussion, and communication in writing. The main objectives are to develop skills of critical reflection, of seeing theoretical elements as integrated wholes, and of developing deeper understanding of a topic. Written work requirements are submitted electronically, and students receive individual, written feedback on their work.

Self-study

Students are responsible for the content of course readings, and must expect to learn it from self-paced reading. Some topics are not covered by teaching activities. Required course readings include textbooks with ample digital resources, allowing students to monitor their own progression. For some courses, the department has developed digital resources. Lecture hours are kept at a fairly low level, to give students time for self-directed study and self-organized colloquium work. Colloquia function without teachers, and serve to support the learning of fellow students as well as one’s own.

Students are encouraged to take parts of the program at one of our collaboration institutions abroad. Exchange periods provide scientific benefits, and add value to a professional repertoire in a multicultural society. A globalized labor market also increases the importance of international experience, language and cultural knowledge.

Parts of the courses may be conducted in English; confer specific course descriptions.

The structure of the program is adapted for student exchange both nationally and internationally. This applies to the whole program, but especially semesters 5 and 6. Semester 5 consists of courses from the main area Topics in psychology. Numerous institutions of higher education abroad have bachelor programs in psychology, and it is easy to find courses for exchange students. Semester 6, reserved for practicum placement and thesis work, is also suited for exchange studies.

Courses in the program that are conducted in English in case of participation of incoming exchange students:

• PSYK1420 - Behavior analysis 1 – General principles of behavior analysis
• PSYK2100 – Research methods 1 – Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods
• PSYK2210 – Behavior analysis 2 – Applied behavior analysis
• PSYK2310 – Behavior analysis 3 – Experimental and conceptual behavior analysis
• For incoming exchange students, semester 6 can be adapted in order to offer courses of 30 ECTs, by taking PSYK3910, which can be done in the lab groups, where English is the working language.

Selected courses from the Master's programme in Behavior Analysis conducted in English in case of participation by incoming exchange students. Relevant academic background and level are assessed and approved by the department head on an individual basis:

• MALK4000-403 Behavior Analysis and Radical Behaviorism
• MALKA211 Introduction to Behavior Analysis
• MALKA217 Early Intervention for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• MALKA218 Ethical Considerations in Applied Behavior Analysis
• MALKA219 Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)
• MALKA220 Behavioral Economics
• MALKA222 Clinical Behavior Analysis

Please go to https://student.oslomet.no/utveksling-psykologi-atferdsanalyse for an overview of universities and university colleges that OsloMet have exchange agreements with.

En kandidat med fullført årsstudium i migrasjons- og integrasjonsforvaltning har følgende læringsutbytte:

Kunnskap

Kandidaten har

• innsikt i migrasjon i et historisk, kulturelt, sosiologisk og økonomiske perspektiv
• kunnskap om migrasjon og integrering av ulike grupper innvandrere
• forståelse for utfordringer og mulige målkonflikter i migrasjonspolitikken
• kunnskap om juridiske begreper og prinsipper knyttet til innvandringslovgivning/-regulering
• kunnskap om virkningen av ulike integrasjonstiltak

Ferdigheter

Kandidaten

• kan anvende relevant akademisk kunnskap på praktiske problemer knyttet til integrasjonsforvaltning
• har juridisk og organisatorisk forståelse av migrasjons- og integrasjonsforvaltningen
• kan reflektere over egen faglig utøvelse
• kan finne, vurdere og henvise til informasjon og fagstoff og framstille dette slik at det belyser problemstillinger knyttet til migrasjons- og integrasjonsarbeidet

Generell kompetanse

Kandidaten

• har innsikt i fag- og yrkesetiske problemstillinger ved integrasjon og migrasjonsarbeid
• kan selvstendig planlegge og gjennomføre arbeidsoppgaver, i tråd med etiske krav og retningslinjer
• kan bidra til utvikling av god praksis i integrasjonsarbeidet

Årsstudium i migrasjons- og integrasjonsforvaltning er et fulltidsstudium og består av emner tilsvarende 60 studiepoeng.

Undervisningen i det enkelte emnet går over hele eller deler av semesteret.

Undervisningsformen er en kombinasjon av forelesninger, seminarer, gruppearbeid, ulike skriftlige arbeider og presentasjoner.

Studentenes ansvar for egen læring forutsetter aktiv deltakelse. I studiet blir det i tillegg til forelesninger benyttet ulike studentaktive læringsformer som skriftlige oppgaver, gruppearbeid, muntlig framføring, seminarer etc.

Det er ikke praksis i studiet.

På grunn av studiets varighet åpnes det ikke for å ta deler av studiet ved en utenlandsk utdanningsinstitusjon.

Et av emnene vil i sin helhet bli undervist på engelsk, som dermed åpner for innvekslingsstudenter.

Alle arbeidskrav, fastsatt i den enkelte emneplan, må være godkjent for at studenten skal kunne framstille seg til eksamen i emnet. Frist for innlevering av arbeidskrav fastsettes av emneansvarlig ved oppstart.

Skriftlige arbeidskrav blir vurdert av en faglærer. Studenten får skriftlig og/eller muntlig tilbakemelding på arbeidskravet. Ved ikke godkjent arbeidskrav gis studenten mulighet til å forbedre arbeidskravet innen en fastsatt frist. Dersom det foreligger særlige grunner kan en student etter søknad gis utsettelse på innlevering av arbeidskravet. Studenter som ikke har fått godkjent alle obligatoriske arbeidskrav, har ikke rett til å avlegge eksamen. Når en oppgave ikke godkjennes vil faglærer gi en skriftlig eller muntlig tilbakemelding om hva som bør forbedres. Studenten får så mulighet til å levere på ny innen en gitt frist.

Når det i et arbeidskrav stilles krav om deltakelse i et gruppearbeid, skal gruppen bekrefte at de enkelte medlemmene har fylt dette kravet gjennom en skriftlig erklæring som leveres sammen med arbeidskravet. Samme prosedyre gjelder ved underkjenning av gruppearbeidskrav som ved individuelle arbeidskrav.

Vurderingsformene i studiet varierer fra emne til emne, og er enten hjemmeeksamen eller skoleeksamen.

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Karakterene på de besvarelsene som er vurdert av ekstern sensor danner grunnlag for å fastsette nivå på besvarelsene innenfor de ulike karakteruttrykkene. Intern sensor skal ta hensyn til ekstern sensors vurdering ved sensurering av alle eksamensoppgaver.

Alle emner har graderte karakterer fra A til E for bestått og F for ikke bestått.