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From Childcarer to Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education: KASK22LA

Code: KASK22LA

Duration:
2 years (95 cr)

Start semester:
Spring 2022

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 Spring
2022 		Autumn
2022 		Spring
2023 		Autumn
2023 		4. / 2022 5. / 2022 6. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2022 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 6. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2023
KASK22LA-1

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60
KASK22LA-11

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15
SS10007 Professional Development 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
STS6077 Information and Communication Technology  1 1 1 0.5 0.5
STS6075 Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services  4 4 4 2 2
STS6074 The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work  3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SS10011 Human Growth, Development and Learning 4 4 4 2 2
KASK22LA-12

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7
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2 2 2 1 1
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
STP6009 Reporting and Written Communication  2 2 2 1 1
KASK22LA-13

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7
SS10012 Introduction to Client Work in Social Services 2 2 2 1 1
SS10013 Professional Communication and Creative Methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KASK22LA-14

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9
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2 2 2 1 1
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2 2 2 1 1
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2 2 2 1 1
SS10014 English at Work for Social Services 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KASK22LA-15

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9
SS10015 Social Legislation and Social Security System 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SS10016 Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics 4 4 4 2 2
KASK22LA-16

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13
STS6401 Basic Practical Training  5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SS10017 Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SS10018 Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KASK22LA-2

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30
KASK22LA-21

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12
SS10020 Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation 5
SS10021 The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services 4
SS10022 Swedish at Work for Social Services 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KASK22LA-22

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18
SS10023 Strengths-Based Client Work 11
SS10024 Client Work Methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2
KASK21-1001
Complementary Studies

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5
KASK22LA-31
Profiling Complementary Studies

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0
STP7022 The Bases of Early Childhood Education 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KASK22LA-32
Other Complementary Studies

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0
Total 95 18 47 8 18 16 31 8 9 9 0 0 8 8 15.5 15.5 0 0 4 4

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Shared competences of UAS Bachelor's degrees 2022

In Finnish universities of applied sciences, the competences of degrees have been defined as programme-specific competences and shared competences. Competences refer to extensive competence modules, which are combinations of individual knowledge, skills and attitudes. Programme-specific competences form the basis of a student's professional expertise. Shared competences are common competence areas for different programmes and degrees, and they create the foundation for operating in a workplace, cooperation and the development of expertise.

1 Learning to Learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.

- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and
international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been
learned.
Professional Development 1
Information and Communication Technology 
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Human Growth, Development and Learning
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
English at Work for Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
2 Operating in a Workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.

- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own
and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations.
Professional Development 1
Information and Communication Technology 
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
English at Work for Social Services
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
3 Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.

- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.
Professional Development 1
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Human Growth, Development and Learning
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
4 Sustainable Development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.

- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problems.
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
5 Internationality and Multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.

- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.
English at Work for Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Not grouped
Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services 
Basic Practical Training 
Client Work Methods
The Bases of Early Childhood Education

Professional Development 1
Human Growth, Development and Learning
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Client Work Methods
Professional Development 1
Human Growth, Development and Learning
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Client Work Methods
Professional Development 1
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Strengths-Based Client Work
Client Work Methods
Professional Development 1
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Professional Development 1
Professional Development 1
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Not grouped
Information and Communication Technology 
Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services 
The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
English at Work for Social Services
Basic Practical Training 
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
The Bases of Early Childhood Education

The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work 
Human Growth, Development and Learning
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Professional Communication and Creative Methods
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work
Strengths-Based Client Work
Not grouped
Professional Development 1
Information and Communication Technology 
Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services 
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
Reporting and Written Communication 
Introduction to Client Work in Social Services
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
English at Work for Social Services
Social Legislation and Social Security System
Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics
Basic Practical Training 
Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services
Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation
The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services
Swedish at Work for Social Services
Client Work Methods
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
The Bases of Early Childhood Education

Code Name Credits (cr)
KASK22LA-1

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60
KASK22LA-11

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15
SS10007 Professional Development 1 3
STS6077 Information and Communication Technology  1
STS6075 Perspectives on the Knowledge-base of Social Services  4
STS6074 The Working Life and Ethical Principles in Social Work  3
SS10011 Human Growth, Development and Learning 4
KASK22LA-12

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7
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3
STP6009 Reporting and Written Communication  2
KASK22LA-13

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7
SS10012 Introduction to Client Work in Social Services 2
SS10013 Professional Communication and Creative Methods 5
KASK22LA-14

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9
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2
SS10014 English at Work for Social Services 3
KASK22LA-15

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9
SS10015 Social Legislation and Social Security System 5
SS10016 Pharmacotherapy, First Aid and Ergonomics 4
KASK22LA-16

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13
STS6401 Basic Practical Training  5
SS10017 Socio-Pedagogical Approach to Social Work 5
SS10018 Theoretical Premises of Client Work in Social Services 3
KASK22LA-2

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30
KASK22LA-21

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12
SS10020 Socio-Pedagogical Client Work Process and Documentation 5
SS10021 The Basics of Case Management and Social Rehabilitation in the Field of Social Services 4
SS10022 Swedish at Work for Social Services 3
KASK22LA-22

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18
SS10023 Strengths-Based Client Work 11
SS10024 Client Work Methods 5
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2
KASK21-1001
Complementary Studies

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5
KASK22LA-31
Profiling Complementary Studies

(Choose 0)

0
STP7022 The Bases of Early Childhood Education 5
KASK22LA-32
Other Complementary Studies

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0