Study Guide

Objective

Students will understand the social, economic, and ecological dimensions of sustainability and how these interact in ecosocial transitions.
Students will be able to analyze how ecological and social factors influence social issues, such as inequality, marginalization, and health, and how social work can help address these.
Students will be able to identify and apply ecosocial principles in practical work situations, including client work, community-based interventions, and social mobilization.

Content

- Ecosocial Work
- Social Services in Ecosocial Transition
- Sustainability

Location and time

Campus Alere in Spring 2025

Teaching methods

Lectures, literature studies, workshops and written assignments.

International connections

Internationalization:
The course is offered to exchange students

Further information

Responsible lecturer:
Lina.Nybjörk@novia.fi (Spring 2025)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students demonstrate a superficial competence and a basic understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students demonstrate competence that relates to and connects with the literature.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students demonstrate advanced competence and show a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to their future profession.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge.