This curriculum is a translation of the curriculum of the Finnish degree program.
Curriculum responsibility: Maritta Pitkänen
Basis of Education
The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Social Services is a 3.5-year, 210 ECTS programme which leads to a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) degree. The skills and expertise gained through this programme meet the requirements of level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Social services is constantly growing service sector. In the future the lines between different service sectors will be blurred and the service production will be more client-oriented and based on contracts and cooperation between different service providers. Seamless service chains and networking service production assumes new skills and competence, coordination of activities, division of work and efficiency. Future experts in the social field are expected to have abilities to reform welfare services within the limits of existing resources, to adopt information and communication technology and to develop cooperative and inclusive forms of support for clients in various life situations.
A Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) can be employed by municipalities, private companies or third sector organisations and work as a specialist in social counselling and education. There will be new jobs available for experts in social services in local education and culture, in employment and economic services, in correctional services and in the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA). In addition, some task areas in social work will be redefined and this is expected to increase the graduates’ possibilities to make use of their new kind of skills and expertise in practical work. After graduation the student will have abilities to renew welfare services and develop cooperative and inclusive work and support methods for clients in different life situations. A Bachelor of Social Services knows the social welfare and social security systems, early childhood education environments as well as the ways to produce social and health care services. A Bachelor of Social Services is able to forecast future changes and is prepared to participate in service production and development and work in digital environments.
The aim of the UAS education is to provide higher education based on research and science that prepares the student for specialist jobs and supports professional growth. Another aim is to carry out applied research, development and innovation activities to serve the UAS education and the needs of working life and to promote regional development. The aim of Savonia UAS is to serve the Northern Savo Region and the eastern Finland area where the regional vitality is influenced by the constantly changing and internationalising operational environment.
The degree title earned at UAS is Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) and, according to the Act on Qualification Requirements for Social Welfare Professionals (272/2005 § 6), the corresponding job title is social instructor. The professional skills of a Bachelor of Social Services can be described in both generic and specific competences of a Bachelor of Social Services (competence areas). The generic competences are common to all UAS degree programmes, but their special features and importance may vary in different professions and jobs. The generic competences provide a good basis for working life skills, collaboration and developing expertise. The student can develop desired skills and competences by content and pedagogical choices during the studies.
Licensing Social Welfare Professionals: The National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) grants licensing, upon application and upon the announcement of the UAS, the right to act as a licensed social welfare professional. Completed social services studies, 210 ECTS, and their content according to the curriculum are the prerequisites for licensing. The UAS must verify that the graduating social welfare professional possesses the required skills and competences.
Competence Standards
The qualification of a Bachelor of Social Services is at the European (EQF) and Finnish level 6 (national qualifications framework).
Common competences of UAS degrees:
Specified competences of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS):
Structure of Studies
The extent of the Degree Programme in Social Services (UAS) is 210 ECTS. According to the curriculum, the student is expected to complete 60 ECTS during each study year; this means 1600 hours of student work. The student’s work comprises e.g. activating contact lessons, independent and online studies and internship. The internship is done in close cooperation with different working-life organisations providing early childhood education and social services. The internship can also be completed abroad. The studies include practice-based RDI activities.
During the first academic year the student gains basic skills in social work, early childhood education, health care and client work and becomes aware of himself or herself as a learner. The student adopts a reflective, exploratory and developing approach to work and learns the guidelines of professional ethics. During the second year the student becomes familiar with social counselling and early childhood education, diverse client work in the social field and social services. During the third and fourth years of studies the student deepens his or her professional skills and competence in early childhood education and case management. The student learns, applies and deepens his or her research-based development skills, inclusive social competence and management skills.
Development of Expertise
The teachers and other personnel at Savonia UAS guide and support the students in defining and achieving the personal learning goals. Both teachers and peer groups support in planning the student’s personal study path and career development. Each student has his or her personal teacher tutor to support professional growth throughout the studies. Students conduct self-evaluation of their professional growth annually. A peer group supporting professional growth led by the teacher tutor meets every semester. At the final stage of studies the student creates a blog into personal learning environment (PLE) and prepares a virtual CV for entering working life. The student’s professional growth is described in the annual objectives and semester themes. The annual objectives help students, teachers and working-life representatives understand the stages through which the professional growth develops.
Annual themes
Methods and implementation
Savonia UAS provides education which is guided by OIS-thinking (Open Innovation Space). The objective is to combine high-quality learning and teaching with working -life -oriented research and development work. Students, teachers and RDI staff from different fields and working-life representatives together solve problems arising from practical work. OIS is a physical, social and virtual learning, research and development environment.
Study methods emphasise collaboration and being self-directed as required in social field professions. Exploratory learning is the underlying principle in the studies. When drafting the personal study and career plan (PSP), recognition of prior learning is part of this process. Various working-life based projects as well as practical training periods and guided and supervised internship in different work communities and thesis make the studies individualized. The student can take part of the studies abroad and choose internationalisation studies at his or her own school.
Some courses are partly or fully web-based and the Moodle learning environment is also used in the working-life community to organise expert lectures and supervise internship. The material, instructions and forms to guide and support studying can also be found in Moodle. Instructions on the use of the learning environment will be provided at the beginning of the studies. The development of multi-professionalism is supported by organising part of the studies together with students in different degree programmes at Savonia UAS.
At Savonia UAS the teaching staff provide learning opportunities and create possibilities to enhance learning in different learning environments. The Student Services Office, the Library and Information Services, the International Services and other supportive services help students in their studies. The studies are based on the principles of accessibility and sustainable development.
