Degree Programme in Social Services
Degree programme description
The Degree Programme in Social Services covers 210 ECTS credits and completing the bachelor’s degree takes 3.5 years. The curriculum of the degree programme bases on the following national level of competences for the bachelor’s degree in social services:
• Ethical competence
• Client work
• Service systems
• Critical and participatory social competence
• Research, development and innovation competence
• Work community, management and entrepreneurship competence
In addition, the generic learning outcomes at Xamk comprise the following competences: learning competence, ethical competence, working community competence, innovation competence and international competence.
Practical training comprises 45 ECTS credits. You can strengthen and complement your core competence by studying, for example, nature-based rehabilitation, media skills in social services or child and family based work. There is also a wide range of optional studies and studies that reflect the Xamk strategy and are offered to all students. These include, for example, Russia studies, entrepreneurship studies and digital competence studies.
Objectives
Bachelors of Social Services support, counsel and take care people in different situations in their life. They promote growth and wellbeing and support people’s life management.
You learn to encounter people who have challenging situations in their life and support them in different turning points. You learn to create equal relationships with your clients and their close relatives. You are able to use different methods in your work. You are able to advise your clients to search for services and you know social legislation.
After graduation you apply the competences gained in your practical work in the field of social work and develop the work and practices of this field.
RDI and cooperation with world of work
A part of your studies is completed outside the classroom, in practical training and in different kinds of projects. Simulated environments and online environments (Ecampus) are also used.
Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks
The Degree Programme in Social Services makes use of various teaching and learning methods, including lectures, independent studies, exams, group work, online studies as well as projects and assignments which are carried out in cooperation with the working life. The Moodle online learning environment and Adobe Connect web conferencing platform are used to support studying. You also have the possibility to gain international experience through a student exchange period or practical training abroad.
There are both full-time and blended studies available in the Degree Programme in Social Services. Blended studies enable combining your work and studies. Online teaching and eLearning environments are in use on many courses when studying part-time. Practical training covers 45 ECTS credits (31 weeks) both in full-time and blended studies. The practical training comprises four separate training periods.
Career opportunities
The job title after graduation can be, for example, social advisor, counsellor in charge, service supervisor, family worker, kindergarten teacher, project worker and service home manager. The number of job titles for social service professionals with a bachelor’s degree has decreased in recent years, and most typically, in compliance with the current legislation, the title will be social service supervisor.
The employment situation of the graduates of social services is good, and over 80% of the graduated students find a job right after graduation. Many students find a job even before their graduation. Even though the employment prospects are relatively good, fixed-term contracts of employment and short periods of unemployment between the working periods are typical among social service workers.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Katriina Kärkkäinen
Teacher in charge
Katriina Kärkkäinen
Groups
-
SOKT23KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Materials
Course book: Way to Welfare, English for Social Services. Kirsi Saarinen, Juha Saarinen. Otava.
Teaching methods
No separate individual learning paths, but a student is able to show his/her competence of the course contents.
Employer connections
All contents of the course are closely related to the work life situations of the social field.
Exam schedules
The time of exam is announced at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
5 credits= 135 hours of student work
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on an oral presentation and a written exam.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Mariya Loginova
Teacher in charge
Mariya Loginova
Groups
-
SOMI23KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Elina Halonen
Groups
-
SOMI23SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Materials
Online material in Learn.
Employer connections
Work-related communication tasks in English.
Exam schedules
Tasks and exam at the end of the study module.
Student workload
5 credits = 135h of student work.
Content scheduling
Essential professional vocabulary
Communication in practical professional situations
Information search
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Assessment methods and criteria
Tasks and exam
Assessment is based on the European frame of reference level B2
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tarmo Ahvenainen
Groups
-
SOKT23SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Materials
Way to Welfare: English for Social Services. Kirsi Saarinen, Juha Saarinen. Otava
To be provided by the teacher on Learn platform.
