Studies in Social Services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAP0101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | SA 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemistö, Riku |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | S-SA-1A | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-19 | Ahti Nyman, Liisa Haapasaari | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-21 |
| 14 | S-SA-1B | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-19 | Liisa Haapasaari, Merja Kaminen | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-21 |
| 15 | S-SA-1VK | 2015-01-05 – 2015-02-20 | Liisa Haapasaari, Sinikka Palosaari | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-19 |
Learning Outcomes
The student gets acquainted with university studies and with Vaasa University of Applied Sciences as a studying environment. The student familiarizes and socializes with his own student group and with other students studying for Bachelors of social services. The student perceives the social services branch, the occupation of a bachelor of social services and the job opportunities of the branch. The student grasps the structure of his own training programme and the demands for taking the degree. The student learns how to construct his own curriculum and learns how to follow it. The student knows how to independently use a computer, basic programmes and the internet as a tool for studying and in information retrieval.
Student's Workload
Amount of work altogether 81 h, of which 39 h of contact hours and 42 h of independent study.
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies required.
Contents
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences as a studying environment. Various study methods. Support resources: study bureau, student counselling, study grants, health care, physical exercise services, international affairs, student association activity. Practical training. Library and information retrieval services. Studying for a Bachelor of social services. Occupational identity and occupational growth. Preliminary evaluation and development discussion. Basic principles of operating systems and network in the university of applied sciences. Basics of e-mail, Moodle, Word and Excel usage.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Mäkinen P., Raatikainen E., Rahikka A., Saarnio T.: Ammattina sosionomi. WSOY. 2009.
Study guide, ATK-aapinen, www-pages, material distributed during the study module.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, study visits, exercises, expedition, personal discussions with the group instructor (preliminary evaluation and development discussion).
Assessment Criteria
Passing grade requires active participation in contact hours, passing the data processing part acceptably and participation in the preliminary interview.
Assessment Methods
Active participation, passing the exercises and given assignments. Evaluation with passed/accepted principle.