Introduction to Social Work and Social Services (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand different definitions of and approaches to social work
• describe the history of social work
• Know the Finnish social service system and social work available in different life situations
• understand the relevant legislation related to social services and social work in Finland
• Understand the possible work roles of bachelor of social services in the working life
• know professional ethics and values in social work
• know the required competences of a Bachelor of Social Services and their relation to social service work practice
• Understand the concept and development of professional identity

Sisältö

• Definitions of social work
• History of social work
• Different fields of social work and social services
• Work roles and competences of bachelors of social services in the working life
• Relevant legislation
• Values and ethics in social work
• professional identity