Basics in Social Work (3cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 03.11.2025 - 31.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 27.02.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Institution
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 10
- Course
- C-02472-BE00CK46
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Basics in Social Work C-02472-BE00CK46-3030. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Content scheduling
Course is orientated in Teams by e-lesson 12nd of January 2026 at 17-18 pm. Orientation lesson is recorded. Student do an e-exam at 27th of February between at 8-24 pm. Exam´s answering time 4 hours.
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, indepent study and exam.
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
Student do an e-exam at 27th of February between at 8-24 pm. Exam´s answering time 4 hours.
Completion alternatives
Course can be studied in classroom or by e-learnig.
Student workload
81 hours
Qualifications
previous studies are not required