Introduction to Social Work Studies in FinlandLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: BE00BT36
Objective
Students understand the structure of social work education in Finland and compare it with their own education. Students will learn to know the professional fields of social work professionals in Finland. Students will understand the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the professional field. They will also have extensive knowledge of systems that provide welfare and social security in various sectors in Finland. Students will learn to know the professional fields in which Bachelor of Social Services work in Finland. Students have sufficient knowledge of the society and culture of the country, especially on the local level, to be able to cope in everyday life. They will also learn where to seek additional information. Students understand the content, pedagogical ideas and structure of the studies undertaken in Seinäjoki UAS.
Content
- Social work education in Finland
- Social work professional fields
- Education and professional fields of Bachelor of Social Services
- Systems providing welfare and social security in Finland
- Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
X
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The grade pass means that the student's performance must equal to grade 3 (good), which is equivalent to the grade C in the ECTS grading system. Students have understanding about social work education in Finland, professional fields of social work and the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the social field in Finland.
Enrollment
02.09.2024 - 05.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Marja-Liisa Saariaho
Student groups
-
IEPSW24FEmpowerment in Social Work
Objective
Students understand the structure of social work education in Finland and compare it with their own education. Students will learn to know the professional fields of social work professionals in Finland. Students will understand the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the professional field. They will also have extensive knowledge of systems that provide welfare and social security in various sectors in Finland. Students will learn to know the professional fields in which Bachelor of Social Services work in Finland. Students have sufficient knowledge of the society and culture of the country, especially on the local level, to be able to cope in everyday life. They will also learn where to seek additional information. Students understand the content, pedagogical ideas and structure of the studies undertaken in Seinäjoki UAS.
Content
- Social work education in Finland
- Social work professional fields
- Education and professional fields of Bachelor of Social Services
- Systems providing welfare and social security in Finland
- Finnish society and culture
Materials
Announced in the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
lectures, study visits, learning portfolio
Student workload
81 hours of student work including:
- contact lessons: 22h
- individual work of students: 59h
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Pass:
The grade pass means that the student's performance must equal to grade 3 (good), which is equivalent to the grade C in the ECTS grading system. Students have understanding about social work education in Finland, professional fields of social work and the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the social field in Finland.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
X
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The grade pass means that the student's performance must equal to grade 3 (good), which is equivalent to the grade C in the ECTS grading system. Students have understanding about social work education in Finland, professional fields of social work and the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the social field in Finland.
Assessment methods and criteria
- participation to introductory lectures and discussions and orientation days at Seinäjoki UAS
- field visits in various sectors of the social work field
- written reflection/diary/portfolio on students' learning experiences and learning process
- seminar
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 15
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Marja-Liisa Saariaho
Student groups
-
IEPSW23FEmpowerment in Social Work
Objective
Students understand the structure of social work education in Finland and compare it with their own education. Students will learn to know the professional fields of social work professionals in Finland. Students will understand the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the professional field. They will also have extensive knowledge of systems that provide welfare and social security in various sectors in Finland. Students will learn to know the professional fields in which Bachelor of Social Services work in Finland. Students have sufficient knowledge of the society and culture of the country, especially on the local level, to be able to cope in everyday life. They will also learn where to seek additional information. Students understand the content, pedagogical ideas and structure of the studies undertaken in Seinäjoki UAS.
Content
- Social work education in Finland
- Social work professional fields
- Education and professional fields of Bachelor of Social Services
- Systems providing welfare and social security in Finland
- Finnish society and culture
Materials
Announced in the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
lectures, study visits, learning portfolio
Student workload
81 hours of student work including:
- contact lessons: 12h
- individual work of students: 69h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
X
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The grade pass means that the student's performance must equal to grade 3 (good), which is equivalent to the grade C in the ECTS grading system. Students have understanding about social work education in Finland, professional fields of social work and the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the social field in Finland.
Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 14.10.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Aino Alaverdyan
Student groups
-
IEPSW22FEmpowerment in Social Work
-
AVOINAMKOpen UAS
Objective
Students understand the structure of social work education in Finland and compare it with their own education. Students will learn to know the professional fields of social work professionals in Finland. Students will understand the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the professional field. They will also have extensive knowledge of systems that provide welfare and social security in various sectors in Finland. Students will learn to know the professional fields in which Bachelor of Social Services work in Finland. Students have sufficient knowledge of the society and culture of the country, especially on the local level, to be able to cope in everyday life. They will also learn where to seek additional information. Students understand the content, pedagogical ideas and structure of the studies undertaken in Seinäjoki UAS.
Content
- Social work education in Finland
- Social work professional fields
- Education and professional fields of Bachelor of Social Services
- Systems providing welfare and social security in Finland
- Finnish society and culture
Teaching methods
lectures, study visits, learning portfolio
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
X
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The grade pass means that the student's performance must equal to grade 3 (good), which is equivalent to the grade C in the ECTS grading system. Students have understanding about social work education in Finland, professional fields of social work and the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the social field in Finland.