Organisation, Group and Collaboration

Education facts

Code: GSA3FL

Module 1. Campus Based Education, 4,5 Credits This module gives an introduction to organisational theories relevant to the field of social work and human service organisations. In addition, it addresses questions concerning group processes as well as cooperation within and between organisations. While the focus is on the organisation of social work in a Swedish context, internationalisation is considered by highlighting social work in international contexts and in a global perspective. The course content considers sustainable development and gender equality by incorporating elements of organisational ethics and a gender- and power perspectives on organisations and groups. Module 2. Field Placement, 10,5 Credits This module covers organisational aspects of social work practice as well as aspects related to group dynamic and cooperation. In addition, the student is given the opportunity to independently perform simpler tasks within applied social work.

Entry requirements

Sociological Perspectives on Social Work 7,5 credits, Psychological Perspectives on Social Work 7,5 credits, The Importance of Social Policy for Social Work 7,5 credits and Welfare Measures and User Perspective 15 credits

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Organisation, Group and Collaboration

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 6 October 2025

  End date: 14 December 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %