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?

Timing of exams and assignments

The course ends at the time indicated in the implementation schedule, by which time the student has returned the required assignments, completed any exams and met all other requirements for the approved completion of the course.

Course part description

The course is carried out during the studies starting from orientation and supporting the acquisition of knowledge throughout the studies.

Specifically:

The course takes place during the first, second and third academic year. The course is completed in accordance with the progress of other studies.

Contact studies according to the work schedule.

Independent studies (Learn, Peppi, and answering course and quality surveys).

Seminars related to working life.

Events organized by tutors.

Professional ethical actions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Qualitative assessment, student's self- and peer assessment.
Participation in seminars.
Completion of learning tasks.
Passing the competency assessment.