Communication in Professional Contexts

Communication in Professional Contexts

This program focuses on communication in professional settings. It emphasizes the importance of relationships when working with children and families in vulnerable situations. The goal is to help professionals facilitate interaction. This ensures children and parents feel seen, heard, and understood. It also helps achieve the communication's purpose.

What You Will Study

Students will become more aware of their own responsibilities and opportunities in communication. Understanding frameworks and processes is key. Ethical responsibility is also important. Students will explore their identity in interactions and who they allow others to be. The program helps students understand themselves and their interaction styles.

Program Details

This is a certificate or diploma program. It is offered part-time at the Lillehammer campus. The program awards 15 study credits. Instruction is in Norwegian (NO). The next start date is in August. The semester fee applies. The application deadline is August 1, 2026.

Admission Requirements

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in child welfare, social work, or equivalent. Other relevant health or social science degrees with additional education or experience are considered. Applicants must have an average grade of C or better. You apply through the university's local application portal.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.