The student understands the basic elements defining the interpersonal social work between social workers and clients. The student identifies some of the basic methods and skills of social work practice.

Contents: Social work methods and skills.

The course belongs to the intermediate studies in social work as free choice studies

Independent study by writing an essay or taking an examination on set of books (essay is preferred). For detailed information, please contact the teacher, suvi.holmberg(at)uta.fi,  before or after the enrollment.

(Exam instruction will be updated in the near future)

50 euros

Cancellation of enrollment: Enrollment for courses is binding. After the enrollment you will be sent the letter of acceptance, where you can see the day when the cancellation must be done at the latest. If you will cancel the enrollment later, the total course fee will be charged. (The bill will be sent home after the cancelling day by post.) You will receive the right to study for six months.

Numeric 1-5.

Required reading:
1. Green, Lorraine 2010. Understanding the Life Course. Sociological and Psychological Perspectives. Cambridge: Polity Press. 
2. Heinonen, Tuula & Spearman, Len 2010 (or previous edition). Social Work Practice. Problem Solving and Beyond. Toronto: Thomson & Nelson. 
3. Maidment & Egan (eds) 2004. Practice Skills in Social Work and Welfare: More than Just Common Sense. Allen & Unwin.

Enrolment for Studies

Link to application form

Enrollment ends on 31st March 2014

It is important, that you will take contact the teacher, suvi.holmberg(at)uta.fi before or after the enrollment. You will get from her detailed information concerning completion of course

When your enrolment is received by Open University, you will receive confirmation by letter. You will receive the right to study for six months.