Internationalisation is part of studies. The student has an opportunity to learn internationality at different stages of the studies and improve his or her cultural competence. The student is required to complete at least 5 ECTS credits of studies in a foreign language (excluding language studies). The student can improve intercultural skills also by acting as a peer tutor student and help exchange students and by working e.g. in immigrant communities. The student can also choose international path studies, 60 ECTS, by taking 5-10 ECTS credits of the social services studies in English (Multicultural Work, SSMOKT, 5 ECTS and an alternative course, 5 ECTS, in English), by doing an internship abroad to develop professional skills and competence, 30 ECTS, and 20 ECTS credits of joint social and health care studies in the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Nursing.
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 SSOPA Learning and Open Learning Environments
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Identify the theories and concepts of information processing and learning that underlie the process of studying
- Understand differences between everyday thinking and scientific knowledge
- Describe the significance of lifelong learning in human life course and the field of social work
- Assess and reflect his or her own learning and describe his or her own goal-oriented studying as a specific stage of life
- Assess and develop his or her skills and competence, study skills and learning styles
- Interact and communicate properly in peer learning contexts and utilize the group to support his or her own learning
- Understand the process of professional growth in developing professional identity and expertise
- Work in various learning situations and environments
Content
- Exploratory learning
- Modern teaching methods and open learning environments
- Theories of information processing and learning, everyday thinking and scientific knowledge
- Learning how to learn and learning strategies and styles at a university of applied sciences
- Metacognition and reflection
- Lifelong learning, transfer and reflective approach and managing one’s own learning
- Collaborative learning and the significance of learning from peers
- Development of skills and competence in the degree programme of Social Services
- Personal plan on gaining skills and competence (personal study and career plan discussions)
Requirements
Assignments, collaborative exercises, workshops, self- and peer-assessment.
Contact
Tuovinen Marjaana
4 SSHYSM Social Welfare and Changing Society
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Analyse the changes in Finnish society
- Understand the development of social policy and the field of social work including its value basis
- Analyse the most important social challenges from individual, community and society perspectives
- Describe the impact of internationalising work environments and globalisation on Finnish social policy and society
Content
- Social changes and social policy in Finland
- Social problems at individual, community and society level
- The history and development of the field of social work
- Globalisation, the EU and social policy
- The different areas of social policy
Requirements
Contact lessons, assignments and a working-life oriented assignment in small groups. Exam.
Other considerations
Prerequisite: STYAS02 Client-oriented Social and Health Care Services must be completed or started.
Contact
Ratinen Auli
4 SSLUKI Creative and Developing Human
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Analyse the human being as an entity through physical, psychological and social development
- Describe life phases from childhood to old age according to different development theories
- Identify factors that influence human development throughout one’s life
- Understand how behaviour affects the life course and living conditions
- Identify the need for lifelong growth as well as the significance of environment enabling and restricting growth
- Use creative, collaborative, practice-based and experiential work methods and their knowledge base
- Communicate his or her own experiences through creative methods and discuss them
- Work cooperatively in his or her own study group.
Content
- Growth, development and change in human life course
- Self-concept, self-efficacy, identity, parental attachment, early interaction
- Development tasks and crises in life course
- Experiential learning and creative methods
- Collaborative learning and team spirit
Requirements
Contact lessons. Collaborative assignments. Participation in creative group exercises. Peer- and self-assessment.
Other considerations
Online course 5 ECTS, implementation possible at the Open University of Applied Sciences or as a summer course
Contact
Tuovinen Marjaana
4 SSOST Participation and Social Support
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Explain the key features of social pedagogical approach as well as the concepts of social support and participation
- Combine pedagogical activity with prevention of social exclusion and disadvantage
- Identify everyday challenges to social counselling at different stages of life
- Implement a collaborative project with working-life orientation
Content
Social pedagogical approach and empowerment, participation, community, socialisation, subjectivity and social support, social counselling in various work environments
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, exercises in a small group, a collaborative project or field trip, assignment or exam
Contact
Tuovinen Marjaana
4 SSKITI Professional Documentation and Scientific Communication in Social Services
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Interact professionally and as an expertise in different communication contexts both face-to-face and online as well as use meeting and negotiation skills
- Assess oral and written communication skills
- Identify and analyse verbal and nonverbal communication in client situations
- Draft written documents as required in the social sector
- Act according to the principles of data protection and security in order to guarantee the privacy of clients in social services
- Apply research to develop social work
Content
- Professional communication and interaction, also as a specialist in the field
- Meeting, negotiation and argumentation skills both face-to-face and online
- Data protection and data security
- Basic principles and proper practices of documentation in social services such as client-orientation, participation and language in documentation
- Documentation at the interface between social services and health care
- Legislation and official instructions of documentation in social services in Finland, Kanta Services and documentation in a specified form
- Information management terminology in social services
- Information systems and technology and development of information management in the field of social work
- Information and communication technology as a tool in documentation, research and developing work
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, individual and group exercises, independent study and group work, online studies
Other considerations
Completed STYAS02 Client-oriented Social and Health Care Services
Contact
Niskanen Tuula, Kaija-Kortelainen Minna
4 SSMUKA Diversified Upbringing of Children
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Understand the historical, cultural and social background factors of individual growth, the status of a child and the changes in parenthood
- Understand the development of child and family policy
- Explain the goals of professional educational work and understand the governing legislation
- Identify the underlying factors behind his or her own view on bringing up children
- Identify and deal with challenging situations in education
Content
- Underlying values influencing upbringing and education of children
- Changing childhood
- Changing families
- Children’s rights
- Child and family policy
- Upbringing and education as part of growth and learning path of a child
- Cooperation in education, professional education work
- Early childhood education services and the Finnish education system
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, working in small groups, simulations, eLearning, theme work, personal study and career plan discussion
Contact
Juntunen Anne-Leena
4 SSASPE Client Work in Social Care
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Perceive the client’s life situation as part of community and society
- Manage the process of client work and related ethical principles and build a confidential client relationship
- Take into account the status and rights of a client in client work
- Assess his or her own resources as a professional and look for support if needed
- Use and apply reflective work practice and dialogic work methods considering the client’s life situation
Content
- Basis of client work and related legislation, confidentiality and professional secrecy
- Client-oriented and empowering work practice
- Client work process, goal orientation and design in client work
- The reflective ability and the basics of mentalisation theory in social work
- Dialogic interaction
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, collaborative exercises, simulations, self- and peer-assessment
Contact
Tuovinen Marjaana
4 SSLATU Social Legislation and Social Security System
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Understand the essentials of the Finnish social security system and the governing legislation
- Explain social and early childhood education services and the key legislation
- Identify different life situations and related challenges for well-being
- Guide and advise clients at various stages of life on the use of social security and social services
Content
- Income support schemes: family income support, student income, income security in case of illness or injury, unemployment security, pension security, disability benefits, housing support, social assistance
- Social laws, key principles of law and social rights
- Appeal systems
Requirements
Contact lessons, case assignments and literature exam
Prerequisites
SSKITI Professional Documentation and Scientific Communication in Social Services and STYAS02 Client-oriented Social and Health Care Services
Contact
Kaija-Kortelainen Minna
4 SSTRO Functional Teamwork Methods
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Guide and support client groups in their various life situations and choose applicable practices for guidance and counselling
- Explain the theoretical framework for creativity
- Use participatory, creative practices for group work in the social field
- Strengthen the client’s social participation and community life
- Justify, plan and carry out a goal and client-oriented individual or group counselling session based on the principles of creative practices
Content
- Creativity as a means of self-expression and as interactive activity in education and psychosocial rehabilitation
- The principles and methods of guidance when applying creative practices
- Exercises on creative practices in the field of social work
- Planned prepared practices with different clients, age groups and nationalities
- Peer groups and peer group activity
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, independent project work with various client groups, professional blog
Prerequisites
STYAS02 Client-oriented Social and Health Care Services and SSASPE Client Work in Social Care
Contact
Tuovinen Marjaana, Kukkonen Kristiina
4 SSPER Family Work
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Analyse and assess risks for the development of a child and adolescent and their social impact on the growth and living conditions of children, youth and families
- Explain the meaning of early support and intervention in preventive child welfare
- Identify needs for support in parenting and evaluation methods of parenting as well as assess needs for early intervention
- Apply practices of early support in different in work environments
Content
- Risk factors for the growth and development of a child and an adolescent
- Early recognition and support in child and family services
- Family work environments and family-oriented work methods and practices
- Family dynamics, good enough parenting, evaluation methods of parenting
- Mentalisation, reflective work method in support of parenting
Requirements
Exercises on work methods, exam, self-assessment. Personal study and career plan discussion.
Contact
Pohjolainen Auli
4 SSNUME Social Youth Work and Media Education
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Describe youth life situations and identify risks for social exclusion as well as encounter youth in different life situations
- Explain the main goals of related legislation and explain approaches in social youth work
- Identify key collaborators in youth work and understand youth work as multiprofessional cooperation
- Describe service system available for youth
- Describe the possibilities enabled by social media and challenges caused by social media for the growth and development of youth as well as recognise the potential of media education in developing youth work
Content
- Youth as a stage of life through research, living conditions of youth in Finland, youth cultures
- Basics of youth work and youth work environments
- Support of youth life management and well-being, service systems, networks
- Risks for social exclusion of youth and their prevention by means of social youth work, strengthening of the participation of youth and designing of participatory culture
- Media education and media culture in the lives of youth and in youth work
Requirements
Contact lessons, assignments or group work, study visits, project studies, assessed assignment or exam. Options: 1) Active participation in lessons, a pair or group work and/or exam on lecture material. 2) Independent study, completing assignments independently and studying course material for exam.
