International social and health services, mental health in social work (4cr)

Objective

The course compares the differences and similarities between social and health services in Finland and in a European country.
- Students will practice intercultural interaction and working together with students of different nationalities.
- Students will be able to identify and recognise the impact of history, culture, legislation, funding models and policy decisions on the lives of social work clients in an international context.
- Students will be able to recognise the impact of social problems on the well-being, daily functioning and functional capacity of individuals and communities

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Content

The content of the course is defined with each partner. In spring 2020, the partner will be UAS Saxion from the Netherlands. Mental health (life cycle and surrounding society, social effects).
- Framework (values and attitudes, mental health services, laws and regulations),
- methods (preventive mental health work, rehabilitation, empirical expertise)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted / Rejected
- The student actively participates in the whole course
- The student will be able to define, identify and evaluate the factors influencing the individual and the community of the phenomenon in question. The student will identify areas for development and find solutions in an international context. Students will be able to compare the differences between countries and cultures according to the theme.