Common Studies (3cr)
Course unit code: PCD4103A10S
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student
- Is able to analyse the basis of social policy and social welfare in promoting well being, participation and social justice
- Is familiar with the different definitions of welfare, related to history and contexts
- Is able to differentiate the range of welfare regimes and how these affect the context and practice social service and diaconal work
- Is familiar with the basics of the welfare state in Finland
Content
- Basic Social Policy
- Definitions of welfare
- Welfare regimes in a global context
- Structure of the welfare state in Finland