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Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing

Degree:
Bachelor of Health Care

Degree title:
sosionomi (AMK), Bachelor of Social Services

Credits:
210 ects

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.

The structure of the education (210 ECTS credits) consists of 180 ECTS credits core competencies studies and 30 ECTS credits of complementary competencies studies. Practical training comprises 45 ECTS credits.

In core competence studies, you become familiar with the ethical and multidisciplinary basis of social work. You strengthen your interaction and client work skills in social sector. The Degree Programme in Social Services includes the following modules:

Knowledge base and work orientation

Professional interaction

Promoting individual growth and development

Supporting functional ability

Working as an expert in the field of social and school wellbeing work

Research and development skills in social work

Language and communication skills

In complementary studies, you strengthen your school wellbeing competences by studying the promotion of wellbeing in the school community. Optional studies include, for example, functional and art-based methods, media and digital skills in welfare work in schools, peer group and emotional work and educational skills.

Objectives

Bachelors of Social Services support, counsel and take care of 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.

As a professional of school wellbeing, you are familiar with preventive work in child, youth and family services and in the school community. You have skills and competences to support the whole school community and co-operation between families and school.

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.

Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks

The education is carried out on the Savonlinna campus.

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 Learn online learning environment is used to support studying. You also have the possibility to gain international experience through a student exchange period or practical training abroad.

Online teaching and eLearning environments are also in use on many courses. 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, school social worker, 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.

Learning environments

A part of your studies is completed outside the classroom, in practical training and in different kinds of projects. Simulated environments, online environments (Ecampus) and RDI projects are also used.

Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing,full-time studies
Code
(KHSA24SP)
Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing,full-time studies
Code
(KHSA23SP)
Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing,full-time studies
Code
(KHSA22SP)
Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing,full-time studies
Code
(KHSA21SP)
Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing,full-time studies
Code
(KHSA20SP)
Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

04.03.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Tiina Luukkainen
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, 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?

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

04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Tiina Karvinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Karvinen

Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, 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

04.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to observe social work in a culturally sensitive, ethical and critical way.
You are aware of the significance of one's values and perception of the concept of human being in social work.
You are able to analyze your own values, attitudes and prejudices with relation to the principles of social work.
You are able to identify possibilities and contradictions related to social work in different operational environments.
You understand the significance of documentation and are able to appropriately record client information in accordance with data security and confidentiality requirements.

Content

How do human rights, laws and ethical principles guide social work?
What do cultural sensitivity and criticism mean in social work?
What cultural and ethical possibilities and challenges are encountered in social work?
How do you take into account norms, values and ethical principles in the capacity of a social worker?
What are the principles of juridically sustainable and ethical documentation?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

14.03.2024 - 31.03.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to plan and implement experiential learning modules.
You know how to instruct and support experiential learning in the career field of your own choice. You are able to present theoretical and pedagogical reasons for the activities.
You are able to choose reflection methods that suit the group and the activities. You gain skills and knowledge in experiential activities.

Content

How do you plan experiential learning modules and what is the role of instructors during the process?
Why must the experience be reflected and what reflection methods can you use to support understanding and growth?
What experiential learning applications and environments can you use as a community educator?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course Adventure education 5 ects

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 22.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA21SP

Objective

You know the principles, objectives and potential of preventive work among children, youth and families in school environment.
You are able to use, apply and assess preventive and multidisciplinary approaches and methods while working with children, youth and families.
You are familiar with the service system of and operational environments related to preventive work among children, youth and families.

Content

What are the principles, objectives and potential of preventive work among children, youth and families in school environment?
How do you use, apply and assess preventive and multidisciplinary approaches and methods while working with children, youth and families?
What are the components of the legislation and service systems related to preventive work among children, youth and families?

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Niina Pietikäinen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You recognise the individual and special needs of children and adolescents.
You are able to support the individual growth and learning abilities of children and adolescents.
You know the service system of special education ranging from early childhood education to secondary school education.
You are able to define the basic concepts and describe professional practices related to special education.
You are able to utilizise family-centred orientation when supporting children.
You know the essential methods of special education.

Content

What kinds of special needs may children and adolescents have?
How can we support the growth and learning abilities of children and adolescents?
What are the characteristics of the special education service system and what legislation and norms direct special education?
What are the basic concepts of special education?
How is family-centered orientation taken into account within the practices of special education?
What working methods are primarily used in special education?

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

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
  • Hanna Haatainen
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the developmental phases of life span and the factors influencing life course.
You can reflect the knowledge related to growth, development and learning and increase your own pedagogical awareness.

Content

How do various developmental theories, concepts of learning and educational philosophies define human growth, development and learning?
What is the role of environment in an individual's and communities' objectives and choices?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

18.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
  • Olli Rissanen
Groups
  • KHSA21SP

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

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

22.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Niina Pietikäinen
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
Groups
  • KHSA21SP

Objective

You are able to define the concept of culture and you understand the influence of culture in social interaction.
You recognize multicultural backgrounds and related current issues.
You understand and respect the characteristics of other cultures that may may be different from your own culture.
You acquire cultural understanding and are able to work in a culturally sensitive way.

