Introduction to Social PolicyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SO21ESAP5
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
None
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 29.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
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
- Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Teacher in charge
Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Groups
-
USO22FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO24FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h24, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO23FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo
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
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 01.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
- Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Teacher in charge
Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Groups
-
USO21FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h21, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO22FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO23FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO24FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h24, e-socionom, Åbo
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
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 15.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
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
- Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Groups
-
USO21FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h21, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO22FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
-
USO23FE-ÅSocionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo
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
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
None