Opinto-opas
2002
Study guide
2002
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2002–2003
13.1 Degree Programmes in Nursing, Physiotherapy and Social Services – Joint Studies
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
13.1 Degree Programmes in Nursing, Physiotherapy and Social Services – Joint Studies
Laurea – Study Guide 2002–2003
13.1 Degree Programmes in Nursing, Physiotherapy and Social Services – Joint Studies
Laurea Polytechnic
Laurea Polytechnic
Espoo Institute Espoo Institute
Health Care and Social Services Health Care and Social
Services
Ms Katariina Raij, Dean Ms Arja Majakulma,
Lehtimäentie 1 C Head of International
FIN-02770 Espoo Activities
Tel. +358 20 5787 506 Lehtimäentie 1 C
Fax. +358 20 5787 501 FIN-02770 Espoo
katariina.raij@laurea.fi Tel. +358 20 5787 534
Fax. +358 20 5787 501
arja.majakulma@laurea.fi
DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
BACHELOR OF NURSING 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
The strength of the know-how is multiculturally oriented nursing.
The objective is that the nursing student’s professional know-how is constructed of evidence based knowledge, moral knowledge and knowledge found in skills and abilities. Professional know-how in relation to nursing as a multicultural phenomenon will be examined in the following manner: human being as a nursing client, nursing environment in different cultures, health as a cultural phenomenon, multiculturally oriented nursing as action and the development and management of nursing in different cultures.
The student will deepen his / her abilities and skills in meeting people with different cultural backgrounds. He / she is able to work as a registered nurse or a public health nurse, as a health promoter and as a nursing expert in a multi-professional team in order to develop and justify health care and social welfare services. The student will be able to develop nursing based on cultural and contextual critical way of thinking and on research-oriented way of working and also to understand the role of culture.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
The polytechnic educational programme in nursing (140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits) consists of basic studies (20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits), professional studies (100 / 150 ECTS Credits), thesis and maturity test (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits) and elective studies (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits). The basic studies are divided in the following way: Foundations of multi-professional skills (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits), Fundamentals of health care and social welfare work (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits).
Laurea Polytechnic
Espoo Institute Espoo Institute
Health Care and Social Services Health Care and Social
Services
Ms Katariina Raij, Dean Ms Arja Majakulma,
Lehtimäentie 1 C Head of International
FIN-02770 Espoo Activities
Tel. +358 20 5787 506 Lehtimäentie 1 C
Fax. +358 20 5787 501 FIN-02770 Espoo
katariina.raij@laurea.fi Tel. +358 20 5787 534
Fax. +358 20 5787 501
arja.majakulma@laurea.fi
DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
BACHELOR OF NURSING 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
The strength of the know-how is multiculturally oriented nursing.
The objective is that the nursing student’s professional know-how is constructed of evidence based knowledge, moral knowledge and knowledge found in skills and abilities. Professional know-how in relation to nursing as a multicultural phenomenon will be examined in the following manner: human being as a nursing client, nursing environment in different cultures, health as a cultural phenomenon, multiculturally oriented nursing as action and the development and management of nursing in different cultures.
The student will deepen his / her abilities and skills in meeting people with different cultural backgrounds. He / she is able to work as a registered nurse or a public health nurse, as a health promoter and as a nursing expert in a multi-professional team in order to develop and justify health care and social welfare services. The student will be able to develop nursing based on cultural and contextual critical way of thinking and on research-oriented way of working and also to understand the role of culture.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME IN NURSING
The polytechnic educational programme in nursing (140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits) consists of basic studies (20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits), professional studies (100 / 150 ECTS Credits), thesis and maturity test (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits) and elective studies (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits). The basic studies are divided in the following way: Foundations of multi-professional skills (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits), Fundamentals of health care and social welfare work (10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits).
POLYTECHNIC DEGREE STUDIES IN NURSING 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
| Basic Studies 20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits | Professional Studies 110 CR / 165 ECTS Credits | Elective Studies 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
|
Foundations of Multi-professional Skills 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits Fundamentals of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
Basic Professional Studies82 CR / 123 ECTS CreditsIntensive Studies 18 CR / 27 ECTS Credits Thesis and Maturity Test 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL SERVICES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
- MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK
Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives of the programme:
Multicultural theory and practice is founded on the principle that cultural, linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning and teaching. In Multicultural Social Work this principle serves as an important starting point for all client interactions while enriching individual experiences.
