Academic year 2021 - 2022

• CRIMK22HKI Crisis Work CRI0005B16S-3004 07.02.2022-01.04.2022  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - understand definitions and approaches to different types of crisis, trauma and grief
  - recognise actors and services in crisis work
  - apply different methods and counseling approaches in work with people in crisis
  - recognise the potentialities of communities in crisis intervention

  Course contents

  Contents
  - definition and approaches to different types of crisis, trauma and grief
  - actors and services in crisis work
  - methods and counseling approaches including community based approach in crisis intervention
  - professional counseling skills in crisis work

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  Mode of delivery

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

  Recommended or required reading

  Required reading materials and other references will be available in the moodlerooms.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  In this course, the students will be able to:
  - understand definitions and approaches to different types of crisis, trauma and grief
  - recognise actors and services in crisis work
  - apply different methods and counseling approaches in work with people in crisis
  - recognise the potentialities of communities in crisis intervention
  This course is divided into three parts, and it will be completed in the following order:
  1. Crisis and crisis interventions (2 cr)
  2. Crisis work: services, practices and legislation (2cr)
  3. Reflections on professional development and crisis work (1 cr)
  In addition to the scheduled lectures, there will also be distance learning sessions. These distance learning sessions will be in Collaborate, and these sessions will help students with learning assignments.
  Learning assignments includes and infographic, a crisis intervention plan and a seminar presentation.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assessment of CRI study module is based on Diak´s assessment criteria. The assessment is based on the middle phase learning (semesters 4-6) of Diak assessment criteria.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.02.2022 - 01.04.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 200

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala

  Further information for students

  The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area.
  Diak guidelines are followed in AHOT / RPL process.

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  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 lecturer and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module.
  In this study module the alternative way of completing the study module consists of an exam to be taken on any exam re-take day by the end of Spring 2020. The literature for the exam will be decided with the teachers.

  Students use of time and load

  Orientation, face-to-face lectures, online lectures (1 cr)
  Independent learning, learning assignments, seminar (4 cr)
  Student´s workload is approximately 26h 40min per credit that is divided between different learning tasks during the study module.

• DOMVK22DIAK Domestic Violence DOM0005A20S-3003 07.03.2022-29.04.2022  5 credits  (Diak) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students
  • know general social alignments, strategies, essential legislation and service system related to domestic violence
  • know the prevalence, manifestation and consequences of domestic violence and understand the dynamics related to the phenomena
  • can identify, face and act in domestic violence work within the limits of their profession
  • understand the relevance of multi-professional cooperation in domestic violence work and can act as a representative of his/her profession in multi-professional work
  • can utilise the current research results related to domestic violence for development of professional work.

  Course contents

  • general social alignments and strategies related to domestic violence
  • essential legislation and service system related to domestic violence
  • the dynamics of the phenomenon of domestic violence
  • the prevalence and consequences
  • identifying, facing and supporting victims and perpetrators
  • looking after the safety of victims
  • the importance of multi-professional cooperation
  • professional and critical reflection

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Available in the Diakle area of the study module.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Learning assignments can be done either in English or in Finnish.
  
  The elective study module is held as an online course. Online orientation is in the beginning of the course and is compulsory. There are also lectures and online supervision during the course. Students study a diverse set of learning material after which they complete two learning assignments as instructed. The learning assignments are professional learning diary and case study.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Resubmit / pass
  Assessment criteria for each learning assignment is in Diakle.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.03.2022 - 29.04.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Diak

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Katja Päällysaho, Hanna Lamberg

  Unit, in charge

  Sosionomitutkinnot (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services, BA of Social Services, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work, BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work

  Unit location

  Diak joint implementation

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Students use of time and load

  The workload is approximately 26 h 40 min per credit.

