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Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse

This curriculum is a translation of the curriculum of the Finnish degree program.

Curriculum responsibility: Pirjo Kinnunen

Basis of Education

The degree program in public health nurse leads to a university of applied sciences (UAS) degree in social and health care, the degree title is Bachelor of Health Care. The scope of studies in nursing education is 240 ECTS credits (cr) and the duration is 4 years. The education includes a degree in nursing, (a registered nurse). The professional studies leading to the degree of public health nurse are at least 60 ECTS credits. The education of a public health nurse must meet the requirements set for UAS degrees in social and health care, a public health nurse and a registered nurse. The competence produced by the degree corresponds to the level of higher education commonly defined in the European Union, which enables the movement of labor and experts. In professional studies in nursing, development project (5 ECTS cr) is carried out in order to increase the professional competence of nursing and to develop the work and profession of nurses.

The public health nurse / registered nurse acts independently as a health care expert in multifunctional working groups and networks and develops and promotes research and other evidence-based nursing / health care. Experts in health care / nursing work to promote health in both national and international working life. They can work in public and private social and health care organizations (hospitals, nursing homes, doctor's offices, health centers, educational institutions, and work communities.). The public health nurse / nurse participates in the development of health and well-being services and in social decision-making in accordance with sustainable development. The public health nurse / nurse implements and develops nursing work for an individual, a family and a community that promotes and maintains health, prevents disease, cures, and promotes rehabilitation. The professional competence of a nurse / nurse includes e.g. anticipating and supporting resources for factors affecting the health, well-being and resources of individuals, families and communities.

A public health nurse is able to prevent and maintain the health of individuals, families, work and other communities, the population and the environment, and is able to prevent disease. (S)he is able to strengthen clients' resources, self-care and ability to live a healthy life. The public health nurse works in maternity and child health clinics, family planning clinics, schools and student health care, occupational health care, elderly services and health centers, as well as in various communities, organizations, educational and project assignments and as a self-employed person. The job requires the ability and courage to intervene early in the client’s situation at different stages of life. The nurse’s expertise emphasizes critical thinking, independent decision-making, and responsibility. The specificity of the public health nurse's expertise is a broad view in promoting the health and well-being of people of different ages. The public health nurse's work emphasizes community and population orientation The nurse's work includes exploratory work, activities in multidisciplinary networks and low-threshold services, and early intervention. The aim of the work is to reduce health inequalities at different stages of life.

The public health nurse's / nurse's activities are guided by the values ​​and ethical principles of nursing. The starting point for his professional activities is the legislation in force at the time and Finland's health policy guidelines. The operating environment for nursing and the competence of staff are regulated by national and European legislation, which aims to ensure equal opportunities for health and well-being for all.

Legalization as a health care professional

The National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (VALVIRA) legalises health care as a legal professional at the request of a public health nurse / nurse. Legalization is conditional on the (public health) nurse education meeting the minimum education requirements. The professional qualifications of nurses and the education of registered nurses are regulated by Directive 2013/55 / ​​EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and the European Qualifications Framework (2006). The task of the university of applied sciences is to verify that the graduating health care professional has the competence required by the professional skills requirements.

After completing 240 ECTS credits public health care graduates will receive a degree certificate of both a public health nurse and a registered nurse. The student is awarded the degrees of a nurse and a public health nurse at the same time.

Competence Standards

In nursing education, the competence goal is that the graduating public health nurse / nurse has extensive and strong competence in clinical nursing, application, development and evaluation of knowledge, and readiness for continuous learning. The competence acquired during the training corresponds to the competence level descriptions according to the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the national level 6.

A public health nurse is an expert in nursing and especially in public health nursing, health promotion and public health at different stages of life. The knowledge base of nursing work is in nursing, public health and other health sciences and is complemented by other disciplines. The graduating publich health nurse must have strong basic clinical knowledge and skills and the competence must be evidence-based. The perspective of nursing is health promotion, which means activities that prevent disease, build health, and support and create health conditions.
The training of nurses includes the professional areas of expertise of nurses, the areas of expertise of general nurses and the common areas of expertise of universities of applied sciences, which complement each other.

