Opetussuunnitelma
2016
Laurean yhteiset opinnot
Laurea Tikkurila
Täydentävä osaaminen ja yhteiset opinnot
Curriculum
2016
Laurea common studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Complementary competence and common studies
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Curriculum 2016 – TOV16SY (in English)
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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), Laurea Tikkurila, TOV16SY
1. year
Y CORE COMPETENCE
T COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 596,5
E265 SMALL ENTERPRISE BUSINESS
E9978 Social Media Marketing 5
E9979 Interactive Marketing and Sales
E9980 Motivated Personnel as a Company Resource
E9981 Customer Relationship Management
E9982 Budgeting
E9983 Internal Accounting
E263 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
E9971 Object-oriented Programming
E9969 Software Testing 5
E9970 Applied Programming
E9955 Introduction to Linux Operating System 5
A9446 Programming with Optional Languages 5
A9447 Programming with Optional Languages
R0329 Defining and Designing a Software Product 5
R045 NURSING IN OUTPATIENT CARE
R0272 Assessing the Need for Treatment and Decision-Making in 5
Outpatient Care
R0273 Supporting Self-Care of Patients with Long-Term Illnesses or 5
Infections
R0274 Digital Health Care Services Supporting Health Promotion
V070 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
E262 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDIA ELEMENTS
E9966 Hypermedia 5
E9967 Audiovisual Production 5
E9968 Tools for Graphic Design 5
A844 USER-CENTERED DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL SERVICES
A9162 User-centered Design of Digital Services 5
A9163 Modelling of Digital Services 10
A9164 Digital Services in Business Development 5
A9165 Usability Testing and Evaluation 5
A9166 User Interface Design 5
V111 ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING BUSINESS
PROCESSES
V1546 Enterprise Systems 5
V1547 Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance 5
V112 NURSING CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL PATIENS:
PERIOPERATIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING
V1548 Perioperative Nursing 5
B0321 Critical Care Nursing 5
V1549 Care Environment and Safety in the Operating Room and 5
Intensive Care Unit
0389 ENCOUNTER AND SUPPORT FOR A DIVERSE FAMILY
01463 A diverse family in today´s society 5
01461 Promotion early interaction and mentalization 5
01462 Supporting methods for families 5
R005 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCE
R0093 Diversity and Special Nature of Early Childhood Education 10
R0094 Pedagogical Competence in Early Childhood Education 10
R0095 Competence in Guiding Early Childhood Education Activities 10
V078 CHILD PROTECTION - YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
V1433 Child Protection 15
V1434 Young People and Families 15
0399 ADULT SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL GUIDANCE
01532 Social Guidance for Adults 5
01533 Special Issues in Social Services for Adults and Social 10
Guidance
V107 CREATIVITY AND WELLBEING
R0142 Pedagogic Potential of Drama 10
R0143 Pedagogic Potential of Visual Art 10
R0144 Pedagogic Potential of Exercise and Dance 10
R0145 Pedagogic Potential of Music 10
R0146 Therapeutic Potential of Creative Activities 10
V1623 Psychodrama and Sociodrama 5
V1574 Basics of Encounter Art 4
V1575 Group Leading Skills for Encounter Art instructors 6
V104 REHABILITATIVE SOCIAL WORK AND METHODOLOGY
01536 Methodology in Correctional Services 5
V1528 Rehabilitative Social Work 10
V105 REHABILITATION, INTOXICANTS AND MENTAL HEALTH
V1529 Substance Abuse Work 5
V1531 Motivational Discussion 5
V1530 Mental Health Care 5
V106 MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SECURITY IN
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
V1532 Managing and Developing Security in Correctional Services 15
V075 EXPERT IN COSMETICS
V1436 Knowledge of Raw Materials 5
V1437 Dietary Supplements in Cosmetics 5
V1438 Opportunities in Cosmetics 5
V1439 Cosmetics Packagings 5
V1440 Cosmetics Laboratory 10
0398 MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SUPPORTING
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
01531 Ups and Downs in a Relationship 5
01535 Developing of Stress Coping Skills 5
01528 Growth in groups 5
V0155 Psychodrama Growth Group 5
01529 Tame Your Performance Anxiety 5
01530 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths 5
G108 LAUREA STARTUP
R0285 Kickoff StartUp 10
R0284 Developing StartUp 5
R0283 Business StartUp 5
R0282 Idea StartUp 5
G8320 Idea StartUp 5
G8321 Business StartUp 5
G8342 Developing StartUp 5
R015 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
R0055 Swedish in Nursing 5
00634 Oral skills in Swedish 0
00635 Written skills in Swedish 0
R0082 Basic Communication in English 5
R0170 Preparatory English 3
R0098 Basic Communication in Swedish 5
R0171 Preparatory Swedish 3
R0086 Focus on the Nordic countries
R0118 Basics of German 1 5
R0119 Basics of German 2 5
R0125 Working German 1
R0120 Working German 2
R0083 Basics of Spanish 1 5
R0084 Basics of Spanish 2 5
R0096 Working Spanish 1 5
R0097 Working Spanish 2
R0116 Basics of French 1 5
R0117 Basics of French 2 5
01547 Working French 1 5
R0123 Basics of Russian 1 5
R0124 Basics of Russian 2 5
R0263 Go abroad - Multicultural Teamwork and Student Mobility 5
00800 Introduction to worklife Swedish 5
00798 Introduction to worklife English 5
V1632 International Correctional Services Cooperation 5
R020 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
E9937 The Internet Economy, Business Models and Strategies 5
E0043 Innovative Product Development 5
V1255 Ethical questions in nursing practice 5
V1360 Directive of Maternity Care 1,5
V0152 Family and Domestic Violence - projectgroup 2
R0074 Basic Studies in Mathematics 5
R0169 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics 3
R0075 Basic Studies in Chemistry 5
R0168 Preparatory Studies in Chemistry 3
01527 Competitive Sport and Working Life Skills
01542 Relationship violence seminar - how to recognise and speak 2
out
V1602 Dimensions of Sexuality and Speaking about Sexuality As 5
Part of Customer Work
V1261 First Aid 1
01480 Introduction to Pharmachology for Social and Early Childhood 5
Professionals
V0132 Responsible Leadership in a Work Community 10
R0045 Thesis 15
R0225 Participation in Voluntary Work 0
V1618 Emergency Services in the Courts for Victims of Crime 5
01294 Development of Quidance and Teaching Skills 5
V1282 "Development Project on Street Violence Offenders" 3
V1624 A Child in Crisis in Social Services and Health Care 5
V1551 Child Protection and Children as Victims of Domestic Violence 5
R027 GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE TRAINING
R0155 International Activities
R0156 Callidus Tutoring
01540 Tutoring 5
R025 SOCIAL IMPACTOR
R026 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE FUTURE
596,5
E265 SMALL ENTERPRISE BUSINESS, 30 cr
The student will be able to:
käyttää nykyaikaisia markkinointivälineitä potentiaalisten asiakkaiden hankintaan
hallinnoida pientä yritystä
palkata työntekijöitä ja huomioida työntekijöiden palkkaamisen vaikutukset omaan yritystoimintaansa
suunnitella ja arvioida yrityksensä toimintaa myös taloudelliset näkökohdat huomioiden
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:
Kerava: Tiina Turku
E9978 Social Media Marketing, 5 cr
E9979 Interactive Marketing and Sales, 5 cr
E9980 Motivated Personnel as a Company Resource, 5 cr
The student is able to:
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E9981 Customer Relationship Management, 5 cr
E9982 Budgeting, 5 cr
E9983 Internal Accounting, 5 cr
The student is able to:
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E263 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, 15 cr
Description:
Student can act in different roles in software development process. Student is able to use different methods and
tools for software design, implementation and testing. Student can apply his/her programming skills in practice.
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:
The module is no longer offered.