• ENTS21HKI Entrepreneurship in Social Service Sector ENT0005B16S-3003 23.08.2021-08.10.2021  5 credits  (A45dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - understand the types, roles and future prospects of enterprises in social welfare sector
  - know the skills and attitude required for a successful entrepreneurship
  - assess own skills to act as an entrepreneur
  - develop and assess own business idea in social welfare field
  - know how to start own business and manage risks related to start-up
  - know the basics in financing, productizing, pricing and marketing process for building up sustainable business service ideas

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Types, roles and future of enterprises in social welfare sector
  - Characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs
  - Analysing business opportunities and market research
  - Process of business startup from business idea to business plan
  - Risk management and assessment
  - Financing, pricing, productizing and marketing business services

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  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 08.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A45dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Mika Alavaikko, Heini Kapanen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• ESKMK22HKI E-Skills ESK0004B16S-3004 19.04.2022-27.05.2022  4 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - use and apply different types of social media and e-services with service users
  - apply professional communication and offer guidance and advice in media and e-services
  - understand ethical principles and legal framework in online services
  - apply social media in social and community development work
  - know main developments in welfare technologies

  Course contents

  Contents
  - E-services, online guidance and advice
  - Professional communication in media and e-services
  - Ethical principles and legal framework in digital services
  - Social media in social and community development work
  - Information technology

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  Mode of delivery

  75% Face-to-face, 25% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  To be confirmed in Moodle

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The students will be able to:
  - use and apply different types of social media and e-services with service users
  - apply professional communication and offer guidance and advice in media and e-services
  - understand ethical principles and legal framework in online services
  - apply social media in social and community development work
  - know main developments in welfare technologies
  Contents:
  - E-services, online guidance and advice
  - Professional communication in media and e-services
  - Ethical principles and legal framework in digital services
  - Social media in social and community development work
  - Information technology
  e-Skills course consists of
  - Online test
  - Learning diary
  - Project (in small groups)
  - Webinars
  - Course feedback to MyDiak & self-evaluation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  *Online test:
  -10 multiple choice questions
  -You will need 100% correct
  -You may use the course materials
  *Learning diary
  *Small group project
  *Webinar presentation
  *Project report

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.04.2022 - 27.05.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 200

  Teacher(s)

  Olli Vesterinen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

• EXPVK22HKI Exploitation in a Global Frame EXP0003B16S-3005 19.04.2022-27.05.2022  3 credits  (Diak, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

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

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Processes behind global forms of exploitation
  - Factors affecting exploitative practices (locally, globally)
  - Legislation and policies
  - Networks of actors tackling various forms of exploitation

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Available in EXP Diakle.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  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: online lectures, individual assignment, independent studies, reflective online supervision and final workshop. Online sessions are held in Zoom as in schedule.
  Attendance to the orientation is compulsory.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  .Assessment of EXP study module is based on Diak´s assessment criteria. 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

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.04.2022 - 27.05.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • Diak
  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala, Hanna Lamberg

  Further information for students

  The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area.
  Diak guidelines are followed in AHOT / RPL process.

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  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.

  Students use of time and load

  Orientation, lectures, reflective supervision 1cr
  Independent learning, assignment, final workshop 2cr
  Student´s workload is approximately 26h 40min per credit that is divided between different learning tasks during the study module.

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  resubmit/1-5

• FIN3MS21HKI Finnish Basic Level 1 C FIN3003B20S-3001 13.09.2021-17.12.2021  3 credits  (A49dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  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

  Course contents

  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

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Suomen mestari 1 (new edition), chapters 7 – 9, teacher´s materials

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching and independent exercises
  
  Contents:
  
  travelling and traffic, telling about vacation, food and drink, telling the way, work and different professions, past tense, postpositions, objective, word types, ordinal numbers

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation to contact teaching, independent exercises and an exam affect to assessment.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.09.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • A49dss

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Puurunen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• MANS21HKI Management and Leadership MAN0005B16S-3003 23.08.2021-12.11.2021  5 credits  (A45dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - understand different management and leadership theories and practices
  - recognise management strategies applied in organisations in the field of social and community development work
  - analyze organisational theories and their application in practice
  - understand the importance of welfare at work
  - apply leadership approaches and practices at work in different organizations

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Management and leadership theory and practice
  - Management strategies
  - Organisational theories
  - Welfare at work

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  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  All the learning material is available in Diakle

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 12.11.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A45dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Heini Kapanen, Mika Alavaikko

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  A reflective report about given literature using also interview of management and leadership.

