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Basics and tasks of social work (5 cr)

Code: SO00AD16-3016

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

31.08.2020 - 04.10.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Harri Mäkinen
  • Auli Jungner
  • Maija Olli
  • Eija Vikman

Teacher in charge

Eija Vikman

Groups

  • SOKT20SP
    Social services, full-time studies

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?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You are able to analyze the structure of professional social work and know that the profession of Bachelor of Social Services is part of global field of social work.
You know the history of social work practice 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.
What is the structure of professional social work and the role of Bachelor of Social Services in the field of social services?
How social work is developed and what are the main future challenges?
What are the main social work orientations and practices in promoting wellbeing of individuals and communities?

Evaluation scale

1-5