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Degree Programme in Social Services (210 cr)

Basic and Professional Studies 140
The aim of basic studies is to provide the student with a comprehensive overall view of the position and significance of the field concerned within society and working life and in an international perspective, to familiarise the student with the general theoretical basis of the field and with communications, and to provide the student with the sufficient language proficiency necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)

The aim of professional studies is to familiarise the student with the main problems and applications in the professional field concerned and their scientific or artistic basis in order to allow the student to work independently in the field in either expert duties or development work, or as entrepreneur. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

Total credits / ECTS credits
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Study and Communications Skills 17
YY00DU46 Professional Development and Working Life Skills   3     2           5
YY00DU47 Digital and IT skills   3                 3
YY00DU50 Finnish Communication Skills for Working Life   3                 3
YY00DU52 English for Working Life         3           3
YY00DU51 Swedish for Working Life           3         3
PROMOTING GOOD LIFE IN THE PURPOSE OF HUMAN AND SOCIETY 19
7T00DU62 Professional Development in Social Services   4                 4
7T00DE87 Principle Values of the Good for a Person   5                 5
7T00DE88 Life-span and Life Course in Human Development   5                 5
7T00DE66 The Multidimensionality of the Welfare State     5               5
PROMOTING GOOD LIFE AS A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY 48
7T00DE93 Social Pedagogical Client work and Socio-cultural Empowerment   5                 5
7T00DN44 Arts and Culture Promoting Well-being   5                 5
7Y00DU49 Rehabilitation   3                 3
7T00DX49 Social Rehabilitation     3               3
7T00DU63 Family and System Orientation     5               5
7T00DE92 Reinforcing Mental Health     5               5
7T00DB98 Diversity of Support Needs in the Social Work     5               5
7T00DE90 Case management and Documentation in Social Welfare practice       5             5
7T00DL81 Empowering Customer Work       7             7
7T00DE91 Social Protection         5           5
OPERATING SERVICES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT 17
YY00DU54 Let's Innovate Together   3                 3
7T00DE82 Teams and Leadership         5           5
7T00DX60 User-Driven Development of Social Services           4         4
7T00DC23 A Changing Society             5       5
DEEPENING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 30
7T00DB60 Early Childhood Care, Child and Family     5               5
7T00DC04 Youth Work     5               5
7T00EI04 Not applicable     5               5
7T00DE84 Multicultural Work in Social Services     5               5
7T00DB61 Well-being Child and Early Childhood Care       5             5
7T00DE95 Children with Special Needs       5             5
7T00DE96 Adults with Special Needs and Participation in Daily Life       5             5
7T00DE94 Child Welfare         5           5
7T00DF01 Promoting Mental Health         5           5
7T00DF06 Play with us         5           5
7T00DF05 Basics of Nursing Skills and Medication Skills         5           5
7T00DX97 Social work with the older adults         5           5
7T00DF04 Mental Health Promotion of Children and Adolescents         5           5
7T00DF03 Family Work and Social Services           5         5
7T00DW05 Substance Abuse           5         5
7T00DC02 Social Work at School             5       5
7T00DF02 Crisis and Trauma             5       5
7T00DL04 Arts and Culture in Social Services Practices             5       5
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 9
OY00DX84 Research and Development           2 4       6
YY00DU53 Finnish Communication in Research and Development               3     3
Free Choice Studies 10
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

Total credits / ECTS credits
Total credits / ECTS credits

cr
7T00CZ65 Empowering Art Activities                     5
7T00DC22 Safety at Work                     5
7T00DF07 Human Being or Case - Challenges of Professional Work                     5
7T00DC03 Different Welfare Societies                     5
7T00DN54 Foster Families and Group Homes                     5
OR00CG22 Let's Talk About Children -Working Methods                     5
Further Studies on Finnish Social Services and Finnish Language 15
OT00DF10 Basics of Social Services                     5
OT00DF11 Legislation on Social Services                     5
OT00DF12 Social Service System                     5
Practical Training 45
The aim of practical training is to familiarize students with practical duties of major importance in relation to their professional studies, in particular, and with the application of knowledge and skills in working life under supervised conditions. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

Total credits / ECTS credits
Total credits / ECTS credits

cr
7T00DE76 Practical Training 1       15             15
7T00DX29 Practical Training 2           15         15
7T00DX30 Practical Training 3             15       15
Bachelor’s Thesis 30
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis is to enhance and demonstrate the ability of students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical expert duties related to their professional studies. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
Study year 1A 1S 2A 2S 3A 3S 4A 4S 5A 5S

Total credits / ECTS credits
Total credits / ECTS credits

cr
7Y00DL03 Bachelor Thesis           5   10     15
YY00EP49 Thesis planning                     5
YY00EP50 Thesis implementation                     5
YY00EP51 Not applicable                     5
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