Structure of Studies

The studies of a registered nurse are included in the studies of a public health nurse.

The studies of a public health nurse are 240 ECTS credits. According to the curriculum, one year of study corresponds to 60 ECTS credits, which means 1,600 hours of student work. The student's work consists of e.g. contact hours, distance and independent study, e-learning and internships. The study includes working life-oriented research and development activities.

Development of Expertise

In Savonia's curricula, the courses form broader study modules. In this way, they support the overall development of the student and the development of expertise. At the same time, it is possible to combine teaching and work-based research and development.

The public health nurse / nurse curriculum is designed to ensure:
- the skills required in working life and
- the development of the student's expertise.

Student
- prepares a personal study plan to support his / her studies, in which the previously acquired competence is identified (includes at least 5 ECTS credits of studying in a foreign language).
- is responsible for the progress of his / her studies.
Savonia teachers and other staff guide and support in defining and achieving personal goals.

The development of a public health nurse / nurse student's expertise starts with familiarization with nursing and progresses through development and deepening into a public health nursing / nursing practitioner. The annual themes and their competency level descriptions, as well as the semester themes and the competence objectives of the themes, help the learner to plan and assess their professional growth and focus on learning core knowledge and skills as well as ethical principles. Learning is a goal-oriented, situational and interactive activity. This requires identifying the student’s own goals and objectives. After completing the degree and having sufficient work experience, it is possible to apply for a master's degree.

Methods and implementation

In Savonia, the pedagogical starting point is the diverse combination of high-quality and work-related education and research and development activities. Work-related education emphasizes students' motivation and commitment to studies. The diverse virtual and physical environments in Savonia and in the premises of network partners both at home and abroad integrate theory and practice extensively and interestingly into student learning and organizational development. Education is characterized by diversity, multidisciplinarity and non-attachment to time and place.

Comprehensive guidance supports the student's professional growth throughout the study path. In Savonia, every student is an individual. The training is implemented taking into account the different needs and goals of the students. Versatile ways of implementing education enable alternative methods of study and progress in studies in accordance with the student's own goals.

Savonia makes extensive use of the identification and recognition of prior knowledge and the study of work as part of a student's personal study plan. Students can deepen or expand their knowledge by utilizing the offerings of Savonia's national and international university partners.

The working life orientation of Savonia's education is realized through the diverse networking of teachers. Networks also ensure the continuous development of substance expertise. The staff creates learning situations and supports student learning. Student services, library and information services, international services and other university services help with studying. The training follows the principles of accessibility and sustainable development.

The curriculum of the degree program in public health nursing defines the objectives and main content of each study course, the scope in terms of credits, the principles of organizing studies and teaching, and the required credits. The implementation planning of the training is carried out every semester. The study courses to be taken during the same semester are planned as a single entity. The flexibility of studies is guaranteed by virtual studies, the use of social media as a learning tool and the use of alternative ways of demonstrating competence. The identification, recognition and demonstration of prior learning and the study of work are part of this process. The teacher tutor supports the personalization of studies and the development of competence.

The principles of implementing the degree program in public health nursing / nursing are the dialogue of practical and theoretical teaching, learning in different expert cultures and securing the student's individual progression paths. In the study, contact teaching alternates and interleaves with independent study alone and in a group. Part of the study and learning takes place at the school in skill workshops and simulation situations. Internships in real working life environments as well as other forms of study used in working life, such as various projects implemented in cooperation with working life, are part of learning and competence development. From the beginning of their studies, students are supported in community learning and independent acquisition of information.

Internationalization is part of studying. Students have the opportunity to study 60 ECTS of international and cultural competence at different stages of their studies, either abroad in various exchange programs or in Savonia by choosing studies from the Bachelor's degree of Health Care. In connection with professional studies, the student completes at least 5 credits in English (other than language studies). Although the education is in Finnish, in one semester a course may be offered in Kuopio only in English, in which case the study is integrated into the English-speaking group of nursing students.

