Developing expertise in Social ServicesLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The student is capable in independent, evidence-based decision making as an expert of social services and in multiprofessional cooperation in her/his chosen area of expertise. The student is able to critical self-assessment and critical assessment of her/his operational field, as well as able of developing it in accordance with ethical principles. The student plans, implements and assesses as well as develops her/his selected expertise in social services in a client-centered and multiprofessonal way.

Content

A command of evidence based development project and decision-making in the field of the chosen area of social services.

Qualifications

The student demonstrates the key concepts, theories and methods and their application in social services.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass (S):
Student
- is capable of independent evidence-based decision making as an expert in his/her profession and recognizes his/her responsibility and limitations
- utilizes multiprofessional networks, as well as those that cross the organization boundaries (in order to solve and assess the client’s problems and needs).
- understands the questions related to interface data between his/her profession and different sciences and professions. Is able to apply multidisciplinary information from the viewpoint of his/her own professional position and area of responsibility.
- critically assesses his/her actions, operational environment and field.
- is capable of creative, client-focused and ethical development of operations.
- is able to supervise his/her own work as well as a team’s work