Study and career planning (5 cr)

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?

Course material

Learn

Timing of exams and assignments

Course run through the whole degree.

Course part description

Part 1. Orientation to UAS studies
Part 2. Personal study and career planning
Part 3. Professional and workplace competencies, Ethical principles, Promoting competencies

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in orientation and study planning sessions
Creating the individual study plan (ISP)
Creation and updating of a reflected learning log
Planning of a career path