E9971 Object-oriented Programming, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• Apply the principles of object-oriented programming in software development
• Design object-structured applications using standard imaging techniques
• Make use of application libraries in software development
E9969 Software Testing, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• explain basic concepts, principles and terms of testing
• design test cases in different testing environments
• run functional and non-functional testing
• apply different testing methods and techniques
• report the results of testing reasonably
• analyze the relevance of testing
• sort different roles and tasks in software testing and understand their meaning
E9970 Applied Programming, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Opiskelija osaa
• toteuttaa ja testata sovelluksia työpöytä-, palvelin- ja verkkoympäristössä
• soveltaa ohjelmointitaitoja käytännön projekteissa
• hyödyntää muuttuvia ohjelmistokehitysympäristöjä
• kehittää ongelmanratkaisutaitojaan erilaisissa ohjelmointiongelmissa
E9955 Introduction to Linux Operating System , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• install Linux operating system
• modify OS according to requirements
• use desktop and command line interface
• create, modify and delete files and folders
• create command line scripts
• automate and schedule scripts
• maintain the system and its data security
Study unit description:
Kurssilla perehdytään Linux-käyttöjärjestelmän rooliin sekä mahdollisuuksiin osana yritysten tietojärjestelmiä.
Kurssin aikana opiskelija tutustuu Linux-pohjaisten työasemien ja palvelimien käyttöön ja hallintaan. Aiheita ovat
mm. käyttöjärjestelmän asentaminen ja konfigurointi, erilaisten palveluiden/palvelimien asennus ja ylläpito,
tavallisimpien sovellusten käyttö, varmuuskopiointi, tietoturva-asiat sekä yksinkertaisten komentoriviohjelmien
tuottaminen.
A9446 Programming with Optional Languages, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• program with at least two new programming languages
• compare the features of different programming languages
A9447 Programming with Optional Languages, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• program with at least two new programming languages
• compare the features of different programming languages
R0329 Defining and Designing a Software Product, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able
• to apply methods of software engineering
• to communicate with customers in order to map needs and determine user requirements
• to document software requirements
• to design web applications
• to work responsibly in a software development team
R045 NURSING IN OUTPATIENT CARE, 15 cr
Description:
The core of the module consists of the registered nurse and public health nurse expertise required for appointments
in outpatient care. Having completed the module, the student demonstrates a command of the knowledge and skills
required at nurse’s appointments. The student is also able to provide holistic care of the most typical client groups in
outpatient care by utilizing multidisciplinary cooperation, the service network and digital services. The student
acquires the capability to evaluate the health benefits achieved for the population and the realisation of the client-
oriented approach in outpatient health care services.
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:
Tikkurila: Marja Vellonen
R0272 Assessing the Need for Treatment and Decision-Making in Outpatient Care , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• use versatile observation and information gathering methods and tools in assessing the need for care of clients
of different ages
• integrate evidence-based information and care recommendations in the decision-making process of nursing in
outpatient care
• use digital methods and possibilities in a client-oriented manner to support the assessment of need for
treatment, decision-making and guidance of clients.
• describe the client’s service network and consult other experts
• direct the client to the right place of care smoothly and at the right time or guide the patient to perform self-care
at home
R0273 Supporting Self-Care of Patients with Long-Term Illnesses or Infections , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise the needs of a high-risk patient who needs a large number of services in an outpatient care
• assess the factors affecting the client’s capability to perform self-care and the realisation of self-care, and give
guidance to the client
• take advantage of communal resources and digital services to support self-care
• develop guidance directed to the needs of the different client groups in primary health care
• recognise the most common infectious diseases
• plan, implement and evaluate nursing of patients with long-term illnesses and infections and its impact in
primary health care
• perform the most common examinations and treatment procedures during the patient’s appointment with the
nurse
• coordinate the overall care of patients with long-term illnesses and infections in multidisciplinary cooperation in
primary health care
• evaluate and develop service path for patients with long-term illnesses and infections from a client-centered
point of view
R0274 Digital Health Care Services Supporting Health Promotion, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe the concepts related to digital health care services
• discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of remote technologies and digital
services in health promotion
• describe and explain what kind of services and solutions are available and their future development
• support and guide the client to improve his or her health independently as a user of digital services and as a
contributor and a possessor of information about well-being
• use and take advantage of digital services, digital solutions and remote technology in the interaction in care
relationship and in health promotion
• describe research results obtained on the influence of digital services and the known good practices in the field
• participate in development networks that aim to develop new digital working methods and operating models
based on customer understanding
V070 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 15 cr
Description:
In this module, the students develop their project management skills.
After completing the module, the students understand the significance of projects in developing business operations.
They are able to plan and conceptualise projects. They recognize risks associated with projects. They are able to
sell projects and obtain the resources needed to implement them. The students are able to implement, manage and
supervise projects. They are able to plan and evaluate projects.
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:
Hyvinkää: Tero Uusitaloand Taru Tallgren
Tikkurila: Kari Halme
E262 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDIA ELEMENTS, 15 cr
Description:
Student can use different tools and methods of multimedia production. Student is able to improve working methods
according to requirements of different media projects. Student is able to research and develop application usage in
order to fulfill business requirements.
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:
The module is no longer in the study offering.
E9966 Hypermedia, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• creatively implement media elements using digital image, audio and video
• create vector graphics and animation and make use of them in digital media
• attach functionality and interaction to animation
• use common tools and methods in production process
• utilize latest technologies in creating digital media
E9967 Audiovisual Production , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• create, edit and save audiovisual material
• utilize common production devices
• recognize distribution requirements for audiovisual material using different media forms
• design and manuscript audiovisual production
E9968 Tools for Graphic Design, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• use a wide range of features of digital image processing software
• create visually advanced graphical elements
• create different types of 3D animations.
• design and produce animation as part of web pages.
• combine sound with animation
A844 USER-CENTERED DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL SERVICES, 30 cr
Description:
During this module, the student will learn to work with the design, implementation and development of digital
services. The student will work according to the principles of the user-centered design process while making use of
applied research and development work.
After completing this module, the student will be able to operate in different development roles related to the design,
development, and implementation of digital services. The student will be able to develop and implement innovative
solutions by applying user-centered research methodologies to the planning, implementation and development of
digital services. He/she will be able to understand the role and impact of new technologies in the development of
digital services and as enablers of new business models. In addition, the student will be able to work in co-operation
with different stakeholders and agents. He/she will be able to work according to user-centered design processes
and the ethical rules of the field.
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: Petri Säilynoja
A9162 User-centered Design of Digital Services , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• apply user-centered design principles and methodologies in the development of digital services
• analyse the opportunities of user-centered design and implementation processes in the development of digital
services
• conduct end-user research according to the ethical norms of the field
A9163 Modelling of Digital Services , 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• use user-centered techniques and description methods in the design and implementation of digital services
• model and document digital services
• conceptualize and produce suitable and usable prototypes based on design documents of digital services
• manage ICT development projects
A9164 Digital Services in Business Development , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• evaluate the opportunities created by new technologies in business development
• analyze business opportunities in connection to digital service concepts
A9165 Usability Testing and Evaluation , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• apply usability testing methods and techniques in the design and implementation of research and development
projects that support product and service planning
• plan, organize, analyse and report a usability test
• explain the principles of attainability
• evaluate the usability of a digital media product
A9166 User Interface Design, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• understand the standards related to user interfaces
• understand the significance of usability in user interfaces
• design user interfaces according to the principles of visual design
• design and implement user interfaces for digital services
• understand the latest techniques and tools used in the implementation of user interfaces
V111 ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING BUSINESS PROCESSES, 15 cr
Description:
Studiesin the module produce knowledge of business process management based on enterprise systems. Students
can also choose studies concentrating on IT Governance and enterprise architecture.
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:
Tikkurila: Eeva Haikonen
V1546 Enterprise Systems, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• utilize enterprise system software in business process management
• integrate business processes and enterprise systems
V1547 Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• utilize enterprise architecture models and IT Governance best practices as a tool for business and IT
management
• describe different areas of enterprise architecture
• describe the importance of enterprise architecture in developing company business managemen
• choose an appropriate approach to the development of business and IT systems
V112 NURSING CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL PATIENS: PERIOPERATIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING, 15 cr
Description:
During the module the student deepens his/her competence in perioperative and critical care nursing.