Content

How is the concept of culture defined and how to understand the influence of culture in social interaction?
What cultures and subcultures are currently discussed in society?
How to work in a culturally sensitive way?
How do national legislation and international agreements protect the rights of minorities and the equality of people?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Modules: Knowledge base and work orientation, Professional interaction

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

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna Haatainen
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basics of the Finnish child protection and family work service system and the related legislation.
You are able to analyse the life situation of children, adolescents and families in changing society and assess the need for family work and child protection.
You study the values and operating principles of child protection and family work.
You identify the principles and stages of the child protection and family work process.
You know the main ethical principles, practices and methods when working with children, adolescents and families.

Content

What is the child protection and family work service system and what legislation is related to it?
When is child protection necessary and how do you assess the need for support?
What are the main values and principles of child protection and family work?
What is the process of the client work in child protection and family work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Wellbeing and basics of social work, Ethical social work

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
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

-

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Harri Mäkinen
  • Osku Kiri
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the significance of media and digital skills in the lives of children and youth in modern society.
You are familiar with the main concepts, premises and objectives of media education in supporting the growth and development of children and youth.
You know the main means and channels of media and the related challenges and opportunities in education and counselling work.
You are able to strengthen the media literacy of children and youth.
You are able to plan and implement media education in cooperation with parents and professionals of education.

Content

What is the role of media and digital skills among children and youth in modern society?
What are the main concepts, premises and objectives of media education in supporting the growth and development of children and youth?
What are the main means and channels of media and the related challenges and opportunities in education and counselling work?
How to strengthen the media literacy of children and youth?
How to plan and implement media education in cooperation with parents and professionals of education?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Niina Luukkonen
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to work with clients within the framework of preventive care and social rehabilitation.
You understand the significance of mental health work among students in school environment and are able to support students’ well-being.
You are able to support students’ wellbeing and recognize in an early phase the need for support.
You are able to apply preventive and rehabilitative work approach and methods to mental health work.
You are able to guide clients in the system of mental health services.
You are able to guide and support clients of different ages in their mental health rehabilitation processes.

Content

What is good mental health?
What is the orientation of mental health work in the field of social services and school environment?
What are the special characteristics of mental health work with children, youth and adults?
What methods are used to support good mental health especially in school environment?
How is the mental health work service system operated?
How to support the rehabilitation of mental health when working with individuals and families?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Childhood and youth as a phase of life
Human development and learning
School as an environment

Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

22.08.2023 - 18.12.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, 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

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna Haatainen
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You know the phases of project work and are able to make project plans.
You know the main sources of financing.
You are able to develop in an innovative and partnership-oriented manner new collaboration and councelling methods, work practices and service processes for promoting well-being at schools.

Content

What are the main principles of project work?
What are the main sources of financing?
How do you plan, implement and evaluate a research or development project?
What is the role of project work as a tool in developing the practices in the field of social services and wellbeing at schools?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

04.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You know the phases of project work and are able to make project plans.
You know the main sources of financing.
You are able to develop in an innovative and partnership-oriented manner new collaboration and councelling methods, work practices and service processes for promoting well-being at schools.

Content

What are the main principles of project work?
What are the main sources of financing?
How do you plan, implement and evaluate a research or development project?
What is the role of project work as a tool in developing the practices in the field of social services and wellbeing at schools?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Niina Luukkonen
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to:
observe substance addiction from different viewpoints.
identify and interact with addicted people.
assess together with your clients the risks and disadvantages caused by substance abuse.
apply different methods.
make a plan with a client to promote his/her wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families.

Content

What is substance abuse what phenomena are closely associated with it?
What challenges does substance abuse cause to an individual’s ability to function?
What are the main characteristics of social work with substance abusers?
What means are available to support an individual’s ability to function?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Childhood and youth as a phase of life
Social security and legislation
School as an environment

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to:
apply multi-disciplinary information base to elderly care.
work in the framework of gerontological and social gerontological approach.
take into account the social and socio-cultural perspective in multi-disciplinary elderly care.
describe the development of elderly care policies and the legislative basis related to aging, as well as the service system and varying working methods in elderly care.
use the empowering work approach with the elderly people and their families.

Content

How to define aging as a physical, mental and social phenomenon?
What is the framework of social gerontology?
What legislation, welfare benefits and service systems are related to aging?
What are the challenges in the functional abilities of the elderly people and the needs and means of related social support?
What are the professional practices in socio-cultural work with the elderly people?
What expertise is provided by the bachelor's degree studies in social services from the perspective of multi-disciplinary elderly care?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Human development and learning

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 29.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
  • Hanna Haatainen
Groups
  • KHSA21SP

Objective

You know the working practices of structural social work in influencing and development work.
You know the national development policies and local emphases in developing the social service sector.
You are familiar with the development projects in the social service sector.
You are familiar with the means of societal influencing in the development of social services.
You are able to utilize the main influencing networks in the development of social services.
You are able to apply different approaches of development work and use different development methods.
You are able to develop your own research and development approach.

