Global Health Promotion (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to - apply evidence based knowledge, theories, models and methods in global health - analyze and syntheses the preventive manner global health topics - create new and safe approach to global health services

Teaching methods

The study unit includes scheduled teaching at campus and individual online learning. A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher.

Location and time

Please see the timetables in Pakki.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The detailed study unit materials will be published in the Canvas platform when the study unit begins.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

Internship and working life connections

This study unit will include real working life examples through professional presentations and workshops.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The study unit has mandatory participation during the contact days. Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way: In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. See the timetables from Pakki.

International connections

This study unit will include real working life examples through professional presentations and workshops.

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

Global health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behaviour towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions. As a core function of public and global health, health promotion supports governments, communities and individuals to cope with and address health challenges. This is accomplished by building healthy public policies, creating supportive environments, and strengthening community action and personal skills. During this course we will focus on health promotion planning and theoretical background.

Assessment methods and criteria

"Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024). During this study unit, the students will have individual assignments and a final study unit assignment. All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing.

Evaluation scale

H-5