• MIGS21HKI Migration Locally and Globally MIG0005B16S-3004 09.08.2021-17.09.2021  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - understand core concepts related to migration
  - understand local and global reasons and trends for migration
  - recognise the concepts and policies in relation to integration process and can analyze its impact on individual and society
  - indentify and network with the actors and service providers in the field
  - familiarise themselves with the structures, policies and practices that maintain different forms of discrimination and racism
  - understand the role of human rights as well as international and national legislation and policies in the context of migration

  Course contents

  Contents
  - core concepts related to migration and minority status
  . local and global reasons and trends for migration
  - actors and service providers
  - policies, structures and practices that maintain racism and/or discrimination
  - relevant legislation and migration policies (national, international)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.08.2021 - 17.09.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala, Ari Nieminen, Sandra Hagman

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• PDIS21HKI Professional Skills for Working in Diversity Settings PDI0005B16S-3004 09.08.2021-17.09.2021  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - reflect personal background and is sensitive to different service users in diversity context
  - recognise the specific needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from different backgrounds and in different contexts
  - develop skills in anti-oppressive practice in relation to discriminated or oppressed individuals, groups and communities
  - deal with diversity of religion and culture
  - understand interfaith dialogue, religious literacy and spiritual social work method
  - familiarise themselves with multicultural competences and intercultural communication in different work settings

  Course contents

  Contents
  - self-reflection in diversity context
  - work with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from different backgrounds
  - anti-oppressive practice in community development and social work
  - religious, spiritual and cultural diversity
  - interfaith dialogue, religious literacy, spiritual social work
  - multicultural competences and intercultural communication in different work settings

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Available in PDI Diakle.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Study module is an online course including orientation, lectures, independent learning, assignment, supervision and final workshop.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  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/.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.08.2021 - 17.09.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Jouko Porkka, Marianne Nylund, Sandra Hagman, Hanna Lamberg

  Further information for students

  The study module requires skills to use online learning area. Possibility to get AHOT/RPL as described in Diak´s RPL/AHOT guidelines.

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  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.

  Students use of time and load

  Student´s workload is approximately 26h 40min per credit that is divided between different learning tasks during the study module.

• PMIMK22HKI Project Management and Innovation PMI0009B16S-3004 17.01.2022-22.04.2022  9 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - Know the process of developing and managing projects
  - write a project plan, implement the project and assess the project implementation
  - Know the project cycle management
  - use networks and partnerships in professional practice
  - know different national and international funding instruments

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Project development and planning
  - Project plan, project implementation and assessment
  - Project cycle management and evaluation
  - Networking and partnership working
  - Funding instruments

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  Mode of delivery

  78% Face-to-face, 22% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Basu, R. (2013). Managing quality in projects. Burlington, VT: Routledge.
  - Dobson, M. S. (2015). Successful project management : How to complete projects on time, on budget, and on target. Place of publication not identified]: AMA Self-Study.
  - Hyttinen, Kirsi 2017. Project Management Handbook. Laurea Publications 2017. Laurea University of Applied Sciences.
  - Lock, Dennis 2013. Naked Project Management: The Bare Facts. Farnham, Gower.
  - Martin, Vivien 2010. Managing Projects in Health and Social Care. London, Routledge.
  - Olson, David. Core Concepts of Project Management, Business Expert Press, 2020.
  - Posner, Keith, and Mike Applegarth. Project Management, Management Pocketbooks, 2019.
  - Spolander, Gary & Martin , Linda 2012. Successful project management in social work and social care: managing resources, assessing risks and measuring outcomes. London, Jessica Kingsley.
  - Suarez-Balcazar, Y., & Harper, G. (2004). Empowerment and participatory evaluation of community interventions : Multiple benefits. Florence: Routledge.
  - Vanzant, Stern,, Terra. Lean and Agile Project Management : How to Make Any Project Better, Faster, and More Cost Effective, Second Edition, Productivity Press, 2020.
  
