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Degree Programme in Social Services

Tutkinto:
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammattikorkeakoulututkinto

Tutkintonimike:
Sosionomi (AMK)

Laajuus:
210 op


dss 2016
Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

07.10.2024 - 08.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

80 % Lähiopetus, 20 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Katja Päällysaho
  • Sirpa Ylönen
  • Jaana Rintala
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• recognise their own personal creativity and assets as a part of wellbeing and professional identity
• use their own personal creativity and assets in social work and community work
• understand aims and approaches in creative, art-based and action-based methods in social work and community work
• apply creative, art-based and action-based methods in diverse communities
• support people’s social activity

Sisältö

Contents:
• Creativity and assets as part of professional identity
• Creativity and assets in social work and community work
• Aims and approaches of creative, art-based and action-based methods in social work and community work
• Applying creative, art-based and action-based methods in diverse communities
• Social activity

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

23.09.2024 - 01.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

80 % Lähiopetus, 20 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Katja Päällysaho
  • Teija Kynkäänniemi
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• know the relevant international conventions, and national policies and legislation related to child welfare and family work and apply this knowledge in practice
• know and understands different risk factors influencing the growth of children and young people in Finland
• understand the meaning of child welfare for the wellbeing of children and families
• know the main actors and services provided in child welfare, child protection and family work
• know different skills needed in child welfare, child protection and family work
• understand the diversity and challenges of families in current societies
• reflect personal values in relation to diverse families
• understand different definitions, theories and approaches used in family work
• use different empowering and participatory methods with children and families

Sisältö

Contents:
• UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Relevant national legislation related to child welfare, child protection and family work
• Risk factors affecting children and families
• Actors and services in child welfare and child protection in Finland
• Diversity of families
• Family work and different theories applied in family work
• Different actors and services in family work
• Empowering and participatory methods used in child welfare, child protection and family work

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 29.09.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

75 % Lähiopetus, 25 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Marita Joensuu
  • Tiia Oldenburg
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand different types of disabilities
• understand the relevance of international agreements and Finnish disability policy and legislation including accessibility, inclusion and right to self-determination
• apply available services in work with people with disabilities
• recognise the impact of minority status on wellbeing

Sisältö

Contents:
• Types of disabilities
• Accessibility, inclusion and right to self-determination
• Finnish disability policy and legislation, international agreements
• Service system
• Impact of minority status on wellbeing

Opetusmenetelmät

Study module follows blended learning. The course contains orientation and lectures, independent learning, supervision, exam and final workshop

Attendance to the orientation is a prerequisite to start the course unless agreed otherwise with the responsible teacher before the start of the course.

Lectures focus on disability legislation and policy, relevant national and international agreements, key concepts, types of disabilities, theoretical approaches, and work-life practices in the Finnish disability field. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is introduced.

Aika ja paikka

As in schedule: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/

Oppimateriaalit

Buchanan, R. & Layton, N. (2019). Innovation in Assistive Technology: Voice of the User. MDPI.

Finnish Institute for Health & Welfare: Handbook on Disability Services.

Hästbacka, Elisabeth (2021). Equal participation in society? : Perspectives on the opportunities of persons with disabilities in Finland. Doctoral thesis. Åbo Akademi University. https://www.doria.fi/handle/10024/181975 (chapters 1, 2, 6)

Katsui, H. & Chalken, S. (eds.) (2020). Disability, Globalization and Human rights. Routledge. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=6198514 (pages 1-18)

Ministry of Social Affairs & Health. Disability services, disability policy & legislation.

Watson, Nick, Alan Roulstone & Carol Thomas (eds.) (2018). Routledge handbook of disability studies. https://finna.fi/Record/jykdok.2015040?sid=2953180350

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Alternative way of completing the study module is only possible upon specific circumstances/criteria (i.e. sickness etc.). Personal reasons such as travel and work are not considered as acceptable criteria.

