12.1.0.1 EF 1 BASIC STUDIES 30 ECTS

EF 11 ESPOO-VANTAA POLYTECHNIC JOINT STUDIES (15 ECTS)

EF 1000 Orientation to studies at the Espoo-Vantaa Polytechnic

Objectives The student: - gains an overall perspective of the role of the Polytechnic in society - becomes familiar with the Espoo-Vantaa Polytechnic and becomes oriented to the studies - activates a personal learning process - prepares to develop a personal learning plan - develops skills in information acquisition, information technology and communication Content Joint studies Information acquisition methods Information technology Communication Tutoring/learning strategies Method Participation in teaching sessions Assessment TBA Semester Period 1 Credits 4.5 ECTS

EF 1010 Society, working life and societal change

Objectives The student: - understands the demands of life-long learning in a changing society - develops understanding of changes on the international and national levels as well as in working life - develops knowledge and skills for work in a multicultural and international society - becomes familiar with the demands of changes in working life Content Joint studies Learning strategies/tutoring Changing society, entrepreneurship and working life Method Participation in teaching sessions and multi-disciplinary group works Assessment TBA Semester Periods 1-2 Credits 4.5 ECTS

EF 1020 Basis of professional competence

Objectives The student: - develops insight into philosophical perspectives as well as of concepts of knowledge and skills from the perspective of the polytechnic, the importance of moral and ethical integrity in work, and the nature of expertise - develops a basis for a developmental and analytical approach to work as well as an understanding of professional knowledge and skills in his/her field of study as a basis for continuing professional studies Content Joint studies Research and development Learning the profession Method Participation in teaching sessions and multi-disciplinary group works Assessment TBA Semester Period 1 Credits 6 ECTS

EF 13 JOINT STUDIES IN HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL WELFARE AND REHABILITATION 15 ECTS

Objectives The students: -are able to analyse the relationship between human development and the environment and understand the social nature of the human being and can apply this knowledge to actions. -are able to analyse the objectives and functions of social welfare, health care and rehabilitation and are able to work in multiprofessional work environments. -understand the meaning and options of research methods in research and development of his/her own profession. -attain professional language skills needed in his/her profession and pass the short language exam (Swedish).

EF 1320 The person in his/her changing environment

Content The biological and psychosocial development of a human being during different phases of life in the changing environment and the changing society. The study unit includes a community analysis. Method TBA Assessment TBA Semester Period 1 Credits 4.5 ECTS

EF 1330 Social mandate of social welfare, health care and rehabilitation

Content The central values, organisations and legislation of social welfare, health care and rehabilitation Method TBA Assessment TBA Semester Periods 3-4 Credits 1.5 ECTS

EF 1340 Research and development in social welfare, health care and rehabilitation

Content Quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical mathematics Method TBA Assessment TBA Semester Period 1 Credits 3 ECTS

EF 1250 Swedish

Content Determined according to the language skills of the group Method TBA Assessment TBA Semester Period 2 Credits 3 ECTS

EF 1260 English

Content Determined according to the language skills of the group Method TBA Assessment TBA Semester Periods 1- 2 Credits 3 ECTS

EF 7 ELECTIVE STUDIES 15 ECTS

Students can select 15 ECTS for their elective studies in the different units of the Espoo - Vantaa Polytechnic that support professional growth. Elective studies are offered each year especially during the third period.

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