Academic year 2020 - 2021

•     Changing Social Reality SX00DM69-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to analyze the global changes in society critically and anticipate the social impact of these changes on people’s wellbeing. Students have a comprehensive view of the content and challenges of the municipal, governmental and EU social policy in Finland.

  Course contents

  Global social changes and their impact. Social policy in municipalities, in Finland and the EU. Socially sustainable development.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Julkunen R. 2017. Muuttuvat hyvinvointivaltiot. Eurooppalaiset hyvinvointivaltiot reformoitavina. Saatavana verkossa.
  Nykänen E., Kalliomaa-Puha, L., Mattila, Y. 2017. Sosiaaliset oikeudet - näkökulmia perustaan ja toteutumiseen.
  Pestoff V., Brandsen T., Verschuere B. 2015. New Public Governance, the Third Sector, and Co-Production. Soveltuvin osin.
  Kallio, Johanna ym (2020) Lurjuksista kunnon kansalaisia?Kansalaisten asennoituminen toimeentulotuen saajiin 2012–2018. Yhteiskuntapolitiikka YP, 85 (3), 247-258. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus
  Itsenäinen opiskelu
  Verkko-oppiminen (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Lähiopetukseen osallistuminen
  Oppimistehtävät: Hyväksytty - Täydennettävä
  Kotitentti: 0-5 (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Katja Ihamäki, Marianne Roivas

  Further information for students

  Opintojakso on tarkoitettu sosiaalialan YAMK-ryhmälle S0920S6
  Opintojakson opettajat: Katja Ihamäki, Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Marianne Roivas (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Lähiopetus 1 op
  Itsenäinen opiskelu 4 op (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Lähiopetus
  1.9. klo 14.30-16.00
  28.10. klo 12.45-16.00
  12.11. klo 8.45-16.00
  24.11. klo 12.45-16.00
  9.12. klo 12.45-16.00 (not translated)

•     Conclusion and Reporting SX00DM79-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S0919S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can analyse and evaluate the results and conclusions of their R&D project in reference to achieving the objectives set for the project and having applicable results within their chosen theoretical framework of the project. Students are able to report the results and conclusions of their work according to the principles of academic writing. Students can use English in a professional setting both verbally and in writing meeting the demands of the work community. Students are capable of reading literature of the field and write pragmatic texts in English.

  Course contents

  The study unit is scheduled for the 3rd tem, and it consists of contact teaching, workshops as well as seminars. Each section of the study unit requires independent and active input of students in the implementation of assignments given during the contact teaching, workshops and seminars.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D in social services and knows how to apply them to work
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects as well as evaluates their effectiveness.

  Good

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them to work in a versatile manner
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects and evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

  Excellent

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in a versatile manner to promote social welfare in society
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them in a versatile manner and innovatively even to major R&D projects
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects in demanding operating environments as well as evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  N/A (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähi- ja verkko-opetus (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Opintojakson suorittaminen edellyttää lähiopetukseen ja seminaarin järjestämiseen osallistumista sekä oppimistehtävien suorittamista.
  Ks. arviointikriteerit. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0919S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Minna Kalajoki, Marianne Roivas

  Further information for students

  Lähiopetuksen ajankohdat:
  25.8. klo 12.45-14.15 Opinnäytetyön raportointityöpaja, Marianne Roivas
  25.8. klo 14.30-16.00 Englannin kieli, Liisa Jaakkonen
  21.9. klo 12.45-14.15 Johtopäätökset ja pohdinta, Jyrki Konkka
  21.9. klo 14.30-16.00 Kypsyynäystetyöpaja, Marianne Roivas
  22.9. klo 12.45.14,15 Englannin kieli, Liisa Jaakkonen
  21.10. klo 12.45-16.00 Seminaarisuunnittelu Katriina Rantala-Nenonen ja Antti Niemi
  28.10. klo 8.45-11.00 Englannin kieli, Liisa Jaakkonen
  12.11. klo 8.45-16.00 Uudistuva sosiaali- ja terveysala -seminaari Katriina Rantala-Nenonen ja Antti Niemi
  26.11. klo 12.45-16.00 Seminaarin koonti (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  N/A (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  Uudistuva sosiaali- ja terveysala -seminaarin toteutus (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  N/A (not translated)

  International connections

  N/A (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  5 op 135 tuntia (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Opinnäytetyön johtopäätökset, pohdinta ja raportointi
  Englannin kieli ja viestintä (lähiopetuksessä ohjataan mm. opinnäytetyön abstraktin kirjoittamiseen)
  Uudistuva sosiaali- ja terveysala -seminaarin toteutus (not translated)

  Location and Time

  N/A (not translated)

•     Innovation and Subject Analysis of the Master’s Thesis SX00DM81-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  10 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students draw up a report on the subject of their thesis.

  Course contents

  Subject analysis on the thesis, its presentation and acting as an opponent in a seminar.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The areas of assessment are:
  • The significance of the work to the working life partner, professional field, and/or to the development of the area
  • Utilising of information sources and methodological skills
  • Results and conclusions
  • Mastering the research and development process
  • Communication skills, language, presentation and form of the thesis

  Good

  The areas of assessment are:
  • The significance of the work to the working life partner, professional field, and/or to the development of the area
  • Utilising of information sources and methodological skills
  • Results and conclusions
  • Mastering the research and development process
  • Communication skills, language, presentation and form of the thesis.

  Excellent

  The areas of assessment are:
  • The significance of the work to the working life partner, professional field, and/or to the development of the area
  • Utilising of information sources and methodological skills
  • Results and conclusions
  • Mastering the research and development process
  • Communication skills, language, presentation and form of the thesis.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katja Ihamäki, Miia Ojanen, Saila Nevanen, Eija Raatikainen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Leadership in Transforming Innovative Social Work SX00DM76-3002 01.08.2020-29.11.2020  5 credits  (S0919S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will have a strong grasp of the development challenges of their selected management perspective, its methods, and practical application. They will understand the current management research and related best practices. They will possess a critical, investigative and developmental approach to management and the future of the industry.
  
