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Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies: SOS24B

Code: SOS24

Degree:
Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care

Degree title:
Bachelor of Social Services

Credits:
210 ects

Duration:
3.5 years (210 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2024

Descriptions

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME AND COMPETENCIES

Expertise in the social aspects of individual people's everyday life in the community and society lies at the heart of the Degree Programme. It means that students learn to understand an individual's life, along with the individual's resources and needs and to perceive her or his life situation in a broader context of social and cultural life. The degree programme provides students with competence to promote the welfare, social function and social engagement of people by means of psychosocial, activity-based and empowering methods and by appropriate management practices.

In his work, the Bachelor of Social Work (BA) encounters people of different ages and goes alongside them, supporting growth, development and social functioning. Work includes not only the provision of services, but also social influence, guidance on services and the development of work together with customers.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY PROFILE

Taking the degree guarantees broad and high-quality professional social work competence and it enables employment with various client groups. The degree programme does not include specialisation In his work, the Bachelor of Social Work (BA) encounters people of different ages and goes alongside them, supporting growth, development and social functioning. They provide a strong theoretical basis for work in the social field and the studies include a wealth of learning environments in working life as well as practical learning methods. Sociology's work includes not only the provision of services, but also social influence, guidance on services and the development of work together with customers.
Students have a possibility to choose studies that represent different methods and work life settings. The study module Empowerment in Social Work can be studied in english language.

The study package takes into account the general competences and professional competences agreed upon by the universities of applied sciences in cooperation with all universities of applied sciences offering social work education in Finland. The competences are: ethical competence, client work competence, social service system competence, critical and participatory society competence, research development and innovation competence, and work community, leadership and entrepreneurship competence.

PEDAGOGICAL ACTION MODELS

The Bachelor of Sociology degree program uses the concept of socio-constructivist learning as a pedagogical background theory. Different student-centered and experiential as well as individual and collaborative as well as exploratory learning learning methods promote student learning. Learning methods are used in many ways: theory studies as lectures, digital learning environments, small group exercises, simulation exercises and practice of different methods. Some of the studies can be carried out as online studies, distance learning and contact teaching. There is also independent study in the studies. Studies can also be completed in an exchange abroad according to a personal study plan. Students can also complete their studies in SeAMK's multidisciplinary learning environment SeAMKPro and Wellbeing Labs - Student Work Learning Environment. Students have the possibility to include free-choice studies and optional professional studies in their studies according to their personal study plan.

Development

The curriculum is being continuously developed based on current development challenges, evidence-based knowledge and competence requirements expressed by the practice of social work and health care. National reports on competence needs and other information about competence needs produced through research and development are also used in curriculum development.

Further information

The aim is to bring full-time day studies and studies based on multiple learning methods closer to one another. This means that elective studies are offered to both groups of students simultaneously. Students of both groups also have a possibility to participate in other studies offered within the Degree Programme. Students can also include elective studies of the Degree Programme in their free-choice studies, if these elective studies are not already included in their professional studies.

Objective

Learning Outcomes are based on the General Competences of UAS Studies and on the Spesific Competences of Bachelor Degree in Social Services, Sosionomi (AMK) in Finnish. Learning Outcomes in detail are introduced in the Study Course describtions.

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SOS24-1001
SEAMK'S COMMON BASIC STUDIES

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15
SOS24-1002
Study Skills

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10
XX00DM02 Academic Studies and Career Planning 2 2 2 1 1
XX00DM03 Information and Communication Technology 4 4 4 2 2
XX00DM04 Communication Skills 4 4 4 2 2
SOS24-1003
Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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5
XX00DJ02 Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector 3 3 3 1 1 1
XX00DM01 Innovations and Development 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
SOS24-1005
BASIC STUDIES IN THE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ELDERLY CARE

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36
STPO301 English 3 3 3 1 1 1
ST00DS96 Swedish 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
VIRKARUKI Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written 0
VIRKARUSU Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral 0
BE00DK42 Internationality in Social and Health Care 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
BE00DS95 Basics of Drug Care 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
SOS24-1006
Knowledge Base in Social Work

