Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development
Master of Social Services and Health Care, 90 ECTS

Master of Social Services (sosionomi, ylempi AMK), Master of Health Care, Registered Nurse (sairaanhoitaja, ylempi AMK), Master of Health Care, Public Health Nurse (terveydenhoitaja, ylempi AMK)

Academic year 2021 - 2022

ACA01VS21HKI Academic writing and research communication, part I ACA0103Y21S-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 3 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 3 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Teacher(s)

Juhani Toivanen

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
COMVK22HKI Communities in change COM0005Y21S-3001 09.03.2022-13.05.2022 5 credits (Y51gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Student
• is able to analyse the evolution of communities at the global and local level.
• is able to analyse the challenges and opportunities faced by new forms of communities.
• is able to evaluate new forms of governance, civil society and community action.
• is able to promote inclusion and good relations between population groups in communities.
• is able to apply community analysis and?impact assessment in practice

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Online studies with time-bound lectures, seminar and tutoring sessions. Students are studying individually and in groups.

The mode of delivery is a combination of online lectures and online activities in Zoom.

• Orientation lecture: time-bound
• Individual learning including videos, research articles and other materials.
• Tutorig sessions for assignments
• Final seminar: time-bound

Assessment methods and criteria

The total criteria for the study module is: 1-5
1=satisfactory, 5=excellent.

For detailed information of the assessment criteria: https://www.diak.fi/en/assessment/

Language of instruction

English

Timing

09.03.2022 - 13.05.2022

Enrollment date

13.09.2021 - 17.10.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Marianne Nylund

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

The additional exam days will be announced in the beginning of the study module.

Students use of time and load

1 ECTS is 27 hours of a student’s work load. 5 ECTS are 135 hours.

Content periodicity

9.3.2022 at 16-18 Orientation lecture
28.3. at 15-18 Online exam
7.4.2022 at 16-18 Tutoring session for assignments
21.4. at 16-18 Tutoring session for assignments
4.5.2022 at 15-19 Final online seminar
PRO01VS21HKI Professional development and expertise, part I PRO0102Y21S-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 2 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 2 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Teacher(s)

Elsa Keskitalo, Jaana Tilli, Heini Kapanen, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Digistart package
Self-Rating Scale for Self-Directed Learning (SRSSDL) Tool
Self-introduction video
Study and career planning as ongoing process

Assessment criteria

Passed/Resubmitted
RMEVS21HKI Research methods RME0005Y21S-3001 17.08.2021-17.12.2021 5 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
· is able to describe the nature of quantitative and qualitative research as well as the premises of the methodology and philosophy of science.
· is able to search for and critically evaluate national and international quantitative and qualitative scientific information and apply it to research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in accordance with the defined problem or purpose.
· is able to justify the most appropriate data acquisition and data analysis methods for the defined problem or purpose.
· is able to design a plan for RDI activities and embed ethical aspects into the research project.
· is able to analyse and evaluate the validity and reliability of RDI activities.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Creswell (2014). Research design. Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th edition. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Curtis & Drennan (2013). Quantitative Health Research : Issues And Methods. Maidenhead McGraw-Hill Education.
Gray, Grove, & Sutherland (2017). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence. 8th edition. Elsevier.
Leavy, P. (2014). The Oxford handbook of qualitative research. Oxford University Press.
Padgett, D. K. (2009). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Social Work Knowledge Development. Social Work, 54(2), 101-5. DOI:10.1093/sw/54.2.101
Polit & Beck (2018). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. 9th edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Silverman, R. M., & Patterson, K. L. (2014). Qualitative research methods for community development.
Singh (2007). Quantitative Social Research Methods. SAGE India.

