Opinto-opas
2001
Study guide
2001
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2001–2002
13.3 Degree Programme in Social Services
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2001–2002
13.3 Degree Programme in Social Services
Laurea – Study Guide 2001–2002
13.3 Degree Programme in Social Services
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SW2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 100 CR /150 ECTS Credits
SW20 Human Growth and Development 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts:
SW2000 The Human Being as an Individual 4 CR
6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with various psychological and sociological life-span theories.
realizes the meaning of the interaction process and culture in the development process of the human being.
learns about different viewpoints regarding the nature of human beings, and education and parenting and reflects and analyses his/her personal views in relation to these
develops skills in supporting the growth process of individuals of different ages.
focuses on contents including psychological, social psychological and sociological views on childhood, youth, adulthood, old age, as well as different parenting styles, different conceptions/views on the nature of human beings, and the concept of generations
SW2001 Current Issues in Growth and Development 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the challenges of education on the individual, the community and the societal level.
learns to recognize special educational needs.
becomes familiar with central and current issues in special education.
learns how to interact positively with a variety of different people
SW21 The Human Being as a Member of the Community and Society 12 CR
18 ECTS Credits
SW2100 Changes in Finnish Society and Ways of Life 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts
Formation of the Finnish Welfare State 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the nature of Finnish social policy and the development of
social work and professional development.
understands different types of socio-political systems
becomes familiar with contents which include the history of social policy development and its’ future challenges, as well as Finnish social policy systems and professions.
Welfare Economics 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Understands the bonds between economics, social policy
and welfare.
becomes familiar with contents which include the basic concepts of economics, and the policies of financing of welfare states
understands comparisons between different theoretical aspects of economics
Structural and Social Changes of Finnish Society 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands changes within Finnish society as a part of global change.
comprehends the impact of societal changes on different ways of living
becomes familiar with the basic concepts and theories which inform sociological analysis
is introduced to the history, theories and concepts relating to the evolution from a pre-modern to a late-modern society.
SW2101 Dimensions of Welfare 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
Consists of following parts:
Social Problems and Marginalization 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the complexity and interrelatedness of social
problems.
is capable of identifying the risk factors and emergence of social problems
on individual, family group, community and societal levels.
acknowledges the phenomenon of marginalization and of detrimental trends on the individual, community and societal levels.
focuses on contents which familiarize him/her with the nature of social problems, their manifestation, their development, and their relation to forces of marginalization and exclusion.
Social Ethics and Welfare 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
is capable of the ethical and philosophical questioning of social life and welfare phenomena.
focuses on contents which include the basic concepts of social ethics, and an examination of the concept of Good life quality.
Social Security and Welfare 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands social welfare system and social security and social
legislation in Finland.
becomes familiar with a comparative analysis of models of welfare provision in Europe
develops an overview and understanding of social security legislation in Finland.
SW2102 Multiculturalism 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
learns the importance of developing one’s own “cultural capability” as a starting point in order to be able to draw on the strength of one’s on cultural background.
understands that Multicultural theory is founded on the principle that cultural and linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning
develops an understanding of the definitions and concepts relating to globalization, and cultural pluralism
focuses on contents which include an introduction to Multicultural Theory and Practice, as well as an examination of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism on welfare provision, politics, and economics
SW2103 Cultural Studies 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Consists of the following parts:
Cultural Theory 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
appreciates the importance of a sense of cultural belonging in identity formation
understands the basic theories and themes which inform cultural studies
comprehends the relationship between ideology, politics, globalization, and postmodernism on culture and cultural theory
becomes familiar with the history, and modern challenges to Cultural Theory
develops an awareness of the processes and practices that define the construction of cultural identity
Race and Ethnic Studies 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Understands the concepts of prejudice, stereotyping and racism and their effects on marginalizing ethnic groups
Appreciates the impact of ethnic heritage and race on the identity formation of individuals, groups, and communities
Understands the nature of issue based oppressions and incorporates this awareness in starting to think about effective strategies in holistic, anti-oppressive practice
Is capable of placing Finland’s racial policy in relation to immigration, refugee policy, and integration in a comparative European context
Spirituality and Religious Belief Systems 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Appreciates the nature and importance of spiritual belief and religious affiliation in shaping identity and social life, and defining appropriate modes of moral and ethical conduct
Demonstrates an understanding and tolerance of different religious philosophies
Becomes aware of the implications for practice of working with individuals and groups with widely divergent spiritual belief systems
Begins to evaluate the impact of his/her own spiritual beliefs on reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
becomes familiar with the basic principles and foundations of Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
discusses religious belief and spirituality in relation to the implications for reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
SW 22 Client Work and Interaction 6 CR
9 ECTS Credits
SW 2200 Professional Communication 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Learns how to meet with clients of different ages and from various backgrounds.