Multicultural Social Work means encouraging cultural competencies in order to increase student flexibility in responding to client needs. Multicultural Social Work seeks to recognize, acknowledge and utilize the unique contributions of individuals and other groups in a pluralistic society by building on their strengths and recognizing how factors such as race, class, gender, religion etc. affect their lives and the provision of holistic client care.
This demands the employment of both anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive social work methodologies in order to effect the empowerment of marginalized and socially excluded groups such as ethnic minorities, the elderly, the unemployed, the disabled, youths, and the mentally ill. An understanding of the altering nature of welfare provision, economics and political structures, a recognition of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism and the importance of networking, multiprofessional, and multifaceted approaches to client care are other key areas of competence.
Multiculturalism demands that social workers give up mere cultural sensitivity as the endpoint and instead use it as a way of understanding the specific needs of individuals and cultural groups, the cultural contradictions, and the unique working methods these require.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
- MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK
Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives of the programme:
Multicultural theory and practice is founded on the principle that cultural, linguistic and other differences can and should be used as a basis for learning and teaching. In Multicultural Social Work this principle serves as an important starting point for all client interactions while enriching individual experiences.
Multicultural Social Work means encouraging cultural competencies in order to increase student flexibility in responding to client needs. Multicultural Social Work seeks to recognize, acknowledge and utilize the unique contributions of individuals and other groups in a pluralistic society by building on their strengths and recognizing how factors such as race, class, gender, religion etc. affect their lives and the provision of holistic client care.
This demands the employment of both anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive social work methodologies in order to effect the empowerment of marginalized and socially excluded groups such as ethnic minorities, the elderly, the unemployed, the disabled, youths, and the mentally ill. An understanding of the altering nature of welfare provision, economics and political structures, a recognition of the effects of globalization, cultural pluralism and the importance of networking, multiprofessional, and multifaceted approaches to client care are other key areas of competence.
Multiculturalism demands that social workers give up mere cultural sensitivity as the endpoint and instead use it as a way of understanding the specific needs of individuals and cultural groups, the cultural contradictions, and the unique working methods these require.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
POLYTECHNIC DEGREE STUDIES IN SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
POLYTECHNIC DEGREE STUDIES IN SOCIAL SERVICES 140 CR / 210 ECTS Credits
| Basic Studies 20 CR / 30 ECTS Credits | Professional Studies 110 CR / 165 ECTS Credits | Elective Studies 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
|
Foundations of Multi-professional Skills 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits Fundamentals of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
Professional Studies100 CR / 150 ECTS Credits Thesis and Maturity Test 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits |
JOINT STUDIES IN ALL PROGRAMMES
SW1 BASIC STUDIES
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB1001 Professional Skills, Information Technology 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1002 Professional Skills, Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1003 Professional Skills, Communication 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1004 Professional Skills, Project Work 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-evaluation 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1102 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW1103 English 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objectives of the Study Unit
Joint studies help the student to appreciate social and international changes and to perceive the
main aims of the polytechnic. These aims are based on the belief that people are active learners
and can be influential forces in the professional world. The overall aim of the study unit is to
provide the student with an introduction to the polytechnic itself and to polytechnic studies, to
equip them with professional skills, and to give them an understanding of the foundations on
which professional growth is built.
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will become familiar with how his or her institute works, with the study programme, and with the Laurea Polytechnic as a whole. The intention of this is to encourage and enable the student to become a self-motivated learner and to make use of the opportunities available at Laurea.
Content
Familiarisation with the workings of the institute 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The main features of polytechnic studies, general information about the institute and studies at Laurea, to develop students’ understanding of how it works.
Familiarisation with the workings of the Laurea Polytechnic 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The philosophy of a multidisciplinary polytechnic, close contacts between Laurea and the professional world, regional development, the organisational structure of Laurea, methods and practices, services, Laureamko Association (Laureamko Ry).
Fair Day
Laurea Fair – a chance to gather information and to learn about the many opportunities for collaboration.
Mission A bulletin on the operations of the Laurea Polytechnic and the subjects studied there addressed to the representatives of the professional world or to another interest group.
