Associate Professor

Anja Johnsen

Field of work

Educated a clinical child welfare pedagogue and a clinical specialist in substance abuse issues, holding a master`s degree in social work and a doctorate (Ph.D) in resilience.

Areas of expertise: Children and young people at risk/in vulnerable life situastions, school performance, academic resilience, child poverty, ethnic minorities, child welfare, child welfare institutions/environmental therapy and substance abuse.



Courses taught

Master of Applied Social Science


Research areas

Children and young people at risk/in vulnerable life situations.

 


Research groups

1. Law, Democracy and Welfare (HVL)

2. Child Welfare, equality and social inclusion (UiB)

3. Equity in Social Welfare and Global Development Research Group (UiB)

Courses taught
  • BARN300, Work with Children and Adolescents in Challenging Circumstances of Life, Fall 2026
  • MAMET1SO, Philosophy of Science, Ethics and Research Methods, Spring 2027
  • MASB520, Different Perspectives on the Child Welfare Service's Subjects and Professional Practice, Spring 2027
  • MASB540, Innovation and Professional Development in Child Welfare Work, Fall 2026
  • MASM520, Milieu Therapeutic Work in Different Contexts, Spring 2027, subject responsible
  • MASM530, Milieu Therapeutic Work- Methodological Approaches, Fall 2026, subject responsible
  • MASO591D, Master's Thesis , Spring 2027
  • MASO591D, Master's Thesis , Fall 2026
  • TPHR502, Prevention, Treatment and Care, Fall 2026