Orientation to Studies (3cr)
Code: SS10082-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.01.2026 - 31.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 07.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Unit
- Sosionomikoulutus (SS)
- Campus
- Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Teachers
- Tiina Maaranen
- Tommi Kinnunen
- Teacher in charge
- Tommi Kinnunen
- Groups
-
SSNK26Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2026
- Course
- SS10082
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Objective
Familiarisation with studying:
You will
-learn how to use the services and learning environments offered by the University of Applied Sciences.
-learn to assess your own competence and professional development, and become familiar with the practice of development discussions.
-also be familiar with the key regulations governing your studies, such as degree regulations and credit transfer practices.
-also be familiar with the activities and services of the Students' Union.
-be able to use the services and learning environments offered by the University of Applied Sciences.
Familiarization with your study field
- You are familiar with your own education program's curriculum and operating methods.
- You know how to create your own personal study plan.
- you know how to seek guidance for your studies
- you take responsibility for your professional growth, learning, and your own ability to study
- you integrate into the student community and contribute to a good study atmosphere
- you are able to view learning as a multidimensional phenomenon
- you are able to develop your study skills to the level required for higher education studies
- you recognize what kind of learner you are, assess your own study skills and what kind of
Content
Familiarization with the curriculum and teaching practices
-Getting to know Karelia's information systems: Karelia.fi, PAKKI, PEPPI, ATOMI, study guide, work schedules, EXAM, and Intranet.
-Studying at a university; field-specific information, language information, study guidance, study counselors, YTHS, parish, international services, and the student union POKA
- Examination regulations, general operating practices and rules, and general and field-specific competencies
-Library and information services, information retrieval
-Preparing a personal study plan (HOPS)
-Student well-being, introduction to VIP student activities and VIP selection
- Information related to international internships and studies
- Study skills, study styles, and strategies
- Studying in groups and teams
- How do I learn best and how can I improve my learning?
- How do emotions and motivation affect learning?
-Self-direction, life management, time management, and stress management
- start discussion