  Other relevant literature and lecture material will be available during the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Contact teaching: lectures, workshops and seminars.
  - Written assignments during contact teaching and distance learning days.
  - The key content of PMI is to plan, implement and evaluate a small scale project in teams. The projects will be conducted in collaboration with a working life partner or a Diak's project.
  - The main written assignments are a project plan and a project report.
  - Seminar presentations of the project's results in the end of the course.
  - The project can be part of the thesis work if it is agreed on in advance with the teachers.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - The assessment of PMI is 1-5 or to be resubmitted.
  - If assignments are submitted after the deadline, the grade will be lowered one grade. More information from Diak's Degree Regulation:
  https://www.diak.fi/en/general-information-for-students/study-related-regulations/degree-regulations/
  - More detailed information of assessment of different assignments and presentations will be given in orientation lecture and in Diakle platform.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 22.04.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 200

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala, Marianne Nylund, Katja Päällysaho, Ari Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  6 credits

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  - An 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.
  - Absence from contact teaching will be compensating with written assignments and exams.
  
  - Students cannot conduct PMI individually because project management are conducted in teams in working life.
  - PMI course contains the process of planning, implementing and evaluating a small scale project.
  - An alternative way to complete the PMI course needs to be agreed in advance with the responsible teacher and the Study Guidance Councellor latest on 12th January 2022.

  Work placement(s)

  - The projects are implemented in collaboration with a working life partner or a Diak's project.

  Exam schedule

  - General exam days in Helsinki campus.
  - Exams are agreed with teachers.

  International connections

  - There can be an international work life partner if it is agreed with the responsible teacher.

  Students use of time and load

  Total credits are 9 credits, 1 ECTS equals with 26,6 hours of students' work.
  
  Step 1: planning of the project and assignments (3 cr = 80 hrs)
  Step 2: implementation of the project and assignments (4 cr = 106 hrs)
  Step 3: evaluation of the project and assignments (2 cr = 53 hrs)
  
  Total: 239 hours of a student's work load.

  Content periodicity

  - The PMI teaching will be offered according to the schedule in Mydiak in Tuudo.
  - Onlinesessions in Zoom are offered to support students' project planning and implementation during distance learning days.
  - Written assignments will be completed mainly during distance learning days.
  - Students will work in teams in planning, implementing and evaluating the projects during distance learning days.

• PRA31S21HKI Practice in Diversity Settings PRA3116B16S-3004 20.09.2021-10.12.2021  16 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - apply relevant theories and legislation in working life
  - work with people of diverse cultures and faiths in an ethical and professional manner
  - address the needs and issues faced by diverse groups in different communities
  - apply multicultural competences and skills with different individuals, groups and communities
  - apply intercultural communication and culture sensitivity in working life
  - use different community development methods including non-discrimination, anti-oppressive practice and equal treatment
  - critically reflect on personal and professional values and own professional development

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Theories and legislation related to the placement context
  - Work with people of diverse cultures and faiths
  - Needs and issues faced by diverse groups in different communities
  - Multicultural competences in social and community work
  - Issues of intercultural communication and culture sensitivity in social and community work
  - Community development methods including non-discrimination, anti-oppressive practice and equal treatment
  - Own personal and professional values and own professional development

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  As relevant for placement environment.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Placement orientation, placement, supervision, reflective workshops, placement reflection.
  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.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Pass-fail

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.09.2021 - 10.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 16 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala, Marianne Nylund, Katja Päällysaho, Lauri Uljas, Ari Nieminen, Vilhelmiina Vuori, Sandra Hagman, Hanna Lamberg

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Not applicable.

  International connections

  Placement can be done as part of exchange programme

  Students use of time and load

  PRA3 16 ECTS practical training + PRA3 reflective workshops 2 ECTS is 479 hours in total (1 ECTS = 26,6 hours of work)

  Content periodicity

  Students attend placement orientation prior to the placement. Individual online supervision takes place during the placement. Placement reflection is in the end of the placement.

• PRA32S21HKI Reflective Workshop PRA3202B16S-3004 20.09.2021-10.12.2021  2 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - Critically reflect and assess their professional development
  - reflect their professional identities, roles and position as a professional in the field of community development and social work
  - critically assess own performance in professional work in relation to the surrounding environment and society
  - understand the ethics and values of community development and social work

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  As applicable to the placement environment

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Two online reflective workshops during the placement; placement reflection at campus in the end of the placement

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Pass-fail

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.09.2021 - 10.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala, Marianne Nylund, Lauri Uljas, Sandra Hagman, Hanna Lamberg

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Alternative written assignment

  Work placement(s)

  Part of PRA3 Practice with Diverse Service user Groups

  Exam schedule

  As agreed with the responsible teacher, e.g. in the summer

  Students use of time and load

  Reflective workshops are scheduled and defined by the designated placement teacher during the PRA3 placement.

