SSFMS24HKI Social Security in Finland (5cr)
Code: SSF0005B20S-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 26.08.2024 - 20.10.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
- Campus
- Helsinki
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 100
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Teachers
- Katja Päällysaho
- Vilhelmiina Vuori
- Teija Kynkäänniemi
- Course
- SSF0005B20S
Realization has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 37 h 45 min.
| Time | Topic | Location |
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Thu 12.09.2024 time 10:45 - 14:30 (3 h 45 min) |
SSF/Lecture |
Zoom
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Wed 18.09.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/Lecture |
Zoom
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Tue 24.09.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/Guidance |
Zoom
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Tue 24.09.2024 time 12:00 - 16:00 (4 h 0 min) |
SSF/Group work on the assignment |
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Wed 02.10.2024 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/Seminar |
HKI-332b
Iso luentosali 332b
HKI-332a Iso luentosali 332a |
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Thu 10.10.2024 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/Reading for the exam |
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Tue 15.10.2024 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/Reading for the exam |
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Wed 16.10.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/Exam |
HKI-331
Luokka 331
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Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand the structure and administration of the Finnish social security system
• understand the roles of public, private and third sectors in providing and delivering social services and benefits
• understand the relevant legislation on social security
Content
Contents:
• Finnish social security system: services, benefi ts and insurances
• Provision and delivery of social services and benefi ts
• Legislation regarding the Finnish social security system
Materials
Heikki Hiilamo (2022): A Truly Missed Opportunity - The Political Context and Impact of the Basic Income Experiment in Finland (European Journal of Social Security)
Merita Mesiäislehto, Pasi Moisio and Ilari Ilmakunnas (2022) Do Red-Flagged Clients Exit Social Assistance Earlier than Others? The Case of the Finnish Social Assistance System (Social Policy and Society)
Juho Saari (2023): Welfare state in a Fair Society? Post-Industrial Finland as a Case Study (Experiencing Society and the Lived Welfare State)
Pelastakaa Lapset ry, Save the Children Finland (2022) Children's Voice 2022. Experiences of children and young people of life in low-income families: welfare gaps and challenges.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work and individual exam. Compulsory attendance on orientation and seminar.
Employer connections
135 hours