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
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization SSFMS24HKI Social Security in Finland SSF0005B20S-3005. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
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