Well-being and Inclusion (10 cr)

Code: R0377-3001

General information

Enrollment: 13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 10 cr

Local portion: 8 cr

Virtual proportion: 2 cr

Unit: Laurea university of applied sciences

Campus: Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV2), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers: Maria Normann; Tiina Wikström

Teacher in charge: Satu Bethell

Study unit: R0377

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse the special needs of client groups and strengthen client inclusion in communities and society
- outline well-being and social problems
- examine social structures that create and maintain social exclusion
- recognise the importance of civic activities in social work

Materials

Robert, A. 2008. Empowerment, participation and social work, 4th edition. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Edland-Gryt, M., & Skatvedt, A.H. 2012. Thresholds in a Low-threshold setting: An empirical Study of Barriers in A centre for People with drug Problems and mental health Disorders. Article from International Journal of Drug Policy Assessed 27 August 2012.
Available online: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/8d82/129c3b0d8d9090cbb03b297623c056022204.pdf
Cunningham, J & Cunningham S. 2014. Sociology & social work. 2nd edition. London:SAGE
Payne, M. 2013. Modern social work theory. 4th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Teaching methods

This course will be implemented through contact lessons, excursions to service providers and cooperation partners as well as a project.
The main focus areas are on the special needs of client groups for ensuring community and social inclusion; the issues and social stuctures that cause social exclusion; well-being and the importance of civic activities in social work

Student workload

Total 27 hours x 10 ECTS = 270 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5