Organization and Operational Customs in the Social Services Branch
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAA0302 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2012V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2013) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blomqvist, Ann-Sophie |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
Service structures in the social services branch: The student is familiar with the aggregate of social legislation and its effects on producing social services and on client work. The student gets acquainted with different social services and their practical customs of organization. The student is aware of the social significance that social services have on the welfare of the citizens.
Student's Workload
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Service structures in the social services branch: The social service system and the prevailing laws governing it. Different forms of social service.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Helne, Julkunen ym. (2003). Sosiaalinen politiikka. Helsinki. WSOY Niemelä, H. & Salminen, K. (2006). Suomalainen sosiaaliturva. http://www.kela.fi/in/internet/liite.nsf/net/280606095032ek/$file/suomalainen.pdf?openelement
Kananoja, A. & Lähteinen, M. & Marjamäki, P. (2011): Sosiaalityön käsikirja. Tietosanoma.
Lammi-Taskula, J. (2011): Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon perusteet. WSOY.pro.
Toikko, T. (2012): Sosiaalipalveluiden kehityssuunnat.
Other material given by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, study visits, group work, independent study.
Assessment Methods
Participation in study visits, passing the group work and the assignment. Numeric evaluation (0-5).