PhD Programme in Social Sciences Programme description

Studentene skal gjennomføre de angitte arbeidskrav som spesifiseres i den enkelte emneplan. Dette skal sikre aktiv studentdeltakelse, tydelige krav til studieinnsats og oppnådd læringsutbytte.

Arbeidskrav skal være levert/utført og godkjent innen de fastsatte fristene i undervisningsplanen, hvis ikke trekkes studenten fra eksamen.

Gyldig fravær dokumentert med for eksempel legeerklæring, gir ikke fritak for å innfri arbeidskrav. Studenter som på grunn av sykdom eller annen dokumentert gyldig årsak ikke leverer/utfører arbeidskrav innen fristen, kan få utsatt frist. Ny frist for å innfri arbeidskrav avtales i hvert enkelt tilfelle med faglærer. Dersom studenter på bakgrunn av gyldig fravær ikke får levert og godkjent arbeidskrav innen fastsatt andregangsfrist, trekkes studenten fra eksamen og må melde seg opp til neste ordinære eksamen.

Arbeidskrav vurderes til "Godkjent" eller "Ikke godkjent". Studenter som leverer/utfører arbeidskrav innen fristen, men som får vurderingen "Ikke godkjent", har anledning til en ny innlevering/utførelse. Studenten må selv avtale ny innlevering av det aktuelle arbeidskravet med faglærer. Studenter som ikke leverer/utfører arbeidskrav innen fristen, og som ikke har dokumentert, gyldig årsak, får ikke gå opp til eksamen i emnet.

Nærmere informasjon om arbeidskrav finnes i den enkelte fag- og emneplan.

Faglige aktiviteter med krav om deltakelse

Gjennom studiet skal studentene utvikle ferdigheter og samhandlingskompetanse som er sentrale i kunnskapsområdene. En vesentlig del av læringen er knyttet til erfaringsdeling og utvikling av praktiske ferdigheter, erfaringsdeling, formidling og relasjonskompetanse. Slike ferdigheter og kompetanse kan ikke tilegnes ved selvstudium, men må opparbeides gjennom samhandling, utøving og reell dialog med blant annet medstudenter og lærere, og ved deltakelse i undervisningen.

Hvilke aktiviteter som har krav til deltakelse framgår av den enkelte emneplanen og er spesifisert i undervisningsplanen. Ved fravær må studenten enten ta igjen undervisningen eller gjennomføre et alternativt faglig opplegg.

Vurdering er et viktig element i profesjonskvalifiseringen og knyttes til arbeidskrav, eksamener og praksisopplæring. Studentene skal kunne prøves i forhold til forventet læringsutbytte.

Gjennom studiet møter studentene ulike vurderingsformer. Studenten vil prøves i både skriftlige, muntlige, digitale og praktiske vurderingsformer. De ulike vurderingsformene skal bidra til progresjon i utdanning og ivareta studenter med ulik bakgrunn og ulike forutsetninger og behov. Detaljerte beskrivelser av vurderingsformer framgår av den enkelte emneplan.

Underveisvurdering knyttes til forventninger og mål gitt i emnet/kunnskapsområdet som en del av læreprosessen. Slike vurderinger kan være muntlige og skriftlige, formelle og uformelle.

Det er studentenes ansvar å gjøre seg kjent med tid og sted for eksamen. Studenten er selv ansvarlig for å kontrollere at han eller hun er meldt opp til eksamen.

Sensorordning

For å ivareta et eksternt blikk på all vurdering inngår enten ekstern sensur eller tilsynssensur ved de ulike vurderingene i utdanningen. Ved tilsynssensur oppnevnes en tilsynssensor som har i oppgave å evaluere emnets vurderingsprosess og/eller utarbeide kriterier eller veiledning for sensur. Evalueringen dokumenteres i en rapport hvor eventuelle forslag til endringer i vurderingsform og vurderingsprosess framkommer.

Vurderingskriterier

Følgende nasjonale vurderingskriterier legges til grunn for vurdering:

A: Fremragende: Fremragende prestasjon som klart utmerker seg. Kandidaten viser svært god vurderingsevne og stor grad av selvstendighet.

B: Meget bra: Meget god prestasjon. Kandidaten viser meget god vurderingsevne og selvstendighet.

C: God: Jevnt god prestasjon som er tilfredsstillende på de fleste områder. Kandidaten viser god vurderingsevne og selvstendighet på de viktigste områdene.