Having completed the module the student will be able to carry out evidence based nursing in patient care and
developing.
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:
Tikkurila: Marja Tanskanen
V1548 Perioperative Nursing , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• make conclusions about the vital functions of a surgical patient during the operation and postoperative care, as
well as to react to the changes in the vital functions
• choose and apply nursing interventions based on the surgical patient’s condition
• evaluate and develop perioperative nursing care on the basis of the scientific evidence, guidelines and best
practice
B0321 Critical Care Nursing , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• anticipate and make conclusions about the vital functions of a critically ill patient during the intensive care, as
well as to react to the changes in the patient’s vital functions
• choose and apply nursing interventions based on the critically ill patient’s condition
• evaluate and develop critical care on the basis of the scientific evidence, guidelines and best practice
V1549 Care Environment and Safety in the Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• describe the patient safety risks in the perioperative and critical care environment
• describe the methods for improving patient safety and risk management in the perioperative and critical care
environment
• choose and apply the methods for improving patient safety and risk management in the perioperative and
critical care environment
• evaluate and develop care environment and safety in the operating room and intensive care unit on the basis of
the scientific evidence, guidelines and best practice
0389 ENCOUNTER AND SUPPORT FOR A DIVERSE FAMILY, 15 cr
Description:
In this module the students familiarize themselves extensively with challenges in families everyday life. The students
are able to identify , support and advice families in different situations by using promotive and preventive methods .
The students familiarize themselves with supporting child-parent interaction and mentealization. After completing
this module the students are able to establish a confidential partnership with the parents of the family. The students
are able to support parenthood by strengthening the parents’ own problem-solving and decision making skills. The
students are able to assess and promote the parent’s ability to mentalize.
Responsible persons:
Tikkurila: Liisa Lassila
01463 A diverse family in today´s society, 5 cr
The student is able to:
•identify the needs and challenges of different families
•co-opererate with families
•recognize and support families in different kinds of family crisis
Contents of the study unit:
•Family in today’s society and family policy in Finland
•Families in different life situations
•Divorsed-family, single parent family, rainbow family, step family, immigrant family
•A family crisis
01461 Promotion early interaction and mentalization, 5 cr
The student is able to:
•identify and prevent the mental health problems of infants and toddlers
•observe interaction between babies and their parents
•support parent –child interaction
•strengthen the resources of the family
•help expectant parents create images of their baby and develop their “ reflective function”
•promote children’s and their parents’ ability to mentalize
Contents of the study unit:
-Pienten lasten mielenterveysongelmat sekä niiden ehkäisy
-Auttamissuhde
-Vuorovaikutuksen havainnointi ja kannustava vuorovaikutus
-Vauvan ja leikki-ikäisen vanhemman välisen vuorovaikutuksen vahvistaminen
-Mentalisaatio ja sen vahvistaminen
01462 Supporting methods for families, 5 cr
The student is able to:
•recognize and use the preventive methods of family work or family nursing
•identify the strengths of families
•support families participation in family services
Contents of the study unit:
•Promotive and preventive methods
•Empowerment based orientation
•Group working methods
•Mentalization ability
R005 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCE, 30 cr
Description:
In this module, the students develop their specific and multi-disciplinary pedagogical competence and expertise in
early childhood education. The students build up competence that supports a child's individual and communal
growth, development and learning. The students become experts of education, care and teaching in the area of
early childhood education. After completing this module, the students may take on a leading role in a team of
educators and act as an educational partner in multiprofessional networks. The studies contained in this module are
part of the study path leading to the competence of a kindergarten teacher.
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:
Otaniemi: Virpi Lund
Tikkurila: Maarit Koskinen
Hyvinkää: Maire Antikainen
R0093 Diversity and Special Nature of Early Childhood Education, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• assess a child's individual needs for growth, development and learning
• work in a goal-oriented manner and as required by the child's needs for special support and development
• work for a child in cooperation and in a family-oriented way in multiprofessional networks
• apply his/her competence in early childhood education in work, respecting the strengths of different children,
families, cultures and views of education
R0094 Pedagogical Competence in Early Childhood Education, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• analyse the value base, aims and underpinning knowledge of early childhood education
• take a child's characteristic ways of acting into account in education
• recognize the significance of inclusion, communality and dialogical interaction in a child's growth, development
and learning
• create preconditions for an educational partnership and cooperation
R0095 Competence in Guiding Early Childhood Education Activities, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• plan, guide and evaluate pedagogical activities and operational environments that meet the needs of children
and groups of children
• apply functional and creative methods in education
• reflect upon an educator's actions and his/her own view of education
V078 CHILD PROTECTION - YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES , 15 cr
Description:
Students completing this module will develop their knowledge and competencies in working with children, young
people, and families from the perspective of strengthening client participation. Students will be capable of working
as a social worker in a psycho-social setting. Furthermore, students will become familiar with the working methods,
procedures, and processes involved in child protection work and be capable of engaging with young people and
families in various professional settings. The students will also be able to reflect on their own knowledge and
understanding of the work in this area.
The module is worth between 15 and 30 ECTS.
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:
Otaniemi: Mirva Alapoikela jaTuula Saarnio
Tikkurila: Hanna Väätäjä
V1433 Child Protection, 15 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• analyse issues and phenomena associated with child protection in Finnish society
• evaluate and assess child protection needs across a range of age groups, as well as special needs and
children's rights
• comply with the ethical principles associated with social work and child protection work
• use a range of methods appropriately when carrying out child protection work
• understand the importance of early stage interaction and attachment in a child's life
• recognise signs of violence in the home and family and provide information on various forms of support and
assistance
V1434 Young People and Families, 15 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• apply knowledge of the different stages of a young person's life
• work with young people in a supportive and enthusiastic manner
• demonstrate knowledge of legislation associated with young people
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the social work principles, practices, and methods used with
individuals and groups
• understand the role of social work with families
0399 ADULT SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL GUIDANCE , 15 cr
Description:
Study module developes students theoretical and methodological competence in adult social work and social
quidance. Module deepens students understanding of case management, community’s resources as well reinforcing
participation in chosen area of expertise.
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:
Tikkurila: Ari Heikkinen
Otaniemi: Kaijus Varjonen
01532 Social Guidance for Adults, 5 cr
Contents of the study unit:
• Elämänhallinnan ja yhteisöllisyyden tukeminen
• Palveluohjaus
• Taloudellinen tuki
• Monikulttuurinen työ
01533 Special Issues in Social Services for Adults and Social Guidance , 10 cr
The student is able to:
Opiskelija syventää osaamistaan valitsemassaan aikuissosiaalityön ja sosiaaliohjauksen erityiskysymyksessä.
• Vammaistyö
• Päihdetyö
• Vanhustyö
• Mielenterveystyö
• Sukupuolisensitiivinen työ
• Maahanmuuttajatyö
V107 CREATIVITY AND WELLBEING, 30 cr
Description:
After completing the module, the student will be able to act according to the principles of social pedagogy. After the
module, the student will be able to utilise creative activities in welfare work at different stages of a customer’s life
and in different customer environments. During the module, the student will develop the ability to combine skill and
knowledge in the interfaces between welfare work and art. The module will provide the skill to recognise the needs
of both the customer and the work community. The student’s reflective skills, understanding of creativity and
understanding of group interaction will increase during the module. Student will develop expertise in two of the
following creative activities he/she has selected (music, movement and dance, drama or visual art). If they so wish,
the student can build competence by specialising in the early childhood education operating environment.