The student can also practice cultural skills while tutoring international exchange students and working in, for example, immigrant communities. Students may choose to complete optional language studies that are included as part of a personal study and career plan.

The assessment follows the degree rules of Savonia University of Applied Sciences. Assessment guides and reviews the achievement of the student's study goals. The assessment criteria are based on the objectives of the course and the student receives information about the assessment criteria at the beginning of the course. The student has the right to receive information on the application of the assessment criteria to his / her study performance. The Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse collects quantitative and qualitative feedback from the semester's studies, which is discussed in tutor classes.


Course Table

Code Name 1 K 1 S 2 K 2 S 3 K 3 S 4 K 4 S
 
Orientation Studies
Basic Studies
Joint Studies for Social Services and Health Care
4 STYOP01 Orientation to Social and Health Care Studies 5              
4 STYAS02 Client and professional in social and health care services 5              
4 STYEN02 English in Social and Health Care and Intercultural Communication     5          
4 STYTU02 Study, Insight, Development       5        
4 STYSV02 Swedish Language in Social and Health Care and Customer-oriented Communication         5      
4 STYTY01 Working Life Skills, Wellfare in Work and Entrepreneuship           5    
 
Professional Studies
Professional Studies
Registered Nurse Professional Studies
4 SAIAFDI1 Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostic Examinations 1 5              
4 SAIHOTA1 Nursing Assessment and Interventions 5              
4 SAIHOTAK1 Nursing Assessment and Interventions:Clinical Skills 5              
4 SAILÄPE1 Basics of Pharmacological Treatment 5              
4 SAIAFDI21 Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostic Examinations 2   5            
4 SAISIS12 Medical Nursing   5            
4 SAIHHOTA1 Internship: Nursing Assessment and Interventions Practice   10            
4 SAIHSIS12 Internship: Medical Nursing Practice   10            
4 SAIKLÄÄ1 Basics of Pharmacotherapy     5          
4 SAIPEO12 Perioperative Nursing     5          
4 SAILAS12 Paediatric and Family Nursing     5          
4 SAIHPEO12 Internship: Perioperative Nursing Practice     10          
4 SAIMIE12 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing       5        
4 SAIHPER12 Internship: Paediatric and Family Nursing Practice       10        
4 SAIHMIE12 Internship: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing Practice       10        
4 SAIKOTGER1 Gerontological Nursing and Home Care Services         5      
4 SAIHKOTGER Internship: Gerontological Nursing and Home Care Services Practice         10      
4 SAISAI12 Indipendent Nursing Care Services         5      
4 SAIHMETAO1 Internship: Health Promotion and Counselling Practice         5      
4 SAIHHOI12 Internship: Developing Nursing Competencies           10    
Public Health Nurse Professional Studies
4 TTLOT1 Health Care of Expecting Family           5    
4 TTLKT1 Health Care of Infant, School-child / Children Clinic and School Health Care           5    
4 TTOPI1 Students and Young Adults Health Promotion           5    
4 TTLOH1 Practice: Health Care of Expecting Family, Practice in An Antenatal Clinic             10  
4 TTLKTH1 Practice: Health Care of Infant, School-child and Youth, in A Post-Natal Clinic             10  
4 TTTVAI1 Observation and Promotion of Early Interaction and Breast Feeding Education             5  
4 TTTYÖ2 Nursing/Health care of People in Working Age               5
4 TTTYÖH1 Practice: Occupational Health Care               5
4 TTTKEH1 Final Study               5
4 TTHSYV2 Practice: Focus on Health Promotion at Advanced Professional Level               5
 