Gains an understanding of the different aspects affecting the professional interaction.
Develops a client-based working style.
Learns to work in multidisciplinary work-teams.
understands theories on interaction processes, as well as the basics of interpersonal communication
becomes familiar with the basic techniques of professional interviewing (active listening skills, open-ended questions, conclusions)
SW 2201 Values and Ethics in Social Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the meaning of the ethical foundations which underpin Social Work, and concepts such as a code of ethics, client rights, privacy & confidentiality, professional accountability, and social justice
comprehends the need for a set of guiding principles for social work practice, which can be adapted to specific socio-cultural settings
is able to identify problem areas in the practice of social wok, and begins to creatively search for solutions by analyzing various related case studies
critically reflects upon his/her own value base and its impact on the provision of holistic client care
analyses International Declarations of Ethical Principles of Social Work, and other related codes of ethics and value principles
discusses relevant case studies in practical applications of ethical principles
SW2202 Group Processes 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the meaning of group work in social work
gains skills in analyzing the meaning of a group work, group dynamics and group processes and is able to reflect his/her own role in group work
gains leadership skills in working with a variety of groups
SW2203 Introduction to Creative Social Work Methods 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the importance of activity based methods in social work
is emboldened to use his/her own CReativity and develop his/her own self- expression
becomes familiar with the use and practice of physical activities in different areas of social work
develops an understanding of music as a tool in the interaction with different clients
becomes aware of the importance of Sociodrama as a method in social work
SW 23 Social Work Models and Methods 18 CR
27 ECTS Credits
SW2300 Project Work 5 CR
7.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with the theoretical background of project work
learns the competence of planning, implementing, and evaluating a project of their own to promote the empowerment and welfare of various community groups
learns about different models of project work, as well as the roles and competences of participants in project work
understands the challenges of working as a part of a project team and learns the skills of networking, cooperation, and compromise
gains practical experience in implementing project work methods
SW 2301 Multicultural Social Work 4 CR
6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of anti-discriminatory or anti-oppressive practice, and multicultural Social Work
understands the effect of race & ethnicity, gender, class, age and disability on social divisions in society and the maintenance of structural inequalities
learns practical skills in working with individuals and groups from ethnic minorities
comprehends the political nature of reflective social work practice if it aims to challenge sexism, racism, ageism, and disablism, as well as other forms of discrimination and oppression which result in marginalizing certain segments of society
learn skills and methods related to Group work/counselling
becomes familiar with the Finnish legislation which relates to entitlements/services for immigrants, and social work with minorities
SW2302 Cross-cultural Family Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
learns about basic theoretical backgrounds of family work
learns skills in supporting parenting
becomes familiar with specific dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations
becomes familiar with family work methods in families living in cross-cultural situations
focuses on contents which include: concepts of families in different cultures, methods in supporting and evaluating parenting, dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations (eg. the meaning of migrant generations in families, the role parents and children in mixed marriages), and methods of cross-cultural family work
SW2303 Crisis Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
learns to distinguish the different types of crisis which are connected to the life situations of human beings.
becomes familiar with different crisis work methods and learns how such crises will be resolved in different cultures.
learns skills to utilize crisis work methods in practice.
focuses on specific contents such as the different types of crisis at different stages in life and in different life situations, suicide and death in different cultures, crisis work methods in practice, crisis work services in Finland.
