Interventions in Childhood
Supporting children and youth who need special support is crucial for creating an inclusive and just society. Through early and well-adapted interventions, we can give children and young people better opportunities to develop, participate, and feel a sense of belonging – something that benefits both the individual and society.
The interdisciplinary program gives you in-depth theoretical knowledge and skills for working professionally with children in need of support and their families within social work, preschool/school, child habilitation and child health care. It provides a foundation for further development in a range of professional roles.
Program students have backgrounds in social work, education, special education, nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. As a student, you will gain valuable knowledge of theories and tools that you can use to critically and systematically analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, problems, and situations related to interventions in childhood. You will have the opportunity to tailor parts of your education to a specific area related to your professional and research interests.
The program is connected to the research group CHILD (Children, Health, Intervention, Learning, Development), which collaborates in broad national and international networks, giving it an international character. During your studies, CHILD researchers will share their knowledge and experiences of working with children in need of special support.
The program has a clear international character and welcomes both national and international students. All courses are taught in English and feature guest lecturers from around the world, providing global perspectives.
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits 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 work that demonstrates that the applicant has conducted independent, systematic research and formally written about this research (e.g. participation in work based research; participation in research methods courses).
The master program deepens your knowledge within your occupational field. Acquired knowledge prepares you for doctoral studies or for a career within organizations cherishing the interest of children and youth. After graduating you have competence within either specialization of disability sciences, health and welfare, social work, or special education. Participation in everyday life, support and adaptations for children and youth in need of special support are focused. Examples of workplaces are preschool, school, special education, social welfare, intervention/rehabilitation and healthcare.