Literature and Source Material
Study Guide, Study Plan
Student Guide
Internet/Forum, etc.
Multi-media Show
FAQ
Evaluation
pass/fail
HB1001 Professional Skills - Information Technology 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her ability to carry out various operations using the computer. The student will learn to produce documents and written material using Windows.
Content
Windows, utility programs, the basics of word processing, and how to manipulate and edit files
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW1002 Professional Skills - Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about statistical methods.
Content
The main principles of a statistical study, statistical dependency, statistical decision-making, a short introduction of statistics programs.
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature
Used Teaching material hand-outs, statistics literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1003 Professional Skills - Communication 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her oral and written communication skills.
Content
Carrying out practical exercises and assignments, producing written and oral reports, revision of linguistic norms.
Learning Methods
Lectures and practical exercises
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, communication literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1004 Professional Skills - Project Work 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about project work.
Content
Planning, executing and completing a project, tools and methods to use
Learning Methods
Lectures, an exercise on how to plan a project
Literature Used
Literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will gain an insight into the rapid changes taking place in the professional world and in work ethics. The student will learn to analyse the direction in which his or her business or profession is moving, and to appreciate the impact changes have on how the organisation operates. The student will develop an investigative and flexible approach to work.
Content
The changing nature of work and the professional world
The economic and social impact of globalisation and changes in the structure of the society.
Changes in business practice:
Values and ethics of the professional world, the principle of putting a client first, internal entrepreneurship, the emphasis on quality.
An investigative approach to work
An investigative and flexible approach to work, being in control of knowledge and realising the value of knowledge, life-long learning, learning to be a part of a team, information gathering skills.
Learning Methods
An exam, a practical exercise or exercises
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-Evaluation 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will come to see learning as a process. His or her professional expertise and ability to make a critical assessment of theoretical and practical knowledge will improve. The student will learn to explain his or her points of view in written form.
Teaching Method The student must write an essay on the course, and participate in evaluating the paper at a feedback discussion.
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will construct a health care and social welfare work knowledge foundation of the functioning, development and interaction between the individual, family, community and environment. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the social, cultural and societal environment of health care and social welfare work and the values directing multi-professional action. The student will familiarize himself / herself with research methods and is able to apply them as a part of researching and developing work method. The student will be able to use his / her language skills in professional interactive situations.
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will familiarize himself / herself with the values and legislation directing health care and social welfare work and with professional decision making. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the organization of health care and social welfare work. The student will learn the fundamentals of community analysis.
Legislation, organizations, values, regional mapping / community analysis.
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will understand the progress of qualitative and quantitative research process. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the methodological questions of the research, especially with gathering the evidence and analysis. The student will develop his / her abilities to apply the research methods for acquiring information. The student will understand the meaning of research work as part of professional developmental action.
Methodology of quantitative and qualitative research, statistical mathematics.
SW1002 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will be able to cope with different demanding situations requiring language skills. He/She will be able to cope especially in situations requiring the use of professional vocabulary and reading professional materials. The student will achieve a Swedish level which is comparable to that required of a university graduated government official working in a bi-lingual office area.
SW1003 English / Foreign Language 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will attain both general and professional language skills. He / she learns to communicate in different kinds of situations connected to his / her professional field. He / she is able to understand the written material within his / her professional field and familiarizes him/herself with the specific features in academic writing.
SW8 THESIS AND MATURITY TEST 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
During the thesis process, the student progresses towards expertise in his / her professional
development. Researching way of working will become a part of student’s action. The student
will develop his / her abilities to systematically acquire information and to critically evaluate it.
SW8000 Brainstorming the Thesis 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student will learn seminar work, planning his / her own thesis and evaluating plans critically. The student clarifies the topic and the point of view of his / her own thesis.
SW8001 Planning the Thesis 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
The student will learn to classify theoretical knowledge and to apply it on the research and development project of work life. The student will learn argumentative discussion. The student will make a thesis plan.
SW8002 Publishing the Thesis 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
The student will have practice in purposeful, patient, independent and problematic way of working. Based on prior research and professional discussion, the student will build an argumentative view point of the topic of his / her thesis. The student will have sufficient knowledge of research and evaluation processes so that he / she is capable of acquiring reliable information for professional purposes. The student will gain readiness in written reports. The student will have practice in presenting and justifying his / her choices and conclusions. The student will be able to evaluate his / her own thesis and his / her professional development during the thesis process. The student’s professional-ethical orientation becomes stronger.