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSKUTO Social Rehabilitation and Improving Functional Capasity
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Analyse diversity, disability and aging as a personal, cultural and social phenomenon
- Understand the living environment and conditions required for the client’s functional capacity at different stages of life
- Explain the basis and tools such as aids and technological solutions in promotion of functional capacity and participation
- Understand the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework as an indicator of the client’s functional capacity and participation and as a practical method for evaluation and follow-up
- Explain social benefits related to rehabilitation and social security as well as governing legislation
Content
- Social rehabilitation, functional capacity and resource orientation
- Diversity, ageing and disability as personal, cultural and social phenomenon
- The significance of social support, service needs assessment and social networks in rehabilitation
- The ICF framework in client-oriented and multiprofessional work
- Social service systems, social benefits and rehabilitation
- Related legislation briefly
Requirements
1) Contact lessons, assignments, guided and supervised home visit assignment, simulations, self-assessment, exam
Contact
Ratinen Auli, Kukkonen Kristiina
4 SSPAMY Professional Expertise and Multiprofessional Cooperation in Case Management
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Identify the basis of and need for case management
- Describe case management as a client-oriented process
- Understand the significance of multiprofessional cooperation and networking in case management
- Analyse his or her own challenges in developing case management expertise
Content
- The need for and basis of case management
- Case management process
- Client-orientation in case management
- Multiprofessional networking
- Expertise in case management
Requirements
Contact lessons, independent and collaborative online study and joint assignments with working life
Contact
Ratinen Auli
4 SSMTV Mental Health Care, Psychosocial Support and Violence in Intimate Partnerships
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Describe the diverse and multidisciplinary approach to mental health, crisis and violence in intimate partnerships at individual, community and social levels
- React professionally to mental health, crisis and intimate partner violence and recognize prejudice related to these
- Understand crises as part of human life course
- Know service systems in mental health, crisis and violence work and related legislation and recommendations
- Work in multiprofessional networks in a client and family-oriented way
- Understand the significance and implementation of preventive work
Content
- Mental health as a resource
- Preventive mental health work and rehabilitative services
- The most common types of mental health disorders
- Crises as part of the human life course
- Crisis work
- The concept of violence in intimate partnerships and cycle of violence
- Mental health and crisis services at various stages of life
- Mental health work as a practical approach to increase well-being in society
- Collaborators in mental health work and support and guidance of the client’s own resources as well as referral to care
- As a Bachelor of Social Services in multidisciplinary mental health work environments
- Related key legislation
Requirements
Contact lessons, work with a pair or in small groups and/or exam.
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSLAS Child Protection
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Explain the child protection process as a whole and the obligations set for work by legislation
- Give reasons for the involvement in child protection process to a child/youth and his or her family
- Plan activities that are in the best interests of the child and support the child’s growth and development in cooperation with the child/youth’s immediate community
- Describe after-care in line with the youth’s needs for independence
- Apply professional work methods to support children, youth and families
Content
- Essential legislation governing child protection
- Child protection process
- Client plan
- Support measures of outpatient care
- Foster care, placement and plan for upbringing
- After-care
- Work methods and practices
- Documentation
- Multiprofessional cooperation
Requirements
Exercises on work methods, exam, self-assessment.
Prerequisites
The course SSPER Family Work is recommended to be completed before this course.
Contact
Pohjolainen Auli
4 SSMOKT Multicultural Work
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Describe the importance of culture in human and community activities and understand his or her own culture-dependent way of thinking
- Identify culture-related social phenomena and understand their importance for human ability to function
- Describe the legislation and service systems guiding multicultural work
- Use professional methods in multicultural work
- Work in a multicultural environment
- Guide and counsel the client and support social integration
Content
- Multiculturalisation in Finland and immigration-related concepts
- Professional interaction, cultural differences and their impact on human interaction
- International agreements and legislation, immigration policy
- Social integration, adaptation and prevention of social exclusion nationally and internationally
- Ethical principles of multicultural work
- Multicultural case management and strengthening the clients’ life management
Requirements
Contact lessons, group work, working-life oriented work with immigrants, self- and peer-assessment.
Contact
Tams Hannele, Kukkonen Kristiina
4 SSOSPÄ Work with Substance Abusers in Social Sector
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Identify and analyse personal views and attitude to substance use and abilities to work with substance abusers
- Know the legislation and regulations guiding the substance abuse work
- Identify and understand the concept of addiction as a personal, community and society issue
- Identify the need for preventive work and early intervention in the field of social work and intervene in challenges caused by addiction in order to support the well-being of individuals and families
- Know the service system for substance abusers and know how to work in multiprofessional networks
- Guide and support clients and families by using work methods and practices of substance abuse work in social sector
Content
- Drugs as a social phenomenon, including knowledge of drugs and their effects
- The essential legislation, regulations and recommendations of the work with substance abusers
- Supporting people of different ages by addiction care practices
- Addiction in different life stages, forms and environments
- Substance abuse rehabilitation, services for substance abusers, referral to treatment
- Mini-intervention, work methods and practices of substance abuse work in social sector
Requirements
1) Contact lessons, class discussions, simulations, study visits, exam. 2) Online course
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSKES Development and Management and Leadership in Social Services and Early Childhood Education
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Describe the importance of administrative, legal and financial framework to management and leadership
- Explain the basics of financing and financial planning
- Describe the main challenges and trends and their impact on client work
- Understand the role of quality management and quality work in developing work
- Analyse organisational operations and areas for development
- Utilize research and various development methods
- Use creative problem-solving skills when developing new practices in welfare services
Content
- The organising and production procedures of social, education and culture services, operational and financial planning
- Management, leadership and quality management
- The third sector and private companies as service providers
- Development of user-oriented welfare services
- Innovation and development tools
- Service design, cost accounting, pricing and budgeting
- Marketing thinking and methods in the work community
- Organisational culture and learning organisation
- Student’s own professional development and career planning in the changing environment
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, assessed assignment on management and leadership, other assignments and exercises, group work, exam, personal learning environment (PLE) synthesis
Prerequisites
The course is to be completed near the end of the studies (term 6 or 7)
Contact
Waldén Anne
4 SSASYV Expertice in Social Services and Advocasy
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The students is able to
