ICOMS26HKI Individual in the Community (4cr)
Code: ICO0004B25S-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 28.09.2026 - 08.11.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
- Campus
- Helsinki
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 100
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization ICOMS26HKI Individual in the Community ICO0004B25S-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Objective
The students will be able to:
• understand basic concepts of communities and community work
• reflect on the impact of societal changes on one’s personal life-course & personal identity
• apply community work methods
Content
• Personal life-course and identity
• Basic concepts of communities
• Basics of community work
• community work methods
Teaching methods
ICO study module consists of orientation, lectures, individual assignments, field work in small groups, guidance on group work, seminar
Attendance to the orientation and final seminar is compulsory.
Exam schedules
Final seminar at the end of the study module.
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 ICO study module is an extensive individual/group assignment.
Student workload
ICO study module is 4 cr. 1 cr equals 27 hours of student's work.
* Lectures and final seminar 1 cr
* Individual assignment 1 cr
* Field work in small groups 2 cr
Further information
It is not possible to apply for RPL (recognition of prior learning) for this study module.
No previous studies are required to attend the study module.