Introduction to Social PolicyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SO20SAP5
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student
- has knowledge of the structure and development of the welfare system
- has knowledge of how social policy is realised in various arenas in society
- is familiar with national and global social policy concepts, trends and challenges
Content
- The central concepts of social policy, welfare models and subfields
- The historical development of the welfare system
- The state, municipalities, the third and the private sectors as welfare actors
- Strategies, trends and challenges in the welfare sector and the welfare economy
- Opportunities to influence within issues related to social policy
Qualifications
No preliminary requirements