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Project Work (3 cr)

Code: BC00DK39-3007

General information


Enrollment
22.04.2025 - 27.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
07.01.2026 - 06.03.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Social Services and Elderly Care
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
12 - 35
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
Elina Kangasluoma
Groups
SOS24A
Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
Course
BC00DK39

Evaluation scale

1-5

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 is mainly studied by independent study and by small groups. Course includes classroom teaching also for example lessons, conversations, working with small groups and interviewing the project manager.

Employer connections

Students make an appointment with a project manager which had chosen.

Exam schedules

Exam at week 5. Exercise presentations at week 10.

Student workload

81 hours

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.

Further information

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