Diakle learning environment contains materials

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Content:
1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods
2) Literature review (research question, PICO, search strategy, literature search)
3) Qualitative research methods (design, data collection and sampling strategies, data analysis)
4) Quantitative research methods (basics of statistics, design, data collection, data analysis)
5) Ethics during research process
6) Validity and reliability of the research

Methods:
Online lectures (videos)
Learning task (supervisions in Diakle using video-conferencing 12.10.2021 at 15-17 or 2.11.2021 at 14-16 based on student's choice).
Independent studies

Assessment methods and criteria

Knowledge tests (5) scale: 0-5
Learning task of literature review: pass/fail

Language of instruction

English

Timing

17.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No alternative method

Exam schedule

Online knowledge tests based on student's timetable
Learning task of literature review (supervisions 12.10.2021 at 15-17 or 2.11.2021 at 14-16 based on student's choice).

Students use of time and load

Independent studies 133 hours:

1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods 10 hours
2) Literature review 25 hours
3) Qualitative research methods 27 hours
4) Quantitative research methods 27 hours
5) Ethics during research process 22 hours
6) Validity and reliability of the research 22 hours

Group supervision of the learning task of literature review: 2 hours

Content periodicity

Course will open 17th of August: Introduction of the course (Diakle environment: video)

Student will study independently the course as following order:

1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Student have to pass the knowledge test to be able to proceed to

2) Literature review
Student have to perform acceptable the learning task to be able to proceed

3) Qualitative research methods and
4) Quantitative research methods
After passing knowledge tests of qualitative and quantitative research methods, student is able to proceed to

5) Ethics during research process and
6) Validity and reliability of the research
After passing the knowledge tests of ethics during research process and validity and reliability of the research, the course is finished.

Assessment criteria

The mean of knowledge tests below 50% right
Learning task of literature review: pass

Satisfactory

1: The mean of knowledge tests 50-59.9% right
2: The mean of knowledge tests 60-69.9% right
Learning task of literature review: pass

Good

3: The mean of knowledge tests 70-79.9% right
4: The mean of knowledge tests 80-89.9% right
Learning task of literature review: pass

Excellent

5: The mean of knowledge tests 90-100% right
Learning task of literature review: pass
RMPVK22HKI Research methods in practice RMP0005Y21S-3001 07.02.2022-03.04.2022 5 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
· is able to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods appropriately to acquire and analyse information.
· is able to apply participatory research methods in practice.
· is able to analyse, interpret and report the RDI results and how they can be implemented in practice.
· is able to follow the principles of responsible conduct in research, data protection and research ethics.
· is able to apply the principles of open science and research in RDI activities.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Creswell (2014). Research design. Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th edition. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Curtis & Drennan (2013). Quantitative Health Research : Issues And Methods. Maidenhead McGraw-Hill Education.
Gray, Grove, & Sutherland (2017). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence. 8th edition. Elsevier.
Leavy, P. (2014). The Oxford handbook of qualitative research. Oxford University Press.
Padgett, D. K. (2009). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Social Work Knowledge Development. Social Work, 54(2), 101-5. DOI:10.1093/sw/54.2.101
Polit & Beck (2018). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. 9th edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Silverman, R. M., & Patterson, K. L. (2014). Qualitative research methods for community development.
Singh (2007). Quantitative Social Research Methods. SAGE India.

Diakle learning environment contains materials

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Content:
Data analyzing methods in quantitative and qualitative research and applying these in practice
Participatory research methods and applying in practice
Guidelines for the responsible conduct of research, data protection, research ethics and validity on practice
Open science and research

Methods:
Online lectures (videos)
Learning tasks
Seminar working
Independent studies

Assessment methods and criteria

Diak assessment criteria
https://www.diak.fi/en/assessment/

Language of instruction

English

Timing

07.02.2022 - 03.04.2022

Enrollment date

13.09.2021 - 17.10.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marianne Nylund, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No alternative method.

Exam schedule

Independent studies based on student's timetable.
The deadline of the first learning task (for the seminar) 28th February 2022.
Seminar 10th March 2022 at 15-17 (Finnish time).
The deadline of the second learning task 1st April 2022.