Teaching methods
It is possible to demonstrate your priorly leaned competences if you have experience in international tasks in the field. Contact the teacher.
Employer connections
Content is linked to situations in the field.
Student workload
5 cr= 135 hrs student work
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- roo.sv
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Mira Kettunen
Teacher in charge
Mira Kettunen
Groups
-
SOKT22KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.
The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.
After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).
Content
How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- roo.sv
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anna-Elina Hirvonen
Teacher in charge
Anna-Elina Hirvonen
Groups
-
SOMI22KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.
The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.
After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).
Content
How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
02.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- roo.sv
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Mira Kettunen
Groups
-
SOKT22SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.
The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.
After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).
Content
How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
15.01.2024 - 28.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- roo.sv
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Minna Lampinen
Groups
-
SOMI22SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.
The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.
After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).
Content
How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 23.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Leila Sikanen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 12.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Leila Sikanen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
29.04.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Leila Sikanen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Teea Lång
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024
Timing
13.05.2024 - 18.08.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are aware of the individual and special needs of children and the youth.You can support individual growth and learning abilities of each child.You know the service system of special education from early childhood education up to secondary school education.You can define basic concepts and describe professional practices related with special education.You can utilizise family-centred orientation as part of supporting children.You know essential methods of special education.
Content
What kind of special needs can children and young people have?How can we support growth and learning abilities of children and young people?What is the service system of special education like and how law and norms do guide special education?What are the basic concepts of special education?How is family-centered orientation taken into account within practices of special education?What kind of methods are used among special education?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
a. You can use professional vocabulary systematically. b. You can look for information in the key information sources of the field. c. You can identify interrelated tasks. d. You can work together with customers, users and target groups in the field of special education g. You can justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 5
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Anne Ulmanen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
09.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Anne Ulmanen
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
RDI portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Mauno Saksio
- Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI21SP
Objective
After completing this training period you have skills:
- to estimate and survey the development needs, quality of the work, work communities and the services of your own field.
- to design and develop the work and services in the social field together with the representatives of work communities.
- to survey ongoing research and development activities in your own field.
- to as far as possible apply research and development methods and tools in the development work of the working life and to report on development work.
- to identify the content and responsibilities of managerial work.
- to identify the significance of influencing work in social services.
- to assess your work and your ways of action.
- to assess your vocational strengths and development needs and you are able to develop them.
Content
How do you estimate and survey the development needs and the quality of the work, work communities and the services in your own field?
How do you design and develop the work and services in the social field together with the representatives of work communities?
How do you survey ongoing research and development activities concerning your own field and apply research and development methods and tools in the development work of the working life and report on development work?
How do you study the content and responsibilities of managerial work?
How do you know the significance of influencing work in social services?
How do you assess your work and your ways of action?
How do you assess your vocational strengths and development needs and develop them?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Advanced professional practices practical training
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 29.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tia-Marika Sohlman
Groups
-
SOKT21KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
After completing this training period you have skills:
- to estimate and survey the development needs, quality of the work, work communities and the services of your own field.
- to design and develop the work and services in the social field together with the representatives of work communities.
- to survey ongoing research and development activities in your own field.
- to as far as possible apply research and development methods and tools in the development work of the working life and to report on development work.
- to identify the content and responsibilities of managerial work.
- to identify the significance of influencing work in social services.
- to assess your work and your ways of action.
- to assess your vocational strengths and development needs and you are able to develop them.
Content
How do you estimate and survey the development needs and the quality of the work, work communities and the services in your own field?
How do you design and develop the work and services in the social field together with the representatives of work communities?
How do you survey ongoing research and development activities concerning your own field and apply research and development methods and tools in the development work of the working life and report on development work?
How do you study the content and responsibilities of managerial work?
How do you know the significance of influencing work in social services?
How do you assess your work and your ways of action?