• RES02S21HKI Participatory and Research-Oriented Development 2 RES0202B16S-3004 09.08.2021-17.12.2021  2 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - reflect critically research-based knowledge and motivate own choices
  - create new innovative solutions and develop own activity in the changing working life
  - evaluate changes in working life
  - write a development and research proposal with community development approach (using participatory research methods)

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Critical reflection on research-based knowledge
  - Development and research proposal with community development approach with working life partners and service-users
  - Evaluation of changes in working life
  - Participatory research methods

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Thesis guide (https://libguides.diak.fi/CBPR)
  - See also Moodlerooms RES1-3

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures
  - Seminars
  - Independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Pass/ to be resubmitted
  
  Requirements:
  Thesis idea paper presented
  Thesis plan presented
  Thesis plan accepted
  Being an opponent for a thesis plan
  Participating in a thesis seminar as a participant
  Participating in a thesis publication seminar as a participant

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Teacher(s)

  Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala, Marianne Nylund, Hanna Lamberg

  Further information for students

  Thesis process requires independent learning and commitment. Students need to read carefully all the information provided in Moodlerooms, diak.fi + thesis guide (https://libguides.diak.fi/CBPR)

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  - The thesis process follows Diak's guidelines.

  Work placement(s)

  - "Thesis projects must be centred on working life". Read more: Diak's Degree regulation/ Section 23 Thesis and Maturity Test: https://www.diak.fi/en/general-information-for-students/study-related-regulations/degree-regulations/

  Exam schedule

  There are now exams.

  International connections

  - Thesis can be written in the international context when it is agreed with thesis supervisors.

  Students use of time and load

  RES2 contains 2 ECTS: 53 hours of student's work (1 ECT=26,6 hours).

  Content periodicity

  - Orientation to thesis process
  - Writing thesis design, thesis idea paper, thesis plan
  - Presenting thesis idea papers and a thesis plan in seminars.

• RES03MK22HKI Participatory and Research-Oriented Development 3 RES0305B16S-3004 17.01.2022-22.04.2022  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - implement the thesis with a community development approach in co-operation with a working life organization conduct the thesis with research, development and reflective orientation
  - apply different research methods and development methods in the thesis
  - give and receive critical and supportive feedback from thesis work in interaction with peer students, teachers and working life representatives

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Implementation the thesis with community development approach in a working life organization
  - Research, development work and evaluation as a process
  - Research methods and development methods in the thesis
  - Critical and supportive feedback

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Guidelines for writing a thesis in Diak: Kivirinta, M., Nylund, M. ,& Vesterinen, O. (Eds.) (2020). Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) : Guide 2.0. (Diak Opetus 8). Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu. https://libguides.diak.fi/cbprguide
  
  - Literature of writing a thesis and research methods are available in Diakle.
  - Other literature is related to students' thesis topic.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and workshops
  - Independent learning
  - Team work writing a thesis

  Assessment methods and criteria

  To complete RES3, the following assignments need be conducted:
  
  - A thesis manuscript is presented
  - A thesis manuscript is accepted
  - Being an opponent for a thesis manuscript
  - Participating in a thesis seminar as a participant
  - Participating in a thesis publication seminar as a participant

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 22.04.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 300

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Hanna Lamberg

  Further information for students

  Learning outcomes
  
  The students will be able to:
  
  - apply research, development and innovation methods in a working life context
  - implement the thesis with an innovative and reflective approach to social services and the community work setting
  - understand the meaning of evaluation and analysis in research, development and innovation processes
  - give and receive constructive feedback in the thesis process
  - write a thesis manuscript
  
  Contents
  - Research, development and innovation methods in a working life context
  - Implementation of a thesis in a social services and community work context
  - Evaluation and analysis of research, development and innovation processes
  - Constructive feedback in the thesis process
  - Thesis manuscript

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  5 credits

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  - This study module cannot be conducted in an alternative way.

