Basics of Social WorkLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SO22SAP6
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student:
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and forms of activity.
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
Content
- human rights and equality
- central definitions and concepts
- social work at individual, family, group and community level
- the social work's target groups and forms of activity
- the client process
- participation, separation of powers and professionalism in social work
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 11.11.2025
Timing
11.11.2025 - 17.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sofia Saloranta
- Carolina Silin
- Tommy Björklund
Teacher in charge
Carolina Silin
Groups
-
USO25D-ÅSocionom (YH), h25, dagstudier, Åbo
Objective
The student:
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and forms of activity.
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
Content
- human rights and equality
- central definitions and concepts
- social work at individual, family, group and community level
- the social work's target groups and forms of activity
- the client process
- participation, separation of powers and professionalism in social work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 11.10.2025
Timing
11.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
0 - 34
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Åbo Socionom
- Carolina Silin
Teacher in charge
Carolina Silin
Groups
-
USO25F-ÅSocionom (YH), h25, flerform, Åbo
Objective
The student:
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and forms of activity.
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
Content
- human rights and equality
- central definitions and concepts
- social work at individual, family, group and community level
- the social work's target groups and forms of activity
- the client process
- participation, separation of powers and professionalism in social work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 30.10.2024
Timing
30.10.2024 - 10.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Carolina Silin
Teacher in charge
Carolina Silin
Groups
-
USO24D-ÅSocionom (YH), h24, dagstudier, Åbo
Objective
The student:
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and forms of activity.
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
Content
- human rights and equality
- central definitions and concepts
- social work at individual, family, group and community level
- the social work's target groups and forms of activity
- the client process
- participation, separation of powers and professionalism in social work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 12.10.2023
Timing
12.10.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sofia Saloranta
Teacher in charge
Eva Juslin
Groups
-
USO23D-ÅSocionom (YH), h23, dagstudier, Åbo
Objective
The student:
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and forms of activity.
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
Content
- human rights and equality
- central definitions and concepts
- social work at individual, family, group and community level
- the social work's target groups and forms of activity
- the client process
- participation, separation of powers and professionalism in social work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 05.10.2023
Timing
05.10.2023 - 24.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sofia Saloranta
Teacher in charge
Eva Juslin
Groups
-
USO23F-ÅSocionom (YH), h23, flerform, Åbo
Objective
The student:
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and forms of activity.
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
Content
- human rights and equality
- central definitions and concepts
- social work at individual, family, group and community level
- the social work's target groups and forms of activity
- the client process
- participation, separation of powers and professionalism in social work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None