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26
BE00CK46 Basics in Social Work 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
BE00DS22 Welfare and Living Conditions 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
BE00CW35 Culture and Way of Life 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
BE00DS23 Social Engagement and Marginalization 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
BE00DK63 Growth and Socialization 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
BE00CK48 Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
SOS24-1007
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

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124 - 153
SOS24-1008
Ethical Competence in the Social Field

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5
BE00BS05 Social Work Ethics 3 3 3 1 1 1
BE00DS18 Society, Profession and Ethics 1 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
BE00DS19 Society, Profession and Ethics 2 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SOS24-1009
Service Provision System Competence

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20
SOSAPJ10 Introduction to Welfare Society 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
BE00DS20 Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation 3 3 3 1 1 1
SOSAPJ50 Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
BE00CW37 Case Management and Service Coordination 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SOS24-1010
Elective Studies

(Choose one)

5
SOSAPJ20 Social Security in Welfare Society 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
BE00CW38 Social Security from Client Perspective 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SOS24-1012
Psychosocial and Social Work Methods

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18
SOSAPS10 Interaction in Psychosocial Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
BE00DS97 Drug Care in Social Work Professions 2 2 2 1 1
BC00DQ86 Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care 3 3 3 1 1 1
SOS24-1013
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 8)

8
SOSAPS80 Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
BE00DC28 Family Counselling 4 4 4 2 2
BE00DC29 Coaching for Studies and Work 4 4 4 2 2
SOSAPS50 Social Rehabilitation 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
SOSAPS60 Social Counselling in Residential Care Units 4 4 4 2 2
SOSAPS70 Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
SOS24-1014
Activity-Based Social Work Methods

(Choose ects: 23)

23
SOS24-1015
Elective Studies

(Choose one)

4
SOSATO10 Facilitating Activity-Based Groups 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
BE00BS11 Facilitating Pedagogical Groups 4 4 4 2 2
SOSATO30 Facilitating Psychosocial Groups 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
SOS24-1016
Elective Studies

(Choose one)

4 - 15
SOSATO60 Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
SOSATO50 Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities 4 4 4 2 2
SOSATO40 Use of Pictures in Group Activities 4 4 4 2 2
BE00DC30 Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work 15 15 15 5 5 5
SOS24-1017
Empowerment Competence

(Choose ects: 18)

18
BE00BS13 Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work 10 10 10 5 5
SOS24-1018
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 8)

8
BE00CW49 Communication and Media in Social Work 4 4 4 2 2
BE00DC31 Community-Oriented Social Work 4 4 4 2 2
BE00CW51 Structural Social Work 4 4 4 2 2
SOSAVY40 Empowering Social Work 4 4 4 2 2
SOS24-1019
Management Competence

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25
SOSAJO10 Strategic Management of Social Services 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
SOSAJO20 Personnel Management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
BE00BJ16 Practical Training: Developement of Services 3 3 3 1 1 1
SOSAJO40 Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership 12 12 12 4 4 4
SOS24-1020
Research and Development Competence

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15
BE00DT13 Introduction to Research and Development 2
BC00DK39 Project Work 3 3 3 1 1 1
SOSATK10 Research Methods in Social Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SOSPST70 Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development 2 2 2 1 1
SOS24-1021
Elective Studies

(Choose one)

3
SOSATK30 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOSATK40 Foresight-Based Development 3 3 3 1 1 1
BE00CW97 Service User Involvement 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOS24-1023

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0 - 29
BE00BT36 Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOSEM20 Introduction to Welfare Society 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOSEM30 Empowering Social Work 4 4 4 2 2
SOSEM40 Facilitating Activity-Based Groups 4 4 4 2 2
SOSEM50 Use of Pictures in Group Activities 4 4 4 2 2
SOSEM60 Communication and Media in Social Work 4 4 4 2 2
SOSEM70 Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work 10 10 10 5 5
SOS24-1022
THESIS

