Social Pedagogy in the Working Environments of a Bachelor of Social Services (5cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00GE02-3011
General information
- Enrollment
- 05.02.2026 - 30.11.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.03.2026 - 31.12.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 10
- Course
- C-10065-SX00GE02
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Social Pedagogy in the Working Environments of a Bachelor of Social Services C-10065-SX00GE02-3011. 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
Content scheduling
Start 1 March 2026, flexible start and last due date for the assignments of spring is 10.6.2026, and summer course 31.7.2026, independent implementation.
IMPORTANT: Autumn start of the course at 10.8.2026 at the latest 14 December 2026
Objective
Student
- is familiar with the theoretical foundations and basic concepts of social pedagogy
- is aware of the characteristics of a social pedagogical approach
- is familiar with the working environments and orientations of social services professionals
- is familiar with the role and significance of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) in different working environments and networks
- is familiar of the value base of social pedagogical work and the ethical principles of the social welfare professions
- understands the importance of critical thinking
- is familiar with the concept of reflection and understands its significance in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS).
Content
Social pedagogy as a field of science and practice
Key concepts and principles of social pedagogy
Working environments of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS)
Work orientations in the field of social services
Social pedagogical values and professional ethics in social services
Critical thinking, reflection and significance in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS)
Location and time
The orientation will be recorded and uploaded to Moodle.
Independent modules, learning assignment.
Materials
Social pedagogy: towards a more humane society. Elina Nivala; Sanna Ryynänen Gaudeamus 2023.
Other literature and materials available in Moodle.
Teaching methods
Independent assignments in Moodle
Lecture recordings
Learning task
Familiarisation with literature and articles
Employer connections
No
Exam schedules
No exam.
International connections
No connections.
Completion alternatives
No optional completion methods. Any possible partial accreditations are granted individually by decision of Sylvia Hakari.
Student workload
5x27h = 135h