Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Creativity and Activity-based Methods in Client Work R0379-3007 01.01.2023-31.05.2023  5 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - utilise personal creativity and resources in client work.
  - use creative and functional working methods while working with various clients.

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  Teacher in charge

  Satu Bethell

  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

  Enrollment period

  28.01.2022 - 04.12.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Anne Eskelinen, Satu Bethell

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Virtual portion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Methodological Competence in Social Care Sector Client Work R0378-3007 01.01.2023-31.05.2023  10 credits  (SSVW, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - recognize and outline various theoretical work orientations and working methods in client work
  - use and apply social pedagogical, sociocultural and psychosocial methods and tools to support individuals, families and groups in different life stages
  - manage the process of methodical and goal-oriented client work
  - evaluate and document client work

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  Teacher in charge

  Maria Normann

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

  Enrollment period

  28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SSVW
  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Maria Normann, Virtuaali Social services

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  5 credits

  Virtual portion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Placement for Client Work R0380-3007 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  15 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - encounter various customers and customer groups
  - establish a customer-oriented interactive relationship
  - perceive the basic task of the work community and the organisation
  - play an active and responsible part in the activities of the work community
  - set goals for their own professional learning outcomes and assess their professional growth
  - act according tothe ethical principles of the social care sector

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment period

  28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Maria Normann, Kaarina Aho, Lloyd Bethell, Riikka Kanervo, Eeva Soikkeli

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Placement for Work Development V1485-3005 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  15 credits  (SWV220SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply different theoretical approaches and work methods appropriately and evaluate them.
  - define development targets from the perspectives of the customer and the labour market
  - work in a team and in a community of experts
  - evaluate their own competence, development work and results in accordance with the development targets
  - critically evaluate his/her own professional ethics and the ethical principles of the work community and the field

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment period

  28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV220SN

  Seats

  10 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Riikka Kanervo, Eeva Soikkeli

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  15 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Starting a Successful Career YY00BN54-3031 01.08.2022-31.07.2023  1 credits  (SWV220SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - continuously develop their competences
  - look into further study opportunities available
  - describe their own competence and build a professional profile for the job market
  - make good use of different employment opportunities
  - understand the key labour legislation principles in their field and comply with them
  - promote their well-being at work in order to cope with the workload

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment period

  23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV220SN

  Seats

  20 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Maria Normann, Riikka Kanervo

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Swedish in Social Services R0017-3050 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - communicate as a professional in field specific tasks in Swedish, both orally and in writing
  - develop their interaction and communication skills
  - understand the Nordic operating environment and its specific features
  - make use of material in Swedish in professional publications and databases
  - reach at least level B1.2 in Swedish language skills and meet the language skills requirements for Swedish as the second official language in public administration

  Further information

  Opintojakso kuuluu pakollisena ydinopintoihin niille, joiden koulusivistyskieli on suomi. Opintojakson perusteella opiskelijalle tulee arviointi opintojaksoille 00634 Ruotsin kielen suullinen taito ja 00635 Ruotsin kielen kirjallinen taito sekä tutkintotodistuksen liitteeseen arviointi toisen kotimaisen kielen suullisesta ja kirjallisesta taidosta. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment period

  28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Teija Lehto, Helena Riihimäki

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Virtual portion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

Academic year 2023 - 2024

•   Basic Premises of Customer Work in the Social Care Sector V1472-3007 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SWV223SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify values and ethical principles in the social care sector
  - recognize the basic characteristics connected to lifespan development
  - outline client relationships in the social care sector and different life situations

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  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV223SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Kaarina Aho

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  2 credits

  Virtual portion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Dialogue, Encounters and Professional Interaction V1473-3007 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SWV223SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify and develop their interaction skills
  - encounter and interact with individuals
  - work in and manage groups
  - highlight the significance of client participation and resources

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV223SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Tanja Tikkanen-Lamminen

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Exerting Influence in the Social Care Sector V1478-3007 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify and apply various methods for promoting inclusion.
  - utilise various techniques for exerting influence in society.
  - act in cooperation with clients and other actors to develop inclusion

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  Teacher in charge

  Kaarina Aho

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  20.04.2023 - 15.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Kaarina Aho, Virtuaali Social services

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Finnish for Working Life R0085-3015 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SNV221SN, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to:
  - write a CV in Finnish
  - apply for a job
  - be interviewed for a job
  - present their workplace
  - write work-related emails
  - understand and use general work vocabulary

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  Teacher in charge

  Saara Laakso

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SNV221SN
  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Saara Laakso

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Professional Development YY00BN53-3144 01.08.2023-31.07.2024  2 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - create a personal career plan
  - look into employment opportunities and prerequisites for entrepreneurship in their own field
  - build and utilize professional networks
  - describe their own competence, apply for jobs in the field and understand the significance of social media in the job seeking process
  - anticipate future trends in the job market and their likely impact on their career
  - promote personal well-being

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  Teacher in charge

  Lloyd Bethell

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Lloyd Bethell

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Project Management and Communication YY00BW73-3004 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SWV223SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - plan and report on the progress of a project, taking different elements of project management into consideration and using basic project management tools
  - write text that is based on research results, using and referencing reliable sources of their field
  - communicate in a goal-oriented way, taking the target audience and need into consideration
  - utilise IT tools in project management and communication

  Further information

  The learning outcomes of the study unit/project are evaluated based on the requirement level 1 of Laurea's common evaluation criteria. (not translated)

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  Teacher in charge

  Lloyd Bethell

  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV223SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Innanen, Lloyd Bethell

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  5 credits

  Virtual portion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Research and Development Methods YY00BT40-3008 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - critically assess research-based knowledge
  - select appropriate research and development methods for their research or development work and justify their choices
  - collect empirical data and analyse it
  - interpret the results of research and development work and draw conclusions based on them
  - assess the ethics and reliability of research and development work
  - communicate in situations required for research and development work and to produce a research text

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  Teacher in charge

  Jyrki Innanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Innanen, Ville Saarikoski

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Social Sector Service System and Social Care Legislation V1477-3007 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  10 credits  (SWV222SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - analyse the welfare changes and objectives in Finnish society, as well as the challenges it encounters in a globalised world.
  - describe the structure and service system of Finnish social security.
  - identify the main features of the social care legislation

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  Teacher in charge

  Kaarina Aho

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  30.04.2023 - 15.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV222SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Kaarina Aho

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Transforming Communication for Social Services SW00BW29-3001 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  5 credits  (SWV223SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - demonstrate oral, written, and mediated communication in English required for the social services field
  - use language and referencing appropriately and effectively in written academic work
  - identify and reflect on personal developmental needs in communication and develop realistic strategies for improvement
  - reflect on the cultural competency required to communicate effectively with diverse groups

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  Teacher in charge

  Lloyd Bethell

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV223SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Lloyd Bethell

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Well-being and Inclusion R0377-3007 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  10 credits  (SWV223SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - analyse the special needs of client groups and strengthen client inclusion in communities and society
  - outline well-being and social problems
  - examine social structures that create and maintain social exclusion
  - recognise the importance of civic activities in social work

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  Mode of delivery

  70% Face-to-face, 30% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment period

  22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV223SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Maria Normann, Kaarina Aho

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  4 credits

  Virtual portion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed