Curriculum 2014 – CCG14SY (in English)

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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Complementary competence (bachelor's studies), Laurea Otaniemi, CCG14SY

Operating environment

COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE IN BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Elective studies compiled into modules

Elective studies are a part of completing a university of applied sciences degree. Complementary modules make it
possible to deepen or extend your knowledge.

From autumn 2014, elective studies will be offered in modules. The modules being offered at Laurea are all listed
and described in each campus’s own complementary competence curricula.

The modules comprise competence areas. A module typically includes at least two study units, but alternatively
competence can also be developed in projects. Credits can also be gained through recognition of prior learning or
demonstrations.

Complementary competence modules are also well-suited for further education for those students, who have
completed a degree. Graduates can enrol in them as students of the Open University of Applied Sciences.

Modules further competency in a subject area

The scope of a module is 15 - 30 credits. Complementary competence modules support individual study paths and
competence. Complementary competence modules that are compatible with the student’s professional goals can
include in his/her degree. The compatibility of the elective studies with the degree will be subject to prior agreement
with the teacher tutor.

Learning is made relevant to workplace development and the student's personal goals. The learning outcomes
specified for the modules build on future workplace needs and Laurea's focus areas.

Completion of studies

Campus-specific curricula describe what studies a unit has planned to offer over the course of a degree programme.
Not all courses are held every year, rather a new list of available courses is planned and published each academic
year according to demand.

The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.The study unit
implementation plans specify the objectives, content and implementation form of the studies. The topic of the project
and the competences developed by participating in it will be clarified when the project is added to the study offer.
The scope of the project will be agreed on in each case.

The modules have been designed so that they can mainly be completed in the course of one or two semesters.
Study units can be implemented either in Finnish or in English. The language of the implementation is decided for
each semester and is visible in the study unit offer.

In order for a student to further their competency, we recommend that the student selects entire modules, but it is
also possible for a student to select individual study units (courses) from within modules.

Flexible Possibilities for Completing Attainments and Specialising

Any studies in an institution of higher education can be counted as advanced competency. In addition to
complementary competence studies presented in the curriculum the student can for example
• select complementary competence studies offered on Laurea's different campuses
• select a core competence module in another degree programme as their advance competency
• include in the degree studies selected from the offer of the FUAS Federation, or HAMK University of Applied
Sciences and Lahti university of Applied Sciences

Completion of studies

Curriculum Development

The offering of the complementary modules is constantly under development to match the requirements of the
working life and thus the offering may change during the studies. Up to date plans on the available advanced
competency modules will be published each academic year.

1. year
Y CORE COMPETENCE
T COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 35
R023 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
A9344 Basic Studies in Mathematics 5
01470 Student Tutor Activities 5
R022 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
G121 FUTURE EXPERTS IN THE WELFARE SECTOR
G8329 Innovation project I 5
G8330 Innovation project II 10
G122 PROMOTING WELLBEING
G123 REHABILITATION NETWORKS
G8298 National and Global Rehabilitation Challenges and 5
Effectiveness
G124 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CUSTOMER WORK COMPETENCE
IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE FIELD
01468 Phases of Human Life and Development 5
35
R023 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the studies offered in this module is to develop student’s basic knowledge and skills. The studies will give
basic abilities for the student to be able to manage on his/her studies in his/her field of studies. The student will
conduct the appropriate studies from this module according to the initial tests or his/her needs. After completing the
studies the student will have gained basic knowledge and skills to develop his/her skills to apply these competences.

Also other studies which develop professional skills can be offered in this module. Studies completed elsewhere can
always be placed in this module.

A9344 Basic Studies in Mathematics, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• solve mathematical problems at a level required in the UAS studies.

01470 Student Tutor Activities, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Student is able to
• understand the objectives and operating methods of Laurea and his or her own degree programme.
• plan new operating methods to enhance the commitment of new students
• perceive the content of his or her own culture
• provide new students from different cultures with information on the learning environment and culture of the
Laurea community
• market Laurea University of Applied Sciences and the opportunities for study offered by Laurea
• apply communication and marketing skills required in the marketing of Laurea
• act as a mentor for students in need of support

understand the significance of effective tutoring activities for the promotion of well-being in the community