How do you assess your vocational strengths and development needs and develop them?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Advanced professional practices practical training
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Eija Vikman
- Tia-Marika Sohlman
Groups
-
SOKT21SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
After completing this training period you have skills:
- to estimate and survey the development needs, quality of the work, work communities and the services of your own field.
- to design and develop the work and services in the social field together with the representatives of work communities.
- to survey ongoing research and development activities in your own field.
- to as far as possible apply research and development methods and tools in the development work of the working life and to report on development work.
- to identify the content and responsibilities of managerial work.
- to identify the significance of influencing work in social services.
- to assess your work and your ways of action.
- to assess your vocational strengths and development needs and you are able to develop them.
Content
How do you estimate and survey the development needs and the quality of the work, work communities and the services in your own field?
How do you design and develop the work and services in the social field together with the representatives of work communities?
How do you survey ongoing research and development activities concerning your own field and apply research and development methods and tools in the development work of the working life and report on development work?
How do you study the content and responsibilities of managerial work?
How do you know the significance of influencing work in social services?
How do you assess your work and your ways of action?
How do you assess your vocational strengths and development needs and develop them?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Advanced professional practices practical training
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Leila Pekonen
Teacher in charge
Leila Pekonen
Groups
-
SOMI21SP
Objective
You are able to lead yourself, develop you self-leadership and your competences as a responsible member of your work communiy.
You are able to analyze and develop work community collaboration by means of solution-oriented approaches.
You are able to apply leadership models in an appropriate way.
You are able to act as a leader in workplace situations typically encountered by supervisors.
Content
How do you lead yourself?
How do you identify various roles, behavior patterns and phenomena in work communities?
How do you communicate and act as a responsible member of a work community and lead it?
How do you apply leadership models in various types of organisations?
How do you develop work community collaboration in a goal-oriented way?
How do you act as a leader and supervisor in changing working life environments?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
02.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuomo Paakkonen
Groups
-
SOKT21SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to lead yourself, develop you self-leadership and your competences as a responsible member of your work communiy.
You are able to analyze and develop work community collaboration by means of solution-oriented approaches.
You are able to apply leadership models in an appropriate way.
You are able to act as a leader in workplace situations typically encountered by supervisors.
Content
How do you lead yourself?
How do you identify various roles, behavior patterns and phenomena in work communities?
How do you communicate and act as a responsible member of a work community and lead it?
How do you apply leadership models in various types of organisations?
How do you develop work community collaboration in a goal-oriented way?
How do you act as a leader and supervisor in changing working life environments?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 24.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Eija Karjalainen
Teacher in charge
Eija Karjalainen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 30.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Sirpa Gardemeister
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Gardemeister
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
-
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024
Timing
01.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Harri Mäkinen
- Osku Kiri
Groups
-
SOKT22SPSocial services, full-time studies
-
SOKT22KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with the theoretical background, concepts, definitions and essential types of media education.
You have an understanding of the outcomes of media education and a vision of implementing them.
You can critically assess your own relation to the media and have means to develop your skills in media literacy.
You are familiar with the (social) media production equipment available.
You are able to create a small media production.
Content
What are the theoretical basis, outcomes and concepts of media education (media, media education, media literacy, media culture)?
What are a person’s media relationship and the impacts of media like?
What are the methods of media education: analysis and interpretation of media texts and media production?
What kinds of media production equipment are there in the field of social media?
What are the principles of media production?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Harri Mäkinen
- Osku Kiri
Groups
-
SOKT21SPSocial services, full-time studies
-
SOKT21KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
• You have more thorough understanding of one theoretical or practical theme in the field of media education.
• You are able to critically evaluate the outcomes and methods of the chosen theme of media education in its context.
• You are able to plan the implementation of the outcomes and methods of the chosen theme.