SW8003 Maturity Test 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student shows familiarization with the field of the thesis and Finnish or Swedish skills. The student deepens the knowledge formed during the thesis process either through self-evaluation or by crystallizing central conclusions of his / her thesis in comparison to earlier research and professional discussion.
SW7 ELECTIVE STUDIES
Social Welfare Work
SW7000 Work and Functional Capacity 3 CR
SW7001Sociodrama 1 CR
SW7002 Refugees in Finland 2 CR
SW7003 Intercultural Communication 2 CR
Health Care
SN7000 Death with Dignity 2 CR
SN7001 Multiprofessional Support for Families 2 CR
SN7002 Current Issues in Mental Health among Youth 2 CR
Physiotherapy
SP7000 Massage 2 CR
SP7001 SPSS - Processing Thesis Forward 1 CR
SW1 BASIC STUDIES
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB1001 Professional Skills, Information Technology 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1002 Professional Skills, Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1003 Professional Skills, Communication 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1004 Professional Skills, Project Work 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-evaluation 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
SW1102 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
SW1103 English 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
HB10 FOUNDATIONS OF MULTI-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objectives of the Study Unit
Joint studies help the student to appreciate social and international changes and to perceive the
main aims of the polytechnic. These aims are based on the belief that people are active learners
and can be influential forces in the professional world. The overall aim of the study unit is to
provide the student with an introduction to the polytechnic itself and to polytechnic studies, to
equip them with professional skills, and to give them an understanding of the foundations on
which professional growth is built.
HB1000 Introduction to Polytechnic Studies 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will become familiar with how his or her institute works, with the study programme, and with the Laurea Polytechnic as a whole. The intention of this is to encourage and enable the student to become a self-motivated learner and to make use of the opportunities available at Laurea.
Content
Familiarisation with the workings of the institute 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The main features of polytechnic studies, general information about the institute and studies at Laurea, to develop students’ understanding of how it works.
Familiarisation with the workings of the Laurea Polytechnic 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS: The philosophy of a multidisciplinary polytechnic, close contacts between Laurea and the professional world, regional development, the organisational structure of Laurea, methods and practices, services, Laureamko Association (Laureamko Ry).
Fair Day
Laurea Fair – a chance to gather information and to learn about the many opportunities for collaboration.
Mission A bulletin on the operations of the Laurea Polytechnic and the subjects studied there addressed to the representatives of the professional world or to another interest group.
Literature and Source Material
Study Guide, Study Plan
Student Guide
Internet/Forum, etc.
Multi-media Show
FAQ
Evaluation
pass/fail
HB1001 Professional Skills - Information Technology 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her ability to carry out various operations using the computer. The student will learn to produce documents and written material using Windows.
Content
Windows, utility programs, the basics of word processing, and how to manipulate and edit files
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW1002 Professional Skills - Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about statistical methods.
Content
The main principles of a statistical study, statistical dependency, statistical decision-making, a short introduction of statistics programs.
Teaching Method
Appropriate exercises, an exam
Literature
Used Teaching material hand-outs, statistics literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1003 Professional Skills - Communication 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will improve his or her oral and written communication skills.
Content
Carrying out practical exercises and assignments, producing written and oral reports, revision of linguistic norms.
Learning Methods
Lectures and practical exercises
Literature Used
Teaching material hand-outs, communication literature
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1004 Professional Skills - Project Work 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will learn about project work.
Content
Planning, executing and completing a project, tools and methods to use
Learning Methods
Lectures, an exercise on how to plan a project
Literature Used
Literature of the field
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1005 Adapting to Change in the Professional World 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will gain an insight into the rapid changes taking place in the professional world and in work ethics. The student will learn to analyse the direction in which his or her business or profession is moving, and to appreciate the impact changes have on how the organisation operates. The student will develop an investigative and flexible approach to work.
Content
The changing nature of work and the professional world
The economic and social impact of globalisation and changes in the structure of the society.
Changes in business practice:
Values and ethics of the professional world, the principle of putting a client first, internal entrepreneurship, the emphasis on quality.
An investigative approach to work
An investigative and flexible approach to work, being in control of knowledge and realising the value of knowledge, life-long learning, learning to be a part of a team, information gathering skills.
