Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland (3cr)

Content scheduling

- Social work education in Finland
- Social work professional fields
- Education and professional fields of Bachelors of Social Services
- Systems providing welfare and social security in Finland
- Finnish society and culture

Objective

Students understand the structure of social work education in Finland and compare it with their own education. Students will learn to know the professional fields of social work professionals in Finland. Students will understand the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the professional field. They will also have extensive knowledge of systems that provide welfare and social security in various sectors in Finland. Students will learn to know the professional fields in which Bachelor of Social Services work in Finland. Students have sufficient knowledge of the society and culture of the country, especially on the local level, to be able to cope in everyday life. They will also learn where to seek additional information. Students understand the content, pedagogical ideas and structure of the studies undertaken in Seinäjoki UAS.

Content

- Social work education in Finland
- Social work professional fields
- Education and professional fields of Bachelor of Social Services
- Systems providing welfare and social security in Finland
- Finnish society and culture

Materials

www.seamk.fi: http://yle.fi/uutiset/news/: www.finland.fi: http://www.stm.fi/en/frontpage: further recommended reading is to be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures and discussions, orientation days at Seinäjoki UAS, filed trips to various sectors in the social work field. A written reflection on students' learning experiences and learning process. A presentation on students' education in their home country.

Employer connections

There will field visits

Student workload

- 6 hours for the orientation day
- 32 hours for classroom activities and field trips
- 40 hours for the student's individual work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The grade pass means that the student's performance must equal to grade 3 (good), which is equivalent to the grade C in the ECTS grading system. Students have understanding about social work education in Finland, professional fields of social work and the role and position of Bachelor of Social Services in the social field in Finland.

Further information

The tutoring teacher will be in charge of the study course.