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:
Tikkurila: Anne Eskelinen
R0142 Pedagogic Potential of Drama , 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• acquires a command of social pedagogy work models that help build growth, development and inclusion using
drama
• is able to plan, guide and evaluate group processes that utilise dramatic methods
• is able to apply the language of drama and theatre by examining and visualising difficult and important social
questions
• is capable of being encouraging in drama and social work, of developing methods and influencing in the field of
social expertise
R0143 Pedagogic Potential of Visual Art, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• acquires a command of social pedagogy work models that help build growth, development and inclusion using
visual art
• has a command of different visual art practices and the theoretical premises that apply to social services
• is able to understand through their own visual art work the potential of visual work in an individual’s life
• is able to create their own vision of the communal, societal and global potential of visual methods
R0144 Pedagogic Potential of Exercise and Dance , 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• acquires a command of social pedagogy work models that help build growth, development and inclusion using
exercise and dance
• is able to apply and use exercise methods and their theoretical premises in supporting individual and group
wellbeing, and in rehabilitation
• is able to plan, guide and evaluate group processes that use exercise and dance methods
• is able to develop their own vision of exercise and dance, including the possibilities for using these and their
specific methods in work in this sector
• is capable of encouraging exercise and dance, of developing and influencing the methods of exercise and
dance in the field of wellbeing
R0145 Pedagogic Potential of Music , 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• acquires a command of social pedagogy work models that help build growth, development and inclusion using
music
• are able to apply and use musical methods and their theoretical premises in supporting individual and group
wellbeing
• knows how to plan, guide and evaluate musical activities and group processes in order to build growth,
development and participation
• is able to understand through their own musical work the potential of music in supporting wellbeing and as a
working resource
• is capable of encouraging, developing and influencing musical activities in the field of wellbeing
R0146 Therapeutic Potential of Creative Activities, 10 cr
The student is able to:
Opiskelija
• ymmärtää luovien toimintojen terapeuttisia merkityksiä ja mahdollisuuksia hyvinvoinnin edistäjänä
• osaa hyödyntää omia luovia voimavarojaan asiakastyössä ja työhyvinvoinnin tukena
• osaa soveltaa ja käyttää luovia toimintoja terapeuttisesti hyvinvointialan työssä
• saa valmiuksia terapeuttisten ja kuntouttavien työskentelyprosessien ja -mallien toteuttamiseen
• saa valmiuksia kahteen luovan toiminnan terapeuttiseen osa-alueeseen (psyko- ja sosiodraama, musiikin
terapeuttinen käyttö, kuvan terapeuttinen käyttö, liikunnan ja tanssin erityismetodit)
V1623 Psychodrama and Sociodrama , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• build a group that is safe and has a good, functioning group dynamic
• understand the potential of psychodrama and sociodrama and their therapeutic dimensions in social work and
health care
• use some of the key techniques for psychodrama and sociodrama and understands their theoretical background
• act responsibly in the interfaces of social work and drama activities
V1574 Basics of Encounter Art, 4 cr
The student is able to:
• hahmottaa Kohtaamistaiteen historiaa, filosofiaa ja tärkeimmät periaatteet
• jäsentää kuvan syntyyn vaikuttavia tekijöitä
• kunnioittaa jokaisen ihmisen itseilmaisun ja taidetyöskentelyn merkityksellisyyttä ja iloa
• hahmottaa Kohtaamistaiteen nykyiset toimintaympäristöt ja tulevaisuuden mahdollisuudet
• soveltaa Kohtaamistaiteen periaatteita; arvostus, moniaistisuus, struktuuri, vaiheittaisuus ja valintojen teko
Contents of the study unit:
• Kohtaamistaiteen historia, filosofia ja periaatteet
• Kohtaamistaiteen kotimaiset ja kansainväliset verkostot
• taideprosessiin ja periaatteisiin perehtyminen omakohtaisen tekemisen ja julkaisujen kautta
• toiminnallisen ryhmän perusilmiöt ja Kohtaamistaiteen ohjaajuus
• Kohtaamistaiteen työmenetelmät kuvataiteen eri menetelmiä käyttäen ja ryhmäreflektointi
• oma oppimispäiväkirja ja oman oppimisen reflektointi
V1575 Group Leading Skills for Encounter Art instructors, 6 cr
The student is able to:
• luovasti soveltaa Kohtaamistaidetta eri asiakasryhmien kanssa tehtävässä työssä
• suunnitella ja toteuttaa Kohtaamistaiteen ryhmän prosessit, taidesessiot ja siihen liittyvä arviointi kunkin
asiakasryhmän tavoitteiden mukaisesti
• hyödyntää kokemusten jakamista oman ammatillisen kehittymisen ja oman työssä jaksamisen välineenä
Contents of the study unit:
• Kohtaamistaiteen ryhmän suunnittelu, toteutus ja arviointi asiakasryhmälle
• Kohtaamistaiteen ryhmäprosessit ja taidesessiot sekä siihen liittyvät valinnat kunkin asiakasryhmän mukaan
• ryhmätoimintaan liittyvät lupamenettelyt
• arviointiaineistojen keruu ja analysointi
• kysymysten ja kokemusten jakaminen ja yhteinen oppiminen
• toiminnan ja arvioinnin reflektoiva raportointi oman taideryhmän taidesessioiden suunnitelmien ja toteutusten
muistiinpanojen sekä oppimispäiväkirjan pohjalta
V104 REHABILITATIVE SOCIAL WORK AND METHODOLOGY, 15 cr
Description:
The objective of the study units in this module is to develop professional expertise in customer work methods when
working with individuals or groups as well as rehabilitation expertise in the field of social and correctional services.
After completing this module, students are able to support and guide various customers and customer groups in a
manner that is respectful to customers and in compliance with the ethical principles of field of social and correctional
services. Students master rehabilitative processes and the paradigms that guide rehabilitative work. Students are
able to advance, improve and plan their knowledge and skill bases of rehabilitative social work. Students advance
their expertise in social rehabilitation and their mastery of participatory methods when acting within multidisciplinary
networks.
Responsible persons:
Tikkurila: Eeva Järveläinen
01536 Methodology in Correctional Services, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• use various theoretical approaches and methodology in correctional and social services in the scope of
customer work with individuals and groups in different operating environments
• evaluate and take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences
• use and evaluate various methods of customer work in a methodical and goal-oriented manner
V1528 Rehabilitative Social Work, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• respectfully work with various customers and customer groups of social services in the various operating
environments of social work
• help prevent exclusion by taking a customer-oriented, activating and rehabilitative approach to their work, and
applying participatory and pre-emptive methods
• plan, implement and evaluate actions that promote participation and rehabilitative processes in a
multidisciplinary manner in various subject fields, while evaluating the work’s influence
V105 REHABILITATION, INTOXICANTS AND MENTAL HEALTH, 15 cr
Description:
After completing the module, students have a command of the core concepts of intoxicant abuse and mental health
care, along with the related theoretical, ethical and legal basics. Students are able to evaluate and support a
person’s life management and social coping skills while finding methods to support the rehabilitation process for
reintegration and for influencing the factors that lead to repeat offences. Students are capable of working as a
representative of their own field in a multidisciplinary team and in dialogue-based customer work. Students are able
to use the methods of substance abuse work and rehabilitative work with an in-depth emphasis on pre-emptive,
motivating and rehabilitating approaches.
Responsible persons:
Tikkurila: Eeva Järveläinen
V1529 Substance Abuse Work, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• knows the legal and theoretical basics of substance abuse work
• is able to evaluate their own attitude of customers who abuse substances
• has the ability to encounter customers, who abuse substances, and choose methods that support survival and
rehabilitation
• can evaluate a customer’s use of intoxicants and, if necessary, guide them to substance abuse services
V1531 Motivational Discussion, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• use motivating discussion methods in rehabilitative customer work and the rehabilitation of criminal offenders
V1530 Mental Health Care, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• knows the core concepts of mental health care and the related legislation
• recognises a psychological crisis and is able to support customers in different phases of the crisis
• recognises the most common mental health issues and is able to encounter persons with psychological
symptoms and guide them to appropriate care
• implement pre-emptive and rehabilitative mental health care that also takes the customer’s family into account
V106 MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SECURITY IN CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, 15 cr
Description:
In this module, students learn about the systematics of security planning and the statistical modelling of risk
management. After completing the module, students are able to manage security administration as a part of
organisational development and to visualise security as a part of a larger risk management process. Students learn
to evaluate the security risks of their own work organisation and to create a security plan to respond to these risks.
Students gain basic knowledge of correctional services and are able to both recognise the risks to personal security
in the field and manage them from the perspective of various personnel groups.