D: Nokså god: En akseptabel prestasjon med noen vesentlige mangler. Kandidaten viser en viss grad av vurderingsevne og selvstendighet.

E: Tilsterkkelig: Prestasjonen tilfredsstiller minimumskravene, men heller ikke mer. Kandidaten viser liten vurderingsevne og selvstendighet

F: Ikke bestått: Prestasjon som ikke tilfredsstiller de faglige minimumskravene. Kandidaten viser både manglende vurderingsevne og selvstendighet.

Rettigheter og plikter ved eksamen

Eksamenskandidatens rettigheter og plikter framgår av forskrift for studier og eksamen ved OsloMet. Forskriften beskriver blant annet vilkår for ny/utsatt eksamen, klageadgang og hva som regnes som fusk ved eksamen. Kandidaten har plikt til å gjøre seg kjent med bestemmelsene i forskriften. Beskrivelser av den enkelte eksamen finnes i emneplanene.

Skikkethetsvurdering

Lærerutdanningsinstitusjoner har ansvar for å vurdere om studenter er skikket for læreryrket. Løpende skikkethetsvurdering foregår gjennom hele studiet og inngår i en helhetsvurdering av studentens faglige og personlige forutsetninger for å kunne fungere som lærer. En student som utgjør en mulig fare for barns liv, fysiske og psykiske helse, rettigheter og sikkerhet, er ikke skikket for yrket. Studenter som viser liten evne til å mestre barnehagelæreryrket, skal så tidlig som mulig i utdanningen få melding om dette. De skal få råd og veiledning for å gjøre dem i stand til å oppfylle kravene om lærerskikkethet eller få råd om å avslutte utdanningen. Skikkethetsvurderingen forgår gjennom hele studiet.

www.hioa.no/Studier/Skikkethetsvurdering

Studieprogresjon

I henhold til §3 i Den nasjonale forskriften om rammeplan for barnehagelærerutdanningen (Kunnskapsdepartementet 2012) skal pedagogikk være et sentralt og sammenbindende fag som inngår i alle kunnskapsområdene og ha et særlig ansvar for progresjon og profesjonsretting av utdanningen. Dette innebærer ifølge merknader til forskriften at pedagogisk kunnskap skal sikre et felles integrert barnehagefaglig fundament i alle kunnskapsområdene og fordypningen og slik ivareta en gjennomgående profesjonsfaglig og vitenskapelig plattform i en helhetlig og integrert utdanning. Det understrekes videre i merknadene at pedagogikk spesielt skal bidra til studentens danningsprosess, personlige vekst og utvikling, analytiske ferdigheter, integrering av teori og praksis, innsikt i vitenskapelig tenkemåte og etisk refleksjon.

Ansvar for progresjon og profesjonsretting vil bli ivaretatt ved at sentrale aspekter fra barnehagens hverdagsliv vil bli belyst i forhold til relevante temaer i hvert av de seks kunnskapsområdene.

Rent organisatorisk vil de samme aspektene bli drøftet i lys av stadig nye faglige perspektiver. Det vil bli arrangert seminarer der barnehagens hverdagsliv skal være i fokus. Intensjonen med gjennomføring av slike seminarer er å bidra til at studentene gjennom gjentatte drøftinger av samme temaer og begreper i lys av stadig nye faglige perspektiver vil utvikle dypere forståelse av og innsikt i barnehagefaglige temaer som berører hverdagslivet i barnehagen. Gjentakelsene og gjenkjenningen vil for studentene handle om å ta del i dannelsesprosesser som kan føres videre i fordypning og arbeidet med bacheloroppgaven der kunnskapen tas i bruk i et vitenskapelig og profesjonsrettet arbeid

Progresjonsregler

Barnehagelærerutdanningen ved OsloMet har fastsatte progresjonskrav. Studenter må oppfylle følgende krav for å kunne påbegynne tredje studieår:

• Studenten må ha bestått alle eksamener fra 1. studieår
• Studenten må ha oppnådd minimum 70 studiepoeng ved utgangen av 2. studieår
• Praksisperioden må være bestått før studenten kan gå videre til neste studieår

Studenter som ikke tilfredsstiller studieprogresjonskravene får ett års opphold i ordinært studieløp for å ta opp manglende eksamener/veiledet praksisopplæring.

