Basics and tasks of social work (5 cr)
Code: SO00AD16-3033
General information
Enrollment
15.01.2024 - 19.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Mauno Saksio
Teacher in charge
Mauno Saksio
Groups
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SOMI24KMSocial Services, part-time studies
- 17.01.2024 08:30 - 10:30, Sosiaalialan työ ja tehtävät SO00AD16-3033
- 13.02.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Sosiaalialan työ ja tehtävät SO00AD16-3033
- 02.04.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Sosiaalialan työ ja tehtävät SO00AD16-3033
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?
Opiskelumateriaali
Wellbeing and its challenges
Evaluation scale
1-5