Work and professional environments of social welfareLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You become familiar with the development of the social sector and the central theories guiding the work.

You have knowledge of different orientations and approaches in the social sector.

You know the goals, tasks and operating environments of bachelors of social services.

Content

How has social welfare work developed?

What are the factors that guide the development of the social sector?

What are the main theories guiding the work in the social sector?

What are the main orientations and approaches of social welfare work?

What are the goals, tasks and operating environments of bachelors of social services?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.

b.look for information in the key information sources of the field.

c. identify interrelated tasks.

f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.