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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-Å
    Socionom (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