Socionom (högre YH), socialbranschen
Arcada University of Applied Sciences · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
The studies give you expertise to change and develop activities, services and models of action within the welfare sector for children, young people, adults and older people. The focus is on social change work, in which social and pedagogical knowledge is central. You deepen your knowledge of the conditions that affect people's living conditions and participation.
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- Arcada University of Applied Sciences (University of Applied Sciences)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Social Work
About Social Work
Supporting people and communities through hardship: families, youth, addiction, migration.
Where it leads
Social worker · Youth worker · Case manager · Community organiser
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