  Learning outcomes will focus on management from the student’s chosen viewpoint. The student will be able to evaluate the changes in the operating environment and predict their effects on social work and working communities. Students will be able to manage and develop the work community and its expertise in cooperation with personnel. They will be able to formulate customer-oriented grounds for the ethical and sustainable development of their work. The student will be able to work as an encouraging and productive manager. Students will know how to develop customer-oriented and inclusive services, service processes and social innovations, as well as to participate in the processes of change management. Students will be able to lead a service operations unit effectively. They will be able to network and build partnerships to ensure the sustainable success of the unit.

  Course contents

  Content will be developed according to the selected area within content management and its learning outcomes. For example, a theme could focus on workplace management, development of service processes, or service operations. The largely self-directed studies will be realized in connection with working life partners and in groups formed according to content themes. Students will research, develop and implement customer-oriented management habits, innovation processes and methods. The most recent national and international research and best practices related to the chosen theme.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to management in practice
  • is familiar with management systems, understands their meaning and knows how to apply them to work community/organisation
  • develops services and the activities of work communities by participatory actions.

  Good

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in managerial duties
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically enabling their participation.

  Excellent

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in demanding and complex managerial situations
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically and in a socially sustainable manner as well as can lead the activities of work communities in an inspiring and renewing manner.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Ilmoitetaan kurssin alkaessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus, kirjallisuus ja ryhmätyönä tehtävä etätehtävä. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 29.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0919S6

  Teacher(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Kontaktiopetus:
  Ma 24/8 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPA6017
  Ma 21/9 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPB5011
  Ke 28/10 klo 12:45 - 16:00 MPB 2005
  To 26/11 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPB 4021
  - Mahdollinen opintojaksoon liittyvä AHOT-hakemus tulee tehdä ennen opintojakson toteutukselle ilmoittautumista. Opintojakson AHOT-hakemukseen liittyvissä kysymyksissä ota yhteyttä AHOT-vastuuopettajaan.
  - Mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen vastuuopettajaan heti ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Work placement(s)

  Ryhmätyö työelämän konkreettiseen tarpeeseen. (not translated)

•     Management and Development of Client Service and Work Community I SX00DM74-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the principles of strategic and operational management, especially from the perspective particular to social work management. They will know the main subjects related to financial and HR management within the client service unit, organisational communication, and the management and development of customer-driven service processes as well as service operations. They will understand the processes of development and management in the working community, as well as the principles for promoting wellbeing in the workplace.

  Course contents

  Contemporary theories of leadership. Management and development of the client service unit and its processes. Workplace and knowledge management, and management skills. Management of multi-sector customer service and coordination of partnership networks. Management and development of strategic wellbeing.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to management in practice
  • is familiar with management systems, understands their meaning and knows how to apply them to work community/organisation
  • develops services and the activities of work communities by participatory actions.

  Good

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in managerial duties
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically enabling their participation.

  Excellent

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in demanding and complex managerial situations
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically and in a socially sustainable manner as well as can lead the activities of work communities in an inspiring and renewing manner

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Petri Virtanen, Maria Suoheimo, Sara Lamminmäki, Päivi Ahonen ja Markku Suokas 2011. Matkaopas asiakaslähtöisten sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen kehittämiseen. Tekesin katsaus 281/2011.
  https://www.tekes.fi/globalassets/julkaisut/matkaopas.pdf
  Antti Syväjärvi & Ville Pietiläinen (toim.) 2016. Inhimillinen ja tehokas sosiaali- ja terveysjohtaminen. Suomen Yliopistopaino Oy – Juvenes Print. Tampere
  https://tampub.uta.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/100410/Syvajarvi_%26_Pietilainen_OA.pdf?sequence=1
  To be announced

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, Interactive lecture, Essays / papers, Net learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Rousu, Minna Lanne-Eriksson

  Further information for students

  This study unit is for S0920S6 students in Finnish.
  Contact teaching (18h) and Working in Moodle (117h)
  Teacher; Sirkka Rousu and Minna Lanne-Eriksson
  Contact teaching:
  1.9. klo 14.30-16.00
  7.10. klo 8.30-11.45
  27.10. klo 12.45-16.00
  1.12. klo 12.45-16.00
  8.12. klo 12.45-16.00

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  Oppimistehtävät liitetään omaan työyhteisöön. (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  5 credits (135h)

  Content periodicity

  N/A

•     Management and Development of Client Service and Work Community II SX00DM75-3003 01.01.2021-23.05.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will master the principles of strategic and operational management, especially from the perspective particular to social work management; and be familiar with quality management systems, knowing how to apply them in their work community or organisation. They will know the basic principles related to financial and HR management from the perspective of service processes. Students know the basic principles of rational decision making theory.

  Course contents

  Strategic leadership in the centre of organisational operation. Quality management systems as tools for organisational development. Understanding financial management and administration. Service operations management in social services. Rational decision making.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to management in practice
  • is familiar with management systems, understands their meaning and knows how to apply them to work community/organisation
  • develops services and the activities of work communities by participatory actions.