Alternative way of completing the study module must be agreed with the responsible teacher and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module the latest.

The alternative way of completing DIS study module is an exam during Diak´s general exam day.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Orientation and lectures 21h
Supervision and self-reflection on disability issues 8h
Exam and final workshop 8h
Independent study (data search, reading, writing) 67h
Use of Diakle, course feedback survey, communication 4h
= 108h

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area. Possibility to get AHOT/RPL as described in Diak´s RPL/AHOT guidelines. No previous studies are required to attend the study module.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Resubmit/ 1-5.
Diak´s Bachelor´s degrees assessment criteria (middle stage) is applied: https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Diak_assessment_principles_2020.pd

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

09.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

2 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Juhani Toivanen
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• have sufficient knowledge of features of academic English and a familiarity with the structure of academic text used in essays, articles, reports and other academic publications in general
• critically assess academic English texts in the relevant fields
• produce academic English text in the form of a report, summary and argumentative paper

Sisältö

Contents:
• Level test before the course
• Basics in academic English
• Assessment of academic English texts
• Written assignment
• A brief oral presentation of the written assignment

Opetusmenetelmät

Luennot, keskustelu, "mini-seminaarit", kirjalliset tehtävät.

Aika ja paikka

1. lukukausi.
Kalasatama Campus, Helsinki.

Oppimateriaalit

Opettajan antama materiaali.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Kirjalliset tehtävät ja esitelmä.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Ei tenttiä.

Kansainvälisyys

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

54 h.

Sisällön jaksotus

Lähiviikkoina 2x1,5 h.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

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Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Arviointi perustuu palautettuihin tehtäviin.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

07.10.2024 - 03.11.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Susanna Tanskanen
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand the key principles of gerontology and values of work with older people
• understand Finnish ageing policy, legislation, service system and quality recommendations
• know the position and expertise of a Bachelor of Social Services when working with older people
• apply multi-professional work and case management in work with older people

Sisältö

Contents:
• Principles of gerontology and values of work with older people
• Ageing policy, legislation, service system and quality recommendation
• Position and expertise of a Bachelor of Social Services when working with older people
• Multi-professional work and case management

Opetusmenetelmät

EXO study module is an online course including orientation, lectures, supervision, independent studies and a learning assignment.

Attendance to the orientation is a prerequisite to start the course unless agreed otherwise with the responsible teacher.

The aim of the study module is to help you to understand the key values of work with older people. You analyse own values and attitudes in relation to work with older people. You establish an understanding on Finnish ageing policy, legislation and service system. Furthermore, you reflect own professionalism and expertise needed in work with older people as a Bachelor in Social Services. Multi-professional work and case management are introduced.

Aika ja paikka

As in schedule: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/

Oppimateriaalit

Ferraro K. F. & Wilmoth, J. M. (2013). Gerontology. Secaucus: Springer Publishing Company.

Iliffe, S., Wilcock, J., Synek, M., Carboch, R., Hradcová, D. & Holmerova, I. (2017). Case management for people with dementia and its translations: A discussion paper. Dementia 0(0) 1-19.

Kampfe, C. M. (2014). Counseling Older People. Alexandria: Wiley.
Kröger, T. (2020). Care Poverty. When Older People’s Needs Remain Unmet. Open Access. Pelgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97243-1 (pages 42-45 Socio-emotional care poverty; 115-112 Factors of socio-emotional care poverty)

Pirhonen, J., Tiilikainen, E., Pekkarinen, S., & Lemivaara, M. (2020). Can robots tackle late-life loneliness? Scanning of future opportunities and challenges in assisted living facilities. Futures 124 (102640), 1 – 12. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016328720301294#!

Jansson, A., Savikko, N., & Pitkälä, K. (2018). Training professionals to implement a group model for alleviating loneliness among older people – 10-year follow-up study. Educational Gerontology44, Issue 1 - 2, 119 - 127.