Responsible persons:
Tikkurila: Eeva Järveläinen
V1532 Managing and Developing Security in Correctional Services, 15 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• recognises security risks and is able to evaluate the significance of their consequences from the perspective of
the operating environment
• uses risk management methods to develop the subject under observation
• understands the significance of the human factors on the realisation of risks and their management
• is able to create a security plan for the organisation and to develop the organisation’s security culture in
accordance with the security plan
• has a command of the operating models of the security management system in the field of correctional services
V075 EXPERT IN COSMETICS, 30 cr
Description:
The objective of this module is to increase the student’s in-depth understanding in a cosmetic product's design
process, production and effectiveness.
After completing the module, the student is able to link the component’s potential to the skin’s and hair’s biochemical
structure and is able to analyse its effect on skin with different measurement devices. The student recognises
different dietary supplements that aim to produce cosmetic effects.
The student recognises the significance of packaging with regard to the product, consumer and environment. The
student also knows the requirements set by legislation for packaging. The student is able to act in accordance with
the field’s legislation when distributing information and planning marketing. The student has familiarised his/herself
with the drafting of a cosmetics safety assessment and its statutory requirements.
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:
The module is not offered anymore.
V1436 Knowledge of Raw Materials , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• link the biochemical structure of skin and hair with the effect of a cosmetic product
• describe the basic methods in manufacturing the most common colour cosmetic products
• distinguish the different types of pigment
• obtain, handle and assess information critically
• recognise active raw materials in cosmetic products from different product groups and inform the consumer of
how their mechanisms affect skin and hair
• analyse the reliability of the information about a raw material in a cosmetics advertisement
V1437 Dietary Supplements in Cosmetics , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• describe the chemical properties of nutrition and the significance of nutrition in maintaining health and well-being
• recognise the link between nutrients and well-being of skin and hair
• recognise the nutrition and health statements used on packagings and marketing of dietary supplements
• assess the validity of statements in texts on packagings
• assess the effect of ingredients in dietary supplements on well-being of skin and hair
V1438 Opportunities in Cosmetics , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• link the biochemical structure of skin and hair with the effect of a cosmetic product
• analyse the care required by ageing skin
• know the challenges the structure of skin poses to absorption of cosmetic products and the possibilities to
enhance absorption
• observe the ethical principles of his or her field
V1439 Cosmetics Packagings, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• choose the appropriate packaging form and material for different products
• assess the significance of design and technical planning of cosmetic packagings from different points of view
• apply the principle of sustainable development by analysing the life cycle of cosmetic packaging
• take into account the significance of packaging and packaging materials for the product, distribution and the
environment
V1440 Cosmetics Laboratory, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• make some typical cosmetic products
• assess the effectiveness of the cosmetic products they have made and draw up a list of ingredients for the
cosmetics packaging
• identify the different emulsion types and recognise signs of instability in emulsions
• obtain information about the safety of ingredients
• use ICT in reporting
• plan a small-scale research project and implement it together with a working life partner
• use biophysical skin measurement devices in the research project and interpret the results obtained
• design and implement a cosmetics advertisement
0398 MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, 30 cr
Description:
The core skill learnt in this module is the development of the individual's skills to support learning and well-being.
The skills developed in the module help to improve learners' capacity for lifelong learning.
On completion of the module, students see evidence of improved self-knowledge and have the skills needed for self-
management and self-development. They have the knowledge and skill needed to determine their own well-being.
Responsible persons:
Pirjo Nieminen
01531 Ups and Downs in a Relationship, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students are able both to develop their professionalism in relationships and their relationship skills. Those who
achieve a pass in the course
• are aware of the key issues that relate to starting, maintaining and terminating relationships and the relevant
solutions.
• are able to apply the theory, practice exercises, face-to-face instruction, and assignments covered during the
course, as well as the discussions connected with these, in their own relationships and professional work.
Contents of the study unit:
Omien taustojen merkitys parisuhteelle, parisuhteen vaiheet, roolimallit, tunteiden tunnistaminen, ristiriitojen
käsittely, pariviestintä, yksinäisyyden ja kumppaniin kohdistuvien toiveiden käsittely, seksuaalisuus sekä
pettymysten ja eron selvittelykeinot.
Etukäteis- ja välitehtävissä käytettävä kirjallinen materiaali:
Pruuki, Timoria & Väätäinen: Pari suhteessa. Tunne itsesi, uskalla rakastaa (Otava, Keuruu 2013).
Luukkala, Jouni: Kukoistava parisuhde - parisuhteen psykologia (Duodecim 2015)
Kallio, Maaret & Kontula, Osmo: Happy End - Seksuaalisesti vireät pitkät parisuhteet (WSOY 2015)
Ammatilliseen reflektointiin käytetään materiaaleja mm. osoitteessa
http://www.city.fi/blogit/suhdeklinikka
01535 Developing of Stress Coping Skills, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students are able to
• identify the different factors that cause stress
• use their own self-knowledge when reflecting on the causes of stress
• assess their own solutions for stress management
• employ various stress management techniques and remedies
• develop theoretical knowledge and skills in the area of stress management
Contents of the study unit:
• rentoutumis ja mindfullness – harjoituksia
• eri stressitekijöiden ja -tilanteiden tarkastelua
• stressin vaikutukset kehossa ja mielessä
• stressiä lieventävien keinojen kartoittaminen ja löytäminen
• ratkaisu- ja voimavarakeskeisten harjoitusten tekeminen
01528 Growth in groups, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• Students learn to find ways to prevent stress, burnout and depression.
Students learn to notice the link between feelings, thoughts and moods.
Contents of the study unit:
• Hyvä arki, toiminta ja ajankäyttö
• Hyvinvointi, stressi ja ongelmanratkaisu
• Tunteiden ja ajatusten tunnistaminen
• Itsetunto ja ajatusten muuttaminen
• Sosiaaliset suhteet ja taidot
• Hyvä arki ja elämä - ole oman elämäsi tähti
V0155 Psychodrama Growth Group, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students are able
• to identify and control the factors that affect well-being, functional ability and self-knowledge
• find ways to strengthen professional growth and identity
• to find ways to strengthen professional growth and identity in the group and recognise their approach to
interaction and roles within the group
• to understand the basics of the psychodrama method and the principles underlying the work
01529 Tame Your Performance Anxiety, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students are able
• to identify and analyse their performance anxiety
• to use their self-knowledge when reflecting on the causes of their performance anxiety
• to find ways to manage their performance anxiety and boost their confidence
• performe more cofidently
Contents of the study unit:
• orientaatiotehtävä aiheeseen
• esiintymisjännitys
• esiintymisjännityksen ilmenemismuodot
• kokemukset esiintymisjännityksestä
• selviytymiskeinoja esiintymisjännitykseen
• esiintymistilanteiden harjoittelu
01530 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• The aim is to increase motivation to study.
• This involves examination of students' own study habits and their development.
• The objective is for students to learn to recognise their own ways of learning, be able to assess their own
learning and studies, and learn to identify barriers to, and the resources available for, their studies
Contents of the study unit:
• laatia tavoitteita ja aikatauluja opiskeluunsa
• hyödyntää erilaisia oppimistekniikoita opiskelussaan
• tarkastella omaa opiskelumotivaatiotansa ja parantaa sitä
• käyttää omia voimavarojaan ja tunnistaa stressin varoitusmerkkejä
• havainnoida tunteiden, asenteiden ja ilmapiirin vaikutusta opiskeluunsa
• tarkastella itseään oppijana
• suunnitella ja jäsentää omaan elämäänsä kokonaisuutena tasapainoisemmaksi
G108 LAUREA STARTUP, 15 cr
Description:
The objective of the module is that the student is able to evaluate and develop his/her entrepreneurial skills, is able
to assess his/her business idea and draw up a business plan on the basis of his/her business idea. The goal is also
that he is familiar with entrepreneurial social obligations and opportunities.
If a student is interested in starting his/her own business, the objective is that the student is able to do so in practice
and knows how to prepare for early-stage entrepreneurial challenges. Student is able to analyze and to utilise
financial and operational performance information in his/her business.