  Good

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in managerial duties
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically enabling their participation

  Excellent

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in demanding and complex managerial situations
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically and in a socially sustainable manner as well as can lead the activities of work communities in an inspiring and renewing manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Santalainen, Timo: Strateginen ajattelu & toiminta Talentum 2009 tai 2017
  (löytyy myös e-kirjana Metropolian kirjastosta).
  - Pohjola Markku, Taloustieteen oppikirja, Sanoma pro 2014-2019.
  - Markkinoinnin ja taloushallinnon pdf-dokumentit jaetaan opintojakson kuluessa (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus, itsenäinen kirjallisuuden lukeminen, tentti ja oppimispäiväkirjan pito opintojakson ajalta, (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Tentti ja oppimispäiväkirja. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 23.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Exam schedule

  To 8.4. klo 12.45 - 15.45 TENTTI
  1. uusintamahdollisuuus SU202106 Ti 8.6. klo 16.30 – 20.00, ilmoittautuminen 28.4 - 15.5.
  2. uusintamahdollisuus: syksyn ensimmäinen uusintakerta
  
  Su 23.5. klo 23:59 (viikko 20) Oppimispäiväkirjan palautuksen deadline.
  Oppimispäiväkirjan alalukujen deadlinet 31/1, 21/2, 14/3, 28/3. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Kontaktiopetus (zoom tai myöhemmin ilmoitettava tila Myllypurossa Zoomista riippuen)
  Ti 26.1. klo 8:45 - 12:00
  Ke 27.1. klo 12.45 - 16.00
  To 18.2. klo 12.45 - 16.00
  Pe 12.3. klo 8.45 - 12.00
  Ke 24.3. klo 12.45 - 14.15
  To 8.4. klo 12.45 - 15.45 TENTTI
  Ke 19.5. klo 14.30 - 16.00 Tentin ja opintojakson yhteenveto ja palautekeskustelu
  
  Su 23.5. klo 23:59 (viikko 20) Oppimispäiväkirjan palautuksen deadline.
  Oppimispäiväkirjan alalukujen deadlinet 31/1, 21/2, 14/3, 28/3. (not translated)

•     Master’s Thesis Proposal SX00DM82-3003 01.01.2021-23.05.2021  10 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students draw up a proposal of their master’s thesis as well as see to the arrangements and the necessary permissions to conduct the study.

  Course contents

  Proposal for the thesis, its presentation and acting as an opponent in a seminar, permission to conduct the study and approved proposal attached to it as well as the partnership agreement regarding the master’s thesis.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The areas of assessment are:
  • The significance of the work to the working life partner, professional field, and/or to the development of the area
  • Utilising of information sources and methodological skills
  • Results and conclusions
  • Mastering the research and development process
  • Communication skills, language, presentation and form of the thesis

  Good

  The areas of assessment are:
  • The significance of the work to the working life partner, professional field, and/or to the development of the area
  • Utilising of information sources and methodological skills
  • Results and conclusions
  • Mastering the research and development process
  • Communication skills, language, presentation and form of the thesis.

  Excellent

  The areas of assessment are:
  • The significance of the work to the working life partner, professional field, and/or to the development of the area
  • Utilising of information sources and methodological skills
  • Results and conclusions
  • Mastering the research and development process
  • Communication skills, language, presentation and form of the thesis.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 23.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katja Ihamäki, Saila Nevanen, Miia Ojanen, Marianne Roivas, Eija Raatikainen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  R&D proportion

  10 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Multi-disciplinary Social Welfare and Social Health Care Management in a Changing Operational Environment SX00DT25-3003 19.04.2021-20.08.2021  5 credits + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  • Student understands the significance and principles of human-centered management in a (continuously) changing operational and managerial environment
  • Student masters the principles of responsible management in multi-disciplinary organisations
  • Student understands the questions related to the interface of different fields, and handles the questions and applies new information in a critical manner

  Course contents

  • Human-centered management in multi-disciplinary organisations
  • Values and ethics in the networks of multi-disciplinary management
  • Sustainable development and social responsibility
  • Predicting the future in management
  • Managing the impact of actions

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sirkka Rousu

  Mode of delivery

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

  Recommended or required reading

  Oppimateriaali on opintojakson moodle-työtilassa.
  
  Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus
  Yhteistoiminnallinen oppiminen (pienryhmän jäsenet jakavat osaamistaan)
  Verkko-opiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The student demonstrates competence in the core content of the course. He/she is able
  to actively search for information and to identify its connection to working life. The student
  is able to analyse and apply the learned content to the context of working life.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.04.2021 - 20.08.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 16.04.2021

  • 5 credits

  Seats

  12 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Rousu, Marjatta Komulainen, Minna Lanne-Eriksson, Ly Kalam-Salminen

  Further information for students

  Opintojakso on toteutettu kahtena edellisenä kesänä, ja on saanut hyvää palautetta opiskelijoilta.
  
  Opintojakso soveltuu kaikille sote-alan YAMK-tutkintoa opiskeleville.
  
  Opintojakson sisältö vahvistaa sote-alan ammatissa toimivan osaamista ajankohtaisissa teemoissa sekä yleistä ymmärrystä sote-alan organisaatioiden ja työyhteisöjen toiminnasta, riippumatta siitä, onko opiskelija suuntautumassa työurallaan esimiestehtäviin tai vaativampiin asiantuntija- ja kehittämistehtäviin. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health and Social Care Management, Master's Degree Programme in Social Services, Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Students use of time and load

  5 op = 135 t. (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Opintojakson suoritus muodostuu erilaisista osatehtävistä. Osatehtävät voi suorittaa opiskelijoiden valitsemassa järjestyksessä. Osatehtävät tehdään pääosin pienryhmissä. (not translated)

  Location and Time

  Opintojakso sisältää kontaktiopetusta ja verkko-opiskelua Moodlessa 19.4.-20.8.2021
  • Moodleen kirjautuminen ja ennakkotehtävän aloitus 19.4. Ennakkotehtävä valmis mielellään 5.5. mennessä.
  • Opiskelijoiden on varattava seuraavat ajat kontaktiopetusta varten:
  ke 5.5. klo 13-16.00
  to 6.5. klo 13-16.00
  Tehtävien palautus viimeistään 20.8.2021. Osatehtävät voi palauttaa sitä mukaan kun valmistuvat. (not translated)

•     Positive psychology SX00EP69-3001 01.01.2021-31.07.2021  5 credits + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student becomes acquainted with positive psychology as a science and has their own basic knowledge of the methods developed in the field and research in the field. The student masters the definitions of well-being in the areas of positive psychology, as well as theoretical knowledge and practical methods related to character strengths, emotions, positive interaction, mindset and resilience. The student is able to utilize the learned knowledge and methods in promoting their own well-being and apply what they have learned to working life.

