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Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science

Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science has a broad programme portfolio operating on almost all of USN's campuses.

We offer studies in major professional educations such as teacher and kindergarten teacher and studies in disciplines such as art, culture, folk music and sports.

Dean: Per-Ludvik Kjendlie
Vice Dean for Education and Quality in Learning: Tonje Stenseth
Vice Dean of Kindergarten Teacher Education: Marianne Olsen Santana
Vice Dean for Research: Tine Sophie Prøitz 
Vice Dean for the primary school teacher educations and practical pedagogical education: Carl-Magnus Nystad
Faculty Director: Bent Kristiansen
Continuing- and Further Education: Kirsti Lise Rosenvold Bruun

Departments at the Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science