Introduction to Social Work (5cr)

Objective

The students will be able to
- know different definitions of and approaches to social work
- know the basic history of social work
- understand different approaches to ethics and values in social work
- understand the skills and competences of a Bachelor in Social Services and their relation to professional identity
- Know the relevant legislation
- reflect on the development of professional identity

Content

Contents
- Definitions of social work
- Different roles of social work in society
- History of social work
- Values and ethics in social work
- Skills and competences of a Bachelor in Social Services
- Relevant legislation
- Different fields of social work
- Development of professional identity