  Course contents

  Positive psychology as a discipline and definitions of well-being, strengths of character, positive and negative emotions, positive interaction, Mindset, ie the perception of oneself as a person and a learner, and resilience, i.e. coping with adversity. Planning a welfare-enhancing intervention alone, in pairs or in a small group.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Niina Pietilä

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Ilmoitetaan myöhemmin (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetusta (verkossa)
  Itsenäiset tehtävät
  Hyvinvointia edistävän intervention suunnittelutehtävä (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty / hylätty, opettaja esittelee arviointikriteerit opintojaksolla (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  26.01.2021 - 07.02.2021

  • 5 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Pietilä

  Further information for students

  Sosiaalialan yamk opiskelijoiden lisäksi tämä opintojakso on tarjolla Metropolian muillekin yamk-opiskelijoille (Metropolian vapaasti valittavat opinnot 2020-2021 (Ylempi AMK-tutkinto) MVV2020YAMK), paikkoja on vapaana kuusi ja ne täytetään ilmoittautumisjärjestyksessä. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  - (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  - (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  - (not translated)

  International connections

  - (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  135 h. Verkko-opetus 27 h. Itsenäinen opiskelu ja ryhmätyöskentely 108 h. (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Ti 9.2. klo 8.30 - 11 lähiopetus
  Ti 16.2. klo 8.45 - 10.15 lähiopetus
  Ti 2.3. klo 8.45 - 12 lähiopetus
  Ti 9.3. klo 8.45 - 12 lähiopetus
  Ti 16.3. klo 8.45 - 12 lähiopetus
  Ma 22.3. klo 8.45 - 10.15 lähiopetus
  Ti 6.4. klo 8.30 - 11 lähiopetus
  Ti 13.4. klo 8.30 - 11 lähiopetus
  Ti 20.4. klo 8.45 - 10.15 lähiopetus (not translated)

  Location and Time

  Verkossa, 1.2. - 20.4.2021 (not translated)

•     Promotion of Social Welfare of Children, Young People and Families - Work Practices and Development SX00DM72-3003 01.01.2021-23.05.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can assess the impact of social changes on the lives of families, children and young people. They have a diverse and comprehensive view of the work, services, practices and methods promoting social welfare, and are able to evaluate their applicability and significance to the everyday life of families, children and young people. Students can develop work and services in cooperation with the service users taking their needs into account.

  Course contents

  Renewing and developing services for families with children and young people. Participation and promoting inclusion of children, young people and families. Early education. Preventative and early support. Child and family focused child protection.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population.

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Saila Nevanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  N/A

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  N /A

  Assessment methods and criteria

  N/A

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 23.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Seats

  0 - 28

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Pietilä, Saila Nevanen

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  N/A

  Content periodicity

  N/A

  Location and Time

  -

  Assessment criteria

  -

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija
  • analysoi arvopohjaisesti ja kriittisesti globaalin ja toisaalta paikallisen yhteiskunnan ja sosiaalipolitiikan toimintaympäristöä ja väestön tarpeita
  • hallitsee syvällisesti valitsemansa asiantuntijuusalueen tietoperustan ja menetelmät ja osaa soveltaa niitä työssään
  • edistää monialaisessa kumppanuudessa lasten, nuorten ja perheiden sosiaalista hyvinvointia ja vähentää pahoinvointia ja siihen vaikuttavia tekijöitä liittoutuen asiakkaiden ja väestön kanssa. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija
  • analysoi monialaisesti, moninäkökulmaisesti sekä arvopohjaisesti ja kriittisesti globaalin ja toisaalta paikallisen yhteiskunnan ja sosiaalipolitiikan toimintaympäristöä ja väestön tarpeita
  • hallitsee syvällisesti valitsemansa asiantuntijuusalueen tietoperustan ja menetelmät ja kykenee soveltamaan niitä joustavasti erilaisissa tilanteissa
  • edistää monialaisessa kumppanuudessa lasten, nuorten ja perheiden sosiaalista hyvinvointia ja vähentää pahoinvointia ja siihen vaikuttavia tekijöitä liittoutuen asiakkaiden ja väestön kanssa ja soveltaen vaihtoehtoisia toimintatapoja. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija
  • analysoi arvopohjaisesti ja kriittisesti globaalin ja toisaalta paikallisen yhteiskunnan ja sosiaalipolitiikan toimintaympäristöä ja väestön tarpeita monialaisesti ja moninäkökulmaisesti uusinta kansainvälistä ja kotimaista tietoa käyttäen
  • hallitsee syvällisesti valitsemansa asiantuntijuusalueen tietoperustan ja menetelmät ja kykenee soveltamaan niitä joustavasti vaativissa ja kompleksisissa tilanteissa
  • edistää monialaisessa kumppanuudessa lasten, nuorten ja perheiden sosiaalista hyvinvointia ja vähentää pahoinvointia ja siihen vaikuttavia tekijöitä liittoutuen asiakkaiden ja väestön kanssa ja soveltaen vaihtoehtoisia toimintatapoja sekä uudistaen niitä innovatiivisesti. (not translated)

•     Reporting the Master’s Thesis SX00DM83-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  10 credits  (S0919S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Approved Master’s thesis (completed).

