Well-being and Inclusion (10 cr)

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

Course materials are provided during the course.

Teaching methods

This course will be implemented through contact lessons (or online classes, depending on the COVID-19 situation), individual assignments and group work.

The main focus areas are on the special needs of client groups for ensuring community and social inclusion; the issues and social structures that cause social exclusion; well-being and the importance of civic activities in social work

The study unit contains:
- Contact lessons in Laurea Lohja campus
- Essay (individual)
- Blog- writing in Groups
- Summary of welfare situation on Municipalities
- Exam (individual)

Exam schedules

The actual implementation schedule is visible in Pakki as implementation reservations.

Attendance is compulsory for all lessons unless agreed separately in class.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit the student intranet.

Student workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Content scheduling

Orientation
Welfare and the Nordic Welfare state - 2 credits
Social exclusion and othering - 4 credits
Civil Society - 2 credits
Welfare of Individuals, Society and State - 2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor level education.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.