Oberznik, A. & Ryann Deloso, R. (2022). Smart furniture prototypes for seniors in public spaces. In Niina Holappa & Sari Merilampi (eds.), Teknologia työkaverina (pp. 139-141). Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Alternative way of completing the study module is only possible upon specific circumstances/criteria (i.e. sickness etc.). Personal reasons such as travel and work are not considered as acceptable criteria.

Alternative way of completing the study module must be agreed with the responsible teacher and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module the latest.

The alternative way of completing EXO study module is individual assignment.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Orientation 4h
Lectures 8h
Supervision and professional self-reflection 5h
Independent study (data search, reading, processing, writing) 85h
Use of Diakle, course feedback survey, communication 6h
= 108h

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area. Possibility to get AHOT/RPL as described in Diak´s RPL/AHOT guidelines. No previous studies are required to attend the study module.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Resubmit/ pass.
Diak´s Bachelor´s degrees assessment criteria (middle stage) is applied: https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Diak_assessment_principles_2020.pdf

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

09.09.2024 - 10.11.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Diakin yhteinen toteutus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 50

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Marianne Nylund
  • Katja Päällysaho
Ryhmät
  • Diak
    Diak yhteinen

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand various processes behind global forms of exploitation
• analyse local and global factors affecting exploitative practices
• understand the relevant legislation and policies
• utilize the networks of different actors tackling different forms of exploitation in work with service user groups

Sisältö

Contents:
• Processes behind global forms of exploitation
• Factors affecting exploitative practices
• Legislation and policies
• Networks of actors tackling various forms of exploitation

Opetusmenetelmät

During this online course, students get familiar with different forms of human trafficking as a form of exploitation and the processes behind them. Various types of human trafficking are analysed locally and globally, and relevant legislative and policy frames are introduced. Some networks and service providers are introduced.

Ways of learning: orientation, 3-phase individual assignment, independent studies and supervision.

Orientation and supervision are held in Zoom as in schedule.

Students get access to next assignment once the previous once has been completed. The assignments form an interesting learning entity. Study material is provided for each assignment.

Attendance to the orientation is compulsory in order to start the course. Supervision is voluntary.

Aika ja paikka

As in schedule: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Alternative way of completing the study module is only possible upon specific circumstances/criteria (i.e. sickness etc.). Personal reasons such as travel and work are not considered as acceptable criteria.
Alternative way of completing the study module must be agreed with the responsible teacher and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module the latest.
The alternative way of completing EXP study module is individual assignment.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 ECTS is equivalent to 27 hours of study.

Sisällön jaksotus

- Orientation
- Supervision
- 1st assignment: Test on understanding exploitation
- 2nd assignment: Case study on human trafficking
- 3rd assignment: Reflective discussion on activism and advocacy work
- Study material is provided for each assignment.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area.
Diak guidelines are followed in AHOT / RPL process.
No previous studies are required.

Lisätiedot

AHOT 5/2021: Voidaan ahotoida vain, jos opiskelijalla on aikaisempi sairaanhoitajan tutkinto tai vastaavilla sairaanhoitajan tutkintoon johtavilla korkeakouluopinnoilla. 

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Each assignment is assessed: Resubmit / pass
Each assignment has own assessment criteria, which are accessible in Diakle.
The assessment is based on the middle phase learning (semesters 4-6) of Diak assessment criteria.
https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Diak_Osaamisen_arviointikriteerit_AMK_EN.pdf

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

30.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

67 % Lähiopetus, 33 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Jaana Puurunen
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The student will be able to:
• know Finnish language at the skill level A1.1
• know vocabulary and grammar relevant to the skill level A1.1
• understand some familiar everyday expressions if the other person speaks very slowly
• communicate with very basic phrases if the other person is prepared to help

Sisältö

Contents:
• common vocabulary and phrases
• everyday speaking
• noun declension
• verb conjugation
• grammatical cases of genitive and partitive
• questions