Final Thesis
Thesis
4 SAVONT1 Thesis           15    
   5 SOTEONT10 Thesis Planning         5      
   5 SOTEONT20 Thesis Implementation           5    
   5 SOTEONT30 Thesis Finalisation             5  
   5 SOTEONT40 Maturity Test           0    
4 SAVONT2 Thesis           15    
   5 SOTEONT50 Thesis Project 1         5      
   5 SOTEONT60 Thesis Project 2           5    
   5 SOTEONT70 Finalising The Thesis Projects             5  
   5 SOTEONT80 Maturity Test           0    
 
Elective Studies
Optional Studies
0 (NonStop)

Course Descriptions

4 STYOP01 Orientation to Social and Health Care Studies

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to -assess and develop his or her learning skills -make justified choices considering internationalisation, professional options and career planning in the field -operate in the Savonia environment -use all required information systems safely considering data security -communicate and interact in study-related situations
Content
Study practices (methods, RPL, level tests, data acquisition, school safety and security, student union, internationality, counselling and welfare services). Basics of oral and written communication. Information systems at Savonia UAS. Skills and expertise development in the personal learning environment (PLE)
Requirements
Participation in lessons, Completion of online studies. Level tests. Preparation of the personal study and career plan. Accepted completion of assignments.
Course material
materiaali: www.savonia.fi, www.reppu.savonia.fi
Contact
Karuaho Anne, Kyytsönen Suvi, Kainulainen Anja


4 STYAS02 Client and professional in social and health care services

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to: -describe social and health care services and the key features of related legislation -describe the values and ethical basis of a welfare society -explain the importance of social and health care services in the society and for an individual client -apply the safety and security requirements of the social and health care field -explain the principles of entrepreneurial approach and the importance of people-oriented development of services -describe the rights of a client and a professional
Content
Essential social and health care services and related legislation. The basis of a welfare society and the roles of a client and a professional. Data protection and security as well as digitalisation of social and health care services. Voluntary intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship in social and health care. The development of people-oriented social and health care services through service design.
Requirements
Participation in lectures/Online studies of data protection and security and a test. Exam on social and health care legislation, video assignment, group assignment (service path), independent studies, passed line exams.
Course material
-The National Advisory Board on Social Welfare and Health Care Ethics ETENE http://etene.fi/en/frontpage -Social and Health Services Legislation http://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services/legislation -Kuntoutusportti https://kuntoutusportti.fi/en/home/ -Ministry of Social Affairs and Health http://stm.fi/en/frontpage -Entrepreneurship education https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/promoting-entrepreneurship/support/education_fi -Material in Moodle.
Contact
Kellomäki Marjaana, Komulainen Johanna


4 STYEN02 English in Social and Health Care and Intercultural Communication

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to -use English in his or her work at the level required for his or her professional development -tell about his or her working environment and duties in English -interview and guide, mentor and care for different clients in English -use essential professional vocabulary and source books -identify cultural differences and describe the special features of his or her own culture -understand the impact of culture on communication
Content
Encountering the client and guiding, mentoring and caring for him or her. Telling about the working environment and duties, other important interactions in a multicultural environment, studying the field-specific material in English, essential professional vocabulary. The concepts of culture and intercultural communication, basic cultural differences, improving intercultural communication skills
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, discussions and practice-based exercises. Accepted completion of oral and written assignments, passed exams. Online studies with no contact lessons. Accepted completion of related exercises and assignments, a passed exam.Simulations.
Course material
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Contact
Savela Sanna, Kaartinen Pekka


4 STYTU02 Study, Insight, Development

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to: -describe the significance of research data and of the paradigm of field-specific science in the development of expertise and practical work -explain the principles, stages and progress of RDI work -retrieve information from the most important field-specific databases and assess the validity of the information -describe the data collection methods, data analysis processes and reporting methods in RDI work -utilise research and evidence based information in his or her work and in developing the social and health care -evaluate assignment and scientific research reports -apply the principles of academic writing and reporting
Content
Paradigm and its importance in the field-specific practical work, development and research. The principles, stages and progress of RDI work. The principles of information retrieval and the most important field-specific databases. The most important data collection methods, data analysis processes and reporting methods in RDI work. The utilisation of research and evidence based information one’s own work and in developing the social and health care. The assessment of RDI work. The principles of academic writing and reporting.
Requirements
Assignments and an exam/or a written assignment.
Course material
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Contact
Turunen Elina, Turunen Pirjo