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15
BE00BS14 Thesis Plan 4 4 4 2 2
BE00BS15 Thesis Seminar 1 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
BE00BS16 Thesis Seminar 2 4 4 4 2 2
BE00BS17 Thesis Report 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOS24-1028
OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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15
SOS24-1025
Early Childhood Education

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15
BE00DB33 The Child's Growth and Learning 3 3 3 1 1 1
BE00BT37 Early Childhood Pedagogy 4 4 4 2 2
BE00CG22 Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education 3 3 3 1 1 1
BE00BS21 Early Support of Children and Families 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
BE00DC22 The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
SOS24-1030
Welfare Tehnology

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0 - 9
BX00DS27 Technology for Everyday Life 3 3 3 1 1 1
BX00DS28 Distance Social and Health Services 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOSAPJ80 Communication Aids 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SOS24-1026
Multidisciplinary Working-Life Projects

(Choose ects: 15)

0 - 15
SOS24-1031
Other Optional Professional Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

0 - 15
SOS24-1024
FREE ELECTIVE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 5)

5
BE00DK43 Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education 4 4 4 2 2
SOS24-1032
Other Free Elective Studies

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0 - 5
Total 210 74 103 108 14 42 32 52 51 68 40 14 21 21 10.7 10.7 10.7 26 26 16.8 16.8 16.8 34 34 13.4 13.4 13.4 7 7

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Bachelor of Social Work competencies

1 Ethical competence in social work

The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted the values and ethical principles of the social field and is committed to implement them in practice
- is capable of the ethical reflection required in professions within social services
- is able to take each client's unique quality into consideration and to work in situations which involve conflicting values
- promotes equality and tolerance and strives to prevent marginalisation at social, community and individual level

Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
Basics of Drug Care
Basics in Social Work
Welfare and Living Conditions
Culture and Way of Life
Growth and Socialization
Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field
Social Work Ethics
Society, Profession and Ethics 1
Society, Profession and Ethics 2
Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Case Management and Service Coordination
Interaction in Psychosocial Work
Drug Care in Social Work Professions
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Social Counselling in Residential Care Units
Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Facilitating Pedagogical Groups
Facilitating Psychosocial Groups
Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities
Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
The Child's Growth and Learning
Early Childhood Pedagogy
Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education
Early Support of Children and Families
The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Communication Aids
Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
2 Competence in client work

The Bachelor of Social Services
-recognises the meaning of his or her values and conception of the human being for the work with clients and client groups
- is capable of creating an interactive professional relationship with clients that supports client engagement
- understands clients'needs and knows how to support and strengthen the clients' resources in different life situations and stages of growth and development
-is capable of applying and evaluating a variety of work methods and theoretical approaches to client work
- supports and counsels different clients and client groups in their everyday life
- knows how to evaluate and describe the stages of the client process and to develop his or her work based on the description

English
Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
Basics of Drug Care
Basics in Social Work
Welfare and Living Conditions
Culture and Way of Life
Growth and Socialization
Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field
Social Work Ethics
Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Case Management and Service Coordination
Social Security in Welfare Society
Social Security from Client Perspective
Interaction in Psychosocial Work
Drug Care in Social Work Professions
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Social Counselling in Residential Care Units
Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Facilitating Pedagogical Groups
Facilitating Psychosocial Groups
Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities
Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Project Work
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services
Foresight-Based Development
Service User Involvement
Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland
Empowering Social Work
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Communication and Media in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
The Child's Growth and Learning
Early Childhood Pedagogy
Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education
Early Support of Children and Families
The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Communication Aids
Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
3 Competence in service systems

The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the service provision systems which support welfare and social security and the relevant legislation and data systems; knows how to apply legislation and data systems in practise
- knows how to predict and analyse changes in the welfare services and is able to participate in providing and developing the services
- is capable of assessing clients’ needs for services in different life situations and is familiar with case management and with the foundation and methods of preventive work
- can act as an expert of social services in multidisciplinary teams and networks and promote the function of clients’ safety nets

Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
English
Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Internationality in Social and Health Care
Basics of Drug Care
Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field
Introduction to Welfare Society
Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Case Management and Service Coordination
Social Security in Welfare Society
Social Security from Client Perspective
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Social Counselling in Residential Care Units
Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Project Work
Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland
Introduction to Welfare Society
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
The Child's Growth and Learning
Early Support of Children and Families
The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Communication Aids
Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
4 Critical analysis and engagement enhancement

The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows how to analyse structures and processes which produce inequality and disadvantage regionally, nationally or internationally
- is capable of using various means of community social work, means of influencing decision-making in society and means of communication.
- is able to support citizens' engagement and, together with clients and other stakeholders, influence decision-making

Basics in Social Work
Welfare and Living Conditions
Culture and Way of Life
Growth and Socialization
Social Work Ethics
Society, Profession and Ethics 1
Society, Profession and Ethics 2
Introduction to Welfare Society
Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Social Security in Welfare Society
Social Security from Client Perspective
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Introduction to Welfare Society
Empowering Social Work
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Communication and Media in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
5 Competence in research and development

The Bachelor of Social Services
-has adopted a reflection, enquiry and development-oriented approach to work
- has practically oriented research competence and is able to produce new knowledge
- knows how to plan, implement, evaluate and report on development projects in the field of social services

Internationality in Social and Health Care
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services
Foresight-Based Development
Service User Involvement
Communication and Media in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
6 Competence in management

The Bachelor of Social Services
- knows the basic principles of financial and personnel administration
- is capable of working as an immediate superior in a work community
- is able to develop professional competence, work communities and service processes in the social field
- is capable of making decisions in unpredictable settings
- has basic qualifications for working as an independent entrepreneur in the field

Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services
Foresight-Based Development
Service User Involvement
Not grouped
Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Innovations and Development
Social Engagement and Marginalization
Introduction to Research and Development
Technology for Everyday Life
Distance Social and Health Services

Bachelor’s Degree studies

1 Basic Studies
Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
Innovations and Development
English
Swedish
Basics of Drug Care
Basics in Social Work
Welfare and Living Conditions
Culture and Way of Life
Social Engagement and Marginalization
Growth and Socialization
Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development
2 Professional Studies
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
Internationality in Social and Health Care
Social Work Ethics
Society, Profession and Ethics 1
Society, Profession and Ethics 2
Introduction to Welfare Society
Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Case Management and Service Coordination
Social Security in Welfare Society
Social Security from Client Perspective
Interaction in Psychosocial Work
Drug Care in Social Work Professions
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Social Counselling in Residential Care Units
Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Facilitating Pedagogical Groups
Facilitating Psychosocial Groups
Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities
Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services
Foresight-Based Development
Service User Involvement
Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland
Introduction to Welfare Society
Empowering Social Work
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Communication and Media in Social Work
3 Free-Choice Studies
The Child's Growth and Learning
Early Childhood Pedagogy
Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education
Early Support of Children and Families
The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Technology for Everyday Life
Distance Social and Health Services
Communication Aids
Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
4 Training
Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
5 Thesis
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
Not grouped
Introduction to Research and Development

Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences, 2022

Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences, Arene 2022

1. Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and
international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Innovations and Development
English
Swedish
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development
2. Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-be-ing.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of chang-ing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations.
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
Innovations and Development
Internationality in Social and Health Care
Basics in Social Work
Welfare and Living Conditions
Culture and Way of Life
Social Engagement and Marginalization
Growth and Socialization
Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field
Social Work Ethics
Society, Profession and Ethics 1
Society, Profession and Ethics 2
Introduction to Welfare Society
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Case Management and Service Coordination
Social Security in Welfare Society
Social Security from Client Perspective
Interaction in Psychosocial Work
Drug Care in Social Work Professions
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Social Counselling in Residential Care Units
Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Facilitating Pedagogical Groups
Facilitating Psychosocial Groups
Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities
Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
The Child's Growth and Learning
Early Childhood Pedagogy
Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education
Early Support of Children and Families
The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Technology for Everyday Life
Distance Social and Health Services
Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
3. Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-dis-crimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and pro-motes equality and non-discrimina-tion.
- Take into account the realisation of di-versity and accessibility in their ac-tions.
- Understands the principles of respon-sible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Internationality in Social and Health Care
Basics of Drug Care
Basics in Social Work
Welfare and Living Conditions
Culture and Way of Life
Social Engagement and Marginalization
Growth and Socialization
Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field
Social Work Ethics
Society, Profession and Ethics 1
Society, Profession and Ethics 2
Introduction to Welfare Society
Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation
Case Management and Service Coordination
Social Security in Welfare Society
Social Security from Client Perspective
Interaction in Psychosocial Work
Drug Care in Social Work Professions
Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care
Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings
Family Counselling
Coaching for Studies and Work
Social Rehabilitation
Social Counselling in Residential Care Units
Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Facilitating Pedagogical Groups
Facilitating Psychosocial Groups
Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities
Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
Communication and Media in Social Work
Community-Oriented Social Work
Structural Social Work
Empowering Social Work
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
Technology for Everyday Life
Distance Social and Health Services
Communication Aids
4.Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the prin-ciples of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the vari-ous aspects of issues and problems.

Basics of Drug Care
Welfare and Living Conditions
Drug Care in Social Work Professions
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
The Child's Growth and Learning
Early Childhood Pedagogy
Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education
Early Support of Children and Families
The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Communication Aids
Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
5. Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the inter-national development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Academic Studies and Career Planning
English
Swedish
Internationality in Social and Health Care
Culture and Way of Life
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland
Introduction to Welfare Society
Empowering Social Work
Facilitating Activity-Based Groups
Use of Pictures in Group Activities
Communication and Media in Social Work
Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work
6. Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solu-tions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods to-gether with others.
- Is able to work in projects in coopera-tion with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises re-search and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sus-tainable and economically viable solu-tions, anticipating the future of their field.

Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
Innovations and Development
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Project Work
Research Methods in Social Work
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services
Foresight-Based Development
Service User Involvement
Thesis Plan
Thesis Seminar 1
Thesis Seminar 2
Thesis Report
Communication Aids
7. Entrepreneurial competence

• is able to act entrepreneurially in working life
• is able to recognise business opportunities
• understands the interactions between a company and its operating environment
• understands the principles of business profitability
• is able to analyse the operations and risks of a business

Academic Studies and Career Planning
Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector
Innovations and Development
Strategic Management of Social Services
Personnel Management
Practical Training: Developement of Services
Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services
Foresight-Based Development
Service User Involvement
Not grouped
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation
Introduction to Research and Development

Code Name Credits (cr)
SOS24-1001
SEAMK'S COMMON BASIC STUDIES

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15
SOS24-1002
Study Skills

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10
XX00DM02 Academic Studies and Career Planning 2
XX00DM03 Information and Communication Technology 4
XX00DM04 Communication Skills 4
SOS24-1003
Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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5
XX00DJ02 Entrepreneurship in the Social and Health Sector 3
XX00DM01 Innovations and Development 2
SOS24-1005
BASIC STUDIES IN THE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ELDERLY CARE

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36
STPO301 English 3
ST00DS96 Swedish 3
VIRKARUKI Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written 0
VIRKARUSU Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral 0
BE00DK42 Internationality in Social and Health Care 2
BE00DS95 Basics of Drug Care 2
SOS24-1006
Knowledge Base in Social Work

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26
BE00CK46 Basics in Social Work 3
BE00DS22 Welfare and Living Conditions 5
BE00CW35 Culture and Way of Life 4
BE00DS23 Social Engagement and Marginalization 4
BE00DK63 Growth and Socialization 5
BE00CK48 Practical Training: Orientation to Social Services Field 5
SOS24-1007
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

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124 - 153
SOS24-1008
Ethical Competence in the Social Field

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5
BE00BS05 Social Work Ethics 3
BE00DS18 Society, Profession and Ethics 1 1
BE00DS19 Society, Profession and Ethics 2 1
SOS24-1009
Service Provision System Competence