SW2304 Community Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with the main pluralist and radical theoretical approaches which inform community work practice as well as with their ideological underpinnings
becomes acquainted with the various models of community work and the areas of skill concentration
understands the need for more community based social work practice and the achievement of community capability within the changing nature of Finnish and European society
comprehends the role of multiprofessional work, volunteering, and the third sector in community work practice
develops an awareness of the link between community and macro-society in how forces of social exclusion operate at the community level
SW2305 Creative Methods 3 CR
4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
strengthens his/her self-confidence and identity by using creative methods
obtains the pint of view of the professional applications in creative methods
can apply activity based methods in client work
focuses on the following content areas:
the basics of music therapy
listening to, singing, and playing different percussive
instruments
the basic theories of physical education
demonstrations
the didactic basis of physical education
the theory and practice of Sociodrama
SW24 Work Community and Work Development 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
SW2400 The Basics of Work 3 CR
4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student :
understands the meaning of work in a societal context.
is able to analyse factors which influence the welfare of individuals and different work communities such as the working environment and different ways of supporting work capability.
becomes familiar with labour protection, occupational health, personnel and economical administration.
focuses on the contents of the sociology and psychology of work, professional ethics, occupational safety and health, personnel and economical administration, and stress management.
SW2401 Development of Work and Entrepreneurship 5 CR
consists of the following parts: 7.5 ECTS Credits
The Third Sector and Entrepreneurship 3 CR
4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
is able to make comparative distinctions between the nature and roles of the public, private and third sectors in welfare provision.
understands aspects of quality management in Multicultural Social Work.
learns the whole process of establishing one’s own enterprise, and understands the special characteristics of entrepreneurship in the field of Multicultural Social Work.
Develops skills of self-management, and self directiveness
Work Development and Leadership 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
gains competence in the analysis and development of his/her own work as well as of the working community.
understands the importance of Human Resource Management on the development of the work community.
gains leadership skills
is aware of importance of multicultural team work in work development and learns about its’ specific characteristics
focuses on the different approaches to work development, managing diversity in team work, organisational culture, and skills needed in leadership.
Intensive Optional Studies
SW30 Early Childhood Education 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop a deep understanding of a child’s growth and his or her social networks.
The student will be qualified to assess a child’s development, learning needs and growth from the
point of view of early childhood education. The student will understand the importance of a family
for a child’s growth and well-being. The student will be equipped with the skills to plan, apply and
evaluate activities to encourage a child’s learning. In collaboration with the child’s family, the
student will be able to draft a child’s care plan in a professional manner, drawing on skills from a
range of disciplines. The student will learn to evaluate and contribute to the practice of early
childhood education.
SW3000 Early Years Development and How to Support It from the Developmental
Psychology Perspective 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3001 Early Childhood Education 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
SW3002 Special Early Childhood Education 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3003 Quality and Management in Early Childhood Care 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW42 Community and Environment Work in an Increasingly Technological World
10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
To deepen a student’s appreciation of the multi-dimensional nature of community life in a modern
information society. The studies include the evaluation of the feasibility and the potential
application of different forms of community work in a variety of settings. The study unit includes
the use of information and communication technology in community work. The aim of these
studies is to explore the nature of social action and the methods used by groups and associations
within civil society in work that deals with social changes. Through these studies, the student will
learn to apply group work methods, initiate third sector or voluntary associations and start up
campaigns.
SW4200 The Mixed Economic System of Community, Technology and Welfare
3 CR/ 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4201 Community Work, the Activists and How to Make a Difference
7 CR/ 10.5 ECTS Credits
SW31 Child Protection 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will become familiar with the part child protection plays in Finnish social work. The
student appreciates and recognises the needs of different children, young people, and their
families. The students will be equipped to work closely with children, young people and those
close to them in order to improve their lives, and understand what ‘quality’ means in the context of
child welfare work, as well as to integrate those practices most suited for the work.
SW3100 Child Protection in Finnish Society 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3101Child Protection Work in Practice 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3102 Preventing the Marginalization of Young People 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3103 Practical Methods in Child Protection 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3104 Best Practice in Child Protection 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW41 Crisis And Mental Health Work 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop an understanding of the impact of crises and mental health problems
on a person’s life. He or she will learn to use psycho-social work to support people and help them
to cope with everyday life. The student will learn methods that are used in crisis and mental
health work and will be able to advise clients on using mental health services. The student will
improve his or her psycho-social work skills, learn to work as a member of a multiprofessional
team and in collaboration with other parties.
