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Society, Profession and Ethics 1 (2 cr)

Code: BE00CG07-3016

General information


Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 20.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

12 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Social Services

Teachers

  • Asta Pohjola

Student groups

  • SOS22C
  • SOS22B

Objective

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

Content

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

-

Student workload

54h

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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