Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Social Services
Name of the Degree Programme
Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care (in Finnish)
Specialisations
There are no lines of specialization in this degree programme.
Qualification awarded
Successful graduates will be awarded a Master’s Degree with one of the following titles: Fysioterapeutti or Registered Physiotherapist (Master of Health Care); Geroromi or Elderly Care Expert (Master of Social Services and Health Care ); Sairaanhoitaja or Registered Nurse (Master of Health Care), Sosionomi (Master of Social Services);Terveydenhoitaja or Registered Public Health Nurse (Master of Health Care). They will be eligible to hold public office or employment that requires a second cycle degree.
Level of qualification
The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a second cycle Master-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to the eight-level classification of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) the degree represents level 7.
Specific admission requirements
Applicants must have a first cycle (Bachelor’s) degree in physiotherapy, elderly care, nursing, social services or public health nursing, completed in Finland or another country. They must also have two years of work experience in the field.
Application and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in Finnish.
Qualification requirements and regulations (incl. graduation requirements)
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Structure of the studies
In accordance with the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, the studies of a Degree Programme consist of advanced professional studies, free elective studies, and a final project/thesis. Studies consist of altogether 90 study credits (ECTS) including Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS credits).
The degree provides expertise in leadership and development in the field of health and social care. Research and development component focuses on methods and practices in research and development work. Students also gain knowledge in entrepreneurship, international collaboration and sustainable development. There is a small amount of studies to be chosen freely.
Profile of the programme
This Master's degree programme aims at creating development, management and evaluation competences to meet changing needs in social work and health care practice. The studies are linked to work community development through innovative practices and models. The programme offers students new competences and career opportunities.
The studies are working life-oriented and multi-professional. Multimodal teaching and learning methods are used, including national and international expert networks (e.g. for occupational health). Students and teachers stay organized via email and an online learning platform. It is possible to study while at work, as the studies include 2 days of contact teaching per month on average. Each student will have an individualized study plan, which will take previous learning into account.
Career prospects in the public sector: demanding client work in social and health services, service planning and management
• Career prospects in organizations: development, education and management
• Career prospects in the private sector: first line management, management, development of intersectoral practices and service models
Pedagogical approach and learning environment
A variety of pedagogical practices are used, specifically defined for each course
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (RPL)
The arrangements are based on the general RPL guidelines established at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. The members of the RPL team (AHOT in Finnish) in the DP in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care are: Head of the Degree Programme Jenni Kulmala; Senior Lecturers Arja Hemminki and Tanja Hautala all responsible for their assigned areas of instruction. All students are expected to write a Bachelor’s Thesis, which is not subject to the RPL practice.
Students are expected to write a personal study plan in which they describe their previously acquired competences and provide documentary evidence. Prior learning objectives will be compared to the learning outcomes defined for the degree programme.
Work-based learning and work placements
The Degree Programme doesn’t include practical training.
Occupational profiles
Upon completion of the degree programme students will be qualified to work in expert positions in health and social services. Their competence will focus on ability to develop and manage practice in the health and social field. The graduates may work in development and managerial positions, as consultants, experts, entrepreneurs or in first-line management in the public, private or third sector.
Internationalization
Objectives: to encourage and motivate students and to promote and facilitate their mobility and internationalisation at home and to promote staff’s international opportunities.
Forms: Students’ international study trips, intensive programmes and conferences as part of free-choice studies; use of international literature, case studies and online contacts in teaching; staff participation in international collaboration, conferences and courses with students together.
Access to further studies
Please see the general regulations on higher education studies.
Graduation requirements
The requirements for graduation can be found on the Intranet and in the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Mode of study
This programme is a part of our adult education. Students attend part-time and teaching takes place through various modes.
Head of degree programme
Anne-Maria Aho
e-mail: anne-maria.aho(a)seamk.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40 830 4173
Kaija Loppela
e-mail: kaija.loppela(a)seamk.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40 830 3958
Student counsellor
Essi Hauta
e-mail: essi.hauta(a)seamk.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40 830 1262
Coordination of Practical Training
Practical training is not included in the degree program.
Coordination of international mobility
Tiina Välimäki, 040-830 4127, tiina.valimaki(at)seamk.fi, Coordinator, Outgoing student exchanges to Europe
Maria Loukola, 040-830 2240, maria.loukola(at)seamk.fi, Coordinator, Incoming and outgoing student exchanges outside Europe
Student services
Tel. +358 20 124 5055, studentservices@seamk.fi
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 13.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Kaija Loppela
- Anita Keski-Hirvi
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
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YIKA23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Objective
The student is able to develop and evaluate the activity, quality and impact of occupational health care with respect to current changes and challenges in working life. He / She understands how to manage and co-ordinate activities. The student has marketing skills and is able to assume an entrepreneurial attitude as well as plan, implement and evaluate development projects in the work unit. The student is able to see things from both the client’s and business perspective in an ethically sound way. He/ She knows how to apply, evaluate and develop practices, methods and models using multi-disciplinary knowledge and extend their competence in various sectors.