- Develop his or her own professional identity and expertise in a goal-oriented manner
- Make visible the skills and competence of a Bachelor of Social Services in different fields and in job search
- Make an impact on social debate, planning and decision-making together with clients and other collaborators
- Act reflectvely and exercise responsibility in different value conflict situations at individual and social level
Content
- Professionalism, justice and expertise in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services in work communities and with various client groups
- Professional identity of a Bachelor of Social Services and ethical contradictions
- Professional ethics and tasks in the social field
Requirements
1) Participation in online studies (written assignments), a seminar and the presentation of personal learning environment PLE (tutor teacher)
2) Exam on course material and presentation of personal learning environment PLE (tutor teacher)
Prerequisites
Near the end of the studies (term 6 or 7)
Contact
Polón Mira, Pohjolainen Auli
4 SSVAI1 Early Childhood Education Pedagogy
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Use the concepts and professional terminology of early childhood education
- Set objectives for education to support the child’s growth, development and learning
- Prepare and implement pedagogical plans based on teaching principles in early childhood education and evaluate the implementation of the plans
- Apply child-oriented work methods of early childhood education to the guidance of education and learning of a child group
- Implement cooperative education and upbringing in multiprofessional networks
Content
Early education theories and approaches, child-oriented early childhood education, child as a learner, contents and goals of learning, guidance process in early childhood education, guidance methods and didactics, pedagogical observation and evaluation, multiprofessional cooperation in education, early childhood education expertise and professional identity
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, didactic exercises, working-life oriented assignment, exam, online studies, independent study, personal study and career plan discussion
Prerequisites
90 ECTS credits of compulsory basic and professional studies in the Degree Programme of Social Services
Contact
Juntunen Anne-Leena
4 SSVAI2 Special Support for the Child and Empowering Participation of the Child
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Use the concepts and terminology of special education
- Identify the needs for special support and share his or her own professional observations
- Make a goal-oriented education plan of special support for a child or small group
- Apply methods and practices of educational and social rehabilitation to a group of children
- Develop learning environments to increase the participation of children
Content
Needs for special support and evaluation, educational and social rehabilitation, needs for special support as a family crisis, integration, inclusion, support measures in day care, basic education, disability work and in child protection, early rehabilitation, multiprofessional cooperation and early intervention
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, exam, independent study in a digital environment, reflective assignments, demonstrations, final personal study and career plan discussion
Prerequisites
90 ECTS credits of compulsory basic and professional studies in the Degree Programme of Social Services or Health care
Contact
Pohjolainen Auli
4 SSVAI3 Early Learning and Guidance
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Understand and apply diverse curricula
- Plan and develop a child’s or group’s learning
- Use contents of learning that are meaningful for children
- Apply and assess children-specific way of working in cooperation with early childhood education, preschool and primary education
Content
Child as an active participant, planning the learning and development in cooperation with others, didactics, contents orientations, multicultural education, sports and health, music, dance, children’s literature, storytelling, arts, theatre, media education, drama, play, exploration, nature education and sustainable development.
4 SSVAI4 Empowering Participation and Empowering Case Management
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Understand the theories and approaches of empowering work practices in case management
- Identify the empowering case management model in theory and in practice and know how to empower clients to participate
- Plan and implement collaborative group activities that encourage participation
Content
- The model of empowering case management and social rehabilitation in theory and practice
- Participatory work methods in case management
- Theories of counselling (solution-focused/cognitive/sociodynamic, narrative/psychodynamic counselling theory).
Requirements
Introduction to the concepts, working-life oriented OIS-learning (Open Innovation Space) in working-life networks and writing an article. Guidance of group activities, guidance session practices, processing of scientific articles and wring an article about one’s own guidance practice, personal study and career plan discussion.
Prerequisites
90 ECTS credits of compulsory basic and professional studies in the Degree Programme of Social Services
Contact
Ratinen Auli
4 SSVAI7 Rehalibitation and Supporting the Client
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Describe the historical development of rehabilitation up today
- Identify the life situations and factors leading to rehabilitation needs among different rehabilitees, groups, families and communities
- Assess the client’s ability to work and function in various environments by using various functionality indicators
- Use proper practices to support rehabilitation
- Describe rehabilitee-oriented rehabilitation processes
- Make a rehabilitee-oriented rehabilitation plan as a member of a multiprofessional team
Content
- The history of rehabilitation
- The paradigm of rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation as a multidisciplinary phenomenon
- Development and changes in ability to work and function at various life stages
- Rehabilitation needs assessment as part of multiprofessional team work
- Rehabilitee-oriented rehabilitation process
- The structure and content of a rehabilitation plan
- Multiprofessionalism and rehabilitee orientation in rehabilitation planning
- Rehabilitation, motivation and financial benefits
- Case management
Requirements
Participation in contact lessons, group work in small groups, assignment on changes in rehabilitation paradigm in various client groups, making and presenting a rehabilitation plan, working-life oriented practices on work methods, a peer-assessment of another student’s rehabilitation plan, self-assessment
Prerequisites
120 ECTS credits of compulsory basic and professional studies in the Degree Programme of Social Services
Contact
Ratinen Auli
4 SSVAI8 Services for Working-age People and Employment
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Assess the service needs of a working-age client
- Support life management of working-age people in matters related to employment, income and studies, and work to diminish inequality
- Explain the main adult social work and employment services and the rehabilitation process promoting ability to work
- Encounter working-age clients and work with them using professional methods
Content
- Service needs assessment and key services
- Activation measures and work practices in adult social work and employment
Requirements
Contact lessons and learning diary, cases
Prerequisites
120 ECTS credits of compulsory basic and professional studies in the Degree Programme of Social Services
Contact
Kaija-Kortelainen Minna
4 LLX3000 From Idea to Business Concept
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Understand the importance of evaluating the idea in developing process
- Describe his or her idea from the perspective of business
- Describe the novelty value and business potential of the product or service
- Produce and give a presentation of the concept for evaluation
Content
- Information search concerning the idea (demand, feasibility, legal protection)
- Modelling of the idea from the business perspective and evaluation of the novelty
- Evaluation of the feasibility of the product or service from the perspective of production
- Presentation of the concept to business advisors
Requirements
Independent studies, workshops, a presentation of the concept to business advisors
Course material
Customized for each student
Other considerations
The module is based on the student’s own idea of a new product, service or business and ambition for developing the idea. The study module is the first part of the yPolku studies and there is ongoing apply for this course.
