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Social Work EthicsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BE00BS05

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Materials

Talentia. Arki, arvot ja etiikka: sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet.

Enrollment

26.08.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

17.03.2025 - 02.05.2025

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Taja Kiiskilä
Student groups
  • SOS24B
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SOS24C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
Pehkonen, Aini ; Väänänen-Fomin, Marja (toim.) 2011. Sosiaalityön arvot ja etiikka. PS-kustannus
Pohjola, A, Kemppainen T., Niskala, A & Peronius Nina (toim.) 2019. Yhteiskunnallisen asemansa ottava sosiaalityö. Vastapaino.
UN human rights treaties

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, casework, independent study, exam.

Employer connections

The study course does not include practice

Student workload

81 hours: contact lessons, casework, independent study, exam.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

Casework
Individual exam

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

10.02.2025 - 23.03.2025

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Taja Kiiskilä
Student groups
  • SOPE23S
    Basics of socionomic work

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
Pehkonen, Aini ; Väänänen-Fomin, Marja (toim.) 2011. Sosiaalityön arvot ja etiikka.
Pohjola, A, Kemppainen T., Niskala, A & Peronius Nina (toim.) 2019. Yhteiskunnallisen asemansa ottava sosiaalityö.

Teaching methods

An online course that includes independent study of a given material and casework. The exam included in the course is taken at the Moodle

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Exam schedules

Exam at the end of the course

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

Getting acquainted with the material of the online course and casework 25%
Individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • MSOS24K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
Pehkonen, Aini ; Väänänen-Fomin, Marja (toim.) 2011. Sosiaalityön arvot ja etiikka. PS-kustannus
Pohjola, A, Kemppainen T., Niskala, A & Peronius Nina (toim.) 2019. Yhteiskunnallisen asemansa ottava sosiaalityö. Vastapaino.
UN human rights treaties

Teaching methods

An online course that includes independent study of a given material and casework. The exam included in the course is taken in the Exam.

Employer connections

The study course does not include practice

Exam schedules

Individual exam in Exam mode.

Student workload

81 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

Getting acquainted with the material of the online course and casework 25%
Individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

26.08.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

14 - 34

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS24B
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SOS24C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2022. www.talentia.fi.
- Alternative exam material will be announced separately
- YK:n ihmisoikeussopimukset
- Other material to be distributed in classes

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Exam schedules

The exam is at the end of the study course.

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 23.11.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 34

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS24A
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2022. www.talentia.fi.
- Alternative exam material will be announced separately
- YK:n ihmisoikeussopimukset
- Other material to be distributed in classes

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Exam schedules

The exam is at the end of the study course.

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.03.2024 - 03.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S., Myyry L. & Pesso K. (2007). Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Tammi. (Alternative material for the book available in the Moodle of the course)
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. (2007). Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. www.talentia.fi.
- UN human rights treaties
- Other course material

Teaching methods

An online teaching that includes independent study of a given material and doing a learning tasks. The course has time-bound learning tasks.The exam included in the course is taken in the Exam.

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- getting acquainted with the material of the online course and the learning tasks 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 08.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Taja Kiiskilä
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
Pehkonen, Aini ; Väänänen-Fomin, Marja (toim.) 2011. Sosiaalityön arvot ja etiikka. PS-kustannus
Pohjola, A, Kemppainen T., Niskala, A & Peronius Nina (toim.) 2019. Yhteiskunnallisen asemansa ottava sosiaalityö. Vastapaino.
UN human rights treaties

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, casework, independent study, exam.

Employer connections

The study course does not include practice

Student workload

81 hours: contact lessons, casework, independent study, exam.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

Casework
Individual exam

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 22.10.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • MSOS23K
    Degree Programme in Social Services

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

-Juujärvi S., Myyry L. & Pesso K. (2007). Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Tammi. (alternative material for the book available in the Moodle of the course)
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. (2007). Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. www.talentia.fi.
- UN human rights treaties
- Other course material

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 24.11.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS23A

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2022. www.talentia.fi.
- YK:n ihmisoikeussopimukset
- Muu tunneilla jaettava materiaali

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Exam schedules

The exam is at the end of the study course.