Kostnader ved ekskursjon m.m.

Ekskursjoner m.m. i nærområdet/regionen kan inngå som del av undervisningen. Eventuelle kostnader knyttet til dette må dekkes av studenten.

After completing the PhD programme, the candidates are expected to have gained the following knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate:

• is at the cutting edge of knowledge within his/her field of specialization and can relate the subject area to philosophy of science issues (K1)
• can evaluate the expediency and application of different methodological approaches and processes to the development of researchable questions in the subject area (K2)
• can contribute to the development and production of new knowledge, theory and methods in the field of study (K3)

Skills

The candidate:

• can function as independent researchers planning and carrying out research in their field of study, including formulating problems and research questions and assessing the appropriateness of various theories and methods (S1)
• can carry out research at a high international standard (S2)
• can deal with complex academic questions and challenge existing knowledge and practice in the field of study and/or in the professional field (S3)

General competence

The candidate:

• can identify and reflect on ethical issues in their own and others’ research and carry out his/ her research with scholarly integrity (GC1)
• can undertake or contribute to complex interdisciplinary assignments and projects (GC2)
• can disseminate research through recognized national and international scholarly and/or professional publication channels, and to the professional field(s) and the general public in popular science form (GC3)
• can participate in debates in the field in international forums and present research at national and international research conferences (GC4)
• can assess the need for, initiate and practice innovation (GC5)

In addition, the programme will have learning outcomes related to the use of references and proper citation practices.

References

Correct use of source references and verifiability are required in all research. Candidates must comply with the guidelines for correct referencing and use of quotations in both their training component and research component. Inadequate references can be deemed to constitute plagiarism and cheating, and can constitute a breach of research ethics guidelines, cf. the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges Sections § 4-13. (R1)

The PhD programme consists of an educational (training) component (30 ECTS credits) and a research component (150 ECTS credits).

The training component

The training component is intended to underpin the PhD candidate's research. The training component comprises a mixture of mandatory and common courses/ requirements (required for all candidates to the programme); mandatory but not common components (specialization-specific requirements; methods requirements); and an elective component. The training component must be completed and approved before the doctoral thesis is submitted, cf. Regulations Relating to the Degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University.

1. Mandatory common subjects, 20 ECTS

• Research ethics, 5 ECTSResearch ethics considers ethical issues that arise in all stages of research and introduces tools and guidelines to conduct research responsibly. The course is offered by the Centre for the Study of Professions (SPS) at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, https://www.oslomet.no/en/study/sps/research-ethics
• Philosophy of science, 5 ECTS Philosophy of science is understood as the systematic study of scientific knowledge and scientific activity. This course focuses on those aspects of philosophy of science that concern the social sciences.The course is offered by the Centre for the Study of Professions (SPS) at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, https://www.oslomet.no/studier/sps/vitenskapsteori-phd

• Methods training, 10 ECTSMethods training amounting to 10 ECTS credits is also mandatory. Doctoral candidates are free to choose which courses are relevant to their project. Methods courses can be taken at OsloMet or at other universities in Norway and abroad, subject to approval from SAM’s Research Education Board.In the case of candidates in the PBIB specialization, 5 of the methods credits may be waived if deemed appropriate due to the topic of the doctoral thesis. This is to accommodate for projects having its centre of gravity in the humanities, where often the boundary between methods and theory are indistinct. In these cases, an exemption will be granted by SAM’s Research Education Board, upon application and with support and approval from the candidate’s supervisor.

2. Specialization-specific requirements, 5 ECTS

The educational component also comprises a specialization-specific requirement amounting to 5 ECTS credits. The goal of the mandatory course at the specialization level is to provide candidates with an understanding of the foundational theories, concepts, and approaches within the field(s) of study, including how these relate to methodological choices. The course will also socialize the candidates into the research environment at SAM and facilitate connections with doctoral students at OsloMet and other institutions.