Content
You choose one or two optional themes of media education from the following:
1. What is media education for children (2.5 ECTS credits)
2. What is media education for young people (2.5 ECTS credits)
3. What is media education for adults (2.5 ECTS credits)
4. What are social media and digital action (2.5 ECTS credits)
5. How do I carry out advanced media analysis and a media production project (5 ECTS credits)
6. How do I carry out a development project of media education (5 ECTS credits)
Materials
Media production 5 cr
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Basics of media education, 5 ECTS credits, and Media production in social service, 5 ECTS credits
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Johanna Jussila
Groups
-
SOKT23SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Karoliina Rötkö
- Lea Saari-Kääriäinen
Teacher in charge
Karoliina Rötkö
Groups
-
SOMI23SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 21.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.07.2027
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Karoliina Rötkö
- Lea Saari-Kääriäinen
Teacher in charge
Lea Saari-Kääriäinen
Groups
-
SOMI24KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Miia Heikkinen
Groups
-
SOKT24KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Materials
Complementary courses available online
· Study skills and student responsibilities 3 ECTS credits
· Student wellbeing 2 ECTS credits
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
05.01.2024 - 28.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Osku Kiri
Teacher in charge
Osku Kiri
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
09.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Riitta-Liisa Jukarainen
- Leila Pihlaja
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Teaching methods
Online studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 15.12.2024
Timing
09.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Mauno Saksio
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
-
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024
Timing
13.05.2024 - 19.08.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Johanna Hirvonen
Teacher in charge
Johanna Hirvonen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Xentre – yrittäjyyden ja innovaatioiden tutkimus- ja koulutusyksikkö (YRI)
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Perttu Noponen
Teacher in charge
Perttu Noponen
Groups
-
SOMI21KMSocial Services, part-time studies
-
SOKT21KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
You can apply social and health care legislation in the production of social and heath care services.
Content
What does the Act and Decree of the Private Social and Health Care Services say about the establishment, business operations and control of companies?
What do the self-monitoring plan and registering of the license application process involve?
What do entrepreneurs need to know about the Act on the Status and Rights of Clients in Social Welfare Services?
What do health and social care professionals need to know about the Act on Qualification Requirements for Social Welfare Professionals and the Act on Health Care Professionals and what kind of professional competence is needed in social and health care companies?
What do entrepreneurs have to know about the Public Procurement ACt?
How do service providers act in terms of customer vouchers, personal budgets and policy frameworks?
Private Social Services Act
Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on private social services
Private Health Care Act
Decree on Private Health Care Act on the Status and Rights of Clients in Social Welfare Services
Act on the Status and Rights of Patients
Act on Qualification Requirements for Social Welfare Professionals
Health Care Professionals Act
Public Procurement Act
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course requires completing basic professional studies so that students students are familiar with the Finnish social and health care service system and quality requirements and with the legislation related to the service system.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Perttu Noponen
Teacher in charge
Perttu Noponen
Groups
-
SOMI21SP
Objective
You can apply social and health care legislation in the production of social and heath care services.
Content
What does the Act and Decree of the Private Social and Health Care Services say about the establishment, business operations and control of companies?
What do the self-monitoring plan and registering of the license application process involve?
What do entrepreneurs need to know about the Act on the Status and Rights of Clients in Social Welfare Services?
What do health and social care professionals need to know about the Act on Qualification Requirements for Social Welfare Professionals and the Act on Health Care Professionals and what kind of professional competence is needed in social and health care companies?
What do entrepreneurs have to know about the Public Procurement ACt?
How do service providers act in terms of customer vouchers, personal budgets and policy frameworks?
Private Social Services Act
Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on private social services
Private Health Care Act
Decree on Private Health Care Act on the Status and Rights of Clients in Social Welfare Services
Act on the Status and Rights of Patients
Act on Qualification Requirements for Social Welfare Professionals
Health Care Professionals Act
Public Procurement Act
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course requires completing basic professional studies so that students students are familiar with the Finnish social and health care service system and quality requirements and with the legislation related to the service system.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Seija Nissinen
Groups
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 17.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
25 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
- Sami Norrbacka
Teacher in charge
Marko Raitanen
Groups
-
SOKT22SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:
You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.
Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits
You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.
Content
Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:
What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?
Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits
What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Elina Härkönen
- Kati Vapalahti
Teacher in charge
Kati Vapalahti
Groups
-
SOMI22SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:
You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.
Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits
You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.
Content
Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:
What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?
Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits
What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Elina Härkönen
- Kati Vapalahti
Teacher in charge
Kati Vapalahti
Groups
-
SOMI23KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:
You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.
Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits
You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.
Content
Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:
What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?
Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits
What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
15.01.2024 - 27.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marko Raitanen
- Sami Norrbacka
Groups
-
SOKT23KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:
You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.
Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits
You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.
Content
Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:
What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?
Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits
What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?
Materials
The study material is available in the Learn online environment: links and H5P interactive videos.
Teaching methods
Due to small group work, the course has deadlines. Your studies will be paced within the start and end dates of the course according to group meetings and independent learning assignments.
Employer connections
No
Exam schedules
The assignments have scheduled deadlines instructed in the Learn online environment.
Student workload
To complete tasks takes 135 hours.
Further information
The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be informed by email a few days before the course starts.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Osku Kiri
Teacher in charge
Osku Kiri
Groups
-
SOKT23SPSocial services, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Markus Hamunen
Teacher in charge
Heljä Uusitalo
Groups
-
AVKTSO23SPOVAvoin amk, polkuopinnot, Kotka, sosionomi, verkko, 2023S
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
AVSAFT23SPOM
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VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Paula Ronkainen
Groups
-
SOMI23SPSocial Services, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.01.2024 - 19.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Paula Ronkainen
Groups
-
SOMI24KMSocial Services, part-time studies
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Osku Kiri
Groups
-
SOKT24KMSocial services, part-time studies
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Elsa Peltoranta
Teacher in charge
Elsa Peltoranta
Groups
-
AVKTSO23SPOVAvoin amk, polkuopinnot, Kotka, sosionomi, verkko, 2023S
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Heljä Uusitalo
Teacher in charge
Heljä Uusitalo
Groups
-
AVKTSO23SPOVAvoin amk, polkuopinnot, Kotka, sosionomi, verkko, 2023S
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Xentre – yrittäjyyden ja innovaatioiden tutkimus- ja koulutusyksikkö (YRI)
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuomo Paakkonen
Teacher in charge
Tuomo Paakkonen
Groups
-
SOMI21KMSocial Services, part-time studies
-
SOKT21KMSocial services, part-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You know the dimensions of societally responsible impact business.
You understand the characteristics of societal and social enterprises, their differences and significance in the society.
You can identify societal, social and environmental problems and develop ideas and solution models to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
You can develop a responsible, value-based model for impact business.
Content
How do you define the dimensions of societally responsible impact business.
How do you define the characteristics of societal and social business, their differences and significance in the society?
How do you identify societal, social and environmental problems and develop ideas and solution models to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
How do you develop a responsible, value-based impact business model for a societal or social enterprise?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No previous studies are required, but completing the course of MO00DO99 Establishing a company, 3 ECTS credits, is recommended.
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
03.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuomo Paakkonen
Groups
-
SOKT21SPSocial services, full-time studies
-
SOMI21SP
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You know the dimensions of societally responsible impact business.
You understand the characteristics of societal and social enterprises, their differences and significance in the society.
You can identify societal, social and environmental problems and develop ideas and solution models to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
You can develop a responsible, value-based model for impact business.
Content
How do you define the dimensions of societally responsible impact business.
How do you define the characteristics of societal and social business, their differences and significance in the society?
How do you identify societal, social and environmental problems and develop ideas and solution models to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
How do you develop a responsible, value-based impact business model for a societal or social enterprise?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No previous studies are required, but completing the course of MO00DO99 Establishing a company, 3 ECTS credits, is recommended.