Basics and tasks of social workLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: SO00AD16
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
You are able to analyze the structure of professional social work and know that the profession of Bachelor of Social Services is part of the global field of social work.
You know the history of social work practices and are able to identify the future challenges of social work.
You have knowledge of different work orientations in promoting wellbeing in the field of social services.
Content
What is the structure of professional social work and the role of Bachelor of Social Services in the field of social services?
How has social work developed and what are the main future challenges?
What are the main social work orientations and practices in promoting the wellbeing of individuals and communities?
Materials
Wellbeing and its challenges
Evaluation
Students can
use professional vocabulary systematically.
look for information in the key information sources of the field.
identify interrelated tasks.