Students use of time and load

Independent studies 133 hours
Seminar working 2 hours

Content periodicity

The course will start 7th February: Introduction of the course (Diakle environment: video)
SOCVS21HKI Social justice from a global perspective SOC0005Y21S-3001 27.09.2021-17.12.2021 5 credits (Y51gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
• is able to critically analyse the impact of globalisation on communities.
• is able to analyse the interconnectedness of global challenges.
• is able to analyse the concepts and theories related to social justice and human rights from a global perspective.
• is able to explain and analyse the impact of inequality, migration and humanitarian crisis on communities.
• is able to apply the elements of social justice and wellbeing to community development.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Betts, A., & Milner, J. (2019). Governance of the Global Refugee Regime. World Refugee Council Research Paper No. 13. Available at: https://www.cigionline.org/publications/governance-global-refugee-regime

Kok-Chor Tan (2017.) What is this thing Global Justice? NY: Routledge. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=4786877

Reich, Michael, Ife, Jim, Weil, Marie (2013). Social Justice, Human Rights, Values, and Community Practice. In M. Weil (ed.) Handbook of Community Practice (p. 73-104). Thousand Oaks: Sage. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=1995400

Päivänsalo, Ville. (2020). Justice with Health: Faith in Support of Progress across Contexts. Uppsala: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. Available at https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1434444&dswid=9848

Sorrells, K. & Sekimoto, S. (2016). Globalizing intercultural communication: A reader. Sage. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=5603532

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Online lecturers, written assignments, participation in an online webinar

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments 1 and 2: Evaluation 1-5
Assignment 3-4: Completed/to be completed.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.09.2021 - 17.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Elsa Keskitalo, Ville Päivänsalo

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

International connections

Course will be available for students from EU3IN Alliance

Content periodicity

Course will be carried in the fall 2021 starting on week 39 and ending on week 45.

Timetable for time-bound sessions (obligatory):
Orientation and lecture on September 28 at 16-18 EET (Lecturers: Ville Päivänsalo, Elsa Keskitalo, Marja Katisko)
Lecture on September 29 at 14-16 EET (Ville Päivänsalo), to be recorded
Webinar on October 2 at 16-19

Schedule and assignments:
1. Just development and global justice. Time frame 29.9.-17.10 2021
Online lecture on Sept. 29 at 14-16
Assignment 1. Select a chapter in the book of Kok-Chor Tan (2017). What is this thing Global Justice? Write an essay of 2 pages. Deadline 17.10.2021.

2. Social justice and community development. Time frame 11.10.-29.10.2021
Assignment 2. Describe and analyse a selected local development project from social justice perspective. Write a report of 2 pages. Deadline 20.10.2021.

3. Migration and justice across contexts. Time frame 11.10.-29.10.2021
Assignment 3. Reflect an immigrant journey from Human Rights' perspective. Based on given material. Deadline 29.10.2021

4. Developing communities in practice.Time frame 4a) 2.11-10.11.2021; 4b 11.11.-18.11.2021
Webinar on October 2 at 16-19, instructions to the assignment 4a and 4b.
Assignment 4a. Drafting a development project proposal. Write a 2-page proposal (idea paper) to apply for funding. Deadline10.11.2021.
Assignment 4b. Commenting two of the proposals with 3-4 sentences. Deadline 18.11.2021
SUSVS21HKI Sustainable development in communities SUS0005Y21S-3001 18.10.2021-17.12.2021 5 credits (Y51gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
• is able to analyse the concepts and theories of multidimensional sustainable development.
• is able to analyse the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental perspectives.
• is able to analyse the opportunities and obstacles of sustainable development in urban and rural contexts.
• is able to promote integrated action to combat social, economic and environmental challenges in communities.
• is able to apply sustainable developmental goals to community development in practice.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Gamble, D.N. & Hoff, M. D. (2013) Sustainable Community Development. In M. Weil (ed.) The Handbook of Community Practice (pp. 215-232). Sage Publications.

Kuenkel, P., Kuhn, E., Stucker, D., & Williamson, D. F. (2021). Leading Transformative Change Collectively: A Practitioner Guide to Realizing the SDGs. Taylor & Francis.

https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/42783/9781000281187.pdf?sequence=1
Niklasson, L. (2019). Improving the sustainable development goals: Strategies and the governance challenge. Taylor & Francis.