Students can complete15–30 credits in the module with the aim of developing their entrepreneurial skills or their
own company.
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:
Otaniemiand Leppävaara: Marjo Ruuti
Hyvinkää: Maija Huhta
Lohja: Riku Riski
R0285 Kickoff StartUp, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• develop business in an agile way and applies lean start-up model in practice and validates the business model
and the offering constantly in real market situation
• demonstrate the requirements when applying funding from public and private sources
• argue the importance of the team and different roles and competences of the team members from the
perspective of growth oriented startup-company
R0284 Developing StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• develops the business model further based on recognized needs and gaps
R0283 Business StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• create and develop business models and plans
• utilizes the necessary networks in developing process
• test and validate the business model and logics with real customers
• present and argument the business model and logics to various target groups
• create contacts and customer base for the startup
R0282 Idea StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• develop networking skills and recognize the importance of the essential interest groups to the success of the
enterprise
• develop, document, present and analyze business ideas
• build up the team around one's idea and act entrepreneurially as a team member
• utilize various ideation and business development methods
• recognize and analyze customer problems and needs, create value based on understanding of customer
needs, validate and develop the business idea together with the customers
G8320 Idea StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• utilise different methods for generating ideas when developing business activities
• form a team around one's own idea and/or work as a team member in an entrepreneurial way
• recognise and evaluate clients' problems and develop their idea in collaboration with the client/clients
• develop, describe, present and assess their own business idea
G8321 Business StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• formulate and develop their own idea into a business model
• utilise their own network in planning the business model
• test the functionality of their own business model on clients
• present their own business idea to different stakeholders
• build client contacts and possibly acquire clients to their own business
G8342 Developing StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students will understand, and have the ability to develop a company’s business model, the procedures of which will
be agreed with the mentor, according to recognized development needs. The presumption is that participants have
already completed the Future-, Idea- and Business StartUp –study units.
Contents of the study unit:
Developing StartUp-opintojakso on erikseen sovittava opintokokonaisuus yrityksen liiketoiminnan jatkokehittämiseen
ja tiimin täydentämiseen.
Opintojakson aikana yrityksen liiketoimintaa kehitetään edelleen asiakaslähtöisesti. Tavoitteena on esimerkiksi
Business Model Canvasin tiettyjen osa-alueiden kehittäminen, jotta opiskelija/tiimi täyttää edellytykset päästä Kick-
off StartUp ohjelmaan. Tavoitteena voi myös olla esimerkiksi liiketoiminnan kansainvälistyminen. Kaikki lähtee
yrityksen/tiimin tarpeista.
Opintojakson aikana opiskelija/tiimi saavat henkilökohtaista sparrausta ja neuvontaa.
Sparrauksen lisäksi opiskelijalle on tarjolla mahdollisuuksia verkottua eri startup-ympäristön toimijoihin kanssa.
Verkoston kautta on myös tarjolla koulutuksia ja erilaisia työkaluja yritystoiminnan kehittämiseen.
R015 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:
Tikkurila: Camilla Kåla
R0055 Swedish in Nursing, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• guide the client in Swedish both orally and in writing and communicate in various working life situations
• communicate in Swedish at the B1.2 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages and pass the civil service language proficiency certificate
00634 Oral skills in Swedish, 0 cr
Study unit description:
This study unit is for evaluating oral skills in Swedish.
00635 Written skills in Swedish, 0 cr
Study unit description:
This study unit is for evaluating written skills in Swedish.
R0082 Basic Communication in English, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• knows the basics of English grammar
• knows the basics of written and spoken communication
• is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• is able to enhance language skills by making use of a variety of study methods
R0170 Preparatory English, 3 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• has a basic command of English grammar
• is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• is able to use various strategies and tools to develop language skills
R0098 Basic Communication in Swedish , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• know the basics of Swedish grammar
• use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• know the basics of written and spoken communication
• enhancehis/her language skills by making use of a variety of study methods
R0171 Preparatory Swedish, 3 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• has a basic command ofSwedish grammar
• is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• is able to use various strategies and tools to develop language skills
R0086 Focus on the Nordic countries , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• recognize the special characteristics in Nordic politics, economy, society and ecology andcommunicate both in
writing and orally
• communicate in writing and orally about current Nordic issues
• put his/her own profession and education into a Nordic perspective
• alternatively apply and utilize his/her language skills in a Nordic project
R0118 Basics of German 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
R0119 Basics of German 2 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
R0125 Working German 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• communicate in common workplace situations
• write clear general texts using tools
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
• know the main professional vocabulary related to their fields
• use and deepen basic language skills acquired earlier
R0120 Working German 2 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• use the terminology of their fields verbally and in writing
• deepen their cultural knowledge, particularly in workplace situations
• make use of various information sources related to the language in their own fields
R0083 Basics of Spanish 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
• communicate in Spanish in simple situations
• write simple and targeted texts
• understand some cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world
R0084 Basics of Spanish 2 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• understand the basic vocabulary and structures of Spanish
• communicate in Spanish in fairly simple situations
• write simple andtargeted messages
• recognize typical cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking areas
R0096 Working Spanish 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• communicate in common workplace situations
• write understandable general texts using tools
• know the main professional vocabulary related to their field
• use and deepen his/her basic language skills acquired earlier
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
R0097 Working Spanish 2 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• use the terminology of his/her own field both orally and in writing
• deepen his/her cultural knowledge especially in situations related to working life
• make use of various sources of information related to the language area in his/her own field
R0116 Basics of French 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
R0117 Basics of French 2, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
01547 Working French 1, 5 cr
R0123 Basics of Russian 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
R0124 Basics of Russian 2 , 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
R0263 Go abroad - Multicultural Teamwork and Student Mobility, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• arrange practicalities related to studies/traineeship abroad
• understand different dynamics in multicultural teamwork
• recognise international competences and develop them further
00800 Introduction to worklife Swedish, 5 cr
Study unit description:
Työelämäruotsiin tutustuminen on tarkoitettu erityisesti niille opiskelijoille, jotka haluavat parantaa ruotsin kielen
alkeistaitoaan osallistumalla kielen opetukseen, keskusteluryhmiin tai luennoille. Kurssi sopii myös sellaisille
opiskelijoille, joilla on todettu vakavampia luki- tai oppimisvaikeuksia samoin kuin sellaisille opiskelijoille, joiden
kielen opiskelusta alkeistasolla on kulunut kauan aikaa.
00798 Introduction to worklife English, 5 cr
Study unit description:
Introduction to worklife English is a course specially designed for students who want to improve their basic English
skills by attending classes, discussion groups or conferences. It is also suitable for students with more challenging
learning difficulties or for such students, who have previously studied the language on a very basic level.
V1632 International Correctional Services Cooperation, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• communicate effectively in English in a multicultural environment
• compare and contrast the Finnish and British social and penal systems
• reflect on personal and professional development
Contents of the study unit:
Professional Educational Trip to the United Kingdom
R020 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.
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:
Hyvinkää, sote: Terhi Hautaviita
Lohja, sote: Anu Elorinne
Porvoo: Erja Annola
Tikkurila: Marja Vellonen
E9937 The Internet Economy, Business Models and Strategies, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• understand the characteristics of information and why it is very much different to a physical world
• look at businesses from a network perspective
• identify business opportunities of the internet
• apply an understanding of the information society to build new markets
• work at the intersection of business and information technology
E0043 Innovative Product Development, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students are able to apply the principles of creative work and apply them to the product and service development
process and to planning customer-centric operations. They are able to research and analyse customers and
markets and apply entrepreneurship in the various stages of the innovative products and services development
process.
The students are able to find customer-centric, sustainable, economically viable solutions.
They are able to solve problems in a creative manner and develop workshops.
Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:
How is the process of product and services development executed as part of productive business operations?
How is customer-centric product and service development carried out for domestic and international markets?
Study unit description:
Customer-centric product and service development means identifying the customer potential, defining needs, as
well as using different areas of the product and service development process in a cost-effective manner in order to
meet business objectives.
