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Project WorkLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BC00DK39

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

17.03.2025 - 23.05.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas projektityöskentelyyn_2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)

Teaching methods

Course includes self-study and teamwork.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

An exam is at week 15. Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated at week number 21.

Student workload

78 hours

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 15. Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated at week 21.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes an exam (50%) and teamwork´s presentation (50%).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Elina Kangasluoma
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas_projektityöskentelyyn_2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)
Kettunen, S. (2009). Onnistu projektissa. (2. painos). WSOYpro.
- In addition material introduced by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

The course includes Orientation 2h, lectures 4h, assignments to be completed independently, exam, small group work and a small group assignment, i.e. project plan presentation seminar 6h.

Exam schedules

The exam for the theory part is in week 8. Return and presentations of the small group assignment in week 11.

Student workload

78 hours.

Content scheduling

The exam for the theory part is in week 8. Return and presentations of the small group assignment in week 11.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes an exam (50%) and teamwork´s presentation (50%).
Participation in the presentation seminar is mandatory.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

03.09.2024 - 10.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
  • Elina Kangasluoma
Student groups
  • SOS24B
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SOS24C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas_projektityöskentelyyn 2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)

Teaching methods

Students study theories of project. Students practice doing project by organizing an event at 26.11.2024. The event is placed at SeAMK, Campus area.

Employer connections

Students study theories of project. Students practice doing project by organizing an event at 26.11.2024. The event is placed at SeAMK, Campus area.

Exam schedules

Exam of the theories of project is at week 40. Students prepare the event of organizations at 25.11.2024 and organize the event at 26.11.2024. The place of the event is at SeAMK, building Frami F.

Student workload

78hours

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 36. Course includes lectures, teamwork, practical organizing, meetings with organisations, independent study.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course includes an exam (50%) and a learning task by groups (50%). In addition students have to join to the every part of the project´s cycle.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 28.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 55

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • SOS24B
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SOS24C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas projektityöskentelyyn_2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)

Teaching methods

Course includes self-study and teamwork. Students join to the Järjestöekstriimi -event at 26.11.2024 between 9-16 p.m.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

An exam is at week 41. Järjestöekstriimi -event at 26.11.2024 between 9-16 p.m.Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated at week number 50.

Student workload

78 hours

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 36. Järjestöekstriimi -event at 26.11.2024. Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated at week 50.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes an exam (50%) and teamwork´s presentation (50%). Students join to the Järjestöekstriimi -event at 26.11.2024.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 12.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • MGERO23
    Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology,Multimodal implementation

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas projektityöskentelyyn_2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)

Teaching methods

Course includes self-study and teamwork.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

An exam is at week 41. Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated at week number 50.

Student workload

78 hours

Content scheduling

Course is orientated at week 36. Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated at week 50.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes an exam (50%) and teamwork´s presentation (50%).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Enrollment

09.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Timing

05.02.2024 - 12.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
  • Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
  • Asta Niinimäki
Student groups
  • MSOS24K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas projektityöskentelyyn_2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)

Teaching methods

Course includes self-study and teamwork.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

An exam at 8.3.2024. Teamwork´s return to be made and presentated 12.4.2024.

Student workload

78 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes an exam (50%) and teamwork´s presentation (50%).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.