Content

What is the framework of structural social work in influencing and development work?
What are the national development policies and local emphases in developing the social service sector?
What development projects are currently in progress in the social service sector?
What are the means of societal influencing in the development of social services?
How to utilize the main influencing networks in the development of social services?
What approaches and methods are used in developing the social service sector?
How do you develop your own research and development approach?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

04.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Teacher in charge

Hanna-Leena Lipsanen

Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You have a good command of the theoretical framework of social interaction.
You are able to apply the theoretical basis of social interaction to identify and develop communication skills and to create and maintain interaction and co-operation.
You are able to use in various ways the supporting methods for interaction and self-expression.
You understand how to communicate in a culturally sensitive way.
You are familiar with the digital environment and the possibilities of ICT in the social service sector.
You are able to appropriately utilise ICT in learning and work tasks.

Content

How do you analyze the interaction situations with the help of a theoretical framework?
What methodological approaches can be used to create and maintain interaction in relationships?
How can you apply the supporting methods of interaction and self-expression to the practical work in social service sector?
What is meant by cultural sensitivity in communication?
How is digital technology utilized in social service sector?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna Haatainen
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to observe the social security system as a whole and understand the main characteristics of the social security legislation.
You understand the significance of legislation in social welfare work.
You are able to search for topical information from various sources related to social security and legislation .

Content

What does social security consist of?
What are the central laws in social and health care fields?
What is the significance of legislation in social welfare work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.10.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Markku Lybeck
Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hannele Pulkamo
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to plan, implement and assess functional as well as nature- and art-based methods in a goal-oriented way in the context of social pedagogy.
You are able to use functional and nature- and art-based methods to support people's well-being and self-image and their sense of community.
You are able to apply functional and nature- and art-based methods when pursuing influence in society.

Content

How to plan, implement and assess functional as well as nature- and art-based methods in a goal-oriented way in the context of social pedagogy?
How to use functional and nature- and art-based methods to support people's well-being and self-image and their sense of community?
How to apply functional and nature- and art-based methods when pursuing influence in society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Group counselling and communality work

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA21SP

Objective

You understand the significance of a safe and healthy school environment in the general wellbeing of a community.
You are familiar with the legislation and instructions concerning the safety at school.
You have a command of means and methods for ensuring safe and healthy learning environment on different levels of education.
You know how to respond to a crisis and are able to work in a crisis situation at school.
You are prepared to prevent and recognize bullying and harassment and are able to function in processes related to bullying and harassment.
You understand your own responsibility as a representative of student welfare services and social work professional.

Content

How to define the main content of safe and healthy school community?
What legislation and instructions direct the safety and wellbeing at school?
How to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment on different levels of education?
How to prevent and recognize bullying and harassment and how to function in processes related to bullying and harassment.
How to respond to crisis and work in a crisis situation at a school?
What are your own responsibilities as a representative of school welfare services and social work professional?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 05.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Veli-Matti Malinen
  • Olli Rissanen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, 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?

Materials

Bachelor's thesis 15 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Olli Rissanen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to
understand what disability means to individuals, families and society.
use networks when supporting disabled peoples’ well-being, functional abilities and integration in the Finnish society.
comply with the legislation and norms regulating work with disabled people.

Content

How can disability be defined as a historical and cultural concept?
How to support the disabled client and his/her family in different stages of life ?
How is the work with disabled people regulated by legislation and norms?
How to support and promote the rehabilitation of disabled people?
How are the rights of disabled people protected and promoted in the Finnish service system?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Human development and learning
Ethical social work

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Niina Pietikäinen
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA22SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You acquaint yourself with the legislation, instructions and service systems in early childhood and youth education.
You understand the significance of the child- and youth-centered approach as an educational paradigm.
You know main areas of learning and understand the significance of learning environment in pedagogical planning.
You are able to use appropriate methods to support children's and adolescents’ growth.

Content

What are the main laws and instructions regulating early childhood and youth education?
What is the early childhood and youth education service system?
How is the child and youth-centered approach defined?
What does child and youth-centered approach mean as an educational paradigm?
What learning areas are there and what is the significance of learning environments in pedagogical planning?
How are activities for children and youth planned, implemented and evaluated?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Human development and learning

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • STSY Virtuaali_ sosionomi
  • Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Groups
  • KHSA21SP

Objective

You are able to recognize the significance of peer group and emotional work in supporting individuals.
You understand the main principles and methods of peer group and emotional work.
You recognize different needs for and forms of peer group work.
You are able to use the methods of emotional work among peer groups.

Content

What is the role of peer group and emotional work in supporting individuals?
What are the main principles and methods of peer group and emotional work?
What different needs for and forms of peer group work are there?
How do you use the methods of emotional work among peer groups?

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

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
  • Veli-Matti Malinen
Teacher in charge

Veli-Matti Malinen

Groups
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, 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