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

12.08.2024 - 01.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

67 % Lähiopetus, 33 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Suomi
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Elina Johansson
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The student will be able to:
• know Finnish language at the skill level A1.3
• know vocabulary and grammar relevant to skill level A1.3
• use the language in routine and simple discussions
• write longer texts
• understand the main points in short, relatively easy texts
• master the basics of grammar

Sisältö

Contents:
• different word types
• the objective
• uncountable words and the partitive
• ordinal numbers
• Vocabulary relating to travelling and traffic, food and drink, work and different professions

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

14.10.2024 - 24.11.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Marianne Nylund
  • Katja Päällysaho
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand basic concepts in personal identity and life-course
• reflect on their own self-biography and that of others
• understand basic concepts of communities
• use observation methods in community work
• work individually and as a member of a team

Sisältö

Contents:
• Life-course and personal identity
• Self-biography
• Basic concepts of communities
• Observation methods in community work
• Individual and teamwork

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

80 % Lähiopetus, 20 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Katja Päällysaho
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand different definitions of and approaches to social work
• understand the basic history of social work
• understand different approaches to ethics and values in social work
• understand the skills and competences of a Bachelor of Social Services and their relation to professional identity
• understand the relevant legislation
• reflect on the development of professional identity

Sisältö

Contents:
• Definitions of social work
• Different roles of social work in society
• History of social work
• Values and ethics in social work
• Skills and competences of a Bachelor of Social Services
• Relevant legislation
• Different fields of social work
• Development of professional identity

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

19.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

2 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Markku Hiltunen
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• use different learning methods at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)
• access and use student services provided by Diak
• understand different learning environments and contexts
• work as a member of an international study group

Sisältö

Contents:
• Different teaching and learning methods used at Diak
• Student services at Diak
• Different learning environments and contexts
• Team and group work skills in an international study group

Opetusmenetelmät

CONTENTS:
- understand and know the organizational structure, value base and actors at Diak
- the curriculum of the Degree programme in social services
- teaching and learning methods applied at Diak
- virtual study platform MoodleRooms
- information search and databases available at Diak
- personal study plan
- degree regulations and general practicalities related to studies
- services offered by study office, student welfare group and library
- safety regulations at Diak
- studying in an international group of students
- group dynamics and team work skills

ASSIGNMENT:
- compulsory lectures are marked in the schedule.
- assignment given by the information specialist in the library
- participating in tutoring

Aika ja paikka

Timetable is in here: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/#

Oppimateriaalit

Douglas, T. (2000). Basic Groupwork. Routledge. Chapter 4: What happens in a group? Pages 36-47.
All lecture and workshop material

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

No research, development and innovation activities (RDI) included in the study module.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Application for RPL (recognition for previous learning) will not be accepted.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Pass/to be resubmitted

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

26.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

67 % Lähiopetus, 33 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Mirjami Vara
  • Tia Virtanen
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• know the basic text types used during the studies
• communicate orally and in writing in formal and informal situations in an academic context
• give and receive constructive feedback
• operate in different learning environments and use the digital tools required during their studies

Sisältö

Contents
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Process writing
• Referencing
• Communication style
• Intercultural communication
• Different digital tools used at Diak

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

16.09.2024 - 27.10.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

80 % Lähiopetus, 20 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Katja Päällysaho
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand different theories of welfare and values of social policy
• understand different welfare regimes and their relation to different social, political and economic structures in a global context
• understand the history of social policy and welfare regimes
• understand future challenges to social policy

Sisältö

Contents:
• Definitions and theories of welfare
• Values underlying social policy
• Impact of social, political and economic structures on everyday life and social policy
• Different welfare regimes
• History and future of social policy and welfare regimes
• Basis of public administration in Finland
• Globalisation and welfare
• European Union and social policy

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

05.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

80 % Lähiopetus, 20 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Sandra Hagman
Ryhmät
  • A53dss
    A53dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand core concepts and trends related to global migration
• recognise the concepts and policies in relation to the integration process and analyse its impact on the individual and the society
• apply anti-racist approach in understanding policies, structures and practices on discrimination and racism
• understand the role of human rights as well as international and national legislation and policies in the context of migration

Sisältö

Contents:
• Core concepts related to migration and minority status
• Local and global trends for migration
• Integration policies, practices and trends
• Anti-racist approach in understanding policies, structures and practices on racism and discrimination
• Relevant legislation and migration policies (national, international)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

05.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

80 % Lähiopetus, 20 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Sandra Hagman
  • Heidi Zitting
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • A53dss
    A53dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• reflect on their own personal background and be sensitive to different service users in a diversity context
• develop skills in anti-oppressive practice and human rights-based approach in relation to oppressed individuals, groups and communities
• understand concepts in relation to sexual orientation, gender diversity and gender sensitivity in social work
• understand interfaith dialogue, diversity in religions and spirituality in social work
• familiarise themselves with multicultural competences and intercultural communication in different work settings

Sisältö

Contents:
• Self-reflection in a diversity context
• Anti-oppressive practice and human rights-based approach
• Sexual orientation, gender diversity, gender sensitivity
• Interfaith dialogue, diversity in religions and spirituality in social work
• Multicultural competences and intercultural communication in different work settings

Opetusmenetelmät

Study module follows blended learning including orientation, lectures, independent learning, supervision, exam and final workshop.

Attendance to the orientation is compulsory in order to start the course. Attendance to the exam and final workshop is compulsory.

Aika ja paikka

As in schedule: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/

Oppimateriaalit

COMPULSORY STUDY MATERIAL:

All lecture material.

HUMAN RIGHTS BASED APPROACH

Steen, J. A., Mann, M., Restivo, N., Mazany, S. & Chapple, R. (2017). Human Rights: Its Meaning and Practice in Social Work Field Settings. National Association of Social Workers, 62(1), 9-17. Ebscohost Academic Search Premier.

Human Rights in Health and Social Care Services. [Video]. Youtube. (3min 16s) https://youtu.be/9noiJnloIKc?si=mmdqY-UI1c65Su2E

ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE

Hines, J. M. (2012). Using an Anti-Oppressive Framework in Social Work Practice with Lesbians. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Services, 24(1), 23-39. Taylor & Francis

Critical concept: Anti oppressive practice. [Video]. Youtube. (9min 32s) https://youtu.be/yX7Oz7ir-IE


GENDER DIVERSITY AND SEXUAL IDENTITY:

Healy, J. (ed.) (2022) Sexual identity and gender diversity. The Spinney Press.

Read two articles from chapter 2:

-International human rights law and sexual orientation and gender diversity


SPIRITUALITY:

Crisp, B. (2016). Contemporary Social Work Studies: Spirituality and Social Work. Farnham: Ashgate. Ebook Central (ProQuest)

Chapter 2: Social Work and Spirituality

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Alternative way of completing the study module is only possible upon specific circumstances/criteria (i.e. sickness etc.). Personal reasons such as travel and work are not considered as acceptable criteria.

Alternative way of completing the study module must be agreed with the responsible teacher and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module the latest.

In this study module, the alternative way of completing the course contains an extensive written assignment or participation in a pre-agreed work-life related project or similar.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Orientation 5h
Lectures 12h
Supervision and self-reflection on diversity issues 14h
Exam and workshop 8h
Independent study (novel, study material) 90h
Use of Diakle, course feedback survey, communication 6h
= 135h

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area.
Diak guidelines are followed in AHOT / RPL process.
No previous studies are required.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Resubmit / 1-5

The assessment is based on the middle phase learning (semesters 4-6) of Diak assessment criteria: https://www.diak.fi/en/assessment/

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

12.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

67 % Lähiopetus, 33 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Katja Päällysaho
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• recognise different types of groups in social work and community work
• understand group dynamics
• work effectively in group settings
• plan and implement group activities
• act as a group facilitator