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20
SOSAPJ10 Introduction to Welfare Society 3
BE00DS20 Introduction to Social Welfare Legislation 3
SOSAPJ50 Application Areas of Social Welfare Legislation 4
BE00CW37 Case Management and Service Coordination 5
SOS24-1010
Elective Studies

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5
SOSAPJ20 Social Security in Welfare Society 5
BE00CW38 Social Security from Client Perspective 5
SOS24-1012
Psychosocial and Social Work Methods

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18
SOSAPS10 Interaction in Psychosocial Work 5
BE00DS97 Drug Care in Social Work Professions 2
BC00DQ86 Technologie and Digital Services in Social and Health Care 3
SOS24-1013
Elective Studies

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8
SOSAPS80 Social Work in Multiprofessional Settings 4
BE00DC28 Family Counselling 4
BE00DC29 Coaching for Studies and Work 4
SOSAPS50 Social Rehabilitation 4
SOSAPS60 Social Counselling in Residential Care Units 4
SOSAPS70 Social Counselling for Home-Living Clients 4
SOS24-1014
Activity-Based Social Work Methods

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23
SOS24-1015
Elective Studies

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4
SOSATO10 Facilitating Activity-Based Groups 4
BE00BS11 Facilitating Pedagogical Groups 4
SOSATO30 Facilitating Psychosocial Groups 4
SOS24-1016
Elective Studies

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4 - 15
SOSATO60 Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities 4
SOSATO50 Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities 4
SOSATO40 Use of Pictures in Group Activities 4
BE00DC30 Practical Training: Psychosocial and Activity-Based Methods in Social Work 15
SOS24-1017
Empowerment Competence

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18
BE00BS13 Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work 10
SOS24-1018
Elective Studies

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8
BE00CW49 Communication and Media in Social Work 4
BE00DC31 Community-Oriented Social Work 4
BE00CW51 Structural Social Work 4
SOSAVY40 Empowering Social Work 4
SOS24-1019
Management Competence

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25
SOSAJO10 Strategic Management of Social Services 5
SOSAJO20 Personnel Management 5
BE00BJ16 Practical Training: Developement of Services 3
SOSAJO40 Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership 12
SOS24-1020
Research and Development Competence

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15
BE00DT13 Introduction to Research and Development 2
BC00DK39 Project Work 3
SOSATK10 Research Methods in Social Work 5
SOSPST70 Communication and Information Skills in Research and Development 2
SOS24-1021
Elective Studies

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3
SOSATK30 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Services 3
SOSATK40 Foresight-Based Development 3
BE00CW97 Service User Involvement 3
SOS24-1023

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0 - 29
BE00BT36 Introduction to Social Work Studies in Finland 3
SOSEM20 Introduction to Welfare Society 3
SOSEM30 Empowering Social Work 4
SOSEM40 Facilitating Activity-Based Groups 4
SOSEM50 Use of Pictures in Group Activities 4
SOSEM60 Communication and Media in Social Work 4
SOSEM70 Practical Training: Methods of Empowerment in Social Work 10
SOS24-1022
THESIS

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15
BE00BS14 Thesis Plan 4
BE00BS15 Thesis Seminar 1 4
BE00BS16 Thesis Seminar 2 4
BE00BS17 Thesis Report 3
SOS24-1028
OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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15
SOS24-1025
Early Childhood Education

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15
BE00DB33 The Child's Growth and Learning 3
BE00BT37 Early Childhood Pedagogy 4
BE00CG22 Small Group Activities and Communality in Early Childhood Education 3
BE00BS21 Early Support of Children and Families 3
BE00DC22 The Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education 2
SOS24-1030
Welfare Tehnology

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0 - 9
BX00DS27 Technology for Everyday Life 3
BX00DS28 Distance Social and Health Services 3
SOSAPJ80 Communication Aids 3
SOS24-1026
Multidisciplinary Working-Life Projects

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0 - 15
SOS24-1031
Other Optional Professional Studies

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0 - 15
SOS24-1024
FREE ELECTIVE STUDIES

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5
BE00DK43 Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education 4
SOS24-1032
Other Free Elective Studies

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0 - 5