The societal basis of rehabilitation (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn about the socio-political background and structures of rehabilitation. Course competences: Sustainable development Rehabilitation service system Assessment of needs and possibilities for rehabilitation  Rehabilitation counselling and guidance Intended learning outcome : You will be able to describe the socio-political background and structures of rehabilitation. You know the purpose of the welfare state and understand its practical significance. You will know the concepts of welfare and the role of social welfare in the context of the welfare system. You will know the factors that cause differences

Content (course unit)

The main focus of the course is on the role of social policy, social policy, economic policy and social work in the welfare state. It also looks at the diversity and inequality of people's life situations, the prevention of poverty and exclusion, and inclusion and empowerment.

Exam schedules

Moodle exams related to the course can be taken according to your own schedule during the course. You can see more detailed instructions on the retake options in the Moodle workspace.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

The entire course will be implemented as non-stop online studies during the autumn semester 2025. You can study according to your own schedule. You will guide your own work and reserve enough time for each sub-module. Studying takes place by familiarizing oneself with various text, audio and video materials and using them to complete learning assignments. You can return to the learning materials and other content at any point in the study module. During the course, you will learn about the role of social policy, social policy, economic policy and social work in the welfare state. The course will introduce you to the concepts and phenomena related to differences in people's life situations, inequalities, poverty and social exclusion prevention and participation. During the course, you will also apply information based on societal starting points to rehabilitation and counselling. In self-reflection, you reflect on your own learning and work during the course in relation to the personal learning goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the course.

Learning materials

Hirvilammi, T. & Laatu, M. (toim.). (2008). Toinen vääryyskirja. Lähikuvia sosiaalisista epäkohdista. Kelan tutkimusosasto. Julkunen, R. (2017). Muuttuvat hyvinvointivaltiot. Eurooppalaiset hyvinvointivaltiot reformoitavina. SoPhi. University of Jyväskylä. E-julkaisu. Karvonen, S., Kestilä, L. & Saikkonen, P. (toim.). (2022). Suomalaisten hyvinvointi 2022. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. E-julkaisu. Laaksonen, H., Laitinen, H. & Hiilamo, H. (toim.). (2020). Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon järjestelmä. Sanoma Pro Oy. E-julkaisu. Nykänen, E. Kalliomaa-Puha, L. & Mattila, Y. (toim.). (2017). Sosiaaliset oikeudet - näkökulmia perustaan ja toteutumiseen. Helsinki: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. Pohjola, A., Laitinen, M. & Seppänen, M. (toim.). (2014). Rakenteellinen sosiaalityö. Sosiaalityön tutkimuksen vuosikirja 2014. UNIpress. Saari, J. (2015). Huono-osaiset: elämän edellytykset yhteiskunnan pohjalla. E-julkaisu. Saari, J. (2020). Samassa veneessä. Hyvinvointivaltio eriarvoistuneessa yhteiskunnassa. Docendo.

Student workload

Familiarisation with the course content and the Moodle workspace, 4 hours. Setting and assessing personal learning outcomes, 2 hours. Studying lecture recordings, 21 hours. Familiarisation with learning materials and literature, 40 hours. Completing learning assignments in the Moodle workspace, 68 hours. A total of 135 hours.

Content scheduling

Within the course schedule, you can proceed with the sections completely according to your own schedule.

Further information

The entire course is evaluated on a pass/fail scale. You will receive feedback in Moodle based on task-specific assessment criteria, which are provided at the beginning of the course in the course's Moodle workspace. If you wish, you have the opportunity to participate in a joint discussion in the Moodle discussion area. You can apply for credit for a course as recognition of competence. Applications for accreditation must demonstrate competence in relation to the objectives and content of the course.