4 STYSV02 Swedish Language in Social and Health Care and Customer-oriented Communication

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
Upon completing the course, the student can - use written and oral Swedish in his or her work tasks as required by Act 149/22 - present his or her professional field in Swedish in writing and orally - describe special competence of his or her profession and its role in multiprofessional cooperation - present operational principles of multiprofessional cooperation and cooperation networks
Content
Field-specific core competence and presentation of one’s own work and work environment in Swedish (material and glossary). Interviews with and supervision of different customers in Swedish in customer situations, bilingual Finland as a work environment. Concept of multiprofessionalism, needs and significance of multiprofessionalism in social services and health care. Networks as providers of well-being, bilingual Finland as a work environment
Requirements
Oral and written test in Swedish, planning and preparation of material in a cooperative manner under the teacher’s supervision.
Course material
TUUNANEN, Maria & WALLINHEIMO, Kirsi. 2013. Flexvård - Svenska för högskolor, Helsinki: Otava. Other material to be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite studies
Contact
Kaartinen Pekka, Ruhanen Lea


4 STYTY01 Working Life Skills, Wellfare in Work and Entrepreneuship

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
student is able to -explain the main principles of management and financial planning in the social and health care field -work as a team member -describe the factors influencing occupational well-being -explain the most important employment legislation in the service sector and the collective agreements in the social and health care sector affecting the employee -seek possibilities to provide health and social services in the private and third sectors within the limits of the legislation -market his or her own expertise and the services of his or her work community
Content
The concepts of management and organisation. Human resource management. Employment in the service sector and related contracts and legislation. Occupational well-being. Work community skills. Team work skills. Entrepreneurship in the social and health care sector. Service design, cost accounting, pricing, budgeting. Marketing thinking and methods in the work community.
Requirements
This is an online course, material can be found in Moodle - Contact teaching option is possible - Independent studying - Accepted completion of individual and group assignments, passed exams. - A graded final exam/assessed individual assignment
Course material
Material in Moodle.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: This course can be taken when the student has gained a good understanding of the social and health care environment and of his or her own work, mainly after the second academic year. The course can be taken during the summer semester or as targeted studies to a certain student group.
Contact
Laitinen Kaija


4 SAIAFDI1 Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostic Examinations 1

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Oikkonen Anni


4 SAIHOTA1 Nursing Assessment and Interventions

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Hirvonen Tiina, Karhemaa Anu, Röynä Tarja


4 SAIHOTAK1 Nursing Assessment and Interventions:Clinical Skills

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Hirvonen Tiina, Karhemaa Anu, Röynä Tarja


4 SAILÄPE1 Basics of Pharmacological Treatment

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Husso Sari, Karhemaa Anu


4 SAIAFDI21 Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostic Examinations 2

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Oikkonen Anni


4 SAISIS12 Medical Nursing

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Karhemaa Anu, Leinonen Sanna


4 SAIHHOTA1 Internship: Nursing Assessment and Interventions Practice

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Mäkeläinen Tiina


4 SAIHSIS12 Internship: Medical Nursing Practice

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Mäkeläinen Tiina


4 SAIKLÄÄ1 Basics of Pharmacotherapy

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Husso Sari, Karhemaa Anu


4 SAIPEO12 Perioperative Nursing

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Arveli Nina, Jyrkinen Heli


4 SAILAS12 Paediatric and Family Nursing

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Hyvönen Katrina, Pennanen Helena


4 SAIHPEO12 Internship: Perioperative Nursing Practice

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Huovinen Anne


4 SAIMIE12 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Kainulainen Arja-Sisko, Heiskanen Sanna


4 SAIHPER12 Internship: Paediatric and Family Nursing Practice

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Hyvönen Katrina, Pennanen Helena, Aho Jukka


