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.

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  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

• INN2VS22HKI Leadership and evaluation in health care and social services INN2005Y21S-3001 12.09.2022-27.11.2022  5 credits  (Y51pcc) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to evaluate and manage the quality of services in the social and health care sector.
  • is able to apply evaluation methods to develop leadership strategies in collaborative and interdisciplinary teams and networks.
  • is able to apply information and knowledge management in digital environments and local work settings.
  • is able to apply methods of social and health-care economics in practice.
  • is able to manage high quality and effective customer-oriented service processes and is committed to accountable and ethical management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course material has been described in Diakle (Diak's learning platform).
  Research evidence from the databases.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  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

  Assessment methods and criteria

  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/

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51pcc

  Teacher(s)

  Keijo Piirainen, Arja Suikkala

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  R&D proportion

  5 credits

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative methods.

  Work placement(s)

  Individual assignments will be done in close cooperation with working-life partners.

  Students use of time and load

  Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  of which independent studies: 126 hours
  of which scheduled studies: 9 hours

  Content periodicity

  Course will begin on 12.9. and end on 27.11. 2022.

• INN3VK23DIAK Collaborative leadership INN3005Y21S-3002 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (Y53gcc) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to develop a comprehensive understanding about collaborative leadership in complex social and health-care fields and diverse leadership structures.
  • is able to promote and support high-quality collaboration, self-management as well as a resilient and innovative work culture in interdisciplinary teams, organisations and networks.
  • is able to apply an ethical leadership and a coaching leadership style to diverse development processes.
  • is able to facilitate implementation processes by adapting technological and digital solutions when leading collaboration and professional development in teams, organisations and networks.
  • is able to advocate for a collaborative leadership by focusing on mutual trust, dialogue and collective goals in relationships and results.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment date

  19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y53gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Arja Koski, Keijo Piirainen

  Unit, in charge

  Koulutus (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Master’s Degree Programme in People-centered and Innovative Leadership in Health Services

  Unit location

  Helsinki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

• 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 03.10.2022-31.12.2022  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.

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  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 - 31.12.2022

  Enrollment date

  01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y53gcc

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Satu Kajander-Unkuri, Arja Suikkala

  Further information for students

  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§)

  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, 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.

  Content periodicity

  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.

  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

• SAEVK23DIAK-YAMK Strategic approaches to complex eco-social issues in different contexts SAE0005Y21S-3003 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (Y51termo, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Knowledge
  On completion of the course, the student is able to:
  • analyze key elements related to global and local eco-social issues and relate these to policies, political processes, local alternatives, and to eco-social initiatives.
  • apply theoretical perspectives of eco-social changes in local and global situations.
  
  Skills
  On completion of the course, the student is able to:
  • analyze and present relevant academic, professional texts and ethical problems related to eco-social initiatives and work practices.
  • contribute to professional knowledge and problem solving on current eco-social areas in workplaces, communities and society.
  • apply specialized knowledge in practical assignments and projects in a life-long perspective.
  
  General Competence
  On completion of the course, the student is able to:
  • critically reflect on prevailing situation, eco-social perspective and switch of paradigms.
  • apply action research skills in research projects and/or initiatives, related to eco-social community initiatives on local or global levels, such as smart cities, community

  Course contents

  This course is complementary to course “Eco-social Approaches: Theoretical foundations and Controversies”, and it provides a bridge from theoretical perspectives and debates to practical engagements related to policy proposals and community alternatives. Students study initiatives within different societal contexts, and analyse alternatives of social innovative actions together with different stakeholders, developing new knowledge, proposals, and innovative actions.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment date

  19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • Y51termo
  • Y51pcc
  • Y53termo
  • Y53gcc
  • Y53sosva
  • Y51gcc

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Katisko, Sandra Hagman

  Unit, in charge

  Sosionomitutkinnot (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

  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, Jaana Tilli, Erja Hänninen, Aleksis Toro, 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

Academic year 2023 - 2024

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.