Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 25S, full-time studies, Lahti
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 25S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 24S, full-time studies, Lahti
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 24S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 23S, full-time studies, Lahti
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 23S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 22S, full-time studies, Lahti
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Bachelor of Social Services (in Finnish) 22S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
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Bachelor of Social Services 21S, full-time studies, Lahti
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Bachelor of Social Services 21S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Timing plans by study path
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
- recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
- act as a group member
- operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- picture their own field of studies and its future skills
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Sanna Nurmiainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
- recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
- act as a group member
- operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- picture their own field of studies and its future skills
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Pipsa Murto
- Tarja Tolonen
- Minna Markkanen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Järvenpään varhaiskasvatus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Small groups
- Online workshop
- Online workshop
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
18.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Sanna Nurmiainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kati Ojala
- Marika Norta
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competencies during job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tarja Tolonen
- Minna Markkanen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KV
Small groups
- Online workshop
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competencies during job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Mia Ikonen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24KM
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- masters the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competencies during job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
15.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tarja Tolonen
- Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Small groups
- Online workshop
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use key social legislation
- apply data protection regulations and information security requirements in social welfare client work
- apply the principles of structured recording of customer work
- explain the significance of information management and researched information in the social welfare client process
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
18.08.2025 - 04.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tarja Tolonen
- Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use key social legislation
- apply data protection regulations and information security requirements in social welfare client work
- apply the principles of structured recording of customer work
- explain the significance of information management and researched information in the social welfare client process
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
18.08.2025 - 10.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Taija Nöjd
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
- Seminar
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use key social legislation
- apply data protection regulations and information security requirements in social welfare client work
- apply the principles of structured recording of customer work
- explain the significance of information management and researched information in the social welfare client process
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
13.08.2025
Timing
13.08.2025 - 10.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tarja Tolonen
- Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
- OPI ja KEHITÄ Järvenpään varhaiskasvatus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja tiimit 1 & 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja tiimit 3 & 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Small groups
- Online workshop 1
- Online workshop 2
- Online workshop 3
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use key social legislation
- apply data protection regulations and information security requirements in social welfare client work
- apply the principles of structured recording of customer work
- explain the significance of information management and researched information in the social welfare client process
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 07.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 300
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Pirjo Knuuttila
- Sanna Nurmiainen
- Kati Nirkko
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 2/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 3/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 4/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 5/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 6/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 7/7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSH24SM
-
HLTISH24S
-
HLPRFYS24S
-
HLTIFYS24S
-
HLPRTH24SM
-
HLPREH24SM
-
HLPRSOS24S
-
HLTISOS24S
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Online workshop 1
- Online workshop 2
- Online workshop 3
- Online workshop 4
- Online workshop 5
- Online workshop 6
- Online workshop 7
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• draw on research-based knowledge to assess the working community’s operating methods and occupational safety
• analyse the structures, activities and effectiveness of the social and health care service system from the customer’s perspective
• develop customer-oriented social and health care services using multidisciplinary and multi-actor cooperation
• assess and promote the goal-oriented activities of a multidisciplinary network.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 30.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Pirjo Knuuttila
