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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
Teachers
Katja Päällysaho
Anu Hellesuo
Groups
HKI-S26dss
HKI-S26dss
Course
ICO0004B25S

Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 53 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 28.09.2026 time 12:15 - 15:15
(3 h 0 min)
ICO/ Orientation
HKI-327 Luokka 327
Thu 01.10.2026 time 12:15 - 15:15
(3 h 0 min)
ICO/ Lecture
HKI-327 Luokka 327
Fri 09.10.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
ICO/ Lecture
HKI-327 Luokka 327
Mon 12.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
ICO/ Independent work on the assignment
Wed 14.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
ICO/ Independent work on the assignment
Thu 15.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
ICO/ Independent work on the assignment
Tue 20.10.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
ICO/ Guidance
HKI-222 luokka 222
Mon 26.10.2026 time 09:00 - 12:15
(3 h 15 min)
ICO/ Groupwork on the assignment
Fri 30.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
ICO/ Groupwork on the assignment
Mon 02.11.2026 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
ICO/ Preparing for the seminar and guidance
HKI-222 luokka 222
Fri 06.11.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
ICO/ Seminar
HKI-332a Iso luentosali 332a
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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.

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