ISWMS26HKI Introduction to Social Work and Social Services (5cr)
Code: ISW0005B25S-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 19.10.2026 - 13.12.2026
- 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
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Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand different definitions of and approaches to social work
• describe the history of social work
• Know the Finnish social service system and social work available in different life situations
• understand the relevant legislation related to social services and social work in Finland
• Understand the possible work roles of bachelor of social services in the working life
• know professional ethics and values in social work
• know the required competences of a Bachelor of Social Services and their relation to social service work practice
• Understand the concept and development of professional identity
Content
• Definitions of social work
• History of social work
• Different fields of social work and social services
• Work roles and competences of bachelors of social services in the working life
• Relevant legislation
• Values and ethics in social work
• professional identity