Contents of the study unit:
Campus-specific meetings according to an agreed-upon schedule and the planning of tutoring
Training events for tutors organised by Laurea
Creating their own competence profile in the Kyvyt.fi service and acting as a 'reflection tutor' in the context of the
online service
Tutoring activities related to entrance examinations in the spring and in the autumn
Providing new students with an introduction to Laurea at the start of each term in September and January
Providing guidance to international and exchange students throughout the term
The planning of the Freshers' Event and the Pre-Freshers' Event Party
Support measures for new students related to themes addressed in the study unit on career planning in accordance
with the agreed upon division of labour
Participation in campus events at the student's own campus

Study unit description:
The students learn how to evaluate tutoring from the viewpoint of their own campus and the educational
responsibilities that exist in that campus
They know how to instruct new students in the Laurea operating culture
The students are familiar with the systems currently in use
They know how to create a competence portfolio for themselves and are able to support new students in the
creation of a competence portfolio at the kyvyt.fi service.
They are familiar with the learning environments of their campus and have the capacity to represent the campus in
different events where necessary
The students are familiar with working methods in the area of career planning and, in cooperation with a teacher
tutor, are able to support new students in matters related to career planning
They have the capacity to act as an active promoter of the work community and student well-being

Previous studies:
A student acting as a student tutor must be a member of the student union of Laurea University of Applied Sciences.

R022 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the study units in the module is to develop language skills and international competence needed at work.

After completing the module the student has developed his/her ability to work in multicultural working environments.

Learning process:
The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.

In the projects you participate in the development work of domestic or international businesses and communities
and in project work. The language used in the project can be either Finnish or English. Projects can also focus on
developing the student’s own business. The topic of the project and the competences developed by participating in it
will be clarified when the project is added to the study offer. The scope of the project will be agreed on in each case.
The competences generated in the projects can partly be included in the learning outcomes of some other
module(s) and thus the credits can be divided between several modules.

Responsible persons:
Leppävaara: Sirpa Rakkolainen

G121 FUTURE EXPERTS IN THE WELFARE SECTOR, 15 cr

Description:
The module produces competence, which makes it possible for the student to develop services and service models
in the welfare sector.

After completing the module, the student is able to describe and evaluate the expertise that the welfare sector will
require in the future. The student is able to evaluate changes in the operating environment, as well as the changes
required in services and service models. The student is able to develop and apply different working methods when
developing future services and service models as a part by participating in projects oriented towards working life.

Responsible persons:
Otaniemi: Anu Nordlund-Knuutila

G8329 Innovation project I, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• the student is able to describe and evaluate the expertise that the welfare sector will require in the future.
• The student is able to evaluate changes in the operating environment, as well as the changes required in
services and service models.

G8330 Innovation project II, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to develop and apply different working methods when developing future services and service
models as a part by participating in projects oriented towards working life with multiprofessionals teams

G122 PROMOTING WELLBEING, 30 cr

Description:
The objective of the module is for the student to be able to evaluate and develop physiotherapy as a part of his/her
client's wellbeing.

After completing the module the student is able to extensively apply different physiotherapy assessment and
exercise methods. The student is able to evaluate and develop his/her own competence, as well as services from a
multidisciplinary perspective in the client’s different operating environments. The student is able to foresee future
challenges to wellbeing and create solutions.

Responsible persons:
The module is no longer offered.

G123 REHABILITATION NETWORKS, 15 cr

Description:
The objective of this module is to develop the student’s expertise in international rehabilitation networking.

After completing the module the student is able to act in national and international rehabilitation networks. The
student is able to evaluate the challenges and develop the effectiveness of physiotherapy, as well as develop the
operations in the field of physiotherapy networks.

Responsible persons:
The module is no longer offered.
G8298 National and Global Rehabilitation Challenges and Effectiveness, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise and describe national and global rehabilitation challenges.
• apply the principles of sustainable development in his/her own work
• evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation and develop operations in a multidisciplinary and multicultural
operating environment

Previous studies:
Studies in physiotheraphy.

G124 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CUSTOMER WORK COMPETENCE IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES AND
HEALTHCARE FIELD, 30 cr

Description:
The core purpose of the module is for students to gain an understanding of human growth and development and of
life’s different stages.

After completing the module, the student is able to support the creation of an interactive relationship between people
of different ages. The student is able to improve a customer’s potential to develop his/her own personality and skills.
The student is able to utilise various multidisciplinary methods when guiding activities according to a customer’s
needs.

Responsible persons:
The module is no longer offered.

01468 Phases of Human Life and Development, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• assess and support resources of health
• assess and support growth and development of clients in diffrent ages.