- Sanna Nurmiainen
- Kati Nirkko
Groups
-
HLTISH25KM
-
HLTISOS25KM
-
HLTISOS25KV
-
HLTIFYS25S
-
HLPRSOS25KM
-
HLPREH25K
-
HLPRFYS25S
-
HLPRSH25K
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• act responsibly, ethically and in a customer-oriented manner in the operating environments of the
social and health care sector
• explain legislative starting points in the social and health care sector
• explain the starting points for multidisciplinary cooperation
• describe aspects of the customer’s functional capacity
• use social and health care sector databases responsibly
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS23S
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify diversity as a phenomenon and understand its significance
- identify the models of intercultural competence
- guide the client in a culturally sensitive manner
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Outi Rantatulkkila
- Sanna Leppänen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS23S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify diversity as a phenomenon and understand its significance
- identify the models of intercultural competence
- guide the client in a culturally sensitive manner
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Pipsa Murto
- Outi Kokko-Muhonen
Scheduling groups
- Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen tai tiimiopiskelu (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tiimitehtävän ohjaus (IKK & KY) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
Small groups
- Workshop
- Itsenäinen tai tiimiopiskelu
- Tiimitehtävän ohjaus (IKK & KY)
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
– analyse an individual's growth and development and the factors affecting it as a part of the view of humans
– explain the significance of an individual's growth, development and stages of life to their life situation
– recognise factors related to a person's life stages that contribute to the client's goal-oriented psychosocial support
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 26.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Pipsa Murto
- Outi Kokko-Muhonen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
- 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
– analyse an individual's growth and development and the factors affecting it as a part of the view of humans
– explain the significance of an individual's growth, development and stages of life to their life situation
– recognise factors related to a person's life stages that contribute to the client's goal-oriented psychosocial support
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 28.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tiia Rask
- Sanna Nurmiainen
Groups
-
HLPRSOS23KM
-
HLTISOS23KM
-
HLTISOS23KV
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- recognize social and cultural factors that affect the well-being of the elderly
- identify the premises of the aging policy, legislation and service processes related to the services for the elderly
- assess the benefit and usage of technology in supporting the everyday life of an elderly person and strengthening their involvement
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Pipsa Murto
- Kari Malin
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain their own view of children’s upbringing
- explain the diversity of family
- analyse factors related to family and family dynamics
- interpret the cultural diversity of child-rearing environments
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
02.09.2025 - 16.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jenni Jukkala-Kylliäinen
- Outi Kokko-Muhonen
- Outi Rantatulkkila
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
- 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain their own view of children’s upbringing
- explain the diversity of family
- analyse factors related to family and family dynamics
- interpret the cultural diversity of child-rearing environments
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Virve Pirttikoski
- Sanna Leppänen
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_01 Virtuaaliopettaja
- Aki Kaskinen
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24S
-
HLTISOS24S
Small groups
- Practice
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- recognise cultural diversity
- understand the impacts of being a minority on an individual's position in society
- act culturally sensitively and promote equality
- explain key services and legislation that promote integration
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
27.10.2025 - 07.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Elina Kosonen
- Ulla-Maija Huhtalo
- Marika Norta
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Simulaatio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24S
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Lecture
- Simulation
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- act in accordance with the rights of the child, the values of the social welfare field and the principles of professional ethics while promoting and strengthening the child's inclusion and protection
- work professionally and in dialogue-based manner in interactive situations with children and families, reflecting on their own activities and different operating methods
- assess the significance of psychosocial support when working in a child's and families' change and crisis situations
- structure the child welfare process in accordance with the Child Welfare Act
- assess the significance of societal phenomena and their impact on the opportunities of individuals and families to operate in society
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
06.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Elina Kosonen
- Ulla-Maija Huhtalo
- Marika Norta
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24S
Small groups
- Info 1
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- act in accordance with the rights of the child, the values of the social welfare field and the principles of professional ethics while promoting and strengthening the child's inclusion and protection
- work professionally and in dialogue-based manner in interactive situations with children and families, reflecting on their own activities and different operating methods
- assess the significance of psychosocial support when working in a child's and families' change and crisis situations