  Work placement(s)

  - Thesis will be conducted with a work life partner or Diak's project.
  - Thesis can be combined with practical placement when agreed with the responsible teacher and study guidance councellor.

  International connections

  - Thesis can be conducted in collaboration with a international work life partner. This needs to be agreed with the responsible teacher.

  Students use of time and load

  - RES03 (Participatory and Research-Oriented Development 3) is 5 ECTS. This means 135 hours (5 x 27h) for individual student's work load.

  Content periodicity

  The study module contains online workshops that support the thesis writing:
  - Writing a thesis manuscript
  - Presenting a thesis manuscript in one of the thesis seminars.
  - Acting as an opponent for a thesis manuscript.
  - Participating in thesis seminars in addition to RES03 workshops.

• RES04S21HKI Participatory and Research-Oriented Development 4 RES0405B16S-3003 23.08.2021-08.10.2021  5 credits  (A45dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - evaluate meaning of thesis activities (research, development and innovative oriented) in professional research work
  - present and motivates result of thesis work in diverse seminars
  - participate to discussions of professional ethics
  - disseminates the results and future of the thesis
  - present methods that enhance social justice, equality and participation
  - critically and professionally reflect own and others thesis work

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Evaluation of thesis activities
  - Presentation of thesis in a thesis seminar or a work life organization
  - Professional ethics
  - Dissemination of the thesis (thesis, web-pages, social media etc)
  - Critical professional reflection
  - Maturity exam

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 08.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A45dss

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Hanna Lamberg

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• SAPMK22HKI Social Action and Participation SAP0005B16S-3004 28.02.2022-01.04.2022  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - identify strategies and models in community development
  - apply different models of social action and participation
  - work with different actors for community development
  - recognise practices of power and operation of power
  - plan and implement different activities of voluntary work in communities

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Strategies and models in community development
  - Social action and participation
  - Different actors in community development
  - Practices of power and operation of power
  - Activities of voluntary work in communities

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  Mode of delivery

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

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.02.2022 - 01.04.2022

  Enrollment date

  13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Seats

  0 - 200

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Lauri Uljas

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Academic year 2022 - 2023

• ENTMS22HKI Entrepreneurship in Social Service Sector ENT0005B16S-3004 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - understand the types, roles and future prospects of enterprises in social welfare sector
  - know the skills and attitude required for a successful entrepreneurship
  - assess own skills to act as an entrepreneur
  - develop and assess own business idea in social welfare field
  - know how to start own business and manage risks related to start-up
  - know the basics in financing, productizing, pricing and marketing process for building up sustainable business service ideas

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Types, roles and future of enterprises in social welfare sector
  - Characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs
  - Analysing business opportunities and market research
  - Process of business startup from business idea to business plan
  - Risk management and assessment
  - Financing, pricing, productizing and marketing business services

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  Mode of delivery

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

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Teacher(s)

  Heini Kapanen, Mika Alavaikko

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• MANMS22HKI Management and Leadership MAN0005B16S-3004 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - understand different management and leadership theories and practices
  - recognise management strategies applied in organisations in the field of social and community development work
  - analyze organisational theories and their application in practice
  - understand the importance of welfare at work
  - apply leadership approaches and practices at work in different organizations

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Management and leadership theory and practice
  - Management strategies
  - Organisational theories
  - Welfare at work

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  Mode of delivery

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

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Teacher(s)

  Mika Alavaikko, Heini Kapanen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• RES04MS22HKI Participatory and Research-Oriented Development 4 RES0405B16S-3004 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (A47dss) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to
  - evaluate meaning of thesis activities (research, development and innovative oriented) in professional research work
  - present and motivates result of thesis work in diverse seminars
  - participate to discussions of professional ethics
  - disseminates the results and future of the thesis
  - present methods that enhance social justice, equality and participation
  - critically and professionally reflect own and others thesis work

  Course contents

  Contents
  - Evaluation of thesis activities
  - Presentation of thesis in a thesis seminar or a work life organization
  - Professional ethics
  - Dissemination of the thesis (thesis, web-pages, social media etc)
  - Critical professional reflection
  - Maturity exam

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  Mode of delivery

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

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • A47dss

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Nylund, Hanna Lamberg

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  5 credits

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5