Degree Programme in Social Services (postgraduate): s04o9s6
Code: S0409S6
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2009
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The postgraduate polytechnic degree programme in social services is working life oriented, enhancing and deepening one's competences as well as developing professional life. Studies are intended for those who have completed the polytechnic degree in social services or an applicable polytechnic degree with at least three years' working experience within social services.
The extent of studies is 90 ECTS credits, and it takes 1,5 years to graduate. Teaching is arranged on the premises of Tukholmankatu and Sofianlehto at Metropolia. The qualification titles are Master of Social Services and Master of Health Care and Social Services (Geriatric Nurse).
Objectives
The purpose of the studies is to provide the students with the competence in development and leadership of professional life as well as with theoretical and practical skills in tasks demanding expertise.
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 | Autumn 2009 | Spring 2010 | Autumn 2010 | 1. / 2009 | 2. / 2009 | 3. / 2010 | 4. / 2010 | 1. / 2010 | 2. / 2010 |
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| S0409S6-1000 |
Special Expertise in the Field of Social Services
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16 | |||||||||||
| S040AA01 | Field of Child, Youth and Family Work and Contemporary Research | 5 | |||||||||||
| S040AA02 | Good Practices of Child, Youth and Family Work | 5 | |||||||||||
| S040AA03 | Morality and Legitimacy | 3 | |||||||||||
| S040AA04 | Networking Approach to Work | 3 | |||||||||||
| S0409S6-1001 |
Management and Development of Social Care Work
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18 | |||||||||||
| S040AA05 | Anticipatory Development | 3 | |||||||||||
| S040AA06 | Towards a Learning Organisation | 5 | |||||||||||
| S040AA07 | Productive Leadership | 5 | |||||||||||
| KALJPA04 | New Legislation in the Field of Social Services | 5 | |||||||||||
| S0409S6-1002 |
Research and Development Studies
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15 | |||||||||||
| S040AA09 | Finnish Language and Communication | 1 | |||||||||||
| S040AA10 | Philosophy of Science and Methodology | 5 | |||||||||||
| S040AA11 | Research Methods and Scientific Report | 5 | |||||||||||
| S040AA12 | Workshop of Analysis | 3 | |||||||||||
| S040AA13 | English as a Foreign Language | 1 | |||||||||||
| S0409S6-1003 |
Seminarworking
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6 | |||||||||||
| S040AA14 | Seminar I | 2 | |||||||||||
| S040AA15 | Seminar II | 2 | |||||||||||
| S040AA16 | Seminar III | 2 | |||||||||||
| S0409S6-1004 |
Master’s Thesis
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30 | |||||||||||
| S040AA17 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | |||||||||||
| S0409S6-1005 |
Elective Studies
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5 | |||||||||||
| S040AA18 | Elective Studies | 5 | |||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 61 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
polytechnics::master level
Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; sekä 3) opinnäytetyö. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakouluista 423/2005 4 § Opintojen rakenne)
social services::competences
Ethical competence Client work Social Services Social analysis Reflective development and management Community and society Research and development
| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| S0409S6-1000 |
Special Expertise in the Field of Social Services
(Choose all ) |
16 |
| S040AA01 | Field of Child, Youth and Family Work and Contemporary Research | 5 |
| S040AA02 | Good Practices of Child, Youth and Family Work | 5 |
| S040AA03 | Morality and Legitimacy | 3 |
| S040AA04 | Networking Approach to Work | 3 |
| S0409S6-1001 |
Management and Development of Social Care Work
(Choose all ) |
18 |
| S040AA05 | Anticipatory Development | 3 |
| S040AA06 | Towards a Learning Organisation | 5 |
| S040AA07 | Productive Leadership | 5 |
| KALJPA04 | New Legislation in the Field of Social Services | 5 |
| S0409S6-1002 |
Research and Development Studies
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| S040AA09 | Finnish Language and Communication | 1 |
| S040AA10 | Philosophy of Science and Methodology | 5 |
| S040AA11 | Research Methods and Scientific Report | 5 |
| S040AA12 | Workshop of Analysis | 3 |
| S040AA13 | English as a Foreign Language | 1 |
| S0409S6-1003 |
Seminarworking
(Choose all ) |
6 |
| S040AA14 | Seminar I | 2 |
| S040AA15 | Seminar II | 2 |
| S040AA16 | Seminar III | 2 |
| S0409S6-1004 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| S040AA17 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |
| S0409S6-1005 |
Elective Studies
(Choose all ) |
5 |
| S040AA18 | Elective Studies | 5 |