Master-level Open UAS , Pathway Studies, Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology: POLKUYIKA23
Code: POLKUYIKA23
Descriptions
This curriculum is for master-level Open UAS path students. The curriculum includes first year studies in the Master's Degree Programme in Master's Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology. There is also some personal study planning in the open university's path studies.
The degree provides expertise in applied gerontology, where the aim is to deepen the evidence-based knowledge on areas that are related to aging societies, promotion of health and well-being in older adults and services in the field of gerontology. The focus will be on creating age-friendly societies. The degree supports sustainable development by supporting active participation of older adults and by promoting health and well-being among older populations.
Graduates are eligible for positions which require a Master's degree.
The degree includes courses related to several areas in the field of applied gerontology. Courses include topics such as creating age-friendly societies, promoting health and well-being of older adults and management and leadership in the field of gerontology. Close collaboration with the working life and several stakeholders is a key element during the studies. After completing the degree, students are qualified to work in different sectors (public, private, third) where expertise in ageing is needed.
Within freely chosen studies and in Master’s thesis, the student can focus on her/his own special areas of interest.
Development
Students come from the working life, giving possibilities to link studies to development of working life. Close collaboration with other Master's degree Programmes within SeAMK and also working in national and international networks will be included in the studies.
Objective
The degree provides expertise in applied gerontology, where the aim is to deepen the evidence-based knowledge on areas that are related to aging societies, promotion of health and well-being in older adults and services in the field of gerontology. The focus will be on creating age-friendly societies. The degree supports sustainable development by supporting active participation of older adults and by promoting health and well-being among older populations.
Within freely chosen studies and in Master’s thesis, the student can focus on her/his own special areas of interest.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2023-2024 |
Autumn
2023 |
Spring
2024 |
1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 5. / 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLKUYIKA23-1001 |
Advanced studies
(Choose all) |
35 | ||||||||
| POLKUYIKA23-1002 |
An ageing society
(Choose all) |
15 | ||||||||
| BJ00CT84 | The diversity and many faces of ageing | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| BJ00DK67 | Developing an age-friendly society | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| BJ00CT86 | Legislation and ethics in gerontology | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| POLKUYIKA23-1003 |
Supporting the well-being of older adults
(Choose all) |
15 | ||||||||
| BJ00DK64 | Promoting physical and cognitive functional capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| BJ00CT88 | Older people's social inclusion and mental well-being | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| BJ00DK65 | Best practices for promoting rehabilitation and active everyday life among older people | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| POLKUYIKA23-1004 |
Leadership and managerial work in the operating environments of gerontology
(Choose all) |
5 | ||||||||
| BJ00CT93 | Research methods and knowledge management | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| POLKUYIKA23-1005 |
Free-choice studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||
| KG00CS02 | Development and management of occupational health care | 5 | ||||||||
| BG00DL50 | International Collaboration in Health Care and Social Work | 5 | ||||||||
| BG00CT63 | Management of Expertise and Knowledge | 5 | ||||||||
| 5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 | ||||||||
| BH00BS29 | Professionals and Clients of Social Services | 5 | ||||||||
| BI00CL65 | Development of Clinical Evidence-Based Nursing | 5 | ||||||||
| Total | 30 | 35 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
General competencies (Master’s Degrees)
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1 Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way |
| The diversity and many faces of ageing |
| Legislation and ethics in gerontology |
| Older people's social inclusion and mental well-being |
| Research methods and knowledge management |
|
2 Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions |
| The diversity and many faces of ageing |
| Legislation and ethics in gerontology |
| Older people's social inclusion and mental well-being |
| Research methods and knowledge management |
|
3 Working community competence
- is able to develop the operations of a work community |
| Research methods and knowledge management |
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4 Innovation competence
- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work |
| The diversity and many faces of ageing |
| Research methods and knowledge management |
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5 Internationalization competence
- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations |
| The diversity and many faces of ageing |
| Older people's social inclusion and mental well-being |
| Research methods and knowledge management |
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6 Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working. |
No attached course units |
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7 Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems |
| Legislation and ethics in gerontology |
| Older people's social inclusion and mental well-being |
| Research methods and knowledge management |
| Not grouped |
| Developing an age-friendly society |
| Promoting physical and cognitive functional capacity |
| Best practices for promoting rehabilitation and active everyday life among older people |
| Development and management of occupational health care |
| International Collaboration in Health Care and Social Work |
| Management of Expertise and Knowledge |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Professionals and Clients of Social Services |
| Development of Clinical Evidence-Based Nursing |
Master’s Degree studies