  Course contents

  Presentation of manuscript of the thesis, acting as an opponent in a seminar. Publication of approved master’s thesis. Maturity test.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population.

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action.

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0919S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katja Ihamäki, Miia Ojanen, Saila Nevanen, Eija Raatikainen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Social Welfare of Children, Young People and Families SX00DM71-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students have profound knowledge on the key social factors affecting the lives and welfare of children and families as well as the social, cultural, political, administrative and economic perspective related to them. Students are familiar with the latest national and international research on the topic and have a comprehensive view of the living conditions of children and families. Students identify major social developments such as changes related to social structures and values promoting and preventing welfare of families with children.

  Course contents

  Diverse and changing families. Global and local challenges and possibilities of child, adolescent and family policies. Wellbeing and financial situation of families with children and child poverty. Multiculturalism and immigration from the viewpoint of children, young people and families. Current situation of welfare services for families and children, their challenges now and in future.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action.

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  -

  Assessment methods and criteria

  -

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Seats

  15 - 28

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Pietilä, Miia Ojanen, Saila Nevanen

  Further information for students

  -

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  -

  Work placement(s)

  -

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  -

  Students use of time and load

  -

  Content periodicity

  -

  Location and Time

  -

•     Strategic and Methodological Options of Project Implementation SX00DM78-3003 01.01.2021-23.05.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are familiar with the general methodological principles of R&D projects as well as their various strategic and methodological options. Students are proficient in the strategic alternatives and methods relevant to their R&D project and know how to apply them to their development project.

  Course contents

  Strategies and methods of quantitative research; Strategies and methods of qualitative research; Strategies and methods of action research; Strategies and methods of evaluation research. Proposal for the Master’s thesis.
  
  Students acquaint themselves well with various strategies and methods of research and development activities. Students choose additionally one of the following studies: a) Quantitative strategy; b) Qualitative strategy; c) Strategy based on action research and d) Evaluation research. The separate sections are implemented by literature reviews and by participating in workshops related to the subject.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D in social services and knows how to apply them to work
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects as well as evaluates their effectiveness.

  Good

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them to work in a versatile manner
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects and evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

  Excellent

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in a versatile manner to promote social welfare in society
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them in a versatile manner and innovatively even to major R&D projects
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects in demanding operating environments as well as evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyrki Konkka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 23.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Miia Ojanen, Marianne Roivas

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Theory, Innovation and Planning of Research and Development Project in Social Services SX00DM77-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students master the means of critical thinking required of actors at expert level. Students can apply critical thinking to solving and making decisions on practical problems related to development.
  
  Students are aware of the conceptual approaches related to social work and its comprehensive development and know how to apply them to development activities. Students are familiar with the paradigm of research in social services as well as values, traditions and methodological restrictions related to them. Students can apply the principles of the development of social services to their own actions.
  
  Students are proficient in the initiation of a development project and the principles and practices of planning as well as are able to draw up a well justified and viable project plan. Students can define a problem/task to be solved/implemented by means of R&D methods. Students can assess the project plans and their viability as well as the significance of the results of the project from the viewpoint of professional development. Students can draw up a research plan in accordance with the principles of scientific reporting. Students are proficient in communication related to their area of expertise and the principles of academic writing as well as can communicate and produce pragmatic text meeting the demands of scientific criteria.

  Course contents

  Argumentation: logical structure and content; Critical perspective on knowledge; Sources and evaluation of knowledge; Scientific thinking; Philosophy of science regarding the social service sector; Paradigm and programmes of research in social services; Traditions, values and methodology in social services.
  
  Topic/Initial ideas for the Master’s thesis, basis for the research and development plan, project evaluation, defining problem, academic writing and communication, scientific reporting.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D in social services and knows how to apply them to work
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects as well as evaluates their effectiveness.

  Good

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them to work in a versatile manner
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects and evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

  Excellent

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in a versatile manner to promote social welfare in society
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them in a versatile manner and innovatively even to major R&D projects
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects in demanding operating environments as well as evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kirjallisuutta (täydentyy):
  
  Aaltola, J. & Valli, R. (vuoden 2007 tai 2010 painos) Ikkunoita tutkimusmetodeihin II: Näkökulmia aloittelevalle tutkijalle tutkimuksen teoreettisiin lähtökohtiin ja analyysimenetelmiin.
  
  Baillargeon, Normand (2016) Älyllisen itsepuolustuksen pikakurssi
  
  Browne, M. Neil & Stuart M. Keeley (2009) Asking the Right Questions
  
  Cartwright, Nancy & Eleonora Montuschi: Philosophy of Social Science
  
  Clarkeburn, Henriikka & Mustajoki, Arto (2007) Tutkijan arkipäivän etiikka. Tampere: Vastapaino.
  
  Hallamaa, Jaana, Launis, Veikko, Lötjönen, Salla & Sorvali, Irma (2006) Etiikkaa ihmistieteille. Tietolipas 211. Helsinki: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura.
  
  Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. (2010) Tutki ja kirjoita. 16. painos. Helsinki: Tammi.
  
  Humanistisen, yhteiskuntatieteellisen ja käyttäytymistieteellisen tutkimuksen eettiset periaatteet ja ehdotus eettisen ennakkoarvioinnin järjestämiseksi (2009) Helsinki: Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta.
  
  Hurtig, J., Laitinen, M. & Uljas-Rautio, K. (2010) Ajattele itse! Tutkimuksellisen lukutaidon perusteet
  
  Hyvä tieteellinen käytäntö ja sen loukkausten käsitteleminen (2002) Helsinki: Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta.
  
  Hyvärinen,Matti, Nikander, Pirjo ja Ruusuvuori, Johanna (2010) Haastattelun analyysi. Tampere: Vastapaino.
  