Content
Work and Management competences in occupational health care
Specialized competence relating to customer businesses in occupational health care
Deepening knowledge on occupational health care and development
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows how to describe activities in occupational health care, including current work life changes and challenges. He/ She knows what practices and methods are used to promote health, work ability and wellbeing at work. The student is also able to evaluate the impact of occupational health care on work ability from the perspective of clients and businesses.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to compare practices and methods used in occupational health service to respond to current work life changes and challenges. The student is also able to evaluate the impact of occupational health care on work ability from the perspective of clients and businesses.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to analyze and evaluate (also critically) practices and methods used in occupational health services to respond to current work life changes and challenges. The student is also able to analyze and evaluate the impact of occupational health care on health promotion, work ability and wellbeing at work from the perspective of clients and businesses.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 33
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Kaija Loppela
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
The student is able to:
- evaluate, manage and develop the changes in health care and social work organizations and services caused by the renewal of the social and health care system
- analyze different aspects and significance of HR (human resource) management in order to achieve successful results for the organization and well-being of the employees
- analyze central content and significance of dialogical/divided, respectful, co-creative and service-oriented leadership
- analyze the significance of occupational well-being as a part of strategical development in the organization
- plan strategy-oriented interventions for the support and development of professional competencies
- analyze his/her own professional competencies and development needs related to the competence requirements of the employer and to the prerequisites of the competencies
Content
Aspects and significance of strategical management
HR strategy and planning
Dialogical leadership and development
Management of competencies and innovation of competencies
Management of occupational well-being and good practices
Development of strategic competencies
Manager’s competence and its updating
Materials
Syvänen, S., Tikkamäki, K., Loppela, K., Tappura, S., Kasvio, A. ja Toikko, T. 2015. Dialoginen johtaminen - avain tuloksellisuuteen, työelämän laatuun ja innovatiivisuuteen. Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy.
Syvänen, S., Loppela, K. ja Kolehmainen, R. 2022. Työyhteisöjen ja johtamisen dialoginen kehittäminen. Työhyvinvoinnin ja uudistumisen tekijät. Tampereen yliopisto.
Laaksonen, H. ja Ollila, S. 2022. (toim.) Henkilöstöjohtamisen moninaisuus. Ajateltua, koettua, tutkittua. Oppian.
Teaching methods
Lectures, learning discussions, different tasks, training-works and exam
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has actively participated to the study module, is able to describe the basic concepts as well as to define them in the study module assignment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has successful completed the study module and has participated actively and constructively in the study module, is able to analyze the basic concepts and critically apply them in practice.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has completed the study unit excellently, and has participated very actively and constructively to the study module. The student is able to synthesize the concepts of the topic and critically apply them in practice. The student is able to develop creative solutions in the study module assignment.
Assessment methods and criteria
Numeric evaluatioin (1-5) / task, exam
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
17.04.2024 - 29.04.2024
Timing
20.05.2024 - 31.08.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Maija Hiltunen
Student groups
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CO24SSCO24SS, CampusOnline
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
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YKLAS22
Objective
- know the significance of exercise in the rehabilitation of common heart diseases, as well as in promoting the well-being and health of the patient.
- interpret the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the rehabilitation of cardiac patients.
- critically evaluate various rehabilitation models and programs designed for cardiac patients, identifying potential challenges and solutions.
- assess technological solutions or models in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation.
- apply current research findings on the role of exercise in the rehabilitation of cardiac patients.
- develop new and innovative solutions in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation based on theoretical knowledge.
Content
- Recommendations and practices in exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary artery disease.
- Interdisciplinary implementation of cardiac rehabilitation.
- Various possibilities of exercise in supporting cardiac patient rehabilitation.
- Opportunities for using technology in rehabilitation planning and monitoring.
- Development of exercise services and models tailored for cardiac patients.