- structure the child welfare process in accordance with the Child Welfare Act
- assess the significance of societal phenomena and their impact on the opportunities of individuals and families to operate in society
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Heli Tiusanen
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Simulaatio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24KM
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Seminar
- Simulation
- Lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse their and society's perception of human beings, attitudes and values in relation to mental health and addiction work
- follow the principles of recovery orientation in customer work
- comply with the legal basis for mental health and addiction work and key legislation
- justify the importance of comprehensive service counselling in mental health and addiction work
- apply psychosocial support in a client's change and crisis situations
- assess the significance of societal phenomena and power structures and their impact on the mental well-being and addiction issues of individuals and communities
- use research-based knowledge to promote clients' wellbeing and social inclusion
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
21.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Heli Tiusanen
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Simulaatio 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
- Simulation 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse their and society's perception of human beings, attitudes and values in relation to mental health and addiction work
- follow the principles of recovery orientation in customer work
- comply with the legal basis for mental health and addiction work and key legislation
- justify the importance of comprehensive service counselling in mental health and addiction work
- apply psychosocial support in a client's change and crisis situations
- assess the significance of societal phenomena and power structures and their impact on the mental well-being and addiction issues of individuals and communities
- use research-based knowledge to promote clients' wellbeing and social inclusion
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
28.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Heli Tiusanen
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse their and society's perception of human beings, attitudes and values in relation to mental health and addiction work
- follow the principles of recovery orientation in customer work
- comply with the legal basis for mental health and addiction work and key legislation
- justify the importance of comprehensive service counselling in mental health and addiction work
- apply psychosocial support in a client's change and crisis situations
- assess the significance of societal phenomena and power structures and their impact on the mental well-being and addiction issues of individuals and communities
- use research-based knowledge to promote clients' wellbeing and social inclusion
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
21.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
Timing
16.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Heli Tiusanen
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse their and society's perception of human beings, attitudes and values in relation to mental health and addiction work
- follow the principles of recovery orientation in customer work
- comply with the legal basis for mental health and addiction work and key legislation
- justify the importance of comprehensive service counselling in mental health and addiction work
- apply psychosocial support in a client's change and crisis situations
- assess the significance of societal phenomena and power structures and their impact on the mental well-being and addiction issues of individuals and communities
- use research-based knowledge to promote clients' wellbeing and social inclusion
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Virve Pirttikoski
- Sanna Leppänen
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_01 Virtuaaliopettaja
- Aki Kaskinen
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Hankemessut (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24S
-
HLTISOS24S
Small groups
- Info
- Practice
- Online workshop
- Seminar
- Event
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- recognise their own values and their significance in the development of diversity competence
- reflect on their actions in culturally sensitive interactive situations
- plan, implement and evaluate social sector development projects in cooperation with different actors
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 17.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Elina Kosonen
- Ulla-Maija Huhtalo
- Marika Norta
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24S
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- work professionally and in dialogue-based manner in interactive situations with children and families, reflecting on their own activities and different operating methods
- plan a service process that is safe for the client while supporting children's and families' participation and resources
- apply the methods of preventive work and early support, taking into account the risk and protective factors of the child's wellbeing
- explain how wellbeing services counties, municipalities, private and third sector services for families with children are organised and provided
- refer families and guardians to support in a multidisciplinary service system and guide them in the safe use of digital services
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 30.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Elina Kosonen
- Ulla-Maija Huhtalo
- Marika Norta
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online lecture 1
- Info
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- work professionally and in dialogue-based manner in interactive situations with children and families, reflecting on their own activities and different operating methods
- plan a service process that is safe for the client while supporting children's and families' participation and resources
- apply the methods of preventive work and early support, taking into account the risk and protective factors of the child's wellbeing
- explain how wellbeing services counties, municipalities, private and third sector services for families with children are organised and provided
- refer families and guardians to support in a multidisciplinary service system and guide them in the safe use of digital services
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
Timing
12.08.2025 - 14.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mia Ikonen
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Simulaatio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24KM
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Info
- Simulation
- Lecture
- Seminar
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- take a preventive approach to promote the well-being of young people and their communities
- assess the risk and protective factors of young people's well-being as well as structures and processes that produce well-being
- work using psychosocial support methods in different situations involving a young person's change and crisis situations
- promote the inclusion and opportunities for participation of young people and their communities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
Timing
12.08.2025 - 14.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mia Ikonen
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Simulaatio 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KM
Small groups
- Info 1
- Online lecture 1
- Online lecture 2
- Simulation 1
- Seminar 1
- Seminar 2
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- take a preventive approach to promote the well-being of young people and their communities
- assess the risk and protective factors of young people's well-being as well as structures and processes that produce well-being
- work using psychosocial support methods in different situations involving a young person's change and crisis situations
- promote the inclusion and opportunities for participation of young people and their communities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
Timing
12.08.2025 - 02.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mia Ikonen
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KV
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Seminar
- Info
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- take a preventive approach to promote the well-being of young people and their communities
- assess the risk and protective factors of young people's well-being as well as structures and processes that produce well-being
- work using psychosocial support methods in different situations involving a young person's change and crisis situations
- promote the inclusion and opportunities for participation of young people and their communities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
25.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
Timing
29.09.2025 - 30.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mia Ikonen
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS24KV
Small groups
- Online workshop
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- take a preventive approach to promote the well-being of young people and their communities
- assess the risk and protective factors of young people's well-being as well as structures and processes that produce well-being
- work using psychosocial support methods in different situations involving a young person's change and crisis situations
- promote the inclusion and opportunities for participation of young people and their communities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 26.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Minna Kuvajainen
Scheduling groups
- Työpaja R1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Työpaja R2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen valmistautuminen (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen pienryhmätyöskentely (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
Small groups
- Työpaja R1
- Työpaja R2
- Itsenäinen valmistautuminen
- Itsenäinen pienryhmätyöskentely
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the significance of self-knowledge and self-management as part of developing their expertise
- develop their own professional and dialogue-based interaction with the support of the group
- develop their self-expression and emotional skills safely using creative methods
- act ethically, justifiably and sensitively in interactive situations involving conflicting values
- develop their own and the work community's cultural well-being
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
27.08.2025 - 26.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Outi Rantatulkkila
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the significance of self-knowledge and self-management as part of developing their expertise
- develop their own professional and dialogue-based interaction with the support of the group
- develop their self-expression and emotional skills safely using creative methods
- act ethically, justifiably and sensitively in interactive situations involving conflicting values
- develop their own and the work community's cultural well-being
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
11.08.2025 - 02.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Minna Kuvajainen
- Virve Pirttikoski
Scheduling groups
- Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS23S
Small groups
- Työpaja
- Verkkotyöpaja
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess different approaches to guidance
- apply the methods of guidance in a customer-oriented manner in different working environments
- apply guidance work in digital guidance environments
- apply methods that strengthen inclusiveness in guidance work
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 19.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna-Leena Mikkonen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS23S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
- Practice 1
- 1
- Exam 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess different approaches to guidance
- apply the methods of guidance in a customer-oriented manner in different working environments
- apply guidance work in digital guidance environments
- apply methods that strengthen inclusiveness in guidance work
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
11.08.2025 - 30.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Helena Hatakka
- Annukka Salovaara
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24KM
-
HLTISOS24KV
-
HLTISOS23S
-
HLTISOS24KM
-
HLPRSOS23KM
-
HLTISOS23KM
-
HLPRSOS23S
-
HLTISOS23KV
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
29.09.2025 - 09.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Helena Hatakka
