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
07.01.2025 - 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
-
SOS25ABachelor 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
07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
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 Pohjola
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Student groups
-
MSOS25KBachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
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
26.08.2024 - 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
-
SOS24BSosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS24CBachelor 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
26.08.2024 - 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
-
SOS24BSosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS24CBachelor 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
-
MSOS24KBachelor 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 Pohjola
Student groups
-
AVOINAMKOpen UAS
-
VAYLASOS24KVocational 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
-
SOS24ABachelor 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 Pohjola
Student groups
-
SOPE23SBasics 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
-
SOS23CBachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
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SOS23BBachelor 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 Pohjola
Student groups
-
SOS23CBachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
-
SOS23BBachelor 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
-
MSOS23KDegree Programme in Social Services
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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
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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 Pohjola
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 Pohjola
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