  Kananen, Jorma (2008) Kvali - Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen teoria ja käytänteet. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
  
  Kananen, Jorma (2011) Kvantti - Kvantitatiivisen opinnäytetyön kirjoittamisen käytännön opas. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
  
  Kananen, Jorma (2015) Kehittämistutkimuksen kirjoittamisen käytännön opas: Miten kirjoitan kehittämistutkimuksen vaihe vaiheelta. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
  
  Kielijelppi – jelppiä akateemiseen viestintään. Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus. Saatavana osoitteessa:
  
  Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. Suomen virtuaalikielikeskus. Saatavana osoitteessa:
  
  Kniivilä, Sonja, Lindblom-Ylänne, Sari & Mäntynen, Anne (2017) Tiede ja teksti. Tehoa ja taitoa tutkielman kirjoittamiseen. 3., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
  
  KOPPA, Menetelmäpolkuja humanisteille n.d. Jyväskylän yliopisto. Saatavana osoitteessa: https://koppa.jyu.fi/avoimet/hum/menetelmapolkuja
  
  Kotila H. & Mutanen A. (2012) Käytäntöä tutkimassa. Vantaa: Haaga-Helia.
  
  Kuula, Arja (2006) Tutkimusetiikka. Aineiston hankinta, käyttö ja säilytys. Tampere: Vastapaino.
  
  Kyrö, Paula Tieteellinen tutkimusprosessi. https://metodix.fi/2014/05/17/kyro-paula-tieteellinen-tutkimusprosessi/
  
  Lagström, Hanna, Pösö, Tarja, Rutanen, Niina & Vehkalahti, Kaisa (toim. ) (2010) Lasten ja nuorten tutkimuksen etiikka. Julkaisuja 101. Helsinki: Nuorisotutkimusverkosto/ Nuorisotutkimusseura.
  
  Lehtosalo, T. (2011) Itsemääräämisoikeus vanhustenpalveluasumisessa. Etnografinen tutkimus asukkaiden kokemuksista osallistua omaan arkeensa. Gerontologian ja kansanterveyden pro gradu -tutkielma, Jyväskylän yliopisto, Terveystieteiden laitos.
  
  Menetelmäpolkuja humanisteille, KOPPA n.d. Jyväskylän yliopisto. Saatavana osoitteessa: https://koppa.jyu.fi/avoimet/hum/menetelmapolkuja
  
  Metsämuuronen, Jari (2008) Laadullisen tutkimuksen perusteet. 3. uudistettu painos. Helsinki: International Methelp.
  
  Metsämuuronen, Jari (2009) Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä : tutkijalaitos. Helsinki: International Methelp.
  
  Metodix, metoditietämystä kaikille n.d. Saatavana osoitteessa: https://metodix.fi/sivukartta/
  
  Opinnäytetyöpakki, Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu n.d. Saatavana osoitteessa: http://193.167.122.14/Opari/ontTukiOngTehtHyp.aspx
  
  Robson, Colin: Real World Research
  
  Roivas, Marianne & Karjalainen, Anna Liisa (2013) Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Helsinki: Edita.
  
  Ruusuvuori, Johanna & Tiitula, Liisa (2005) Haastattelu: Tuktimus, tilanteet ja vuorovaikutus. Tampere: Vastapainoa.
  
  Vilkka, Hanna (2015 tai vanhempi painos) Tutki ja kehitä
  
  Vilkka, Hanna (2007) Tutki ja mittaa. Määrällisen tutkimuksen perusteet. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  TK -perusta opintojakson arviointi: Hyväksytty - Hylätty
  Kriittinen tietoperusta -tehtävästä annetaan numeerinen arviointi opintojaksolla Lasten, nuorten ja perheiden sosiaalinen hyvinvointi - tietoperusta. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Saila Nevanen, Miia Ojanen, Marianne Roivas

  Further information for students

  Opetusajankohdat:
  02.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00; Opintojakson orientaatio ja tehtävänanto (Miia)
  07.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 klo 12.45-13.30 Tehtävän väliohjaus (Miia) klo 13.45-16: Tiedonhaun opastusta (kirjasto).
  27.10.2020 08.45 - 12.00; Tehtävän purku + TK -opetus (Miia)
  25.11.2020 9.00- 12.00 ja 12.45 - 14.15; Metodipaja (Saila Nevanen, Miia)
  09.12.2020 08.45 - 12.00; TK -opetus + orientaatio opinnäytetyösuunnitelmaan (Miia)
  Opintojaksolla tehdään yhteinen tehtävä opintojakson Lasten, nuorten ja perheiden sosiaalinen hyvinvointi - tietoperusta -kanssa. Tehtävä palautetaan lapset, nuoret, perheet -opintojakson OMA -työtilaan (Tehtävät -kansioon). (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Transforming Innovative Social Work SX00DM73-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S0919S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will become well-versed in their chosen area of expertise, as well as its constraining factors, politics, legislation and development challenges. They will be familiar with current research and master the latest methods and practices. They will possess a critical, investigative and developmental approach to their work and be able to apply a variety of development and innovation methods.

  Course contents

  Content is shaped according to the chosen area of expertise, which can be connected to family services or other social services areas. The mostly self-directed studies will be realized in connection with working life partners and in groups formed according to content themes. Research and development; innovation processes and methods. The most recent national and international research and best practices related to the chosen theme.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population.

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action.

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  N/A

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  N/A

  Assessment methods and criteria

  N/A

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0919S6

  Seats

  0 - 28

  Teacher(s)

  Saila Nevanen, Eija Raatikainen

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  N/A

  Content periodicity

  N/A

  Location and Time

  N/A

•     Values, Ethics and Sustainable Society SX00DM70-3004 01.01.2021-23.05.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can apply the principles of sustainable social development in their actions with individuals and their communities. Students are familiar with the principal moral philosophy aspects and apply them to their professional decision-making. Students can evaluate the consequences of their ethical actions. Students are familiar with the key social philosophy aspects and their practical political implementations. Students can assess the rightfulness of social resolutions from the above-mentioned perspectives and apply them to their professional development.

