Introduction to Social WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to interpret vulnerability and different social problems, their definition, manifestation and effects from different perspectives. You are able to specify interventions targeted at social problems. You have knowledge of different work orientations in the field of social services.

Content

How can we solve our social problems and prevent marginalization and social deprivation? What are the explanation models of social problems? What are current social problems in our society? What are the main work orientations of social work?

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically. b) look for information in the key information sources of the field. c) identify interrelated tasks. g) justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.