Sachs, Jeffrey 2015. The Age of Sustainable Development. Columbia University Press.
The United Nations. UN Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

Wheeler, Stephen M. (2015). Sustainability in Community Development. In R. Phillips & R.H. Pittman (eds.) An Introduction to Community Development (pp. 72-89). Taylor & Francis.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

- online lectures, workshops and final seminar
- written assignments
- online discussion

Assessment methods and criteria

- Assignment 1: pass-to be resubmitted
- Assignment 2: pass-to be resubmitted
- Assignment 3: 1-5/ to be resubmitted

Language of instruction

English

Timing

18.10.2021 - 17.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marianne Nylund, Elsa Keskitalo

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

International connections

- This course is available for EU3IN Alliance students.

Students use of time and load

One credits (1 ECTS) equals 27 hours of a student's work (5 ECTS=135 hours).

Content periodicity

Part 1: Weeks 42-44 (19th October-5th November 2021) Concepts and theories of multidimensional sustainable development
- Online orientation lecture: 19th October, 2021 at 16-18 EET
- Assignment 1 on key concepts (individual written assignment). Deadline 5th November 2021

Part 2: Weeks 45-46 (8th-19th November 2021): Opportunities and obstacles of sustainable development in different contexts.
- Online lecture and workshop: 16th November 2021, at 16-18 2021 EET
- Assignment 2: Online discussion based on an article. Deadline 12th November 2021.

Part 3: Weeks 47-49 (29th November-10th December): Sustainable development in practice
- Assignment 3: Written project analysis (based on existing project material). Deadline 3rd December 2021.
- Online final seminar: 7th December 2021, at 16-19 2021 EET
THE01VS21HKI Thesis I THE0110Y21S-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 10 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Relevant international literature and research information related to the thesis.
Methodology literature based on selected method.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Content:

Literature search and databases
Thesis proposal
Permission for conducting the research
Ethical approval

Methods:

Workshops and lectures
Group seminars and supervision
Independent studies
Peer-reviewing

Assessment methods and criteria

THE01 is evaluated as accepted when

Student has presented the thesis proposal in a group seminar and the thesis proposal is accepted.
Student has prepared the permission for conducting the research application (if needed).
Student has prepared ethical approval application (if needed).

10 ECTS are marked when data collection can begin.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Ville Päivänsalo, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

R&D proportion

10 credits

Virtual proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods

Students use of time and load

Workshops and lectures 5 hours
Group supervision 8 hours
Independent studies and familiarizing the literature concerning the research subject and methods 244 hours
Peer-reviewing 10 hours
THE02VK22HKI Thesis II THE0210Y21S-3001 01.01.2022-31.08.2022 10 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Relevant international research literature related to the thesis. Methodology literature based on selected method(s).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Content:

Data collection
Data analysis
Results

Methods:

Group seminars and supervision
Independent studies
Peer-reviewing

Assessment methods and criteria

THE02 is evaluated as accepted when

Student has presented a data collection plan in a seminar
Student has presented the data analysis and first draft of the results
Student has peer-reviewed a student colleague in two seminars.

10 ECTS are marked when data analysis is performed and first draft of the results is available.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.08.2022

Enrollment date

13.09.2021 - 17.10.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Ville Päivänsalo, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

R&D proportion

10 credits

Virtual proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods

Students use of time and load

Group seminars and supervision 16 hours
Independent studies and familiarizing the research literature concerning the research subject and methods 234 hours
Peer-reviewing 20 hours

Academic year 2022 - 2023

ACA01VS22DIAK Academic writing and research communication, part I ACA0103Y21S-3002 29.08.2022-29.12.2022 3 credits (Y53gcc) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

29.08.2022 - 29.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 3 credits
Group(s)
- Y53gcc
Teacher(s)

Juhani Toivanen

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
ACA02VS22HKI Academic writing and research communication, part II ACA0202Y21S-3001 01.08.2022-09.12.2022 2 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2022 - 09.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 2 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Teacher(s)

Juhani Toivanen

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
ECOVS22DIAK-YAMK Eco-social Approaches: Theoretical foundations and Controversies ECO0005Y21S-3002 14.10.2022-02.12.2022 5 credits +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Knowledge
On completion of this course, the student:
• has advanced knowledge of key perspectives and central theoretical debates on the complex relations and interconnectedness between ecological and social conditions and challenges.
• has in-depth understanding of past and current debates about sustainability, green growth, and human behavior and responsibility towards nature.
• is able to identify transformative changes from anthropocentricity to eco-social views
• is able to understand key perspectives, past and current debates about the eco-social and to apply them in communication with specialists and public.