  Course contents

  Socially sustainable society. Value theory, normative ethics and ethical problem-solving. Social values and equity theories.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population.

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action.

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyrki Konkka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 23.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Niina Pietilä, Saila Nevanen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Academic year 2021 - 2022

•     Basics of Research-Oriented Development SX00EQ92-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0921S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students master the means of critical thinking required from expert level actors. Students can apply critical thinking to solving and decision making on practical problems related to development.
  Students are familiar with the conceptual approaches related to social work and its comprehensive development and know how to apply them to development activity. Students are familiar with the paradigms of research in social services as well as values, assumptions and methodological background conditions related to them.
  
  Students can apply the principles of the developing social services to their own actions. Students know the various strategic options in the development activity the competence of which is deepened later on in the courses. Students are proficient in the planning of a development activities and the principles and practices of planning and can draw up a viable and well justified plan. Students can define an assignment to be implemented by means of research and development methods. Students can assess the plans and their viability as well as the significance of the results of the project from the viewpoint of professional development.

  Course contents

  Argumentation: logical structure and content; critical perspective on information; data sources and assessment; scientific thinking; knowledge base in social services; paradigms and programmes of research in social services; development hypothesis in social field, values and methodology; ideas for the Master’s thesis paper; basics research and development plan: assessment; defining the problem; academic writing and communication; academic reporting.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D in social services and knows how to apply them to work
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects as well as evaluates their effectiveness.

  Good

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them to work in a versatile manner
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects and evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

  Excellent

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in a versatile manner to promote social welfare in society
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them in a versatile manner and innovatively even to major R&D projects
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects in demanding operating environments as well as evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Miia Ojanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0921S6

  Teacher(s)

  Saila Nevanen, Miia Ojanen, Marianne Roivas

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Changing Social Reality SX00DM69-3005 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0921S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to analyze the global changes in society critically and anticipate the social impact of these changes on people’s wellbeing. Students have a comprehensive view of the content and challenges of the municipal, governmental and EU social policy in Finland.

  Course contents

  Global social changes and their impact. Social policy in municipalities, in Finland and the EU. Socially sustainable development.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Katriina Rantala-Nenonen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0921S6

  Teacher(s)

  Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Katja Ihamäki, Marianne Roivas

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Conclusion and Reporting SX00DM79-3003 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can analyse and evaluate the results and conclusions of their R&D project in reference to achieving the objectives set for the project and having applicable results within their chosen theoretical framework of the project. Students are able to report the results and conclusions of their work according to the principles of academic writing. Students can use English in a professional setting both verbally and in writing meeting the demands of the work community. Students are capable of reading literature of the field and write pragmatic texts in English.

  Course contents

  The study unit is scheduled for the 3rd tem, and it consists of contact teaching, workshops as well as seminars. Each section of the study unit requires independent and active input of students in the implementation of assignments given during the contact teaching, workshops and seminars.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D in social services and knows how to apply them to work
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects as well as evaluates their effectiveness.

  Good

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in development work
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them to work in a versatile manner
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects and evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

  Excellent

  Research and development studies:
  
  • analyses and evaluates critically national and international knowledge relevant to social development as well as utilises it in a versatile manner to promote social welfare in society
  • masters central concepts and use of methods relevant to R&D and knows how to apply them in a versatile manner and innovatively even to major R&D projects
  • innovates, prepares and implements R&D projects in demanding operating environments as well as evaluates their processes and effectiveness in cooperation with clients and partners.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Liisa Jaakkonen, Marianne Roivas

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Innovation of the Master’s Thesis SX00ER31-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0921S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students are able to analyse and justify development needs in cooperation with work life agents and produce an idea paper on the thesis.

  Course contents

  The idea paper of the final thesis, presenting the idea, co-creating and acting as an opponent in the Master’s thesis small group.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Evaluation criteria, see the curriculum attachment

  Good

  Evaluation criteria, see the curriculum attachment

  Excellent

  Evaluation criteria, see the curriculum attachment

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0921S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katja Ihamäki, Miia Ojanen, Saila Nevanen, Eija Raatikainen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Leadership in Transforming Innovative Social Work SX00DM76-3003 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will have a strong grasp of the development challenges of their selected management perspective, its methods, and practical application. They will understand the current management research and related best practices. They will possess a critical, investigative and developmental approach to management and the future of the industry.
  
  Learning outcomes will focus on management from the student’s chosen viewpoint. The student will be able to evaluate the changes in the operating environment and predict their effects on social work and working communities. Students will be able to manage and develop the work community and its expertise in cooperation with personnel. They will be able to formulate customer-oriented grounds for the ethical and sustainable development of their work. The student will be able to work as an encouraging and productive manager. Students will know how to develop customer-oriented and inclusive services, service processes and social innovations, as well as to participate in the processes of change management. Students will be able to lead a service operations unit effectively. They will be able to network and build partnerships to ensure the sustainable success of the unit.

  Course contents

  Content will be developed according to the selected area within content management and its learning outcomes. For example, a theme could focus on workplace management, development of service processes, or service operations. The largely self-directed studies will be realized in connection with working life partners and in groups formed according to content themes. Students will research, develop and implement customer-oriented management habits, innovation processes and methods. The most recent national and international research and best practices related to the chosen theme.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to management in practice
  • is familiar with management systems, understands their meaning and knows how to apply them to work community/organisation
  • develops services and the activities of work communities by participatory actions.

  Good

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in managerial duties
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically enabling their participation.

