Basics and tasks of social work (5 cr)

Code: SO00AD16-3030

General information

Enrollment: 21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Department of Social Services and Health Care

Campus: Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 20 - 50

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers: Mauno Saksio; Johanna Hirvonen; Tuula Tarhonen

Teacher in charge: Tuula Tarhonen

Groups: SOMI23SP
Social Services, full-time studies

Course: SO00AD16

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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?

Study forms and methods

Opetus toteutetaan monimuoto-opetuksen käsittäen luentoja, oppimistehtävän ja tentin. Kokonaisuus alkaa ja loppuu moduulin yhteisillä osuuksilla.

Timing of exams and assignments

Learn-tentti - ajankohta ilmoitetaan jakson alussa.

Student workload

135h (luennot 2 op, oppimistehtävä 1 op ja tentti 2 op)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

* luennot 2 op - x
* oppimistehtävä 1 op - x
* tentti 2 op - numeerisesti 1-5