Basics of Social Work (5 cr)
Code: SO22SAP6-3007
General information
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