The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Midwife 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
- Health care 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
- Nurse - pediatric nursing 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
- Nurse - medical surgical nursing 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
- Nurse - perioperative care 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
- Nurse - psychiatric nursing 2001 - 2004 - General basic studies
Level/category
General studies
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
1 cr
Learning outcomes
The student aquires knowledge of the central principles of social policy and different methods used to achieve goals. The student analyses factors that might influence well- being.
Course contents
The aim, goals, methods and ways of organising social policy.The social security system in Finland. Social services and social benefits.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Wellbeing in the society
Recommended or required reading
Anttonen,A.& Sipilä, J. Suomalaista sosiaalipolitiikkaa.Tampere: Vastapaino, 2000.
Karisto,A., Takala, P., Haapola,I. Finland i förvandling. Levnardstandardens, livsföringens och socialpolitikens utveckling i Finland.Helsingfors:WSOY,1998.
Study activities
- Lectures - 0 hours
- Individual studies - 0 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 0 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and presentations
- Reports and productions
Examiner
Silin Carolina
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2006-02-16 - Demonstrations and presentations
- 2006-02-16 - Reports and productions