Contact
Jääskeläinen Jari-Pekka
4 LLX3100 Creating Value Proposition
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Create a business model based on value proposition
- Analyse the model
- Make choices to further develop the business
Content
- Value creation
- Competitor analysis
- Market potential
- Business model
Requirements
Independent studies under the supervision and guidance of advisors, workshops. The studies are based on analysing source material, searching for the customer perspective and building a network.
Course material
Customized for each student
Prerequisites
LLX3000 From Idea to Business Concept
Contact
Jääskeläinen Jari-Pekka
4 LLX3200 Customer Testing
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Pilot his or her product or service for suitability, function, supply and demand
- Build business networks and prepare business environment for starting his or her own enterprise
Content
- Sales and elevator pitch
- Prototypes of a product or service
- Testing and analysis of testing
- Market testing
- Evaluation groups
- The student can produce a prototype of a product or service. The prototype can be used when co-operating with business network. Producing and selling products is possible during this study module.
Requirements
Learning diary, customer testing report
Course material
Customized for each student
Prerequisites
LLX3000 From Idea to Business Concept and LLX3100 Creating Value Proposition
Contact
Jääskeläinen Jari-Pekka
4 SSVAI9 Legality and Good Governance in Corrections
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Promote good governance and legality
- The student is familiar with the principles of good governance and legislation, in particular of administrative practices, and is able to apply them to work
- Interpret and apply the legislation that guides work in the correctional services sector considering also other sources of law
- Prepare a presentation based on various sources of law as well as prepare a legal and proper draft decision
- The student understands the rights, obligations and responsibilities of a public official
Content
- Requirements of good governance
- Principles of good governance, in particular principles of law in governance
- Administrative practices and the stages of processing administrative matters
- Proactive and subsequent legal protection
- Acting as a referendary and referendary’s responsibility for a decision
- Legislation in correctional services and the principles of the enforcement of sanctions
- Acting as a public official in correctional services sector
- Drawing up a legal settlement and presentation of grounds based on various sources of law
Requirements
Introductory lectures, case practices, an analysis assignment and exam.
Course material
Koivisto, Ida (2014). Johdatus hyvään hallintoon. Helsingin yliopiston oikeustieteellinen tiedekunta. Unigrafia. Myhrberg, Peitti (2016) Vankeuden täytäntöönpano (2. uud.p.) – soveltuvin osin.
Lainsäädäntö:
Hallintolaki.
Valtion virkamieslaki (ja vastaava asetus)
Vankeuslaki (ja vastaava asetus)
Perustuslaki (perusoikeudet)
Tutkintavankeuslaki ja vastaava asetus. Laki valvotusta koevapaudesta. Laki yhdyskuntaseuraamusten täytäntöönpanosta
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 90 credits of basic and professional studies in social services and Professional Training (Orientation) 10 credits.
Contact
Komulainen Johanna
4 SSVAI10 Penal systems and criminal behaviour
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Analyse the principles of justifying punishment
- Analyse social factors that have affected the historical development of the criminal sanctions system
- Consider the factors affecting human behaviour and ways to impact it
- Masters the basic concepts in the scientific explanation of criminality
- Knows the most central theories explaining criminality and is able to critically assess them
- Knows the basics of rehabilitative work and disengaging from criminality (desistance)
Content
- Justification of punishment
- The historical and international development of the criminal sanctions system
- Changes in criminal policy
- The origins and development of criminology
- The structure, reasons and central concepts of criminality
- The fundamentals of disengaging from criminality
Requirements
Participation in online teaching, a learning diary based on lectures and course material, a film analysis from the viewpoint of criminological theories and a short research essay.
Course material
Laine, Matti: Kriminologia ja rankaisun sosiologia, 2. uudistettu laitos, Acta Poenologica 1/2014, Tietosanoma.
Kivivuori ym.: Kriminologia. Rikollisuus ja kontrolli muuttuvassa yhteiskunnassa, Gaudeamus 2018.
Tyni, Sasu: Vankeinhoidon vaikuttavuus. Onko kuntoutukselle tilastollisia perusteita? Rikosseuraamuslaitoksen julkaisuja 1/2015.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 120 credits of basic and professional studies in social services and Professional Training (Orientation) 10 credits.
Contact
Komulainen Johanna
4 SSVAI11 Safety and Security in Corrections
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Apply at work the norms regulating safety-related duties in the correctional services
- Apply legislation concerning cooperation and exchange of information between authorities in the field of security
- Analyse risks in the correctional services sector and assess their significance in the operational environment of the correctional services sector
- Understand the role of human factors in realization of risks and their management
- Use the methods of risk management and develop a case under review
- Draw up a emergency plan for an organization and develop the safety and security culture of one’s own work community according to the organization’s security strategy
- Manage security measures in the crime prevention sector
Content
- Legislation concerning intelligence and inspections
- Cooperation between authorities
- Safety in prisons
- Risk management
- Personnel security
- Safety technology
- Organized crime
- Radicalization and extremist groups
Requirements
Participation in online teaching, a learning diary based on lectures and course material, a safety and security analysis based on a selected risk management method, exam.