Sisältö

Contents:
• Different types of groups in social work and community work
• Group dynamics
• Dealing with challenging group work situations
• Group facilitation skills

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

2 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Hanna Lamberg

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• evaluate and set new aims for their professional development during the placement
• reflect on their professional identity, roles and agency in the social service field
• assess and reflect on their work practices based on professional work in social service field
• understand the ethics of social and community work

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

09.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

16 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Katja Päällysaho
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • A53dss
    A53dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• apply relevant social sector specific approaches, methods and legislation in a professional manner
• promote equality, inclusive practices and advocacy work
• analyse societal and ethical problems in work settings
• reflect on the different values and possible value conflicts in a work community
• recognize and evaluate possible developmental needs and practices in working life
• apply project management skills (as applicable)

Sisältö

Contents:
• Approaches, methods and legislation in the placement context
• Equality, inclusive practices, advocacy work
• Analysis of societal and ethical problems
• Reflection on possible value conflicts
• Developmental needs in working life
• Project management skills (as applicable)

Opetusmenetelmät

Placement orientation, placement, supervision, reflective workshops, final reflective workshop.

Two online reflective workshops during the placement period. Dates for the reflective workshops are given in the beginning of the placement by supervising teachers.

PRA3 placement can take place in project work or similar in the social services field that does not involve direct client work.

Aika ja paikka

In Finland or abroad.

Oppimateriaalit

As applicable to the placement environment.

Kansainvälisyys

Placement can be done as part of exchange programme.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

PRA3 16 ECTS practical training + PRA3 reflective workshops 2 ECTS is 486 hours in total (1 ECTS = 27 hours of work)

Sisällön jaksotus

Students attend placement orientation prior to the placement. Individual supervision and reflective workshops take place during the placement. Final reflective workshop is in the end of the placement.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Pass-fail

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

09.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

2 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Katja Päällysaho
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • A53dss
    A53dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• critically evaluate their professional development at work
• critically reflect on their professional values and ethics
• recognise the necessary social sector competences required in the field
• reflect on their professional identity, roles and position as a professional in the field

Opetusmenetelmät

Two online reflective workshops during the placement; final reflective workshop at campus in the end of the placement; student´s self-reflection during the placement.

Aika ja paikka

Dates for the reflective workshops are given in the beginning of the placement by supervising teachers. Reflective workshops are held online.

Oppimateriaalit

As relevant for the placement.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Written assignment in case the student is absent from the reflective workshops or final reflective workshop.

Kansainvälisyys

Placement can be done as part of exchange programme

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

2 x 27h

These hours are part of the total placement hours.

Sisällön jaksotus

Students attend placement orientation prior to the placement. Individual online supervision takes place once during the placement, where the student, work-life supervisor and teacher attend. There are two reflective workshops during the placement. Final reflective workshop is in the end of the placement.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Pass-fail

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

12.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

2 op

Virtuaaliosuus

2 op

TKI-osuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Marianne Nylund
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • A53dss
    A53dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• apply research, development and innovation processes
• apply different strategies and methods in research, development and innovation
• recognise participatory research approach
• write a thesis plan
• manage and use guidance in the thesis process
• critically reflect on research and other sources of knowledge and justify their decisions

Sisältö

Contents:
• Research, development and innovation processes
• Strategies and methods in research, development and innovation
• Participatory research approach
• Thesis plan
• Management and guidance in thesis process
• Critical reflection on research and other sources of knowledge

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

19.08.2024 - 03.11.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

2 op

TKI-osuus

5 op

Toteutustapa

60 % Lähiopetus, 40 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 300

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Marianne Nylund
  • Katja Päällysaho
  • Heini Kapanen
  • Hanna Lamberg
Ryhmät
  • A51dss
    A51dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• evaluate research, development and innovation processes in a professional field
• present and justify the results of their work in the thesis publication seminars
• participate in professional and ethical discussions
• disseminate the results and recommendations of their thesis and communicate their expertise to various stakeholders

