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Society, Profession and Ethics 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Code: BE00CG07

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Pohjola
Student groups
  • SOS24A
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • MSOS24K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.(2020). Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Course is studied by e-learning. Students join to self choosed webinars and do a learning assignments of those ideas.

Student workload

54h

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Students join to webinars and events of social work field and do a learning assignment.

Further information

Course is orientated at week 2/2025.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes webinars and essay.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 60

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

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.(2020). Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Course is studied by e-learning. Students join to self choosed webinars and write an essay from those ideas.

Student workload

54h

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Students join to webinars and events of social work field and do a learning assignment.

Further information

Course is orientated at week 43/2024.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes webinars and essay.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 23.11.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

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

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.(2020). Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Course includes lessons, teamwork and independent e-learning. Students join to self choosed webinars and events of social work fields. Students write a learning assignment.

Student workload

54h

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Student join to webinars and does an essay.

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 39.

Further information

Course is orientated at week 39/2024.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes face-to-face lessons, webinars and events and learning assignment.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 15.12.2024

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 20

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

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.(2020). Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Students organize two events with organisations of social field: Homeless night at 17.10.2024 and Multidisciplinary child protection -seminar 4.12.2024.

Employer connections

Students organize two events with organisations of social field.

Exam schedules

Students do a learning assignment.

Student workload

54h

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Approved
Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Content scheduling

Course is orientated by Teams at 31.5.2024 p.m. Orientation lesson includes meeting with organizations. Target of that is to plan those events included of the course.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student organize two events in social work fields with another students and do a learning assignment.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 01.03.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Pohjola
Student groups
  • MSOS23K
    Degree Programme in Social Services
  • SOS23A
  • MSOS22SV

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.(2020). Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Course is studied by e-learning. Students join to self choosed webinars and write an essay from those ideas.

Student workload

54h

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Student join to webinars and does an essay.

Further information

Course is orientated at week 2/2024.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes webinars and essay.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 01.03.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

0.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Pohjola
Student groups
  • MSOS23K
    Degree Programme in Social Services
  • SOS23A

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.(2020). Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Course is studied by face-to-face-learning but includes independent study, studying by groups, lessons ja professional speeches. Students do an essay also.

Student workload

54h

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Student join to lessons and do an essay.

Further information

Course is orientated at week 2/2024.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Students join to face-to-face learning an do an essay.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Annukka Haapa-aho
Student groups
  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Implementation as close-in teaching. Students co-operate with asossioations and organize the Kokemuskirjasto event. Students do allso independent work. Participation in local education is essential. Kokemuskirjasto- event is 8.11.23 and participation is essential. Learning diary.

Employer connections

Students co-operate with different assosiations to organize Kokemuskirjasto event.

Student workload

52 hours

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Studens get involved to join classroom learning days.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Pohjola
Student groups
  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Online teaching, which includes orientation as distance education and Kokemuskirjasto- event on November 8, 2023 in Seinäjoki. The duration of the event is 8 hours and participation in the event is necessary. In addition, learning diary work.

Exam schedules

-

Student workload

54h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Enrollment

19.04.2022 - 21.04.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 38

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • SOS22A
  • MSOS22K

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Enrollment

19.04.2022 - 21.04.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 38

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • SOS22A
  • MSOS22K

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Enrollment

19.04.2022 - 21.04.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 16.12.2022

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • SOS21B
  • SOS21C

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Enrollment

19.04.2022 - 21.04.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • SOS21B
  • SOS21C

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Enrollment

26.04.2021 - 02.05.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 30.06.2022

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Pohjola
Student groups
  • SOS21A

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Course includes six classroom learning days, six hours a day. Students co-operate with asossioations and organize the Kokemuskirjasto event.

Employer connections

Students co-operate with different assosiations to organize Kokemuskirjasto event.

Completion alternatives

Course can be studied by e-learning in autumn 2021 and spring 2022.

Student workload

52 hours

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

Studens get involved to join classroom learning days.

Enrollment

26.04.2021 - 02.05.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 30.06.2022

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Pohjola
Student groups
  • MSOS21K

Objective

Students recognize how the professional practice of Bachelors of Social Services is connected with issues in society and ethics. Students know how to make use of current themes in society to examine their professional growth. They acknowledge the role of reflection skills as a tool in professional growth and are able to describe their strengths and development needs with help of professional competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

-Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field

Materials

Arki, arvot ja etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattieettiset ohjeet. Talentia.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A.&Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

This Course includes e-teaching days and independent studying by Small groups. Those groups plan and do different kind of presentations which they show to other students at e-teaching sessions.

Completion alternatives

This course can be studied by classroom teaching at autumn 2021 and at spring 2022.

Student workload

52 hours

realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to examine current themes in social work and services from the perspective of ethics and professional competences defined for Bachelors of Social Services. Students identify personal strenghts and development needs as part of their professional growth.

Assessment methods and criteria

- Theoretical background of the professional growth process
-Competences for Bachelors of Social Services
-Current topics in the social work field