The following are brief descriptions of the specialization-specific requirements. Candidates must take these courses at OsloMet, unless an exemption is granted from SAM’s Research Education Board. Unless otherwise noted, the examination for each of the courses will consist of a paper that will be evaluated pass/fail. Below is an overview of the mandatory subjects connected to each specialisation:

• BIG: Fundamental Concepts and Discourses in Business Administration, Innovation and Governance, PS9100. The course takes a conceptual and history of ideas approach to business administration, innovation and governance as fields of research and teaching. It introduces the foundations of the theories of social science and economics underpinning current research on business administration, innovation and governance, with emphasis on providing students with insight and overview of the diversity as well as the common ground. The course consists of three main thematic components: important methodological challenges to the study of business and governance; key theoretical approaches spanning several fields of research; and exemplary classical and cutting-edge contributions to each field.
• JMF: Media Development and Media Production, PS9200. The subject introduces central theories and research traditions in media production, and examines political, economic, social, technological and cultural developments in the media field in the Norwegian and international contexts. “The Media field” encompasses journalism, non-fiction writing, and other forms of media production and use, including in communication work.
• IBA: Theories in Library and Information Science, PS9300 (5 ECTS) or PS9350 (7,5 ECTS)The interdisciplinary theory course facilitates an understanding of the theoretical approaches and conceptual framings in library and information science in general, and in relation to the candidate’s own dissertation topic in particular. It creates synergy and communication between the field at large and the candidate’s own work.
• SASP: Ideas and concepts in Social Work and Social Policy, PS9400. The course will provide an overview and common fundament for understanding the diverse and mutually enriching fields of social work and social policy, and the links between them.

3. Elective subjects, up to 5 ECTS

The final 5 ECTS credits will be used on an elective course of the candidate’s choosing, in consultation with her/his supervisor(s). Elective courses can be taken at OsloMet or at other universities in Norway and abroad, subject to approval from SAM’s Research Education Board.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has a portfolio of elective and methods courses and new subjects will be developed. Available subjects will be announced at the programme’s web page. Here follows an overview of the courses currently available at the faculty:

• Action research and practice research, SP9250 (5 ECTS)
• Children in the welfare state: Understandng and research approaches, SP9260 (5 ECTS)
• Critical Engagements: Social Sciences in a Changing Society, SP9001 (5 ECTS)
• Current Research in Library and Information Science PBIB9300 (3 ECTS)
• Dialogues of knowledges in research, PS9700 (5 ECTS) Language of tuition: Spanish
• Intersectionality: Interaction of Social Categories, SP9230 (5 ECTS)
• Journalists at risk, PS9500 (5 ECTS)
• Qualitative methods, SP9100 (10 ECTS)
• Social inequality, health and work inclusion: theory, research approaches and empirical findings, SP9300 (5 ECTS)

• Dissemination (maximum 2 ECTS)Dissemination may be done by one of the following methods:- Paper presentation at international conferences- Dissemination by own original lecture. Four teaching hours (exclusive of factor) gives 1 ECTS credit (this is not applicable for mandatory work/pliktarbeid)- Research stay at a foreign university or research institution. Two weeks stay gives 1 ECTS credit- Other uses of innovative research methods.

Credit for dissemination activities are subject to confirmation by SAM’s Research Education Board.

The research component (doctoral thesis)

The doctoral thesis is the main component of the PhD degree, comprising 150 ECTS credits. The doctoral thesis consists of independent research work carried out in active cooperation with a supervisor (or supervisors) and other researchers.

The doctoral thesis can be submitted in the form of a monograph or a collection of several shorter scientific works (articles). A monograph is a comprehensive text that describes a topic in detail. A thesis written as a monograph is structured in chapters and with an introduction and conclusion, and the candidate is the sole author of the whole work.

A doctoral thesis based on articles must consist of a minimum of three articles. The articles included in thesis, must be submitted and taken into consideration in peer reviewed journals. At least one of the articles must be accepted for publication. In an article-based thesis, the PhD candidate's independent contribution must be identified and documented, there must be a thematic connection between the works, and the connection must be accounted for in an introduction (“kappe”) preceding the articles (as stipulated in the Guidelines for the dissertation at SAM) If the supervisor is of the opinion that more than three articles are needed to ensure the quality of an article-based dissertation, more than three may be required. Chapters in peer-reviewed books are considered as an article, but chapters should not constitute more than half of the total number of articles. The candidate may be the sole author or co-author of the articles included in the dissertation. For co-authorship, the fellow must be the first author of at least three articles. The efforts of the individual authors must be documented.