V1255 Ethical questions in nursing practice , 5 cr
The student is able to:
Opiskelija hahmottaa omia arvojaan, päämääriään ja tavoitteitaan sairaanhoitajan eettisen osaamisen sisällöistä
käsin. Opiskelija kehittää omaa eettistä ajatteluaan ja pyrkii etsimään aktiivisesti perusteltuja ratkaisuja
käytännöllisiin eettisiin ongelmatilanteisiin eri asiakasryhmien kanssa. Opiskelija harjoittelee eettistä ajattelutapaa
laajentaen sitä työyhteisön tasolle sairaanhoitajan eettisten ohjeiden hengessä.
Contents of the study unit:
Sairaanhoitajan eettiset ohjeet käytännössä. Keskeiset etiikan teoriat: seurausetiikka, velvollisuusetiikka ja hyve-
etiikka. Eettisesti hyvä hoitotyö. Eettinen ongelmanratkaisu käytännön hoitotyössä. Hoitotyön etiikka eri
toimintaympäristöissä: mielenterveys- ja päihdetyö, lasten- ja nuorten hoitotyö, lasta odottavan perheen hoitotyö,
aikuisten hoitotyö, työyhteisön eettiset ongelmat.
Opintojakson sisältö rakentuu käytännön eettisten ongelmatilanteiden ympärille sekä opintojaksolle osallistuvien
opiskelijoiden esille tuomien näkökohtien pohtimiseen ja tarkasteluun.
V1360 Directive of Maternity Care, 1.5 cr
The student is able to:
The Student is able to
• to understand the subsections of Maternity Health directive
• to use evidence-based reference material that is related to Maternity Health
• to work in a small group
• to creat a portfolio describing own skills on the basis of the seminar presentation
Contents of the study unit:
• äitiysneuvola
• perhevalmennus
• äitiyspoliklinikka
• synnytysosasto
• synnytys sektiolla
• synnytysvuodeosasto
• imetys lapsettomuushoidot
V0152 Family and Domestic Violence - projectgroup, 2 cr
The student is able to:
Student is able to plan and implement a seminar for theme days
R0074 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.
R0169 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics, 3 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• solve mathematical problems at a level required in the UAS studies.
R0075 Basic Studies in Chemistry, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• has the basic knowledge of the field’s chemical solutions.
R0168 Preparatory Studies in Chemistry, 3 cr
The student is able to:
The student
• has the basic knowledge of the field’s chemical solutions.
01527 Competitive Sport and Working Life Skills, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able
• to understand the significance of competitive sports in professional growth
• to set objectives and commit to these
• to identify the skills gained from competitive sport
• to understand and identify the importance of working life skills
• to utilise skills gained in competitive sport
• to identify the strengths and development areas in their own working life skills
Previous studies:
Kilpaurheilutausta
01542 Relationship violence seminar - how to recognise and speak out, 2 cr
V1602 Dimensions of Sexuality and Speaking about Sexuality As Part of Customer Work, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• seksologian peruskäsitteet ja ilmiöt
• ymmärtääseksuaalisuuden merkityksen ihmisen hyvinvoinnille
• reflektoida omia asenteitaan, tunteitaan ja käsityksiään kohdatessaan seksuaalisuuteen liittyviä kysymyksiä.
hallitsee seksuaalisuuden puheeksi ottamisen asiakastyössä.
Contents of the study unit:
Opiskelija perehtyy seksologian peruskäsitteisiin ja ilmiöihin ja ymmärtää seksuaalisuuden merkityksen ihmisen
hyvinvoinnille. Opiskelija osaa reflektoida omia asenteitaan, tunteitaan ja käsityksiään kohdatessaan
seksuaalisuuteen liittyviä kysymyksiä. Opiskelija hallitsee seksuaalisuuden puheeksi ottamisen asiakastyössä.
V1261 First Aid, 1 cr
01480 Introduction to Pharmachology for Social and Early Childhood Professionals , 5 cr
The student is able to:
Osaa lääkehoidon perusteet ja ymmärtää lääkehoidon turvallisen toteutuksen eri antoreiteillä ja lääkehoidon
arvioinnin merkityksen
Osaa lääkehuoltoa koskevista säädöksistä sosionomin vastuualueen
Osaa toteuttaa asiakkaalle sosionomin työnkuvaan kuuluvaa lääkehoitoa
Osaa toimia eettisten ohjeiden mukaisesti ja pohtia toimintansa
Tietää ja osaa aseptiikan ja infektioiden torjunnan periaatteet ja toimia aseptisesti
Tunnistaa työturvallisuutta edistäviä ja uhkaavia tekijöitä
Toimia tietosuojan ja -turvan edellyttämällä tavalla
Antaa ensiapua ja tuntee terveydenhuollon järjestelmän
Contents of the study unit:
Sydän- ja verisuonitautien lääkehoito, kipulääkitys & PKV- lääkkeet, masennuslääkitys ja muita psyykelääkkeitä,
lääkkeiden ja alkoholin yhteis- ja väärinkäyttö, astma ja allergialääkkeet, raskauden aikainen lääkkeidenkäyttö
V0132 Responsible Leadership in a Work Community, 10 cr
The student is able to:
- act responsibly and in a target-oriented way in working in or leading an organisation
- assume responsibility for their own and for others' occupational welfare as employees or managers
- identify an organisation's ethical values and work accordingly in multicultural communities, and critically evaluate
their own and an organisation's actions
- use the tools and methods of applied R&D and creative methods in an organisation's development and quality work
- apply labour legislation to practical situations at work
- understand the basic principles of the financial management of organisations
- assess their own skills as employees and entrepreneurial characteristics
- develop as professionals and responsible members of a work community
Professional growth path and annual theme:
Students are able to:
• work responsibly in the role of employees, taking responsibility for their own and for the community's well-being
Contents of the study unit:
- organisational culture and values
- strategic management, organisational development and quality work
- HR management and well-being at work
- self-management, employee skills
- mentoring
- financial administration, labour legislation, contracts and health and safety
Professional growth path and annual theme:
• career planning
• careers and jobs in correctional services
Study unit description:
The competence gained in this study unit relates to participating in a work community and to the mastery and
responsible use of the main management tools in diverse workplace situations. Competence is based on an
understanding of the major issues in the operating structures, targets and profitability of work groups and
organisations. The perspective is ethical responsibility in being an employee or a manager. The study unit covers
the possibilities of mentoring as a support for professional growth.
Professional growth path and annual theme:
The professional growth theme is Deepening Competence and it is linked to the third-year study unit Responsible
Leadership in a Work Community. The professional growth unit is completed using tutoring and small-group
guidance, i.e. tutor group meetings.
R0045 Thesis, 15 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
• conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
• use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
• act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
• evaluate his/her own activities and solutions critically
• understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments
R0225 Participation in Voluntary Work, 0 cr
The student is able to:
See the description.
Study unit description:
The student participates in voluntary work during his/her studies. As a volunteer the student develops his/her
general working life competences, professional competences and competence related to social themes. The
competence is acknowledged as part of the other studies.
V1618 Emergency Services in the Courts for Victims of Crime, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Student
• knowa the principles of emergency services in victim support and the criminal process from the victim’s point of
view
• understands the procedural position of the injured party/witness in the criminal procedure or appeal process in a
district court
• isable to act as a support person for a victim and a witness in court
Study unit description:
Keväällä 2016 on käynnistynyt kaksivuotinen EU:n sisäisen turvallisuuden rahaston tukema Visitor-toiminta
tuomioistuimessa hanke. Hanke toteutetaan yhteistyössä Rikosuhripäivystyksen (RIKU), oikeusministeriön,
hankkeeseen osallistuvien tuomioistuimien sekä oppilaitosten kanssa. Hankeorganisaationa toimii RIKU.
Hankkeessa kehitetään malli vapaaehtoisten toteuttamaan päivystystoimintaan tuomioistuimessa sekä siihen liittyvä
koulutus. Oikeustaloissa päivystävät tukihenkilöt tukevat rikosasiassa kuultavaksi kutsuttuja asianomistajia (uhreja)
sekä todistajia. Tuki on neuvontaa, ohjausta ja henkistä tukea.