Teaching methods
The course is an online course that the student can complete independently. The student completes independently the course assignments and participates in peer evaluation
Student workload
The student's use of time in the course is (5 x 27h = 135h)
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student partially demonstrates understanding of the significance of exercise in the rehabilitation of common heart diseases and in promoting the patient's well-being and health. The student interprets and can only explain partially extent the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in cardiac patient rehabilitation. Evaluation of exercise rehabilitation models and programs, as well as applications of technological solutions for cardiac patients, is done to a limited extent by the student. Some application of current research findings in cardiac patient rehabilitation is shown by the student. The ability to develop and evaluate solutions for implementing physical cardiac rehabilitation based on theoretical knowledge is only partial.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student possesses knowledge of the importance of exercise in the rehabilitation of common heart diseases and in promoting the patient's well-being and health. The student interprets and partially explains the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in cardiac patient rehabilitation. Evaluation of exercise rehabilitation models and programs, as well as applications of technological solutions for cardiac patients, is conducted by the student. Application of current research findings in cardiac patient rehabilitation is demonstrated by the student. The student can develop and evaluate solutions for implementing physical heart rehabilitation based on theoretical knowledge.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the significance of exercise in the rehabilitation of common heart diseases, as well as in promoting the patient's well-being and health. The student interprets and can articulate in-depth the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in cardiac patient rehabilitation. Can critical evaluation of exercise rehabilitation models and programs tailored for cardiac patients, as well as applications of technological solutions, is performed by the student. Consistently applying up-to-date research findings in cardiac patient rehabilitation is within the student's capability. The student can develop and evaluate innovative solutions for implementing physical cardiac rehabilitation based on theoretical knowledge.
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 26.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Kaija Loppela
- Katriina Kuhalampi
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Students are able to reflect on social change and on national and international guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings.
Content
Values and client centeredness
Topical challenges in health care and social work
Structural change in services and in population
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students know how to describe social challenges in the health and social field. Students are aware of social change and on national guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students know how to compare the impact of meeting social challenges in the health and social field. Students are able to reflect on social change and on national and international guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize and evaluate the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)
Students know how to analyze and evaluate the impact of meeting social challenges in the health and social field. Students are able to critically reflect on social change and on national and international guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize and evaluate critically the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students know how to describe social challenges in the health and social field. Students are aware of social change and on national guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students know how to compare the impact of meeting social challenges in the health and social field. Students are able to reflect on social change and on national and international guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize and evaluate the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Excellent (5)
Students know how to analyze and evaluate the impact of meeting social challenges in the health and social field. Students are able to critically reflect on social change and on national and international guidelines and norms in the health and social field. Student shows ability to recognize and evaluate critically the meaning of values and client centeredness in health and social care settings.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 13.12.2024
Credits
10 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
RD proportion (cr)
10 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Students are able to carry out a research, development or evaluation process according to plan
Content
As in the thesis outline
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5).
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5).
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5).
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
RDI-points 10 cr
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 24.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Katja Valkama
- Minna Laitila
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Student is able to evaluate and develop her/his expertise in relation to the leadership in health care and social work settings. Student is able to evaluate, support and develop personnel’s horizontal career development in her/his organization. Student is able to manage and develop personnel’s know- how and knowledge by supporting their experience of expertise and professional agency, work motivation and work management experiences. Student understands the importance of competence and a learning organization from the perspective of quality development and knows how to lead organizational learning and renewal.
Content
- Introspection of one’s expertise
- Career theories and guidance
- Vertical and horizontal career development
- Supporting knowledge, expertise and professional agency by management
- The importance of competence for the quality of work, the formation of a learning organization and the renewal of the organization
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has actively participated to the study module, is able to describe the basic concepts as well as to define them in the study module assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has successful completed the study module and has participated actively and constructively in the study module. Student is able to analyze the basic concepts and critically apply them in practice. Student is able to evaluate and develop her/his expertise in relation to the leadership in health care and social work settings.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has completed the study unit excellently and has participated very actively and constructively to the study module. The student is able to synthesize the concepts of the topic and critically apply them in practice. The student is able to develop creative solutions in the study module assignment. Student is able to versatilely evaluate, develop and guide the expertise in relation to the leadership in health care and social work settings.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has actively participated to the study module, is able to describe the basic concepts as well as to define them in the study module assignments.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has successful completed the study module and has participated actively and constructively in the study module. Student is able to analyze the basic concepts and critically apply them in practice. Student is able to evaluate and develop their expertise in relation to the leadership in health care and social work settings.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has completed the study unit excellently and has participated very actively and constructively to the study module. The student is able to synthesize the concepts of the topic and critically apply them in practice. The student is able to develop creative solutions in the study module assignment. Student is able to versatilely evaluate, develop and guide the expertise in relation to the leadership in health care and social work settings.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 24.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Katriina Kuhalampi
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
The student is able to:
- evaluate, manage and develop the changes in health care and social work organizations and services.