Skills
On completion of this course, the student is able to:
• relate to current academic debates and critically analyse the relations between perceptions and practices related to wellbeing, material conditions and footprints, and environmental limits.
• critically analyze ongoing political controversies regarding sustainability, green capitalism, inequality and power structures that impinge on environmental and social conditions and possibilities.

General competence
On completion of this course, the student is able to:
• apply eco-social related approaches in an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.

Course contents

The course provides a basis for understanding eco-social changes: theoretical frameworks, debates and social initiatives related to global and local challenges. The course gives an overview of key concepts, main debates and conceptual genealogies and directions regarding the complex relations between ecological and social conditions and dimensions. We explore key issues regarding the relations between society and environment and how these relationships can be conceptualised. We discuss key concepts such as ‘anthropocene’, ‘sustainability’, ‘deep ecology’, ‘power’, ‘inequality’ and relate them to emerging paradigms that question our perceptions of, and practices related to wellbeing and environmental sustainability.

Mode of delivery

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

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Online teamwork, lectures, field visits during the intensive week in Finland

Language of instruction

English

Timing

14.10.2022 - 02.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 30.09.2022
- 5 credits
Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Jaana Tilli

Further information for students

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) will be offered jointly with Diaconia University of Applied Sciences' partner institutions.

The inspiring programme consists of lectures and collaborative online teamwork with an intensive week in Finland in November.

Time-bound activities:
14.10. Online kick-off workshop at 12–16 (11-15 CET)
28.11.-2.12. Intensive week programme in Helsinki (schedule to be confirmed)

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Diak joint implementation

Virtual proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
METVS22HKI Methods and practices in community-based work MET0005Y21S-3001 01.08.2022-16.12.2022 5 credits (Y51gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
• is able to analyse the theoretical perspectives of community development critically.
• is able to analyse community development policies and models in a global context.
• is able to evaluate processes and outcomes of community development.
• is able promote partnerships, networking and multi-agency work in communities.
• is able apply participatory and asset-based methods in community-based work.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Basic literature:

Porkka, J. & Nzali, A.(2021). Learning Asset-Based Community Development in the Rural Tanzania. In In E. Keskitalo, E. Habiyakare & S. Vanto (Eds.), Universities and businesses co-creating sustainable communities for the future: experiences and results from the BUSCO project, (pp. 117–133). Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-493-365-0

Porkka, J. & Pentikäinen, M (eds.) (2013). Community of the Future. Challenges and New Approaches to the Community Based Social Work and Diaconia from the CABLE Approach. Helsinki, Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-493-190-8

Weil, M., Reisch, M.S., & Ohmer, M.L. (2013).The Handbook of Community Practice. SAGE Publications. Ebook available for Diak by Haka-credentials: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=5780231 (especially chapters 28 & 30)

- Other material and literature will be given in the beginning of the course.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

- Online lectures & recordings
- Online tutoring for assignments
- Final webinar

Assessment methods and criteria

- The study module is graded 1-5
- More detailed information of other assignments and their grading will be given in the beginning of the study module.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y51gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Jouko Porkka, Marianne Nylund

Further information for students

The study module contains the following assignments:
1) Biography assignment (individual orientation assignment)
2) Participatory observation method (exposure method; individual assignment)
3) Community analysis based on the observations (group assignment)
4) Presentation of the group assignment in the final webinar
5) Written report on community development based on the previous parts 1-4

Assignments 1-4 grading is: pass-to be resubmitted
Assignment 5 - written repor, grading: 1-5 or to be resubmitted

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

- There are no exams.