4 SAIHMIE12 Internship: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing Practice

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Aho Jukka


4 SAIKOTGER1 Gerontological Nursing and Home Care Services

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Röynä Tarja, Iire Paula


4 SAIHKOTGER Internship: Gerontological Nursing and Home Care Services Practice

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Iire Paula


4 SAISAI12 Indipendent Nursing Care Services

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Kinnunen Tommi, Jyrkinen Heli


4 SAIHMETAO1 Internship: Health Promotion and Counselling Practice

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Suhonen Maija, Hyvönen Katrina


4 SAIHHOI12 Internship: Developing Nursing Competencies

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Jyrkinen Heli, Huovinen Anne


4 TTLOT1 Health Care of Expecting Family

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Lappalainen Raija


4 TTLKT1 Health Care of Infant, School-child / Children Clinic and School Health Care

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Rissanen Pauliina, Lappalainen Raija


4 TTOPI1 Students and Young Adults Health Promotion

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Lappalainen Raija


4 TTLOH1 Practice: Health Care of Expecting Family, Practice in An Antenatal Clinic

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Lappalainen Raija, Suhonen Maija, Rissanen Pauliina


4 TTLKTH1 Practice: Health Care of Infant, School-child and Youth, in A Post-Natal Clinic

Credits
10 ects
Contact
Lappalainen Raija, Rissanen Pauliina, Suhonen Maija


4 TTTVAI1 Observation and Promotion of Early Interaction and Breast Feeding Education

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Rissanen Pauliina


4 TTTYÖ2 Nursing/Health care of People in Working Age

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Suhonen Maija


4 TTTYÖH1 Practice: Occupational Health Care

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Suhonen Maija, Lappalainen Raija


4 TTTKEH1 Final Study

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Lappalainen Raija, Suhonen Maija


4 TTHSYV2 Practice: Focus on Health Promotion at Advanced Professional Level

Credits
5 ects
Contact
Lappalainen Raija


4 SAVONT1 Thesis

Credits
15 ects
Objectives
Student can - choose a topic for thesis that is suitable for his or her field and his or her professional development and justify the choice from different perspectives - plan and implement a working life oriented research and development work based on the needs of the user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based information in the thesis process and in the development of his or her expertise - appropriately use research and development methods or artistic methods that are suitable for his or her professional field and for the topic of the thesis - prepare a clearly defined, logical and professionally appropriate report on his or her thesis - evaluate the essential contents, results or output of his or her thesis and justify their significance from the perspectives of his or her field, the client’s/user’s need and his or her professional development - evaluate his or her thesis process, its reliability and ethicality as well as his or her professional growth and learning during the work - cooperate in a flexible manner with players involved in the thesis process and demonstrate his or her expertise - take the maturity test on his or her thesis.
Content
SAVONT1 Thesis 15 ECTS ONT10: Planning the thesis (5 ECTS) - orientation to thesis and its preparation - choice and definition of topic - preparation of thesis plan and compilation of background material ONT20 Implementation of thesis process (5 ECTS) - preparation of thesis - results/output of thesis ONT30 Finalising the thesis (5 ECTS) - reporting and publication of thesis ONT40 Maturity test
Requirements
The thesis is always working life oriented. It may take the form of a a) development work planned and implemented by a student or a group of students to meet the user's or client's needs. Development may focus on a product, service, process, working method, learning material or instruction, digital material, supervised activity etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output and the need for further development in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. b) research-based thesis, in which a student or a group of student approaches a practical problem or item to be developed with appropriate research methods. The student shall prepare a report describing the planning, implementation and results of the thesis and interpreting the results. c) production, in which a student of a group of students demonstrates competence as an expert or as an artist by planning and implementing an event, a seminar, an artistic performance etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. d) compiled thesis, in which parts planned as a thesis (e.g. projects) are implemented and reported. In the written synthesis, article or other publication, which is part of the thesis, the student shall present the essential results/output in a form that is suitable for the professional field in question. The student shall choose either SAVONT1 or SAVONT2 as the form of completion.
Course material
The student shall acquire the material required for the thesis him or herself. Savonia’s thesis reporting instructions
Prerequisites
Method studies in accordance with the curriculum of the degree programme
Other considerations
The student may adapt the Thesis course to a schedule that is appropriate to his or her work.
Contact
Linden Jari