Course material
Työturvallisuuslaki (728/2002)
Henkilötietolaki (523/1999)
Vankeuslaki soveltuvin osin (767/2005)
Rikosseuraamuslaitoksen turvallisuuslinjaukset 2015
Jyri Paasonen, Mikko Poutala ja Jari Hänninen (2020): Turvallisuus- ja riskienhallintapäällikön käsikirja.
Opintojakson verkko-opetusmateriaali ja sähköiset artikkelit
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 120 credits of obligatory basic and professional studies in social services and Professional Training (Practical Methods).
Contact
Komulainen Johanna
4 SSOHAR1A Proffessional training (orientation)
Credits
10 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Identify the clients’ individual life situations
- Understand the client’s subjectivity in client – worker situations
- Apply a structured and goal-oriented work approach
- Develop his or her own interaction and guidance skills
- Use reflective work approach to assess his or her own work
- Analyse the core tasks of working activities in the workplace
- Understand objectives for work in social services and their social background
Content
- Client work
- Structured and goal-oriented work approach
- Subjectivity
- Interaction and guidance skills
- Reflective work approach
- Work in social services and the social background of core tasks
Requirements
Work practice and participation in the tutoring days during the practice
Prerequisites
Passing of 30 ECTS credits before starting the internship
Other considerations
The courses SSOHAR1A 10 ECTS credits and SSOHAR1B 5 ECTS credits form a module of 15 ECTS credits. The student’s work: work practice 10 weeks is equivalent to 350 hours (35 h / week), assignments on work practice 34 h and AVEKKI practice for preventing and managing violent situations at work 16 h. Participation in professional growth peer group sessions during the internship.
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSOHAR1B Proffessional training (orientation)
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Identify the clients’ individual life situations
- Understand the client’s subjectivity in client – worker situations
- Apply a structured and goal-oriented work approach
- Develop his or her own interaction and guidance skills
- Use reflective work approach to assess his or her own work
- Analyse the core tasks of working activities in the workplace
Content
- Client work process
- Subjectivity and resource orientation
- Interactive support and client-oriented work
- Organisation and multiprofessional networks
- Analysis and assessment of professional activity
Requirements
Working-life oriented work practice in social services, participation in a professional growth peer group, work practice assignments, self-assessment and making own skills and competence visible, training first aid skills.
Prerequisites
Passing of 30 ECTS credits before starting the internship
The student
- Understands work placement as part of the local social system system that supports the welfare and safety of the residents
- Familiarises him or herself with the security plan and system of the work placement and related supervisory tasks
- Deepens his or her knowledge of client work by choosing a specific area of client work
- Applies social services work methods and develops skills in using them
- Trains in guidance skills and constructs his or her own approach to work.
Content
- Client work process and case plan: charting of the client’s life situation and analysis as well as placing of objectives for work
- Application and assessment of different work methods
- Security plan
Requirements
Work practice and assignments, professional growth peer group. Separate instructions will be provided regarding this practical training.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of SSOHAR1 A and B Professional Training (Orientation). Passing of 90 ECTS credits before starting the internship
Other considerations
The student’s work: Work practice 10 weeks (350 h), work practice assignments and personal learning environment (PLE) group work
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSMHAR1B Proffessional training (practical methods)
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student
- Understands work placement as part of the local social system that supports the welfare and safety of the residents
- Familiarises him or herself with the security plan and system of the work placement and related supervisory tasks
- Deepens his or her knowledge of client work by choosing a specific area of client work
- Applies social care work methods and develops skills in using them
- Trains in guidance skills and constructs his or her own approach to work.
Content
- Client work process and case plan: charting of the client’s life situation and analysis as well as placing of objectives for work
- Application and assessment of different work methods
- Security plan
Requirements
Work practice and assignments, work in a small group and participation in the tutoring days during the practice. Separate instructions will be provided regarding this practical training.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of SSOHAR1 A and B Professional Training (Orientation). Passing of 90 ECTS credits before starting the internship.
Other considerations
The student’s work: work practice 10 weeks (350 h) and assignments 50 h.
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSKHAR1A Advanced Practical Training A
Credits
10 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Deepen his or her understanding of changing service needs in his or her work practice environment
- Strengthen the client’s participation in cooperation with other workers and create a community which supports the citizen
- Analyse in a critical way his or her own professional work as a social sector worker.
- Evaluate his or her own work from the perspective of professional ethics and responsibility
- Deepen his or her understanding of quality factors, quality assessment and development of client work
- Know different ways of advocacy in preventing inequality and disadvantage and promoting tolerance
- Describe his or her skills and competence in professional tasks as a Bachelor of Social Services
Content
- Development of the field of social work and the work community in accordance with the chosen study path
- Developing quality in professional work
- Reflectiveness and the principles of professional ethics in the work of a social services professional
- Social services expertise in the changing structures of social and health care
- Social tasks of the work in the social field
- The ways of influencing to change structures causing inequality, to prevent deprivation and promote tolerance.
- Social justice
- The professional identity of a Bachelor of Social Services and contradictions in professional ethics
Requirements
Work practice and assignments, work in a small group and participation in the tutoring days during the practice. Separate instructions will be provided in accordance with the chosen study path.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of SSMHAR1 A and B Professional Training (Practical Methods). Passing of 140 ECTS credits before starting the internship
Contact
Polón Mira
4 SSKHAR1B Advanced Practical Training B
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Deepen his or her understanding of changing service needs in his or her work practice environment
- Strengthen the client’s participation in cooperation with other workers and create a community which supports the citizen
- Analyse in a critical way his or her own professional work as a social sector worker.