International connections

- CODE forum network: https://www.diak.fi/kalenteri/code-forum-2022/

Students use of time and load

- The study module is 5 ECTS. It equals 133 hours (1 ECTS=26,6 hours) of student work.

Content periodicity

- Orientation lecture
- Other lectures & recordings on asset-based community work
- Tutoring for assignments
- Final webinar (students' presentations)
PRO01VS22DIAK Professional development and expertise, part I PRO0102Y21S-3002 29.08.2022-09.12.2022 2 credits (Y53gcc) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

29.08.2022 - 09.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 2 credits
Group(s)
- Y53gcc
Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Heini Kapanen

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Digistart package
Self-Rating Scale for Self-Directed Learning (SRSSDL) Tool
Self-introduction video
Study and career planning as ongoing process
PRO02VS22HKI Professional development and expertise, part II PRO0203Y21S-3001 01.08.2022-09.12.2022 3 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2022 - 09.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 3 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Jaana Tilli, Heini Kapanen, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
RMEVS22DIAK Research methods RME0005Y21S-3002 03.10.2022-29.12.2022 5 credits (Y53gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
· is able to describe the nature of quantitative and qualitative research as well as the premises of the methodology and philosophy of science.
· is able to search for and critically evaluate national and international quantitative and qualitative scientific information and apply it to research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in accordance with the defined problem or purpose.
· is able to justify the most appropriate data acquisition and data analysis methods for the defined problem or purpose.
· is able to design a plan for RDI activities and embed ethical aspects into the research project.
· is able to analyse and evaluate the validity and reliability of RDI activities.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Creswell (2014). Research design. Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th edition. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Curtis & Drennan (2013). Quantitative Health Research : Issues And Methods. Maidenhead McGraw-Hill Education.
Gray, Grove, & Sutherland (2017). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence. 8th edition. Elsevier.
Leavy, P. (2014). The Oxford handbook of qualitative research. Oxford University Press.
Padgett, D. K. (2009). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Social Work Knowledge Development. Social Work, 54(2), 101-5. DOI:10.1093/sw/54.2.101
Polit & Beck (2018). Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice. 9th edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Silverman, R. M., & Patterson, K. L. (2014). Qualitative research methods for community development.
Singh (2007). Quantitative Social Research Methods. SAGE India.

Other material shown in Diakle learning environment

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Content:
1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods
2) Literature review (research question, PICO, search strategy, literature search)
3) Qualitative research methods (design, data collection and sampling strategies, data analysis)
4) Quantitative research methods (basics of statistics, design, data collection, data analysis)
5) Ethics during research process
6) Validity and reliability of the research

Methods:
Online lectures (videos)
Learning assignment of literature review (submission deadline 4.12.2022)
Five knowledge tests
Independent studies

Assessment methods and criteria

Knowledge tests (5) scale: 0-5
Learning task of literature review: pass/fail

Language of instruction

English

Timing

03.10.2022 - 29.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y53gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No alternative method

Exam schedule

Online knowledge tests based on student's timetable
Learning assignment of literature review: submission deadline 4.12.2022

Students use of time and load

Information webinar for the course 3.10.2022 at 15-16 in Zoom

Independent studies 131 hours:

1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods 8 hours
2) Literature review 25 hours
3) Qualitative research methods 27 hours
4) Quantitative research methods 27 hours
5) Ethics during research process 22 hours
6) Validity and reliability of the research 22 hours

Information retrieval webinar 3 hours (October 4, 2022 from 3 to 6 pm (Finnish time) in Zoom)

During the course, QA classes are held in weeks 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48 on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 pm, in which the students can participate according to their own needs.

Content periodicity

The course starts on October 3, 2022 with introductory information in Zoom from 3 pm to 4 pm.

