Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Curricula

YSOSKO

YSOSKO

 

2012-2013                       General Competencies Subject Specific Competencies
Starting time 2012 autumn                       YY1


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way
YY2


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values
YY3


Working community competence


- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks
YY4


Innovation competence


- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
YY5


Internationalization competence


- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
YY6


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.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
YY7


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
211


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
212


Leadership comptence


A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
213


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       
  Sosiaalialan ko, 90 cr                              

   CR                               
Study year --> 1.  2.   3.  4.                                  
Semester --> A S A S A S A S   Tot.                              
  Yearly load --> 37   52   1                                        
Code Stream / Study module 16 21 21 31 1 0       90                              
KF21SOPAS EXPERTISE IN SOCIAL SERVICES                   20                              
KF21SOPAS01 Current Trends in Social Services 5                 5                 x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21SOPAS03 Clients, Consumers and Service Users 5                 5     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values
          x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21SOPAS02 Alternatives for Welfare Production 5                 5     x


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values
          x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21SOPAS04 International Perspectives on Social Services 1 1 1 1 1         5           x


Internationalization competence


- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
    x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21TUTKE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT                   20                              
KF21TUTKE01 Phases and Processes in Knowledge Production   4               4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
          x


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       
KF21TUTKE02 Evaluation Research   4               4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
          x


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       
KF21TUTKE03 Case Study Research   4               4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
          x


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       
KF21TUTKE04 Development and Knowledge Production   4               4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
          x


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       
KF21TUTKE05 Evidence-based Development   4               4         x


Innovation competence


- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
          x


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       
KF21JOHT LEADERSHIP                   15                              
KF21JOHT01 Theories in Management     5             5       x


Working community competence


- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks
          x


Leadership comptence


A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
         
KF21JOHT02 Leadership in Complex Environments     5             5       x


Working community competence


- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks
          x


Leadership comptence


A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
         
KF21JOHT03 Frontline Leadership and Practican Management Tools     5             5       x


Working community competence


- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks
          x


Leadership comptence


A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
         
KF21VVO0 FREE-CHOICES STUDIES     5             5                              
KF21VVO01 Social work theory and pracice     x                               x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21VVO02 Direct social work practice     x                               x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21VVO03 Contextual social work practice     x                               x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21VVO04 Entrepreneurship and business     x                                 x


Leadership comptence


A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
         
KF21VVO05 Principles of social pedagogy     x                           x


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.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
  x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
           
KF21VVO06 Other free-choice studies     x                                            
KF21THESIS MASTER'S THESIS                   30                              
KF21THESIS0 Master's thesis       30           30                 x


Special competence in the social field


A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
x


Leadership comptence


A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
x


Research and development competence


A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness
       

 

Curricula description
 
Degree program
YSOSKO  Master's Degree Programme in Social Work
 
 
Annual Themes
 
Competencies
YY1  Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way
YY2  Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values
YY3  Working community competence
- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks
YY4  Innovation competence
- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
YY5  Internationalization competence
- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
YY6  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.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
YY7  Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
211  Special competence in the social field
A Master of Social Services:
- is able to critically analyze societal and global changes and anticipate their social impact
- knows how to plan, manage and evaluate client processes, including the evaluation of their total impact
- is familiar with concepts and professional orientations pertaining to specialized social field competence
- is able to work independently in challenging expert positions in the social field
- is able to work in international collaboration networks
212  Leadership comptence
A Master of Social Services:
- understands the principles of strategic thinking and quality assurance systems and is able to apply them into practice
- understand the basic principles of financial and personnel management and is able to apply them
- is able to develop and manage the activity of the work community and knows how to promote well-being at work together with the personnel
- is able to manage her or his own competence and the development of social field practices and service designs in complex and unanticipated settings
213  Research and development competence
A Master of Social Services
- is able to critically evaluate the interests embedded in R & D and understands the significance of ethics in R & D
- knows how to apply R & D methods and to develop social field work by means of practice research
- is able to develop her or his personal action and existing social field practices on the basis of reflection of experiential knowledge, and knows how to promote citizen participation
- is able to create, initiate and manage projects, and to evaluate these processes and their effectiveness

Curricula updated: 2014-06-11 10:07:06   Version: 2016-01-04 15:09:54