Distance learning
Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
Distance learning
English
29.08.2022 - 29.12.2022
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Juhani Toivanen
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
3 credits
0-5
Distance learning
English
01.08.2022 - 09.12.2022
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Juhani Toivanen
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
2 credits
0-5
40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning
Online teamwork, lectures, field visits during the intensive week in Finland
English
24.10.2022 - 02.12.2022
01.03.2022 - 30.09.2022
Marja Katisko, Jaana Tilli
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:
24.10. Online kick-off workshop at 18-20 (17-19 CET)
28.11.-2.12. Intensive week programme in Helsinki (schedule to be confirmed)
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Diak joint implementation
3 credits
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Distance learning
The course material has been described in Diakle (Diak's learning platform).
Research evidence from the databases.
Online studies with video lessons and reading materials.
Online supervision sessions 14.9. 28.9., 26.10 and 23.11.2022, at 15-17
1st assignment submission by 5.10.2022,
Peer feedback 5.-11.10.2022
Seminar 12.10.2022, 14-17.
2nd assignment submission by 6.11.2022
To pass the course the student should follow the online learning process step by step in Diakle and complete the learning assignments and peer-feedback.
The course includes online learning and time-bound online supervision sessions where students are expected to participate. The information webinar 14.9.2022 and online seminar 12.10.2022 at 14-17 are compulsory.
Individual learning assignments are assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale, https://www.diak.fi/en/assessment/
English
12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Keijo Piirainen, Arja Suikkala
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
5 credits
5 credits
0-5
No alternative methods.
Individual assignments will be done in close cooperation with working-life partners.
Total workload of the course: 135 hours
of which independent studies: 126 hours
of which scheduled studies: 9 hours
Course will begin on 12.9. and end on 27.11. 2022.
Distance learning
English
29.08.2022 - 31.07.2023
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Marja Katisko, Heini Kapanen
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
2 credits
0-5
Digistart package
Self-Rating Scale for Self-Directed Learning (SRSSDL) Tool
Self-introduction video
Study and career planning as ongoing process
Distance learning
English
01.08.2022 - 02.06.2023
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Marja Katisko, Jaana Tilli, Heini Kapanen, Arja Suikkala
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
3 credits
0-5
Distance learning
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
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
Knowledge tests (5) scale: 0-5
Learning task of literature review: pass/fail
English
03.10.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
0 - 50
Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala
The student is considered to be participating in the teaching of the course in accordance with the requirements of the course delivery plan when he/she participates in the introductory information webinar and completes the first online exam. (Diak Degree Regulations 15§)
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
5 credits
0-5
No alternative method
Online knowledge tests based on student's timetable
Learning assignment of literature review: submission deadline 4.12.2022
Information webinar for the course 3.10.2022 at 15-16 in Zoom, the webinar is compulsory.
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.
The course starts on October 3, 2022 with introductory information webinar in Zoom at 15-16, the webinar is compulsory.
The student is considered to be participating in the teaching of the course in accordance with the requirements of the course delivery plan when he/she participates in the introductory information webinar and completes the first online exam. (Diak Degree Regulations 15§)
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.
The mean of knowledge tests below 50% right
Learning task of literature review: fail
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
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
5: The mean of knowledge tests 90-100% right
Learning task of literature review: pass
Distance learning
English
05.09.2022 - 29.12.2022
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Marja Katisko, Marianne Nylund, Jaana Tilli, Erja Hänninen, Aleksis Toro, Ville Päivänsalo
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
10 credits
10 credits
0-5
Distance learning
Relevant international research literature related to the thesis. Methodology literature based on selected method(s).
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
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.
English
01.09.2022 - 30.04.2023
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Marja Katisko, Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Ville Päivänsalo, Arja Suikkala
Koulutus (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Helsinki
10 credits
10 credits
0-5
No alternative methods
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
Distance learning
English
06.09.2023 - 03.12.2023
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Juhani Toivanen
MasterSchool (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Diak joint implementation
2 credits
0-5
Distance learning
Kangasniemi, M., Karki, S., Voutilainen, A., Saarnio, R., Viinamäki, L., & Häggman-Laitila, A. (2022). The value that social workers' competencies add to health care: An integrative review. Health & social care in the community, 30(2), 403–414. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13266
Sitra. Megatrends 2023.
Mlambo, M., Silén, C., & McGrath, C. (2021). Lifelong learning and nurses' continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature. BMC nursing, 20(1), 62. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00579-2
OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030.
Sim T, He M, Dominelli L. (2022). Social Work Core Competencies in Disaster Management Practice: An Integrative Review. Research on Social Work Practice, 32(3), 310–321. doi:10.1177/10497315211055427
World Economic Forum 2023. The Future of Jobs Report 2023.
World Economic Forum. (2023). Future of Jobs 2023 These are the most in-demand skills now- and beoynd.
English
22.08.2023 - 10.12.2023
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Marja Katisko, Heini Kapanen
MasterSchool (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Diak joint implementation
3 credits
0-5
Mentoring process with a working life partner and final seminar
The blog assignment
Study and career planning as ongoing process
Distance learning
English
29.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Marja Katisko, Marianne Nylund, Jaana Tilli, Erja Hänninen, Aleksis Toro, Ville Päivänsalo
MasterSchool (not translated)
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development, Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services
Diak joint implementation
10 credits
0-5