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Social Work with Elderly

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Code: 2SA200

Kursen behandlar samhĂ€lleliga, organisatoriska och individuella perspektiv och erfarenheter av Ă„ldrande och omsorg. Ur ett socialt perspektiv problematiseras och begreppsliggörs Ă„ldrandets utmaningar och Ă€ldres levnadsvillkor som knyter an till de tre övergripande temana 1) Ă€ldreomsorg ur ett vĂ€lfĂ€rdsstatligt perspektiv, 2) social utsatthet samt 3) omsorg och omsorgsgivande. Äldres livsvillkor och behov problematiseras utifrĂ„n förĂ€ndrade former för styrning, organisering och lagstiftning liksom social utsatthet sĂ„ som missbruk, funktionshinder, vĂ„ld och fattigdom. Omsorgsrelationer och omsorgsgivande problematiseras i relation till bland annat kompetens, intimitet, familj, omsorg i livets slutskede, död och sorg. Äldre, Ă„ldrande och omsorg belyses och problematiseras i relation till exempelvis kön, klass, etnicitet och sexualitet.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 90 ECTS within the social sciences education in the following subjects: social work, sociology, Psychology, Peace and conflict studies, pedagogic, Gender Studies and social geography, Political science, Law/legal Science or in other courses that are considered equal to thus above, including an individual essay carrying at least 15 credits or 90 ECTS within nursing including an individual essay carrying at least 15 credits. In addition, English and Swedish are required for basic eligibility for higher education.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

  • Social Work with Elderly

    UmeÄ University

    Ortsoberoende

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    Pace of study: 100 %

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