- evaluate the diversity significance of the organization culture, values, ethics and working community in development and management work
- utilize and lead multidisciplinary networks
- develop customer-oriented and efficient health care and social services
- manage and develop the quality of social and health care organizations
Content
Organization culture, values and ethics in leadership
Leadership of diversity and multi-professionalism of the working community
Customer-oriented and efficient management of health care and social services
Management of quality and quality systems
Acting inside networks and Networks management
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has actively participated in the study module, is able to describe the basic concepts of the topic and define them in the study module assignment.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has successfully completed the study module, has participated actively and constructively in the study module, is able to analyze the concepts of the topic and critically apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has completed the study module excellently, and has participated very actively and constructively to the study module, is able to synthesize the concepts of the topic and critically apply knowledge into practice. The student is able to develop creative solutions in the study module assignment.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 24.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
4 op
RD proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 33
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Kaija Loppela
- Katja Valkama
- Minna Laitila
- Merja Hoffrén-Mikkola
- Katriina Kuhalampi
- Kari Jokiranta
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Students know how to write a thesis outline.
Content
Thesis outline.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5).
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5).
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The Master's Thesis will be assessed following Seinäjoki UAS thesis assessment criteria (1-5).
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The outline of the thesis will be accepted according to the Seinäjoki UAS Master thesis evaluation criteria.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
RDI-points 5 cr
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 23.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2.5 op
RD proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 33
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Kaija Loppela
Student groups
-
YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Students know how to compare research and development approaches and how to apply ideas, practices and models to practical development work.The student knows the most common data collection methods for research and development activities as well as other development methods and practical applications of the work community.
Content
Trends in research development activities and operational data collection methods, as well as different methods for developing the work community's activities
Teaching methods
Lectures, learning discussions, training, different tasks
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student knows the basic principles of research-based development activities. Students know how to describe research and development approaches, ideas, practices and models and other development methods of the work community.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student shows ability to use research-based development activities. Students know how to compare and use research and development approaches, ideas, practices and models and other development methods of the work community.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student shows ability to use research-based development activities diversely. Students know how to critically analyze and evaluate research and development approaches, ideas, practices and models and other development methods of the work community.
Assessment methods and criteria
Numeric evaluatioin (1-5), different tasks and exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 24.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Merja Hoffrén-Mikkola
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Students understand the meaning of quantitative research and are to apply it to research and development activities.
Content
Research designs, concepts used in quantitative research. Quantitative data, their analysis and interpretation.
Materials
1. Heikkilä, Tarja. 2014. Tilastollinen tutkimus. 9.edition. Edita Publishing Oy, Helsinki.
2. Finnish Social Science Data Archive. Research Methods Guidebook. (online)
3. Finnish Social- ja healthcare statistics and databases.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, assignments, eLearning
Employer connections
Possibly working life oriented tasks.
International connections
Textual and visual materials in English are possible.
Student workload
135 hours of student work that consists of 2 days in campus, self work and assignments partly in Moodle learning environment.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can describe the principles and stages of quantitative research.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students are able to compare types of quantitative research and select quantitative methods that are suitable for the research objectives.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students are able to critically evaluate types of quantitative research and make use of various quantitative research methods.
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation scale is from 1 to 5 and it is introduced in the curriculum.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 22.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2.5 op
RD proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 33
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Kaija Loppela
- Hilkka Latva-Somppi
- Leena Elenius
- Silja Saarikoski
Student groups
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YKEJO23Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Objective
Student are able to distinguish and explain the similarities and differences of everyday/lay and scientific thinking. Students analyze their need for information and know how to use library and information services and other sources of information in their field. Students are familiar with the systematic information seeking process and they know how to evaluate and apply the information. Students know how to plan a research or research development process. Students are able to plan and implement processes in research and development. They can justify the points of view they have taken.
Content
Scientific and everyday thinking
Evidence-baced action and data search
Evaluating information, sources of information and databases
Phases of research / research development activities
Matters related to the start of the thesis process, e.g. permit and contract
and data protection matters
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student is able to use scientific knowledge. Students are familiar with systematic information seeking and with important national and international sources of information. Students know how to describe the stages of a development process and how to implement it.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student is able to use and implement scientific knowledge. Students know how to seek information from most databases and how to read them critically. Students know how to compare and implement development processes, justifying their choices.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student is able to use and implement scientific knowledge. Students are aware of reliability factors concerning existing information. They are able to critically evaluate national and international research and to form an overall picture of data.
Students evaluate and analyze development processes and their own contribution.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required
Further information
RDI-points 5 cr