Tuomioistuimessa päivystäjien tarjoaman tuen tavoitteena on auttaa kuultavaa antamaan todistuksensa
mahdollisimman rauhallisin mielin ja tapahtunutta todellisuutta vastaavasti. Uhria ja todistajaa autetaan
selviytymään kokemastaan mahdollisimman hyvin. Vantaan käräjäoikeus ja Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu ovat
mukana hankkeessa.
Rikosseuraamusalan sosionomiopiskelijoilla (2. ja 3. vuoden) on mahdollisuus suorittaa hankkeessa 5 op
opintojakso ja sijoittaa se täydentävän osaamisen opintoihin. Halutessaan opiskelijoilla on opintojakson
suorittamisen jälkeen liittyä mukaan RIKUn vapaaehtoistoimintaan toimien Visitor-päivystäjänä tuomioistuimessa
jatkossakin.
01294 Development of Quidance and Teaching Skills, 5 cr
The student is able to:
- suunnitella, toteuttaa, analysoida ja arvioida valitsemaansa ohjaus- tai koulutustapahtumaa.
- hyödyntää oppimiskäsityksiä ja opetussuuntauksia ja teorioita
- ottaa huomioon asiakkaan tarpeet ohjausta ja koulutusta suunnitellessaan ja toteuttaessaan.
- kehittävän ja uudistavan asenteen ohjauksen ja koulutuksen suunnittelussa ja koulutusmateriaalin tuottamisessa.
- itsensä jatkuvan ja monipuolisen ammatillisen kehittämisen
Contents of the study unit:
- ohjaustilanne yksilö/ryhmä
- koulutustapahtuma
- oppimiskäsitykset
- opetussuuntaukset –teoriat
V1282 "Development Project on Street Violence Offenders", 3 cr
V1624 A Child in Crisis in Social Services and Health Care, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• tunnistaa erilaisia kriisitilanteita alle kouluikäisten lasten kohtaamisessa sosiaali- ja terveysalalla
• ymmärtää lapsen näkökulmaa kriisitilanteessa
• pohtia kriisissä olevan lapsen auttamisen keinoja ja palveluja
Contents of the study unit:
• lapsi kriisitilanteessa
• kriisin vaiheet
• lapsen tukeminen osana perhettä ja verkostoa
• työntekijän rooli: auttamisprosessi ja työmenetelmiä
V1551 Child Protection and Children as Victims of Domestic Violence, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise signs of violence in the home and family and its various forms
• understand the child’s perspective in violence in the home and family
• understand child welfare services’ methods of helping
• recognise the methods of helping children
R027 GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE TRAINING, 15 cr
Description:
Expertise is born via guidance activities in the Guidance and expertise module.
Completing this module provides the student with varied expertise in guiding different people in different situations.
The student will know how to support the development of both competence and identity, and to advise on the use of
different tools. They know which actions promote a sense of community.
Learning process:
Competence as defined in this module can be developed by, for example, taking part in student union activities
during study units. The working language can be either Finnish or English.
Responsible persons:
Teija Laamanen
R0155 International Activities, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• take into account the special characteristics of international activities
• form international networks
• act in an international environment with people from different cultures
R0156 Callidus Tutoring, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• provide guidance to other students in their areas of strength
• encourage and motivate the students they provide guidance to
• develop their own interaction skills
01540 Tutoring, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The Student is able to
• evaluate tutoring from the perspective of their own campus and the campus's educational responsibilities
• provide guidance and advice to new students with regard to Laurea's practices and operational culture
• aware of and have a command of the systems currently in use
• create an expertise profile for themselves and can support new students in building an expertise profile in the
kyvyt.fi portal
• know the learning environments on their campus and can, when necessary, represent the campus at different
events
• have a command of the work methods related to career planning and are able, together with the teacher tutor,
to support new students in themes related to career planning
• act as active promoters of well-being within the workplace and among students
R025 SOCIAL IMPACTOR, 15 cr
Description:
The Social Impactor module is part of the core competence of all students while actively taking part in student union
activities. Students acquire a command of the module's areas of expertise while e.g. organising events, taking part
in student union activities on campus and taking part in the active development of the student union's
communications in networks and social media.
The focus of the module is in improving the student's knowledge and skill base, which support acting as an
influencer in different situations and operative levels. Completing the module demonstrates the student’s ability to
carry initiatives onward and to act as an influencer and with responsibility in different operating environments.
The student will be able to:
Personal development
After completing this module thestudent
• isable to distinguish between a strategic and operative approach
• understands the effects of laws and other provisions that regulate activities
• isable to delegate assignments and monitor the progress
• has a command of time management
• isable to assess the strengths of his/her actions and expertise and the areas which needs to be developed
• has a command of different digital tools
• isable to work in a collaborative manner within different electronic platforms
Event management
After completing this module thestudent
• isable to organise events and functions
• isable to draw up an overall approach and realise this
• isable to draw up a safety plan
• has a command of budgeting and human resources
• isable to coordinate and realise marketing for an event
• isable to manage quickly shifting situations and react to these
Customer service competence
After completing this module thestudent
• hasan understanding of what fantastic customer service is
• has an understanding of different types of people
• wants to act in a constructive manner that promotes community
Stakeholder work
After completing this module thestudent
• isable to interact with stakeholders in the course of his/her work
• understands the significance of different types of networks
Communication, interaction and decision-making
After completing this module thestudent
• isable to organise an efficient meeting and make it happen successfully
• isable to advocate activities and business through communication
• understands the requirements of a constructive and open communication culture
• isable to report on his/her own work in an agreed upon manner
• pays attention to changes andis able to react to these when necessary
Working of the Board of Directors
After completing this module thestudent
• takes part in advocacy work
• realises business cooperation
• understands the significance of having a competence in management
• isadept at project management and working as a member of a project team
• has an understanding of strategic planning
Learning process:
Competence as defined in this module can be developed by, for example, taking part in organising student union
activities. The working language can be either Finnish or English. Competence is recognised as described above
with a portfolio and it will be recorded as a project. The scope will be agreed on a case by case basis.
Responsible persons:
Teija Laamanen
R026 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE FUTURE, 15 cr
Description:
The Management and Leadership of the Future module focuses on development of management competenceand
leadership in practice.
Completing the module demonstrates the student’s ability to act in a management role over both issues and people.
The student will be able to use his/her management skills to contribute to an organisation’s goals and to implement
appropriate management communication. In management she/hewill be able to make use of expertise related to
quality work, safety evaluation and HR management.
The student will be able to:
Command of self-leadership
After completing this module thestudent
• is able to act as a motivator and organiser
• has a clear understanding ofhim/herself and is able to head and manage his/her own work
• isable to develop him/herself and hsi/her expertise throughout his/her work
• isable to act as an example to other actors
• participate in the mentoring programme
Strategic management
After completing this module the student
• act as a responsible leader
• isable to build an organisation's vision
• isable to follow the news cycle and trends related to his/her work and to react to these when necessary
• isprepared for fast changes and is able to react to these
• understands the strategic results and consequences ofhis/her actions
• isable to set targets and measure the results of his/her work
Personnel management
After completing this module the student
• understandshis/her responsibility as a leader (when necessary)
• isable to head a team and produce results
• isable to motivate, encourage and support his/her team
• knows how to work in challenging situations that require interaction
Safety and quality management
After completing this module the student
• has a command of quality assurance principles
• acts in positions wheresafety is promoted
• understands responsibilities related to personal data and confidentiality
Communication and influencing society
After completing this module the student
• takes part in proactive advocacy work
• knows how to communicate effectively in advocacy work
• knows how to work in different communication forums
Learning process:
Competence as defined in this module can be developed by, for example, taking part in organising student union
activities. Students acquire a command of the module's areas of expertise while e.g. acting as chair of the student
union or as head of a large project entity or association.The working language can be either Finnish or English.
Competence is recognised as described above with a portfolio and it will be recorded as a project. The scope will be
agreed on a case by case basis.
Responsible persons:
Teija Laamanen