SW4100 Crises and Mental Health Problems among Young People and Adults
3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4101 Practices and Principles of the Mental Health Service
2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4102 Crisis Work, Forms of Therapy and the Influence of Psycho-therapy
3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4103 Creative Therapy 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
SW43 Multicultural Social Work 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
Th student:
develops an understanding of cultural differences and their impact on the way in which we
communicate as well as our cultural identity
comprehends the effects of race and ethnicity on social divisions in society and their
associate structural inequalities, as well as the manner in which these effect individual clients
and group
understands the concepts and processes of tolerance, cultural adaptation, and stereotyping
becomes familiar with the theoretical approaches which inform the discipline of Intercultural
Communication
becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of Anti-discriminatory practice, and
Multicultural Social Work theory
applies the learned concepts in working sensitively with clients of different ethnic backgrounds
learns to identify the particular needs of different ethnic client groups such as women,
children & youths, families, and the elderly, and that these needs necessitate culturally
sensitive working methods
develops an awareness of the nature of services available to ethnic minorities in Finland
SW4300 Intercultural Communication 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
SW4301 Client Needs in Multicultural Social Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
SW4302 Methods of Multicultural Social Work 6 CR
9 ECTS Credits
SW9 PRACTICAL STUDIES 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SW9001 Communication and the Client 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will become familiar with social work, and gain practical experience;
the student will be able to evaluate his or her performance at work and professional development;
The student will gain experience of working with clients and learn to recognise their needs and resources;
The student will recognise the importance of an investigative, scientific approach to work.
SW9002 Methods of Social Work in Practice 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student’s knowledge of social work will deepen and he or she will develop a responsible attitude towards participating in a working community;
The student will be able to evaluate his or her work, use of professional working methods, and professional growth;
The student will understand the importance of acting according to ethical principles as a professional social worker;
The student will be able to evaluate the different practices used in the profession.
SW9003 Optional Intensive Studies 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will gain a deeper understanding of social work, and he or she will develop a responsible approach to participating in a working community, and learn to evaluate it constructively;
The student will be able to evaluate his or her professional work as a practicant in relation to social development, and his or her professional growth;
The student will learn to give critical and independent thought to the whole question of professional ethics, the basis of which is the recognition of client needs and an understanding of what professional ethics, in its broadest sense, means.
The student will be able to assess a client’s social position.
SW9004 Optional Practice Placement 6 CR
9 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will become familiar with a development project that is currently up and running and, as a responsible member of the team, he or she will play a part in the life of a working community;
The student will develop an awareness of the process of professional growth and be able to evaluate it.
SW2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 100 CR /150 ECTS Credits
SW20 Human Growth and Development 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts:
SW2000 The Human Being as an Individual 4 CR
6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with various psychological and sociological life-span theories.
realizes the meaning of the interaction process and culture in the development process of the human being.
learns about different viewpoints regarding the nature of human beings, and education and parenting and reflects and analyses his/her personal views in relation to these
develops skills in supporting the growth process of individuals of different ages.
focuses on contents including psychological, social psychological and sociological views on childhood, youth, adulthood, old age, as well as different parenting styles, different conceptions/views on the nature of human beings, and the concept of generations
SW2001 Current Issues in Growth and Development 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the challenges of education on the individual, the community and the societal level.
learns to recognize special educational needs.
becomes familiar with central and current issues in special education.
learns how to interact positively with a variety of different people
SW21 The Human Being as a Member of the Community and Society 12 CR
18 ECTS Credits
SW2100 Changes in Finnish Society and Ways of Life 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
consists of following parts
Formation of the Finnish Welfare State 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the nature of Finnish social policy and the development of
social work and professional development.
understands different types of socio-political systems
becomes familiar with contents which include the history of social policy development and its’ future challenges, as well as Finnish social policy systems and professions.
Welfare Economics 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Understands the bonds between economics, social policy
and welfare.
becomes familiar with contents which include the basic concepts of economics, and the policies of financing of welfare states
understands comparisons between different theoretical aspects of economics
Structural and Social Changes of Finnish Society 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands changes within Finnish society as a part of global change.
comprehends the impact of societal changes on different ways of living
becomes familiar with the basic concepts and theories which inform sociological analysis
is introduced to the history, theories and concepts relating to the evolution from a pre-modern to a late-modern society.
SW2101 Dimensions of Welfare 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
Consists of following parts:
Social Problems and Marginalization 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the complexity and interrelatedness of social
problems.
is capable of identifying the risk factors and emergence of social problems
on individual, family group, community and societal levels.
acknowledges the phenomenon of marginalization and of detrimental trends on the individual, community and societal levels.
focuses on contents which familiarize him/her with the nature of social problems, their manifestation, their development, and their relation to forces of marginalization and exclusion.