- Evaluate his or her own work from the perspective of professional ethics and responsibility
- Deepen his or her understanding of quality factors, quality assessment and development of client work
- Know different ways of advocacy in preventing inequality and disadvantage and promoting tolerance
- Describe his or her skills and competence in professional tasks as a Bachelor of Social Services
Content
- Development of social work and the work community according to the study path
- Quality developing in professional work
- Reflectiveness and the principles of professional ethics as a social worker
- Social services expertise in the changing structures of social and health care
- Social tasks of the work in the social field
- The ways of influencing to change structures causing inequality, to prevent deprivation and promote tolerance.
- Social justice
- The professional identity of a Bachelor of Social Services and contradictions in professional ethics
Requirements
Work practice and assignments, work in a small group and participation in the tutoring days during the practice.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of SSMHAR1 A and B Professional Training (Practical Methods). Passing of 140 ECTS credits before starting the internship
Contact
Polón Mira
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
Waldén Anne
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
Waldén Anne
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
Waldén Anne
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.
Contact
Waldén Anne
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.
Contact
Linden Jari
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.
Contact
Waldén Anne
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.
Contact
Waldén Anne
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.
Contact
Waldén Anne
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.
Contact
Waldén Anne
4 SSJKT Project
Credits
5 ects
Contact
Kukkonen Kristiina, Savolainen Katri
4 STMON2 Multiprofessional Projects
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- work on projects and plan and implement project work from the initial ideas to evaluation
- work in multiprofessional collaboration with working-life representatives and students
- use specialist networks in working-life oriented project/development work
- use creative problem-solving when developing customer-oriented practices and working methods
- identify and generate new ideas in view of sustainable and economical ways to develop work
- build, share and utilise expertise and partnerships in multiprofessional teams and networks
Content
Concepts, methods and stages of project work, multiprofessional work. Collaboration and networking with the client and other operators. The principles of innovation and sustainable development.
Requirements
Work on various projects according to the PSP. Project planning, implementing and reporting. Assessment of one’s own project work skills and the development of multi-professional skills.
Course material
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
None
Contact
Kärnä Niina
4 STYFA1 Health Promotion of Families
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
After the studies the student is able to
• understand the main points of prenatal program families and families with children up to seven years, the health and oral health care systems in Finland and Lithuania.
• learn a motivational interviewing approach
• describe the importance of early interaction
• evaluate and apply ethical basis of health promotion
• describe sexual health promotion as part of families’ wellbeing
• learn basic health checks (including oral health checks) of children
• learn to advise parents to take care of their children’s health and oral health
• describe the ergonomic principles and use of massage for pregnant women and newborns
Content
Families’ health and oral health care systems in Finland and Lithuania. National strategies and programs for families with little children and expected families. Health and oral health promotion. Motivational interviewing approach and ethical basis (methods of inter-professional health promotion).Basic health checks (including oral health check) of children, vaccinations belong to these checks. Counselling methods for families with children.
Requirements
The learning activities. Self-assessment, peer-assessment.
Course material
Will be provided at the beginning of the course
Contact
Hoffren Päivi, Sirviö Kaarina, Suhonen Maija
4 SSHYTEL Promotion of Wellbeing and Health, and Medical Care
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Identify the significance of nutritional health, threats and psychosocial links
- Describe nutritional recommendations and special diets
- Analyse the importance of nutrition and healthy lifestyle to wellbeing
- Advise and support clients on nutrition issues
- Understands the governing legislation of medical care and the basis of medication of the most common diseases
- Know different pharmaceutical forms, administration routes of medication, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Implement safe administration of medication
Content
- Nutritional recommendations and public health
- Healthy nutrition, special diets, food poisoning, hygienic work practices, personal hygiene and sanitation, own supervision of hygiene and related legislation
- Special nutritional issues in the field of social work
- Regulations governing medical treatment, medical treatment in outpatient and institutional care, medical treatment of people of different ages, pharmaceutical forms and labelling, administration routes, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, appropriate use of medicaments, safety and responsibility in medical treatment, adverse reactions of medicaments, drug calculations
Requirements
Contact lessons, work in small groups, practical assignments and independent studying, supervised practices, exam
Other considerations
A hygiene proficiency test needs to be completed independently outside the studies if work tasks require handling of food supplies.
Contact
Aalto Sari, Hyvönen Katrina
4 TFMLK02 Interprofessional Rehabilitation for Children
Credits
5 ects
Objectives
The student is able to
- Deepen his or her skills and competence in paediatric rehabilitation
- Assess children’s functional ability in cooperation with other professionals
- Plan rehabilitative activities for the child’s everyday life context in cooperation with other professionals
Content
- Working in a multiprofessional team and collaborating with Mäntykangas Special School in Kuopio
- Multiprofessional planning of a child’s rehabilitation needs
- Planning of rehabilitation supporting everyday life in cooperation with the child, close ones and another professional team
Requirements
The student gets to know Mäntykangas Special School in a multiprofessional team. The student participates in the guidance sessions of the staff and teachers at Mäntykangas Special School. The students evaluates a child’s ability to function in collaboration with other professionals. A planning and preparing of a rehabilitating session in a multiprofessional team which takes into account the child’s everyday life. Documenting the learning experiences into a blog.
Course material
To be announced in the beginning of the course
Contact
Kinnunen Anu
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