Juss for ledere Programplan

OsloMet–storbyuniversitetet har inngått en avtale med Utdanningsdirektoratet om samarbeid om et videreutdanningstilbud for styrere i barnehage, rektorer og andre ledere som jobber i grunnskolen eller videregående opplæring. Juss for ledere gjennomføres i samarbeid med Høgskolen i Innlandet.

Emnet skal gi barnehage- og skoleledere kunnskaper og ferdigheter i å fortolke og håndheve lovverket i samspill med samarbeidende aktører i barnehage og skole for å kunne løse konkrete utfordringer og problemer. Samfunnsutviklingen har bidratt til at konflikter mellom aktører i samfunnet i økende grad blir løst gjennom at den ene parten går til rettsapparatet. Dette er en uheldig utvikling som i noen grad kan forebygges gjennom økt kompetanse hos ledere til å kunne håndtere saker på et tidlig stadium.

Emnet baserer seg på rammeverket for Nasjonal lederutdanning for styrere i barnehager (30 studiepoeng) og Nasjonal rektorutdanning (30 studiepoeng) og de krav og forventninger som stilles til styrere i barnehagen og rektorer. Det innbefatter samarbeid med barnehageeier og skoleeier. Fagområdet vektlegger fordypning i form av kunnskaper om hvordan ledere kan utnytte sitt handlingsrom og slik kunne etterleve barnehagens rammeplan og skolens læreplaner i praksis. Barnehage- og skoleledere er de aktørene som sammen med eier har størst ansvar for at barn og elever får oppfylt lovbestemte rettigheter. De må sammen bidra til profesjonelle skjønnsvurderinger, legge til rette for at personalet kan håndtere saker som omhandler barn, elever og foreldre og at leder sammen med eier videreutvikler gode rutiner og systemer for slike saker. Leder må sammen med personalet evaluere, dele og drøfte juridisk praksis, videreutvikle praksis og bygge gode rutiner for å møte de utfordringer som er nedfelt i lov- og avtaleverk sammen. Lederne i barnehage og skole må også gi de ansatte støtte og veiledning, følge opp kompetansebehov hos ansatte, legge til rette for kompetanseutvikling om barn og elevers rettigheter til hjelp og tilrettelegging, samt sørge for at ressursene brukes på best mulig måte

Juss for ledere er en videreutdanning på mastergradsnivå. Etter bestått eksamen kan studietilbudet inngå som del av en masterutdanning i utdanningsledelse. Kandidater som ønsker at studiet skal kunne inngå som del av et slikt masterstudium, må søke om opptak til masterstudiet på ordinær måte, basert på de opptakskriterier som gjelder for det aktuelle masterstudiet (inkludert karakterkrav). Det vil deretter kunne søkes om fritak for deler av masterstudiet på grunnlag av gjennomført og bestått studium i juss for ledere. Det er opp til den enkelte institusjon å vurdere og fatte vedtak om eventuelt fritak. Søknad om fritak vurderes på individuell basis.

Målgruppen for emnet er ledere i barnehage og skole som har fullført og bestått Nasjonal lederutdanning for styrere i barnehager (30 studiepoeng) eller Nasjonal rektorutdanning (30 studiepoeng) eller minimum 30 studiepoeng i ledelse eller tilsvarende.

Opptakskrav er fullført og bestått Nasjonal lederutdanning for styrere i barnehager (30 studiepoeng) eller Nasjonal rektorutdanning (30 studiepoeng) eller minimum 30 (eller 15+15) studiepoeng i ledelse eller tilsvarende. Med tilsvarende menes for eksempel emner i organisasjon og ledelse og/eller administrasjon og ledelse.

Kvalifiserte søkere må være ansatt som leder i barnehage eller skole. Ansettelsesforholdet skal dokumenters med oppdatert informasjon fra skoleeier.

The master's programme focuses on the Nordic model, with an emphasis on social welfare policies' sustainability in the face of global challenges and the need for global sustainable development. The master's programme is unique in its focus and provides students with the knowledge and skills in social science theories and methods to analyse, develop and manage social policies at an advanced level. The programme provides insights into drivers and challenges of social policies in the Nordic countries, how they compare to other welfare models, and lessons learned for global social policy and social policies globally.

Rethinking sustainable welfare or sustainable welfare models is compelled by a series of interrelated societal changes that have become challenges globally: for instance, demographic and family changes, new migration patterns, urbanisation, digitalisation of society, democratic backsliding and climate change and the green transition. This includes focus on present situations and future strategies, but also reckoning with the historical power relations that have shaped social inequalities and injustices we see reflected in society today, both within nation-states and globally.

Many actors have called for the restructuring of Nordic and other European welfare states to promote human rights, social cohesion and social sustainability in a globalised economy. This involves a broad range of actors including the UN, the European Commission, OECD, the Nordic governments, social partners and civil society organisations. The internal and external pressures on welfare states also raise questions about the capacities of individual citizens and households to overcome contemporary societal challenges and improve their life opportunities, as well as reduce risks of poverty and social exclusion.

The societal and environmental transformations we witness all over the world today pose significant questions about the future organisation of the welfare state. The economic and social values that have shaped past policies in the Nordic and other mature welfare states are being questioned, as is the appropriate balance between, state, market, family and organised civil society in protecting the rights and fulfilling the needs of the inhabitants. Additionally questioned are the connections that have and will continue to exist between Nordic welfare states and other global entities. The transformations and ongoing crises raise concerns about new inequalities and the need to critically examine existing policies.