Social Ethics and Welfare 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
is capable of the ethical and philosophical questioning of social life and welfare phenomena.
focuses on contents which include the basic concepts of social ethics, and an examination of the concept of Good life quality.
Social Security and Welfare 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands social welfare system and social security and social
legislation in Finland.
becomes familiar with a comparative analysis of models of welfare provision in Europe
develops an overview and understanding of social security legislation in Finland.
SW2102 Multiculturalism 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
learns the importance of developing one’s own “cultural capability” as a starting point in order to be able to draw on the strength of one’s on cultural background.
understands that Multicultural theory is founded on the principle that cultural and linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning
develops an understanding of the definitions and concepts relating to globalization, and cultural pluralism
focuses on contents which include an introduction to Multicultural Theory and Practice, as well as an examination of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism on welfare provision, politics, and economics
SW2103 Cultural Studies 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Consists of the following parts:
Cultural Theory 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
appreciates the importance of a sense of cultural belonging in identity formation
understands the basic theories and themes which inform cultural studies
comprehends the relationship between ideology, politics, globalization, and postmodernism on culture and cultural theory
becomes familiar with the history, and modern challenges to Cultural Theory
develops an awareness of the processes and practices that define the construction of cultural identity
Race and Ethnic Studies 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Understands the concepts of prejudice, stereotyping and racism and their effects on marginalizing ethnic groups
Appreciates the impact of ethnic heritage and race on the identity formation of individuals, groups, and communities
Understands the nature of issue based oppressions and incorporates this awareness in starting to think about effective strategies in holistic, anti-oppressive practice
Is capable of placing Finland’s racial policy in relation to immigration, refugee policy, and integration in a comparative European context
Spirituality and Religious Belief Systems 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Appreciates the nature and importance of spiritual belief and religious affiliation in shaping identity and social life, and defining appropriate modes of moral and ethical conduct
Demonstrates an understanding and tolerance of different religious philosophies
Becomes aware of the implications for practice of working with individuals and groups with widely divergent spiritual belief systems
Begins to evaluate the impact of his/her own spiritual beliefs on reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
becomes familiar with the basic principles and foundations of Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
discusses religious belief and spirituality in relation to the implications for reflective Multicultural Social Work practice
SW 22 Client Work and Interaction 6 CR
9 ECTS Credits
SW 2200 Professional Communication 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
Learns how to meet with clients of different ages and from various backgrounds.
Gains an understanding of the different aspects affecting the professional interaction.
Develops a client-based working style.
Learns to work in multidisciplinary work-teams.
understands theories on interaction processes, as well as the basics of interpersonal communication
becomes familiar with the basic techniques of professional interviewing (active listening skills, open-ended questions, conclusions)
SW 2201 Values and Ethics in Social Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the meaning of the ethical foundations which underpin Social Work, and concepts such as a code of ethics, client rights, privacy & confidentiality, professional accountability, and social justice
comprehends the need for a set of guiding principles for social work practice, which can be adapted to specific socio-cultural settings
is able to identify problem areas in the practice of social wok, and begins to creatively search for solutions by analyzing various related case studies
critically reflects upon his/her own value base and its impact on the provision of holistic client care
analyses International Declarations of Ethical Principles of Social Work, and other related codes of ethics and value principles
discusses relevant case studies in practical applications of ethical principles
SW2202 Group Processes 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the meaning of group work in social work
gains skills in analyzing the meaning of a group work, group dynamics and group processes and is able to reflect his/her own role in group work
gains leadership skills in working with a variety of groups
SW2203 Introduction to Creative Social Work Methods 1 CR
1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
understands the importance of activity based methods in social work
is emboldened to use his/her own CReativity and develop his/her own self- expression
becomes familiar with the use and practice of physical activities in different areas of social work
develops an understanding of music as a tool in the interaction with different clients
becomes aware of the importance of Sociodrama as a method in social work
SW 23 Social Work Models and Methods 18 CR
27 ECTS Credits
SW2300 Project Work 5 CR
7.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with the theoretical background of project work
learns the competence of planning, implementing, and evaluating a project of their own to promote the empowerment and welfare of various community groups
learns about different models of project work, as well as the roles and competences of participants in project work
understands the challenges of working as a part of a project team and learns the skills of networking, cooperation, and compromise
gains practical experience in implementing project work methods
SW 2301 Multicultural Social Work 4 CR
6 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of anti-discriminatory or anti-oppressive practice, and multicultural Social Work
understands the effect of race & ethnicity, gender, class, age and disability on social divisions in society and the maintenance of structural inequalities
learns practical skills in working with individuals and groups from ethnic minorities
comprehends the political nature of reflective social work practice if it aims to challenge sexism, racism, ageism, and disablism, as well as other forms of discrimination and oppression which result in marginalizing certain segments of society
learn skills and methods related to Group work/counselling
becomes familiar with the Finnish legislation which relates to entitlements/services for immigrants, and social work with minorities
SW2302 Cross-cultural Family Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
learns about basic theoretical backgrounds of family work
learns skills in supporting parenting
becomes familiar with specific dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations
becomes familiar with family work methods in families living in cross-cultural situations
focuses on contents which include: concepts of families in different cultures, methods in supporting and evaluating parenting, dynamics in families living in cross-cultural situations (eg. the meaning of migrant generations in families, the role parents and children in mixed marriages), and methods of cross-cultural family work
SW2303 Crisis Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
learns to distinguish the different types of crisis which are connected to the life situations of human beings.
