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Immigration Social Work and Encountering Multiculturalism (5 cr)

Code: SO00CB66-3004

General information


Enrollment
18.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
04.09.2025 - 16.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sote
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Kaija Rautaparta-Pennanen
Groups
SOS23SKuu
SOS23SKuu
Course
SO00CB66

Realization has 1 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 8 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 05.11.2025 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Maahanmuuttososiaalityö ja monikulttuurisuuden kohtaaminen SO00CB66-3004
Kuusamon lukio
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students are familiar with the main legislation and guidelines of immigration policy in Finland.
They can identify key societal and individual challenges related to the status of minorities.
The students will adopt a culturally sensitive approach and can recognize their own values, attitudes and perceptions of people when working with people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.
They can take action to prevent discrimination and racism against different groups of people.
They know the services, procedures and key actors that promote the integration of immigrants.

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

Legislation, immigration policy in Finland, minorities living in Finland, encountering and guiding multiculturalism, integration, services promoting the employment and education of immigrants, networking, interprofessional cooperation, radicalization, integration, racism, discrimination, cultural sensitivity, interpreting

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