- Annukka Salovaara
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24KM
-
HLTISOS24KV
-
HLTISOS23S
-
HLTISOS24KM
-
HLPRSOS23KM
-
HLTISOS23KM
-
HLPRSOS23S
-
HLTISOS23KV
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 07.06.2026
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 200
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Kati Ojala
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
-
HLPRSOS25S
-
HLTISOS25KM
-
HLTISOS25KV
-
HLPRSOS25KM
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- follow the values and ethical principles of the social welfare and education sectors
- examine themselves as a person interacting with others and encounter customers in different professional situations
- define the operating principles of the social welfare or educational sectors
- apply the elements supporting agency and inclusion in customer work
- explain the ethical questions caused by digitalisation and technology in customer work in the social welfare or educational sector
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
13.08.2025
Timing
13.08.2025 - 10.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kari Malin
- Aki Kaskinen
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the operating principles of Finnish social security
- recognise trends in changes in societal well-being and the impacts of structures on people's well-being
- compare services and actors that support well-being
- apply a service guidance approach
- guide customers in digital services
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kari Malin
- Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the operating principles of Finnish social security
- recognise trends in changes in societal well-being and the impacts of structures on people's well-being
- compare services and actors that support well-being
- apply a service guidance approach
- guide customers in digital services
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
18.08.2025 - 10.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1.5 op
Mode of delivery
70 % Contact teaching, 30 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Taija Nöjd
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
- Seminar
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the operating principles of Finnish social security
- recognise trends in changes in societal well-being and the impacts of structures on people's well-being
- compare services and actors that support well-being
- apply a service guidance approach
- guide customers in digital services
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kari Malin
- Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Small groups
- Online workshop 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the operating principles of Finnish social security
- recognise trends in changes in societal well-being and the impacts of structures on people's well-being
- compare services and actors that support well-being
- apply a service guidance approach
- guide customers in digital services
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Taina Heininen-Reimi
- Tarja Kempe-Hakkarainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Kenttä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Seminar 1
- 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain their idea of humans and values in customer work
- explain equality and non-discrimination in social work
- understand the social inclusion of vulnerable individuals and communities
- analyse structures and processes that create inequality, disadvantage and well-being as part of civil society
Learning environment
.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Taija Nöjd
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25S
Small groups
- Info
- Lecture
- Exam
- Seminar
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain their idea of humans and values in customer work
- explain equality and non-discrimination in social work
- understand the social inclusion of vulnerable individuals and communities
- analyse structures and processes that create inequality, disadvantage and well-being as part of civil society
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 03.05.2026
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 200
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Kati Ojala
Groups
-
HLPRSOS22S
-
HLTISOS22S
-
HLPRSOS23KM
-
HLTISOS23KV
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- deepen, apply and develop professional competence
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kari Malin
- Kati Ojala
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Small groups
- Online workshop 1
- Exam 1
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilise different interaction orientations
- analyse the features and process of professional customer work
- apply key methods of customer work
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kari Malin
- Kati Ojala
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KM
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Online workshop 1
- Exam 1
- Seminar 1
- Practice 1
- Practice 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilise different interaction orientations
- analyse the features and process of professional customer work
- apply key methods of customer work
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Simulaatio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25KM
Small groups
- Practice
- Simulation
- Online lecture
- Lecture
- Exam
- Seminar
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilise different interaction orientations
- analyse the features and process of professional customer work
- apply key methods of customer work
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
13.08.2025
Timing
13.08.2025 - 10.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kari Malin
- Kati Ojala
Groups
-
HLTISOS25KV
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilise different interaction orientations
- analyse the features and process of professional customer work
- apply key methods of customer work
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tarja Tolonen
- Helena Wright
- Pirjo Tuusjärvi
- ST_Opettaja_SOTI_02 Virtuaaliopettaja
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS23KM
-
HLTISOS23KV
-
HLPRSOS23KM
Small groups
- Online workshop 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- promote well-being by utilizing technology
- recognize well-being innovations and use them
- understand the ethical perspectives of well-being technology