This degree provides you with the knowledge and skills to contribute to developing new welfare policy solutions to foster the well-being of all individuals, local communities and nations given the challenges they face.

In the programme we explore:

• How the Nordic countries have fared during past crises and during ongoing societal and environmental transformations, including within a global context.
• Different strategies for critically evaluating the outcomes of social policy interventions, as well as how the design of an evaluation may be framed around particular questions or priorities.
• Different approaches to and critical perspectives concerning what is meant by “sustainability”. Some scholars first and foremost focus on the need for green transition. In the programme you will learn about both growth and post-growth perspectives on welfare. We will also examine other megatrends such as demographic aging, climate change, migration, family change and digitalisation of society to critically assess the sustainability of the Nordic and other welfare models.
• Critical insights into drivers and challenges of social policies in the Nordic countries, within a global context.

The NORPOL programme consists of 6 mandatory courses (60 ECTS), 3 elective courses (30 ECTS) and a master's thesis (30 ECTS). Elective courses allow students to pursue topics of special interest that may be relevant for both the master's thesis, as well as for future career possibilities.

All courses are taught in English, and the diploma will be issued in English for all successful candidates. Candidates will be awarded the title Master of Applied Social Sciences, programme option Nordic Social Policy and Global Sustainable Development.

This degree provides the candidates with the knowledge and skills to contribute to examine welfare models and measure and develop new welfare policy solutions to foster the well-being of all people, at the local, regional, national and global level. The degree qualifies for

• positions in public and private sector that require the knowledge and ability to undertake systematic documentation and evaluation of social service programmes, as well as the knowledge of Nordic, international and comparative studies within social welfare.
• positions in government agencies, non-governmental organisations or voluntary organisations engaged in local, national, regional and global social policies
• social science positions dealing with welfare and social policy issues
• PhD programmes in the social sciences, including social policy

Candidates find work in management, development and examination of welfare policy issues in municipalities, directorates, government ministries, NGOs, international organisations, research and education, and multilateral and bilateral aid.

Admission to this programme is regulated by Regulations Relating to Admissions to Studies at OsloMet.

Admission requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in social work, child welfare, education, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology or other social science degrees.

Applicants will be ranked on the basis of grade average from their bachelor's degree.

A graduate who has completed his or her qualification has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

Upon completion of the degree the graduate has

• a thorough understanding of the Nordic model and Nordic social policies,
• advanced knowledge on what constitutes sustainable welfare state arrangements in the face of globalisation challenges
• in-depth knowledge of the fields of welfare models and systems: their organisation, delivery, and financing
• a thorough understanding of social policies and sustainable development in a global perspective
• advanced knowledge of research designs relevant to the investigate a particular research question
• a high level of understanding of basic theoretical and methodological frameworks in order to examine, explain and understand drivers and consequences of social policies

Skills

Upon completion of the degree the graduate is able to

• analyse explicit and implicit knowledge in the fields of social policy and social welfare
• identify dimensions and challenges in the current Nordic and global welfare situation
• critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of various social policy approaches, and with a particular focus on street-level implementation where citizens meet services
• contribute to develop new welfare policy solutions and critically evaluate the outcomes of social policy interventions
• relate specific research questions to specific research methods
• conduct a systematic and critical analysis of a problem, apply core research principles and give a clear academic presentation of the results
• evaluate relevant research in terms of methodological quality and appropriateness

General competence

Upon completion of the degree the graduate

• can contribute to assess the impact of social policies, including how policies can contribute to sustainable development
• can apply his/her knowledge and skills in innovation processes in order to carry out assignments within social policy development
• can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and terminology of the academic field
• can demonstrate a high level of ethical reflection when assessing the development of social policies, as well as a broad and in-depth knowledge of ethical dilemmas in research

In addition to the mandatory courses, each student is required to select three courses from the electives available in this programme option (total of 30 ECTS). Students in need of advice regarding these courses can ask the program coordinator, course lecturers, or the administrator.

As an alternative to the elective courses provided in this program description, students may select courses from other programme options within the Master's Program at the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy. In addition, students may choose among relevant courses offered at the master's level at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), or institutions of higher learning in Norway outside of OsloMet, or one of our partner universities outside of Norway. Students can choose up to 30 ECTS from outside OsloMet. Norwegian-speaking students can also choose elective courses offered in Norwegian. All external courses must be approved by the program coordinator in advance.

The master's thesis is an independent dissertation consisting of 30 study credits. Students ought to begin reflecting upon a research topic and methods for the thesis in the first semester. In the second semester, students will prepare a research proposal for the thesis. Students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors as early as possible. On the basis of the research topics chosen, students will be assigned a supervisor.

This master's degree programme gives students a broad understanding of Nordic and global social problems and in-depth knowledge of the fields of welfare models and systems. All the courses are designed from a Nordic and global perspective, reflected in the curriculum. Class discussion, work requirements, group work and examinations will reflect the Nordic and global orientation of the courses.

Students have the opportunity to travel abroad in the third semester of the program, including to our international partner universities. Students are encouraged to collect data for their thesis while they are abroad or in their home country.

The faculty has partner organisations abroad which will be able to assist students with data collection and analysis. Students can also choose three elective topics to be taken in an institution outside of the program. Courses taken outside of the program must be approved by the program coordinator before semester start.

Information regarding studies and data collection abroad will be disseminated during the first two semesters.