Learning Methods
An exam, a practical exercise or exercises
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
HB1006 Professional Growth and Self-Evaluation 1 Credit / 1.5 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will come to see learning as a process. His or her professional expertise and ability to make a critical assessment of theoretical and practical knowledge will improve. The student will learn to explain his or her points of view in written form.
Teaching Method The student must write an essay on the course, and participate in evaluating the paper at a feedback discussion.
Literature Used
Literature, materials and articles on the subject
Evaluation
Excellent (5) - Sufficient (1), fail
SW11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORK 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective
The student will construct a health care and social welfare work knowledge foundation of the functioning, development and interaction between the individual, family, community and environment. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the social, cultural and societal environment of health care and social welfare work and the values directing multi-professional action. The student will familiarize himself / herself with research methods and is able to apply them as a part of researching and developing work method. The student will be able to use his / her language skills in professional interactive situations.
SW1100 The Basis of Professional Action in Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will familiarize himself / herself with the values and legislation directing health care and social welfare work and with professional decision making. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the organization of health care and social welfare work. The student will learn the fundamentals of community analysis.
Legislation, organizations, values, regional mapping / community analysis.
SW1101 Research and Development of Health Care and Social Welfare Work 3 CR / 4.5 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will understand the progress of qualitative and quantitative research process. The student will familiarize himself / herself with the methodological questions of the research, especially with gathering the evidence and analysis. The student will develop his / her abilities to apply the research methods for acquiring information. The student will understand the meaning of research work as part of professional developmental action.
Methodology of quantitative and qualitative research, statistical mathematics.
SW1002 Swedish 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will be able to cope with different demanding situations requiring language skills. He/She will be able to cope especially in situations requiring the use of professional vocabulary and reading professional materials. The student will achieve a Swedish level which is comparable to that required of a university graduated government official working in a bi-lingual office area.
SW1003 English / Foreign Language 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
Objective and Content
The student will attain both general and professional language skills. He / she learns to communicate in different kinds of situations connected to his / her professional field. He / she is able to understand the written material within his / her professional field and familiarizes him/herself with the specific features in academic writing.
SW8 THESIS AND MATURITY TEST 10 CR / 15 ECTS Credits
Objective and content
During the thesis process, the student progresses towards expertise in his / her professional
development. Researching way of working will become a part of student’s action. The student
will develop his / her abilities to systematically acquire information and to critically evaluate it.
SW8000 Brainstorming the Thesis 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student will learn seminar work, planning his / her own thesis and evaluating plans critically. The student clarifies the topic and the point of view of his / her own thesis.
SW8001 Planning the Thesis 2 CR / 3 ECTS Credits
The student will learn to classify theoretical knowledge and to apply it on the research and development project of work life. The student will learn argumentative discussion. The student will make a thesis plan.
SW8002 Publishing the Thesis 6 CR / 9 ECTS Credits
The student will have practice in purposeful, patient, independent and problematic way of working. Based on prior research and professional discussion, the student will build an argumentative view point of the topic of his / her thesis. The student will have sufficient knowledge of research and evaluation processes so that he / she is capable of acquiring reliable information for professional purposes. The student will gain readiness in written reports. The student will have practice in presenting and justifying his / her choices and conclusions. The student will be able to evaluate his / her own thesis and his / her professional development during the thesis process. The student’s professional-ethical orientation becomes stronger.
SW8003 Maturity Test 1 CR / 1.5 ECTS Credits
The student shows familiarization with the field of the thesis and Finnish or Swedish skills. The student deepens the knowledge formed during the thesis process either through self-evaluation or by crystallizing central conclusions of his / her thesis in comparison to earlier research and professional discussion.
SW7 ELECTIVE STUDIES
Social Welfare Work
SW7000 Work and Functional Capacity 3 CR
SW7001Sociodrama 1 CR
SW7002 Refugees in Finland 2 CR
SW7003 Intercultural Communication 2 CR
Health Care
SN7000 Death with Dignity 2 CR
SN7001 Multiprofessional Support for Families 2 CR
SN7002 Current Issues in Mental Health among Youth 2 CR
Physiotherapy
SP7000 Massage 2 CR
SP7001 SPSS - Processing Thesis Forward 1 CR