Sisältö

Contents:
• Evaluation of research, development and innovation processes
• Presentation and justification of the results of the thesis
• Participation in professional and ethical discussions
• Dissemination of thesis results
• Maturity test

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

12.08.2024 - 29.09.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

40 % Lähiopetus, 60 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
  • Teija Kynkäänniemi
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S23dss
    HKI-S23dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand different challenges affecting the everyday life of the adult population in Finland
• apply legislation in the field of adult social work
• understand the services, support and benefits available for service users
• empower service users
• use different participatory, socio-pedagogical, community-based work and narrative methods in adult social work

Sisältö

Contents:
• Challenges causing marginalisation e.g. unemployment, homelessness, poverty, loneliness
• Relevant legislation
• Rehabilitative services
• Different participatory, socio-pedagogical, community-based and narrative methods in adult social work

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Ajoitus

26.08.2024 - 20.10.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

40 % Lähiopetus, 60 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Sosionomitutkinnot

Kampus

Helsinki

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 100

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Opettaja
  • Katja Päällysaho
  • Vilhelmiina Vuori
  • Teija Kynkäänniemi
Ryhmät
  • HKI-S24dss
    HKI-S24dss

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to:
• understand the structure and administration of the Finnish social security system
• understand the roles of public, private and third sectors in providing and delivering social services and benefits
• understand the relevant legislation on social security

Sisältö

Contents:
• Finnish social security system: services, benefi ts and insurances
• Provision and delivery of social services and benefi ts
• Legislation regarding the Finnish social security system

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

23.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Ajoitus

24.02.2025 - 18.05.2025

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

5 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Tulkkaustutkinnot ja kielet

Kampus

Diakin yhteinen toteutus

Opetuskielet
  • Suomi
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 30

Koulutus
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Opettaja
  • Sampo Sivula
Ryhmät
  • Diak
    Diak yhteinen

Tavoitteet

Opiskelija
- osaa suomea perustaidon tasolla A2.2
- ymmärtää selkeää yleiskielistä puhetta ja pääasiat esimerkiksi TV-ohjelmasta, jos puhe käsittelee tuttuja aiheita
- osaa kertoa tutuista asioista ja selviytyy tavallisista arkielämän puhetilanteista
- ymmärtää helposti yksinkertaisia tekstejä
- osaa kirjoittaa lyhyitä tekstejä ja välittää tietoa esim. sähköpostin avulla
- osaa peruskieliopin keskeiset asiat

Sisältö

- menneet ajat ja niiden käyttö
- monikkomuodot
- erilaiset sanatyypit
- objekti ja sen käyttö
- asiointi eri paikoissa (viranomaiset ja kaupat)
- sanastoa liittyen vapaa-aikaan ja harrastuksiin, terveyteen ja sairauteen, matkailuun ja pukeutumiseen, koulutukseen ja työhön sekä tapoihin ja juhliin

Opetusmenetelmät

- kurssi on kokonaan verkossa
- luennot Zoomissa, yksi luento viikossa
- paljon itsenäistä opiskelua ja kotitehtäviä

Esitietovaatimukset: Ennen kurssia suomen kielen osaamisen tulisi olla tasolla A1.3/A2.1.

Oppimateriaalit

Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 2, uudistettu painos 2022 (kappaleet 1–5/6)

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Kurssi etenee nopeasti ja vaatii paljon itsenäistä opiskelua:
- kurssin laajuus on 5 op eli 135 tuntia työtä
- luento-opetusta on yhteensä n. 27 tuntia (loput 108 tuntia on siis tehtävien tekoa ja muuta itsenäistä opiskelua)

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Arviointiin vaikuttavat aktiivinen osallistuminen opetukseen sekä itsenäiset tehtävät.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5