5 SOTEONT10 Thesis Planning

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student can - choose a topic that is relevant for the development of both the field of study and his/her own expertise - motivate his/her topic choice from various viewpoints - create a thesis topic description and complete it into a thesis plan (=work plan) - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the thesis process - present his /her knowledge and skills.
Content
selecting a thesis topic and narrowing it down - writing a thesis topic description - signing an agreement on thesis project and supervision - finding a thesis supervisor - information retrieval - writing a thesis plan (= work plan) and finding source material
Requirements
participation in thesis info sessions, writing a thesis topic description, independent work, information retrieval, presenting a thesis plan (=work plan) in a thesis seminar.
Course material
The student acquires the material required in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting Instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may create an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
Contact


5 SOTEONT20 Thesis Implementation

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student can - implement a working-life-oriented research and development project, which meets the needs of a user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based knowledge to the thesis process in order to increase and develop his/her expertise - create a report that is concise and logical and meets the professional standards of his/her field of study. - assess the main contents, results and outcomes of the thesis and discuss their relevance to the field, the needs of a user/the client and the development of his/her expertise - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise
Content
working independently on the thesis - guidance related to the various phases of the thesis - the results/outcome of the thesis - presentation of the thesis in a seminar
Requirements
Independent studies and information retrieval.
Course material
The student acquires the material required in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting Instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme. Thesis Planning -course (5 cr).
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for his/her thesis process.
Contact


5 SOTEONT30 Thesis Finalisation

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student can - create a report that is concise and logical and meets the professional standards of his/her field of study - assess the main contents, results and outcomes of the thesis and discuss their relevance to the field, the needs of a user/the client and the development of his/her expertise - assess the thesis process, its reliability and ethicalness as well as his/her professional growth and development - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise - write a maturity test essay on the thesis process.
Content
- finalizing the thesis as well as writing and editing the report based on the feedback received in the thesis seminar and from the thesis supervisor - detection of plagiarism - submitting the thesis for assessment
Requirements
Independent studies and information retrieval.
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme. Thesis Planning -course (5 cr). Thesis Implementation -course (5 cr).
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
Contact


5 SOTEONT40 Maturity Test

Objectives
student can - write the maturity test showing expertise in the field of his/her studies and proficiency in communication and language skills - discuss the maturity test assignment in a logical manner, showing professional competence and with relevance to the assignmnet questions - summarise his/her thesis and focus on the essential concepts, facts and findings - write a professional text in the appropriate style and without grammar mistakes.
Content
Enrolling to and writing the maturity test.
Requirements
student enrols to the maturity test after his/her thesis has been submitted for assessment.The student in an international degree programme who has completed his/her school education in Finnish or Swedish writes the maturity test in Finnish or Swedish. The student who has completed his/her school education abroad or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish writes the maturity test in the language of instruction of the degree programme in question.
Course material
student receives the maturity test assignment after entering the examination classroom.
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4 SAVONT2 Thesis

