Basics and tasks of social work (5 cr)
Code: SO00AD16-3031
General information
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
22.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Hanna Haatainen
- Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
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KHSA23SPSocial Services, school wellbeing, 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?
Evaluation scale
1-5