Identifying Human Trafficking in Security, Safety and Correctional Services (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to - describe human trafficking as a phenomenon and its different types - identify and describe the characteristics of alleged victims of trafficking - encounter the victims of human trafficking - assist victims in the service system

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course. The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline. You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments. The course consists of five substantive modules: Module 1 What is human trafficking, Module 2 Types of human trafficking, Module 3 Identifying victims of human trafficking, Module 4 Assistance to victims and anti-trafficking action in Finland, Module 5 Finland fights human trafficking All these topics are explored by using presentations, video lessons and knowledge tests.

Location and time

In the Canvas/Digicampus online learning environment during the duration of the course. See Timing.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials used in the course can be found in the Canvas workspace.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

There is no alternative way to complete MOOC studies.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Content scheduling

The course consists of five substantive modules: Module 1 What is human trafficking, Module 2 Types of human trafficking, Module 3 Identifying victims of human trafficking, Module 4 Assistance to victims and anti-trafficking action in Finland, Module 5 Finland fights human trafficking. After the course, the student is able to: -understand human trafficking as a phenomenon, including its different types -identify the characteristics of alleged victims of trafficking -spot victims of human trafficking -assist victims by using the service system

Assessment methods and criteria

Automatic assessment and automatically graded tests are used in the studies. Automatic assessment means that the student's credit score is automatically logged into the online learning environment. The course consists of five modules, which include video lectures and other material. Each module has a test and only opens once you have gone through the study materials. The test allows three attempts and you need to get 75% of the tests right in order for the next module to open

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed