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TOSMS26HKI Topical Issues in Social Work (5cr)

Code: TOS0005B25S-3001

General information


Enrollment
07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
31.08.2026 - 15.11.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 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
Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
Katja Päällysaho
Course
TOS0005B25S

Realization has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 82 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 31.08.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Orientation to the study module ja orientation to part 1
HKI-327 Luokka 327
Wed 02.09.2026 time 14:00 - 16:00
(2 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Wed 09.09.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Wed 16.09.2026 time 12:00 - 16:00
(4 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Mon 21.09.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
TOS/ Reflection part 1 and orientation lecture to part 2
HKI-332a Iso luentosali 332a
Mon 28.09.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Tue 29.09.2026 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
TOS/ Reflection part 2
HKI-222 luokka 222
Thu 01.10.2026 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
TOS/ Orientation to part 3
Zoom
Fri 02.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Mon 05.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Fri 09.10.2026 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Mon 12.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Independent studying
Wed 14.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Preparing for the final seminar
Thu 15.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Preparing for the final seminar
Mon 19.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Preparing for the final seminar
Tue 10.11.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
TOS/ Final seminar
HKI-332a Iso luentosali 332a
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students will be able to:
• Understand the different perspectives and theories used in social work
• understand and recognise the operation of power in social work practice
• understand the need for critical reflection in social work practice
• understand the role of social work in different local and global contexts

Content

• Different perspectives and theories used in social work
• Power in social work practice
• Critical reflection and reflective practice in social work
• Social work in different local and global contexts.

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