Student will study independently the course as following order:

1) Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Recommended time to perform this section: 3.10.-9.10.2022. Student have to pass the knowledge test to be able to proceed to

2) Literature review
3) Qualitative research methods and
4) Quantitative research methods
Recommended time to perform these sections: 10.10.–4.12.2022. Student have to submit the learning assignment of the literature review (deadline 4.12.2022) and pass the knowledge test of qualitative and quantitative research methods to be able to proceed

5) Ethics during research process and
6) Validity and reliability of the research
Recommended time to perform these sections: 5.-31.12.2022
After passing the knowledge tests of ethics during research process and validity and reliability of the research, the course is finished.

Assessment criteria

The mean of knowledge tests below 50% right
Learning task of literature review: fail

Satisfactory

1: The mean of knowledge tests 50-59.9% right
2: The mean of knowledge tests 60-69.9% right
Learning task of literature review: pass

Good

3: The mean of knowledge tests 70-79.9% right
4: The mean of knowledge tests 80-89.9% right
Learning task of literature review: pass

Excellent

5: The mean of knowledge tests 90-100% right
Learning task of literature review: pass
SOCVS22DIAK Social justice from a global perspective SOC0005Y21S-3002 05.09.2022-29.12.2022 5 credits (Y53gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
• is able to critically analyse the impact of globalisation on communities.
• is able to analyse the interconnectedness of global challenges.
• is able to analyse the concepts and theories related to social justice and human rights from a global perspective.
• is able to explain and analyse the impact of inequality, migration and humanitarian crisis on communities.
• is able to apply the elements of social justice and wellbeing to community development.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

05.09.2022 - 29.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y53gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Erja Hänninen, Ville Päivänsalo

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
SUSVS22DIAK Sustainable development in communities SUS0005Y21S-3002 03.10.2022-29.12.2022 5 credits (Y53gcc) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

The student
• is able to analyse the concepts and theories of multidimensional sustainable development.
• is able to analyse the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental perspectives.
• is able to analyse the opportunities and obstacles of sustainable development in urban and rural contexts.
• is able to promote integrated action to combat social, economic and environmental challenges in communities.
• is able to apply sustainable developmental goals to community development in practice.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

03.10.2022 - 29.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- Y53gcc
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Marianne Nylund

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development

Unit location

Helsinki

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
THE01VS22DIAK Thesis I THE0110Y21S-3002 05.09.2022-29.12.2022 10 credits (Y53gcc) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

English

Timing

05.09.2022 - 29.12.2022

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- Y53gcc
Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Marianne Nylund, Erja Hänninen, Ville Päivänsalo

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

R&D proportion

10 credits

Virtual proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
THE03VS22HKI Thesis III THE0310Y21S-3001 01.09.2022-30.04.2023 10 credits (Y51pcc, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Relevant international research literature related to the thesis. Methodology literature based on selected method(s).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Content:

Discussion, conclusions and practical implications
Maturity test
Publication of the thesis

Methods:

Group seminars and supervision 12 hours
Independent studies 238 hours
Peer-reviewing 20 hours

Assessment methods and criteria

THE03 is evaluated as accepted and 10 ECTS are marked when

Thesis report is evaluated as accepted grade (1-5)
Maturity test is evaluated as accepted
The thesis is published
Student has peer-reviewed a student colleague in the seminars

The thesis (30 ECTS) will be evaluated with a grade 1-5.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.09.2022 - 30.04.2023

Enrollment date

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- Y51pcc
- Y51gcc
Teacher(s)

Marja Katisko, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Ville Päivänsalo, Arja Suikkala

Unit, in charge

Koulutus (not translated)

Programme(s)

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

Unit location

Helsinki

R&D proportion

10 credits

Virtual proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods

Exam schedule

Group seminars and supervision 12 hours
Independent studies and familiarizing the research literature concerning the research subject and methods 240 hours
Peer-reviewing 15 hours

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community DevelopmentMaster of Social Services and Health Care, 90 ECTS

Master of Social Services (sosionomi, ylempi AMK), Master of Health Care, Registered Nurse (sairaanhoitaja, ylempi AMK), Master of Health Care, Public Health Nurse (terveydenhoitaja, ylempi AMK)

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Academic year 2022 - 2023

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development
Master of Social Services and Health Care, 90 ECTS