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Basics of Social Work (5 cr)

Code: SO20SAP6-3002

General information


Enrollment

01.08.2020 - 08.10.2020

Timing

08.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 cr

Virtual portion

3 cr

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Carolina Silin

Teacher in charge

Eva Juslin

Groups

  • USO20F-Å
    Socionom (YH), h20, flerform, Åbo

Objective

The student
- is familiar with the theoretical basics of social work, its target groups and activities
- develops a professional and client-centered approach to vulnerable individuals and groups in society

Content

- Human Rights
- 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

No preliminary requirements