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

30.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

06.03.2023 - 05.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

-Juujärvi S., Myyry L. & Pesso K. (2007). Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. (2007). Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. www.talentia.fi.
- UN human rights treaties
- Other course material

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

30.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

06.03.2023 - 05.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Taja Kiiskilä
Student groups
  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
Pehkonen, Aini ; Väänänen-Fomin, Marja (toim.) 2011. Sosiaalityön arvot ja etiikka. PS-kustannus
Pohjola, A, Kemppainen T., Niskala, A & Peronius Nina (toim.) 2019. Yhteiskunnallisen asemansa ottava sosiaalityö. Vastapaino.
UN human rights treaties

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, casework, independent study, exam.

Employer connections

The study course does not include practice

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

Casework 25%
Individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

30.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 10.03.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • MSOS22SV

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S., Myyry L. & Pesso K. (2007). Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. (2007). Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. www.talentia.fi.
- UN human rights treaties
- Other course material

Teaching methods

An online course that includes independent study of a given material and doing a learning tasks. The exam included in the course is taken in the Exam.

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- getting acquainted with the material of the online course and the learning task 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

19.04.2022 - 21.04.2022

Timing

14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • SOS22A

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
- YK:n ihmisoikeussopimukset
- Muu tunneilla jaettava materiaali

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

19.04.2022 - 21.04.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • MSOS22K

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
- UN human rights treaties

Teaching methods

An online course that includes independent study of a given material and casework. The exam included in the course is taken in the Exam.

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

Getting acquainted with the material of the online course and casework 25%
Individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

09.05.2022 - 31.08.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 02.10.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOPE21S
    Basics of socionomic work

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

-Juujärvi S., Myyry L. & Pesso K. (2007). Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. (2007). Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. www.talentia.fi.
-UN human rights treaties
- Other course material

Teaching methods

An online course that includes independent study of a given material and doing a learning tasks. The exam included in the course is taken in the Exam.

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- getting acquainted with the material of the online course and the learning task 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

30.08.2021 - 07.09.2021

Timing

07.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS21B
  • SOS21C

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
- YK:n ihmisoikeussopimukset
- Muu tunneilla jaettava materiaali

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities

Enrollment

30.08.2021 - 07.09.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 25.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Mirva Siltakorpi
Student groups
  • SOS21B
  • SOS21C

Objective

Students are able to define a foundation for ethical action and the related theoretical concepts. They can explain what human and fundamental rights statutes, values of social work and professional ethical principles involve. Students know how to evaluate and describe the meaning of professional ethical principles in the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Students are able to define the concept of reflection and they have basic skills in reflection. Students recognize development tasks in their individual activities. They are able to detect value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. They know and apply the principles of sustainable development. Students are aware of the importance of preventing disadvantage in regional, national and global environments.

Content

- ethics, conception of the human being, morality and values
- ethical principles
- professional ethics for the social field
- the role of reflection in social work
- ethics in documentation
- sustainable development and social responsibility

Materials

- Juujärvi S.& Myyry L. & Pesso K. 2007. Eettinen herkkyys ammatillisessa toiminnassa. Helsinki:Tammi.
- Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2017. www.talentia.fi.
- YK:n ihmisoikeussopimukset
- Muu tunneilla jaettava materiaali

Teaching methods

contact teaching, which keep inside lectures, examinations, independent study of literature, learning assignment and exam

Employer connections

the study course does not include practice

Student workload

80 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
- recognize the principles of professional ethical action and are aware of ethical challenges
- are aware of the importance of social work in society and of the effects that human and fundamental rights statutes and sustainable development have on the social work field
- express interest in professional ethics and reflection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
-are able to explain and evaluate ethical issues in the social field
-identify and interpret connections between social work, sustainable development and human and fundamental rights statutes
- reflect on their personal values and courses of action as social work professionals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
- are able to critically analyse ethical issues in social work and argue for them from a personal perspective
- demonstrate ethical sensitivity and compare the consequences different solutions can have for professional practice
- demonstrate commitment and preparedness to act in addressing ethical and value-based issues

Assessment methods and criteria

- working during lectures and independent assignment 25%
- individual exam 75%

Qualifications

no prerequisities