Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
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SOSALA

SOSALA

 

2013-2014                       General Competencies Subject Specific Competencies
Starting time 2013 autumn                       Y1


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
081


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
082


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
083


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
084


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
085


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
086


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
  Sosiaalialan ko, 210 cr                        

   CR                               
Study year --> 1.  2.   3.  4.                                  
  Semester --> A S A S A S A S   Tot.                              
  Yearly load --> 60   69   60   21                                    
Code Stream / Study module 29 31 41 28 25 35 21 0   210                              
KF08A BASIC STUDIES                   57                              
KF08AOA Learning skills                   8                              
KF08AOA0110 Studying at the University of Applied Sciences 1       1   1     3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
        x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
             
KF08AOA0211 Information skills 1       1         2   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08AOA0311 Information technology 3                 3   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                    x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08AVK Language studies                   6                              
KF08AVK0110 English   3               3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KF08AVK0310 Swedish     3             3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KF08AVI Finnish language and communication skills                   6                              
KF08AVI0510 Written and oral communication 2                 2   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
                     
KF08AVI0600 Oral communication       2           2   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
                     
KF08AVI0700 Academic writing             2     2       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
                x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08AAK Professional development                   8                              
KF08AAK0110 Professional development   1   1   1       3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
  x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08AAK0220 Professional fields of social work and social services 2                 2   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08AAK0700 Ethics of social work   3               3     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
          x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
           
KF08ASP Social services providing social security                   17                              
KF08ASP0110 Finnish society and economy 3                 3                     x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08ASP0420 Public, private and community-based social welfare services 3                 3                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08ASP0311 Legislation and social welfare 3                 3               x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
  x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08ESP0810 Practical field period: Social services providing social security   8               8                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08AHO Social welfare and social participation                   12                              
KF08AHO0110 Individual in society 6                 6   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
            x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08AHO0121 Social, mental and health problems   6               6                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
    x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08B PROFESSIONAL STUDIES                   140                              
KF08BCHO Alternative social sector options                   26                              
KF08CHO0520 Childhood growth and living conditions     8             8                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CHO1310 Social engagement and risks of exclusion during adolescence     8             8                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CHO0620 Work, living and basic security     8             8                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CHO0720 Ageing in life course     8             8                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CHO0820 Disability and handicap in the life course     8             8                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CHO0920 Substance abuse and criminal behaviour     8             8                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08BHO1400 Social services and social security benefits       2           2                     x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08BHO1500 Professional essay       4           4   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
                    x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08BHO1600 Analysis of contemporary practices in social work       2           2             x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
    x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08EHO1700 Practical field period: Psychosocial social work methods       10           10       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
        x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08BCPSO Psychosocial social work methods                   20                              
KF08BPS0110 Basics of social work   3               3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08BPS0210 Psychosocial work     3             3     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
          x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08BPS0410 Family work       4           4                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08BPS0510 Case management     4             4       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08CPS0610 Early childhood education     3             3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08CPS0710 Social work with elderly people     3             3     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
          x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08CPS0820 Social work with adults       3           3                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CPS0910 Social rehabilitation       3           3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08BYL Community work and creative methods                   21                              
KF08BYL0800 Creative activities 1       4           4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
        x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08BYL0900 Creative activities 2         4         4   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
    x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
        x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08BYL0610 Social work with groups         3         3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08BYL0710 Community work         3         3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08EYL0820 Practical field period: Community work and creative methods in social work         7         7       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
    x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
    x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
      x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08BOK Organizing, managing and developing social services                   27                              
KF08BOK0110 Organizing social services           3       3             x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
        x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
  x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08BOK0210 Development, quality management and evaluation skills           5       5               x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
        x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08BOK0310 Management and leadership           4       4       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
                x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KGF00YR Entrepreneurship in health and social services   3               3         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
  x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
        x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
  x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08EOK0410 Practical field period: Organizing, managing and developing social services           12       12       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
              x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08BVS Empowerment methods in social work                   15                              
KF08BVS0140 Contemporary society in theoretical frameworks         3         3                       x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08BVS0130 Social work and multicultural groups         3         3           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
      x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08BVS0210 Critical and Radical Social Work             3     3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
    x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08EVS0310 Practical field period: Empowerment methods in social work             6     6   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
              x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CEV0320 Practical field period: Employment services             6     6                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08BST Social research                   31                              
KF08BYL0510 Project work   3               3         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
        x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
    x


Competence in management


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field
 
KF08BST0210 Qualitative research methods 3                 3       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08BST0310 Quantitative research methods     3             3     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
                  x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08BST0510 Action research         2         2         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08EST0610 R&D-practice   1   2   2       5         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
  x


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
  x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
      x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08BST0710 Thesis           8 7     15   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
  x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08CWE0 Empowerment in social work                   31                              
KF08CWE0100 Introduction to studies in Finland         1         1       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
  x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
        x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08CWE0200 Varieties of welfare production         3         3           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
    x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
  x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CWE0300 Empowerment in social work         3         3           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
    x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
    x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CWE0400 Creative and participatory methods in empowering people         4         4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
    x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
           
KF08CWE0510 Practical field period: Empowerment in social work         9         9         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
      x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
  x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08CWE0600 Development projects in social and health care         2         2         x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
              x


Competence in research and development


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
   
KF08CWE0700 Social work and multicultural groups         3         3           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
      x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08CWE0800 Current issues in social work         3         3           x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
    x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08CWE0900 Free choice studies         4         4   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
      x


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
                 
KF00D OPTIONAL STUDIES                   13                              
KF08DVV0110 Basics of social care 2                 2     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08DVV0310 Crisis intervention in social work       2           2       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08DVV1510 Mental health work       2           2       x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
          x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08DVV0210 Youth work       2           2                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08DVV0520 Medical care     3             3                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08DVV0800 Ageing in the life course, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV0610 Childhood and youth as a phase of life, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV1500 Social engagement and risks of exclusion during adolescence, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV1300 Mental health, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV1000 Substance abuse and criminal behaviour, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV0700 Work, living and basic security, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV1600 Policy of employment and the economy       5           5                   x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
x


Competence in service systems


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
       
KF08DVV0900 Disability and handicap in the life course, literature     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     
KF08DVV1700 Understanding sexuality, literature     2             2                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
         
KF08DVV1400 Parenthood and upbringing     3             3                 x


Ethical competence in social work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
x


Competence in client work


The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
  x


Critical analysis and engagement enhancement


The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
     

 

Curricula description
 
Degree program
SOSALA  Degree Programme in Social Work
 
 
Annual Themes
 
Competencies
Y1  Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2  Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3  Working community competence
- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4  Innovation competence
- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5  Internationalization competence
-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6  Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7  Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
081  Ethical competence in social work
The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level
082  Competence in client work
The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description
083  Competence in service systems
The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets
084  Critical analysis and engagement enhancement
The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making
085  Competence in research and development
The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services
086  Competence in management
The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field

Curricula updated: 2014-06-11 09:58:44   Version: 2017-08-15 09:43:15