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Basics in Social WorkLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BE00CK46

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Enrollment

08.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 30.05.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Elina Kangasluoma
Student groups
  • SOS25A
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009.) Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016.) Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures, independent learning and an assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Some partners in working life will give lectures.

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam.

Student workload

3 course credits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field.

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

08.01.2025 - 12.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • MSOS25K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
Lisäksi mahdollinen muu opettajan osoittama materiaali.

Teaching methods

This course includes lessons and indepent study.

Employer connections

-

Completion alternatives

Course can be studied in classroom or by e-learnig.

Student workload

81 hours

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 2.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

08.08.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

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

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009). Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016). Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
-Teacher´s material.

Teaching methods

This is an Online course, that includes independent learning and assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Exam schedules

The written assignment, which forms the main evaluation basis, is the last step of the course.

Completion alternatives

Student can choose whether to study in contact teaching or online.

Student workload

Student´s work: 78hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).
In addition, the approved performance requires the completion of network assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field.

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

08.08.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

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

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009.) Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016.) Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures, independent learning and an assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Some partners in working life will give lectures.

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam.

Student workload

3 course credits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field.

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

09.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Timing

09.01.2024 - 01.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Milka Volanto
Student groups
  • MSOS24K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
Lisäksi mahdollinen muu opettajan osoittama materiaali.

Teaching methods

The course includes contact teaching in week 2 and 6 and study online and independent learning assignment.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Completion alternatives

Course can be studied in classroom or by e-learnig.

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • AVOINAMK
    Open UAS
  • VAYLASOS24K
    Vocational Secondary-education Pathway, Bachelor of Social Services

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
Lisäksi mahdollinen muu opettajan osoittama materiaali.

Teaching methods

This course includes lessons, worklife learning, indepent learning and an assignment on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Completion alternatives

Course can be studied in classroom or by e-learnig.

Student workload

81 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

09.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 23.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

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

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009.) Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016.) Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures, independent learning and an assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Some partners in working life will give lectures.

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam.

Student workload

3 course credits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field.

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

02.05.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

02.01.2024 - 10.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • SOPE23S
    Basics of socionomic work

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

aakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009). Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016). Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

Course is studied by e-learning. Course includes lessons, independent study and visits to social work field.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Student workload

78h

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 1/2024.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Students do an essay which is evaluated between 1-5.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

30.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

8 - 44

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

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009.) Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016.) Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures, independent learning and an assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Some partners in working life will give lectures.

Student workload

3 course credits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 27.10.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 44

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

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

aakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009). Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016). Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

Course is studied by e-learning. Course includes lessons, independent study and visits to social work field.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Student workload

78h

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 36/2023. Orientation lesson is recorded and it is situated on digital e-learning environment called Moodle.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Students do an essay which is evaluated between 1-5.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

10.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 26.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Elina Kangasluoma
Student groups
  • SOS23A

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009). Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016). Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
-Teacher´s material.

Teaching methods

This is an Online course, that includes independent learning and assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Completion alternatives

Student can choose whether to study in contact teaching or online.

Student workload

Student´s work: 78hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).
In addition, the approved performance requires the completion of network tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field.

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

10.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 03.03.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Milka Volanto
Student groups
  • MSOS23K
    Degree Programme in Social Services
  • LVSOS22

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
Lisäksi mahdollinen muu opettajan osoittama materiaali.

Teaching methods

This course includes lessons, worklife learning, indepent learning and an assignment on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Completion alternatives

Course can be studied in classroom or by e-learnig.

Student workload

78 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

30.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Milka Volanto
Student groups
  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.
Lisäksi mahdollinen muu opettajan osoittama materiaali.

Teaching methods

This course includes lessons, worklife learning, indepent learning and an assignment on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Completion alternatives

Course can be studied in classroom or by e-learnig.

Student workload

78 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

30.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 21.10.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Elina Kangasluoma
Student groups
  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H. (2019). Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. (2015). Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P. (2017). Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T. (2020). Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. (2009.) Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym. (2016.) Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This course includes lectures, independent learning and an assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Some partners in working life will give lectures.

Student workload

3 course credits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

30.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

30.08.2022 - 28.10.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 37

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • MSOS22SV

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

10.01.2022 - 17.01.2022

Timing

21.02.2022 - 08.04.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • MSOS22K

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This course includes lessons, worklife learning, indepent learning and an assignment on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Student workload

78hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Enrollment

10.01.2022 - 17.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 18.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

4 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Elina Kangasluoma
Student groups
  • SOS22A

Objective

Students are able to define key theories and definitions of social work. Students are able to explain the role of social work in society. They are able to describe the scope of responsibilities for Bachelors of Social Services and analyse their significance in the overall system of social field services. Students are able to describe the need of and importance for social work within the scope of their future professional role. They know how to examine the association between social work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the fields of social work.

Content

- the concept of social work
- various approaches in social work
- key theories of social work
- social work and its effect on the individual, community and society
- current issues in social work
- effectiveness of social work and socially sustainable development
- Bachelors of Social Services and social work

Materials

Jaakkola, H.2019. Valitse innostus. Voimakirja sosiaalialalle. PS –kustannus.
Juhila, K. 2015. Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat. Osuuskunta Vastapaino.
Kananoja, A., Lähteinen, M.& Marjamäki, P.2017.Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma Oy.
Mäkinen, P., Raatikainen, E., Rahikka, A. & Saarnio, T.2020. Ammattina sosionomi.
Raunio, K. 2009. Olennainen sosiaalityössä. Gaudeamus Oy.
Törrö, M.ym.2016.Vastavuoroinen sosiaalityö. Gaudeamus Oy.

Teaching methods

This is an Online course, that includes independent learning and assignments on social work.

Employer connections

This course doesn´t include practical training. Students visit to social work field.

Completion alternatives

Student can choose whether to study in contact teaching or online.

Student workload

Student´s work: 78hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyse various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyse the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field

Assessment methods and criteria

Student writes an essay (evaluation 1-5).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

They know how to explain the concept and objectives of social work and describe various theories and approaches in social work. Students can also list responsibilities of Bachelors of Social Services. They are able to name links between social field work and sustainable development. Students can explain their professional interests in the social field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to define the concept and objectives of social work. They are also able to examine various approaches in social work, comparing them with most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to examine the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine their professional interests in the social field

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students are able to extensively define the concept and objectives of social work and analyze various approaches in social work, paying attention to the most essential theoretical orientations of social work. Students can extensively justify the expertise of Bachelors of Social Services in various responsibilities in social work and in the social field. They are able to analyze the association between social field work and sustainable development. Students also examine and justify their professional interests in the social field.

Qualifications

previous studies are not required