Professional fields of social work and social services

Structure Type: Course
Code: KF08AAK0210
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students understand and are able to analyze the historical developments of social work practices and place their findings in a historical framework and different situations of the society. Students will recognize their work as part of a historical continuum. They will be able to locate their education, and the qualifications, to the professional field of social work and social services. They will be well-educated in all of the professional areas associated with social work. Students will be familiar with several organizations that support social security and welfare.

Student's Workload

- orientation lectures and feedback 4 h
- field visits 24 h
- introduction to voluntary work 16 h
- alumni lectures 8 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Recommended or Required Reading

- To be announced at the beginning of the course

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- orientation lectures
- field visits
- introduction to voluntary work
- alumni lectures

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Further Information

Tutoring teacher of each study group will be in charge of the study course.

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