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
11.08.2025 - 19.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Mari Mynttinen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSH23S
-
HLPRFYS23S
-
HLPRTH23SM
-
HLPRSOS23S
-
HLPREH23SM
-
HLPREH24K
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 30.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Juha Roslakka
- Heli Lahtio
Groups
-
HLTIFYS23S
-
HLTISOS23S
-
HLTISH23SM
-
HLPREH24K
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Juha Roslakka
- Aki Kaskinen
Groups
-
HLTIFYS23S
-
HLTISOS23S
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Mari Mynttinen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRTH23SM
-
HLPRSH23SM
-
HLPRSOS23S
-
HLPREH23SM
Small groups
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 26.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Virve Pirttikoski
Scheduling groups
- Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS23S
Small groups
- Työpaja
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify their own cultural starting points
- promote equality with a culturally sensitive approach to work
- guide the integration of immigrants
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Minna Hallman
- Anne Backman
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS23S
Small groups
- Lecture
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify their own cultural starting points
- promote equality with a culturally sensitive approach to work
- guide the integration of immigrants
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 07.06.2026
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 500
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Kati Ojala
Groups
-
HLPRSOS24KM
-
HLTISOS24KV
-
HLTISOS24KM
-
HLPRSOS24S
-
HLTISOS24S
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- work professionally and ethically in diverse client tasks and guidance situations
- plan, implement and assess goal-oriented customer work and the accessibility of services
- apply the key working methods of social welfare sector
- assess and develop factors affecting societal and social inclusion
- assess the possibilities of technology to promote the customer's functional capacity and wellbeing
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 12.10.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 200
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna Leppänen
- Kati Ojala
Groups
-
HLTISOS23S
-
HLPRSOS23S
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- work professionally and ethically in diverse client work and guidance situations
- apply the central working methods used in social work
- identify the factors that cause societal and social inequality
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
13.10.2025 - 14.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Minna Kuvajainen
- Virve Pirttikoski
Scheduling groups
- Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen pienryhmätyöskentely (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISOS25S
Small groups
- Työpaja
- Verkkotyöpaja
- Itsenäinen pienryhmätyöskentely
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the principles of goal-oriented individual and group guidance work
- plan, implement, assess and document goal-oriented individual and group guidance
- use dialogue, activating and sensitive interaction in individual and group guidance
- recognise the digital operating environments of guidance
- analyse their vocational guidance activities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
06.10.2025 - 10.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sanna-Leena Mikkonen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSOS25S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Practice 1
- 1
- Seminar 1
- Exam 1
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the principles of goal-oriented individual and group guidance work
- plan, implement, assess and document goal-oriented individual and group guidance
- use dialogue, activating and sensitive interaction in individual and group guidance
- recognise the digital operating environments of guidance
- analyse their vocational guidance activities
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is part of the Social Pedagogical Guidance Competence module. The course consists of the following components:
a) On-campus contact teaching sessions and preparation for them (1.5 ECTS)
b) Practical individual guidance/counceling and group aciticity assignments (total of 1.5 ECTS). Individual guidance/counceling: 0.5 ECTS. Group activity leading exercise (planning, implementation, reflection): 1 ECTS.
c) Reading assignment (1 ECTS)
d) Group exam and preparation for it (1 ECTS)
Timing and attendance
The course takes place during weeks 44–50.
A passing grade requires:
- Active participation and completion of exercises and assignments related to the teaching
-Participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of practical guidance assignments
- Participation in reading activities and the seminar
-A passing performance in the group exam
Learning material and recommended literature
Optional literature on individual and group guidance/counceling in social services work.
Working life cooperation
Planning, implementation, and evaluation of functional group activity.
Learning environment
Contact teaching at the Lappeenranta campus. Online teaching sessions and an exam via the Zoom platform.
Online learning environment: Moodle.
Student time use and work load
5 ECTS credit course corresponds to 135 hours of student work
Contents
-Principles and practices of goal-oriented individual and group guidance/counceling
-Methods of professional interaction in social and educational work
-Group phenomena and group dynamics
-Digital guidance in social work
-Principles and practices of social pedagogical competence in guidance/counceling
Assessment criteria
A passing grade requires participation in contact teaching as well as successful completion of the assignments and the exam.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student is able to
• describe the principles of goal-oriented individual counceling and group guidance
• plan, implement, evaluate, and document goal-oriented individual counceling and activating group guidance
• apply dialogical, activating, and sensitive interaction in individual counceling and group guidance
• identify digital environments used in guidance
• analyze their professional guidance and counceling practices