becomes familiar with different crisis work methods and learns how such crises will be resolved in different cultures.
learns skills to utilize crisis work methods in practice.
focuses on specific contents such as the different types of crisis at different stages in life and in different life situations, suicide and death in different cultures, crisis work methods in practice, crisis work services in Finland.
SW2304 Community Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
becomes familiar with the main pluralist and radical theoretical approaches which inform community work practice as well as with their ideological underpinnings
becomes acquainted with the various models of community work and the areas of skill concentration
understands the need for more community based social work practice and the achievement of community capability within the changing nature of Finnish and European society
comprehends the role of multiprofessional work, volunteering, and the third sector in community work practice
develops an awareness of the link between community and macro-society in how forces of social exclusion operate at the community level
SW2305 Creative Methods 3 CR
4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
strengthens his/her self-confidence and identity by using creative methods
obtains the pint of view of the professional applications in creative methods
can apply activity based methods in client work
focuses on the following content areas:
the basics of music therapy
listening to, singing, and playing different percussive
instruments
the basic theories of physical education
demonstrations
the didactic basis of physical education
the theory and practice of Sociodrama
SW24 Work Community and Work Development 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
SW2400 The Basics of Work 3 CR
4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student :
understands the meaning of work in a societal context.
is able to analyse factors which influence the welfare of individuals and different work communities such as the working environment and different ways of supporting work capability.
becomes familiar with labour protection, occupational health, personnel and economical administration.
focuses on the contents of the sociology and psychology of work, professional ethics, occupational safety and health, personnel and economical administration, and stress management.
SW2401 Development of Work and Entrepreneurship 5 CR
consists of the following parts: 7.5 ECTS Credits
The Third Sector and Entrepreneurship 3 CR
4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
is able to make comparative distinctions between the nature and roles of the public, private and third sectors in welfare provision.
understands aspects of quality management in Multicultural Social Work.
learns the whole process of establishing one’s own enterprise, and understands the special characteristics of entrepreneurship in the field of Multicultural Social Work.
Develops skills of self-management, and self directiveness
Work Development and Leadership 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
Objective and content The student:
gains competence in the analysis and development of his/her own work as well as of the working community.
understands the importance of Human Resource Management on the development of the work community.
gains leadership skills
is aware of importance of multicultural team work in work development and learns about its’ specific characteristics
focuses on the different approaches to work development, managing diversity in team work, organisational culture, and skills needed in leadership.
Intensive Optional Studies
SW30 Early Childhood Education 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop a deep understanding of a child’s growth and his or her social networks.
The student will be qualified to assess a child’s development, learning needs and growth from the
point of view of early childhood education. The student will understand the importance of a family
for a child’s growth and well-being. The student will be equipped with the skills to plan, apply and
evaluate activities to encourage a child’s learning. In collaboration with the child’s family, the
student will be able to draft a child’s care plan in a professional manner, drawing on skills from a
range of disciplines. The student will learn to evaluate and contribute to the practice of early
childhood education.