  Excellent

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in demanding and complex managerial situations
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically and in a socially sustainable manner as well as can lead the activities of work communities in an inspiring and renewing manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Ilmoitetaan kurssin alkaessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus, kirjallisuus ja ryhmätyönä tehtävä etätehtävä. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Kontaktiopetus:
  Ma 23/8 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPA 2019
  Ma 20/9 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPA 2019
  Ke 27/10 klo 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 2019
  To 25/11 klo 12:45 - 16:00 MPB 5010
  - Mahdollinen opintojaksoon liittyvä AHOT-hakemus tulee tehdä ennen opintojakson toteutukselle ilmoittautumista. Opintojakson AHOT-hakemukseen liittyvissä kysymyksissä ota yhteyttä AHOT-vastuuopettajaan.
  - Mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen vastuuopettajaan heti ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Work placement(s)

  Ryhmätyö työelämän konkreettiseen tarpeeseen. (not translated)

  Location and Time

  Kontaktiopetus:
  Ma 23/8 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPA 2019
  Ma 20/9 klo 8:45 - 12:00 MPA 2019
  Ke 27/10 klo 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 2019
  To 25/11 klo 12:45 - 16:00 MPB 5010 (not translated)

•     Managing People and Work Communities SX00ER26-3001 31.08.2021-08.12.2021  5 credits  (S0921S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students understand the fundamentals of operational and strategic management from the perspective of distinctive features of managing social tasks. They are familiar with the key current contents on the management and development of human resources and customer-oriented service processes. They are able to interpret the processes of management and development of the work community in different operating and working environments

  Course contents

  Management in the changing operating environments in the welfare sector. Future-oriented thinking, anticipating and leading change. Local management. Strategic development of the well-being and competence of the work community. Managing diversity and partnership networks.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to management in practice
  • is familiar with management systems, understands their meaning and knows how to apply them to work community/organisation
  • develops services and the activities of work communities by participatory actions.

  Good

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in managerial duties
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically enabling their participation.

  Excellent

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in demanding and complex managerial situations
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically and in a socially sustainable manner as well as can lead the activities of work communities in an inspiring and renewing manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Minna Lanne-Eriksson

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodle

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, Interactive lecture, Essays / papers, Net learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2021 - 08.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0921S6

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Lanne-Eriksson

  Further information for students

  This study unit is for S0920S6 students in Finnish.
  Teacher; Minna Lanne-Eriksson
  Contact teaching (18h) and Working in Moodle (117h)
  Contact teaching:
  31.8. klo 12.45-14.15
  30.9. klo 8.45-11.45
  26.10. klo 13.30-16.00
  24.11 klo 12.45-16.00
  8.12. klo 12.45-16.00

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Work placement(s)

  Oppimistehtävät liitetään omaan työyhteisöön. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  5 credits (135h)

•     Reporting the Master’s Thesis SX00DM83-3003 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  10 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Approved Master’s thesis (completed).

  Course contents

  Presentation of manuscript of the thesis, acting as an opponent in a seminar. Publication of approved master’s thesis. Maturity test.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population.

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action.

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Katja Ihamäki, Miia Ojanen, Saila Nevanen, Eija Raatikainen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  R&D proportion

  10 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Theories, Challenges, and Approaches to Management SX00ER25-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0921S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are familiar with the development history of management and management research and understand their importance to the current theories and current leadership challenges. They are able to interpret this in the light of the reality of the current society and work life.

  Course contents

  History of management research and history of management development. Current management theories and present challenges. Key development phases in public administration.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to management in practice
  • is familiar with management systems, understands their meaning and knows how to apply them to work community/organisation
  • develops services and the activities of work communities by participatory actions.

  Good

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in managerial duties
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically enabling their participation.

  Excellent

  Management and development in the field of social services:
  • masters the principles of strategic and operative management and knows how to apply them to practice flexibly in demanding and complex managerial situations
  • is familiar with management systems and knows how to apply them to versatile work communities, organisations and networks
  • develops and manages services and service units ethically and in a socially sustainable manner as well as can lead the activities of work communities in an inspiring and renewing manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Niina Pietilä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0921S6

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Pietilä, Saila Nevanen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Transforming Innovative Social Work SX00DM73-3003 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (S0920S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will become well-versed in their chosen area of expertise, as well as its constraining factors, politics, legislation and development challenges. They will be familiar with current research and master the latest methods and practices. They will possess a critical, investigative and developmental approach to their work and be able to apply a variety of development and innovation methods.

  Course contents

  Content is shaped according to the chosen area of expertise, which can be connected to family services or other social services areas. The mostly self-directed studies will be realized in connection with working life partners and in groups formed according to content themes. Research and development; innovation processes and methods. The most recent national and international research and best practices related to the chosen theme.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  • analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail and knows how to apply them to work
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population.

  Good

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environment of local society and its social policy and the needs of the population from various perspectives
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of special expertise in detail and is able to apply them flexibly in demanding situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population and applies alternative modes of action.

  Excellent

  Special expertise in the field of social services:
  
  analyses critically and considers the value foundation of global society and the operating environments of local society and its social policy as well as the needs of the population from various perspectives using the latest national and international research knowledge
  • masters the value foundation and methods of the chosen area of expertise in detail as well as is able to apply them flexibly to demanding and complex situations
  • promotes the social welfare of children, young people and families in multifaceted partnership and decreases ill-being and factors affecting it in collaboration with clients and the population as well as applies alternative modes of action and renews them innovatively.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Saila Nevanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  N/A

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  N/A

  Assessment methods and criteria

  N/A

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S0920S6

  Seats

  10 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Miia Ojanen, Saila Nevanen

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  School of Wellbeing

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  N/A

  Content periodicity

  N/A

  Location and Time

  N/A