COURSE SYLLABUS
Crisis Leadership in Social Work, 7.5 credits
Crisis Leadership in Social Work, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Code: HCLS28
Confirmed by: Director of Education Apr 4, 2017
Valid From: Jan 22, 2018
Version: 1
Reg number:2017/1672 (313) Department of Behavioral Science and Social Work
Education Cycle: Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Social sciences
Subject group: SS2
Specialised in: A1F
Main field of study: Social Work

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course, the student should have the:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

- crisis leadership theory
- crisis management theory
- collaboration theory
- crisis management plans

Type of instruction

The course is carried out in the form of lectures and seminars.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) within health and care sciences, behavioral science, social work, disability research or educational sciences, including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or the equivalent. Also 45 credits at advanced level within the subjects of bachelor’s degree including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis of 15 credits or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

The course is examinated by an individual written examination with a follow-up seminar.

The course examiner is senior lecturer.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Examination7.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Other information

Attendance regulations
Class attendance is required for seminars.

Course literature

Hoff, L. A., Brown, L., Hoff, M., & Hallisey, B. J. (2009). People in Crisis: Clinical and Diversity Perspectives. New York: Routledge.

Scientific articles will be added.