SW3000 Early Years Development and How to Support It from the Developmental
Psychology Perspective 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3001 Early Childhood Education 4 CR / 6 ECTS Credits
SW3002 Special Early Childhood Education 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3003 Quality and Management in Early Childhood Care 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW42 Community and Environment Work in an Increasingly Technological World
10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
To deepen a student’s appreciation of the multi-dimensional nature of community life in a modern
information society. The studies include the evaluation of the feasibility and the potential
application of different forms of community work in a variety of settings. The study unit includes
the use of information and communication technology in community work. The aim of these
studies is to explore the nature of social action and the methods used by groups and associations
within civil society in work that deals with social changes. Through these studies, the student will
learn to apply group work methods, initiate third sector or voluntary associations and start up
campaigns.
SW4200 The Mixed Economic System of Community, Technology and Welfare
3 CR/ 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4201 Community Work, the Activists and How to Make a Difference
7 CR/ 10.5 ECTS Credits
SW31 Child Protection 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will become familiar with the part child protection plays in Finnish social work. The
student appreciates and recognises the needs of different children, young people, and their
families. The students will be equipped to work closely with children, young people and those
close to them in order to improve their lives, and understand what ‘quality’ means in the context of
child welfare work, as well as to integrate those practices most suited for the work.
SW3100 Child Protection in Finnish Society 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3101Child Protection Work in Practice 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW3102 Preventing the Marginalization of Young People 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3103 Practical Methods in Child Protection 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW3104 Best Practice in Child Protection 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW41 Crisis And Mental Health Work 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
The student will develop an understanding of the impact of crises and mental health problems
on a person’s life. He or she will learn to use psycho-social work to support people and help them
to cope with everyday life. The student will learn methods that are used in crisis and mental
health work and will be able to advise clients on using mental health services. The student will
improve his or her psycho-social work skills, learn to work as a member of a multiprofessional
team and in collaboration with other parties.
SW4100 Crises and Mental Health Problems among Young People and Adults
3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4101 Practices and Principles of the Mental Health Service
2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW4102 Crisis Work, Forms of Therapy and the Influence of Psycho-therapy
3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW4103 Creative Therapy 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
SW43 Multicultural Social Work 10 CR
15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
Th student:
develops an understanding of cultural differences and their impact on the way in which we
communicate as well as our cultural identity
comprehends the effects of race and ethnicity on social divisions in society and their
associate structural inequalities, as well as the manner in which these effect individual clients
and group
understands the concepts and processes of tolerance, cultural adaptation, and stereotyping
becomes familiar with the theoretical approaches which inform the discipline of Intercultural
Communication
becomes familiar with the theoretical framework of Anti-discriminatory practice, and
Multicultural Social Work theory
applies the learned concepts in working sensitively with clients of different ethnic backgrounds
learns to identify the particular needs of different ethnic client groups such as women,
children & youths, families, and the elderly, and that these needs necessitate culturally
sensitive working methods
develops an awareness of the nature of services available to ethnic minorities in Finland
SW4300 Intercultural Communication 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
SW4301 Client Needs in Multicultural Social Work 2 CR
3 ECTS Credits
SW4302 Methods of Multicultural Social Work 6 CR
9 ECTS Credits
SW9 PRACTICAL STUDIES 30 CR / 45 ECTS Credits
SW9001 Communication and the Client 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will become familiar with social work, and gain practical experience;
the student will be able to evaluate his or her performance at work and professional development;
The student will gain experience of working with clients and learn to recognise their needs and resources;
The student will recognise the importance of an investigative, scientific approach to work.
SW9002 Methods of Social Work in Practice 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student’s knowledge of social work will deepen and he or she will develop a responsible attitude towards participating in a working community;
The student will be able to evaluate his or her work, use of professional working methods, and professional growth;
The student will understand the importance of acting according to ethical principles as a professional social worker;
The student will be able to evaluate the different practices used in the profession.
SW9003 Optional Intensive Studies 8 CR
12 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will gain a deeper understanding of social work, and he or she will develop a responsible approach to participating in a working community, and learn to evaluate it constructively;
The student will be able to evaluate his or her professional work as a practicant in relation to social development, and his or her professional growth;
The student will learn to give critical and independent thought to the whole question of professional ethics, the basis of which is the recognition of client needs and an understanding of what professional ethics, in its broadest sense, means.
The student will be able to assess a client’s social position.
SW9004 Optional Practice Placement 6 CR
9 ECTS Credits
Objectives
The student will become familiar with a development project that is currently up and running and, as a responsible member of the team, he or she will play a part in the life of a working community;
The student will develop an awareness of the process of professional growth and be able to evaluate it.