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Introduction to Social WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO26SP03

Credits

5 cr

Objective

The Student:
– is familiar with the theoretical foundations of social work, its target groups, and forms of practice
– develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society
– is familiar with and can embrace the ethical foundations of social work
– can explain the fundamentals of client safety

Content

Key theories, concepts and methods
Target groups and forms of practice in social work
Social work on individual, family, group and community levels
Participation, power dynamics, critical thinking and professionalism in social work
The ethical foundation of social work and human rights
Client safety

Qualifications

No prior knowledge is required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
The student demonstrates a superficial connection to literature

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Enrollment

02.02.2026 - 14.04.2026

Timing

02.03.2026 - 14.05.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 cr

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

0 - 250

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Pia Liljeroth
  • Susanne Davidsson
  • Sofia Saloranta
Teacher in charge

Sofia Saloranta

Objective

The Student:
– is familiar with the theoretical foundations of social work, its target groups, and forms of practice
– develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society
– is familiar with and can embrace the ethical foundations of social work
– can explain the fundamentals of client safety

Content

Key theories, concepts and methods
Target groups and forms of practice in social work
Social work on individual, family, group and community levels
Participation, power dynamics, critical thinking and professionalism in social work
The ethical foundation of social work and human rights
Client safety

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
The student demonstrates a superficial connection to literature

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Qualifications

No prior knowledge is required