Teaching and learning methods will vary, but in most PhD courses will comprise lectures, discussions, oral presentations, and written assignment(s) with individual feedback. The seminar form also supports the candidates’ training in presenting their own research, both to fellow PhD candidates in their own programme and to external participants. A seminar form with a dynamic structure and with PhD candidates from different programmes requires active engagement. This combination of teaching and learning forms enables candidates to engage themselves in multiple ways and thus enhance their learning outcomes. Participation is mandatory at all seminars and lectures. Only in special cases can a minor absence from teaching (up to 20%) be accepted upon application. The form of assessment in the courses will be an essay. In case of unapproved absence, the participant will lose the right to have the essay assessed.

If fewer than six enrol for an advertised course, the teaching may be given as a supervised reading course.

The work on the PhD thesis consists of active research under supervision. The duties of the supervisors are regulated by the Regulations relating to the PhD Degree at OsloMet Section 3. The main supervisor should normally come from the programme's department / faculty. If the main supervisor is not from the programme's department, a co-supervisor from the department shall be appointed upon admission. The total time the supervisors spends on the candidate is estimated to be 210 hours, including contact with the candidate, preparations, reading, follow-up work, etc. The standard distribution between the main supervisor and a co-supervisor is 140 and 70 hours respectively. If there are more co-supervisors, a different distribution will apply. The candidate is entitled to a total of 70 hours of direct supervision during the programme. Upon admission to PhD education at OsloMet, a written employment contract is formalized regarding their duties and rights during the admission period, cf. the PhD

Regulations at OsloMet, § 2-6. A progress schedule is drawn up at the first supervision meeting. The candidate and the supervisor shall submit progress reports annually, cf. the PhD Regulations at OsloMet, § 3-3.

Midway assessments are arranged for each candidate. Here the candidate presents her/his dissertation project and receives comments from an opponent. The opponent should not be employed in the department/ workplace of the candidate or the principal supervisor's department. Supervisors and researchers in the study's research communities are invited to participate. The mid-term seminar is a central arena for the presentation of the candidate’s progression and professional development and represents an important milestone for the candidate.

The programme will host an information seminar about submission and dissertation at least once a year. Seminar meetings can be held on ‘kappe’ writing, which can complement corresponding seminars at OsloMet. Regular research seminars will be organised at the departmental/ research unit/ research group levels, where candidates may also participate and present their own research.

Candidates are expected to keep up to date about international research in the subject area and to network with foreign colleagues in the field. Periods of study abroad will be facilitated, and the department will invite researchers from foreign institutions to give lectures.

Students are expected to present at least one paper at an international conference. Candidates are also encouraged to communicate about their projects via relevant forums and channels.

The fundament of the PhD is independent work. Candidates must take an independent and active role in his/her learning process, both in the doctoral thesis and in the educational component/ coursework. All courses therefore require the active participation of candidates in a multitude of ways, such as identifying relevant research questions and problems, deducing the best way to analyse problems, and structuring and writing a research paper. All courses in the educational component are intended to underpin the PhD candidates’ own research.

The courses are/ will be seminar-based. Candidates are expected to actively participate in the course, via advance preparation (doing the readings and other preparatory work), participation in course discussions, and respectful engagement with other candidates’ ideas and work. Participation is mandatory, and candidates are expected to attend all days of teaching. Unless otherwise stated in the course descriptions, a minor absence (up to 20 percent of the course duration) can be accepted in special cases such as documented illness/ sick leave (upon application). In the event of absences that are not approved, candidates will lose their right to have their essays assessed.

Course requirements are assessed as confirmed or not confirmed.

Assessment of examinations in the educational (training) component will be conducted in accordance with the provisions regarding examinations and cheating in the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet; see the PhD Regulations, section 4.

The form of assessment for all courses/subjects will be pass or fail. In all courses, the PhD candidate must hand in a paper based on their own research project, of typical lengths of 5-8 pages (5 credits course) or 8-12 pages (10 credit course). In addition to passing the essay, course requirements, generally participation, must also be confirmed in order to be awarded the ECTS credits.

The form of assessment for the doctoral thesis will take place in accordance with OsloMet's PhD Regulations, Chapter 6, and in accordance with the Faculty's guidelines for assessing the thesis, cf. Retningslinjer for avhandlingen i ph.d.-programmene ved SAM - Ansatt - minside (oslomet.no)

Conferment of a PhD degree occurs on the following basis:

Approval of the educational component

Approval of the doctoral thesis

Approval of the trial lecture on a given topic

Approval of the public defence of the thesis