Credits
15 ects
Objectives
Student can - choose a topic for thesis that is innovative for his or her field and his or her professional development and justify the choice from different perspectives - plan and implement a working life oriented research and development work based on the needs of the user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based information in the thesis process and in the development of his or her expertise - appropriately use research and development methods or artistic methods that are suitable for his or her professional field and for the topic of the thesis - prepare a clearly defined, logical and professionally appropriate report on his or her thesis - evaluate the essential contents, results or output of his or her thesis and justify their significance from the perspectives of his or her field, the client’s/user’s need and his or her professional development - evaluate his or her thesis process, its reliability and ethicality as well as his or her professional growth and learning during the work - cooperate in a flexible manner with players involved in the thesis process and demonstrate his or her expertise - take the maturity test on his or her thesis.
Content
SAVONT2 Thesis 15 ECTS: ONT50 Thesis, project 1 (5 ECTS), ONT60 Thesis, project 2 (5 ECTS), ONT70 Synthesis and publication of thesis projects (5 ECTS), ONT80 Maturity test
Requirements
The thesis is always working life oriented. It may take the form of a a) development work planned and implemented by a student or a group of students to meet the user's or client's needs. Development may focus on a product, service, process, working method, learning material or instruction, digital material, supervised activity etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output and the need for further development in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. b) research-based thesis, in which a student or a group of student approaches a practical problem or item to be developed with appropriate research methods. The student shall prepare a report describing the planning, implementation and results of the thesis and interpreting the results. c) production, in which a student of a group of students demonstrates competence as an expert or as an artist by planning and implementing an event, a seminar, an artistic performance etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. d) compiled thesis, in which parts planned as a thesis (e.g. projects) are implemented and reported. In the written synthesis, article or other publication, which is part of the thesis, the student shall present the essential results/output in a form that is suitable for the professional field in question. The student shall choose either SAVONT1 or SAVONT2 as the form of completion.
Course material
The student shall acquire the material required for the thesis him or herself. Savonia’s thesis reporting
Prerequisites
Method studies in accordance with the curriculum of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may adapt the Thesis course to a schedule that is appropriate to his or her work.
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5 SOTEONT50 Thesis Project 1

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
- implement a working-life-oriented research and development project, which meets the needs of a user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based or artistic methods to the thesis process in order to increase and develop his/her expertise - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise
Content
Planning, implementation and reporting on a project.
Requirements
Presenting the project plan. Approval of the the project plan. Independent studies and information retrieval. Implementation of the project. Reporting on the project.
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis project independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
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5 SOTEONT60 Thesis Project 2

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student can - implement a working-life-oriented research and development project, which meets the needs of a user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based or artistic methods to the thesis process in order to increase and develop his/her expertise - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise
Content
Planning, implementation and reporting on a project.
Requirements
Presenting the project plan. Approval of the the project plan. Independent studies and information retrieval. Implementation of the project. Reporting on the project.
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis project independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
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5 SOTEONT70 Finalising The Thesis Projects

Credits
5 ects
Objectives
he student can - assess the main contents, results and outcomes of the thesis and discuss their relevance to the field, the needs of a user/the client and the development of his/her expertise - assess the thesis process, its reliability and ethicalness as well as his/her professional growth and development - create a report, article or other publication that is concise and logical and meets the professional standards of his/her field of study
Content
Creating a report, article or other publication that presents the main results/outcomes in a format that meets the professional standards of the field. Presenting the thesis projects in a seminar.
Requirements
Reporting on the thesis projects. Presentation of the thesis projects in a seminar.
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme. SOTEONT50 Thesis Project 1 SOTEONT60 Thesis Project 2.
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
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5 SOTEONT80 Maturity Test

Objectives
- write the maturity test showing expertise in the field of his/her studies and proficiency in communication and language skills - discuss the maturity test assignment in a logical manner, showing professional competence and with relevance to the assignmnet questions - summarise his/her thesis and focus on the essential concepts, facts and findings - write a professional text in the appropriate style and without grammar mistakes.
Content
Enrolling to and writing the maturity test.
Requirements
The thesis supervisor prepares maturity test questions on the student's thesis content. The student answers the question(s) of his/her choice.
Course material
The student is not allowed to bring any material to the examination room. The maturity test comprises about four pages of text written by the student or 400-600 word. The student can spend up to three hours (3x60 min) on the test.
Prerequisites
Completion of LIONT50 Thesis Project 1 and LIONT60 Thesis Project 2.
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