Curricula Guides
2016–2017
Archived Curricula Guide 2015–2017
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Open University Studies
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Open University Studies
Optional studies in Philosophy for other other degree programmes 5–90 ECTS
Basic Studies in Philosophy 25 ECTSFILP1 Introduction to Philosophy and Its History, 5 ECTS
FILP2 Logic, 5 ECTS
FILP3 Argumentation and Philosophy of Science, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT4 Ethics and Social Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILP5 Epistemology and Metaphysics, 5 ECTS
Intermediate Studies 35–65 ECTSFILA1 History of Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILA2 Contemporary Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILA3 Classics of Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILA4 Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics, 5 ECTS
Optional intermediate studies in Philosophy 10–40 ECTS2–8 elements from below
FILA5 Philosophical Logic, 5 ECTS
FILA6 Epistemology, 5 ECTS
FILA7 Metaphysics, 5 ECTS
FILA8 Ethics, 5 ECTS
FILA9 Social Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILA10 Philosophy of Mind, 5 ECTS
FILA11 Philosophy of Culture and Art, 5 ECTS
FILA12 Philosophy of Language, 5 ECTS
FILAPRO Proseminar, 5 ECTS
Bachelor's Programme in History 5–85 ECTS
Basic Studies in History 25 ECTSHISP1 Introduction to the Study of History, 5 ECTS
HISP2 The Formation of Europe, 5 ECTS
HISP3 Early Modern Transitions, 5 ECTS
HISP4 Towards Modern Society, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT5 Global World, 5 ECTS
Intermediate Studies in History 35–60 ECTS HISA1
Methodology 5–20 ECTSHISA1A Historian's Craft, 5 ECTS
HISA1B Optional Methodological Courses, 0–15 ECTS
HISA2 Thematic Courses, 10–20 ECTS
HISA3
Special Studies and Practikum 0–10 ECTSHISA3A Special Study Course, 5 ECTS
HISA3B Practicum, 5 ECTS
HISA4 BA Seminar and BA Thesis, 10 ECTS
Bachelor's Programme in Logopedics 5–42 ECTS
Basic Studies in Logopedics 25 ECTSLOGP1 Introduction to logopedics, 5 ECTS
LOGP2 Speech, language and communication development, 10 ECTS
YKYYHT3 Action, Interpretation, and Knowledge, 5 ECTS
Open University Studies in Psychology 5–60 ECTS
Open University Studies in Psychology, Basic Studies 5–25 ECTSPSYP1 Life-Span Developmental Psychology I, 5 ECTS
PSYP2 Cognitive Neuroscience I, 5 ECTS
PSYP3 Psychology of Personality I, 5 ECTS
PSYP4 Psychological Research Methods I, 5 ECTS
PSYP5 Psychology of Health and Mental Health I, 5 ECTS
Psykologian aineopinnot valinnaisina opintoina, avoin yliopisto-opetus 5–35 opPSYA1 Life-Span Developmental Psychology II, 5 ECTS
PSYA2 Cognitive Psychology II, 5 ECTS
PSYA3 Psychology of Personality II, 5 ECTS
PSYA5 Psychology of Health and Mental Health II, 5 ECTS
PSYA6 Work and Organizational Psychology I, 5 ECTS
Other studies 0–10 ECTS0–10 ECTS
Well-being, mind and society 0–10 ECTSSOS10.10.1 Ideal background of well-being and special issues, 5 ECTS
PSYS16 Introduction to Cultural Psychology, 5 ECTS
TERKANP3 Human Health and Illness, 5 ECTS
FILA10 Philosophy of Mind, 5 ECTS
Childhood, family and life course 0–10 ECTSSOS04.1 Main issues in childhood and family research, 5 ECTS
SOS04.2 Research traditions and concepts of chilhood and family research, 5–10 ECTS
SOS04.3 Current issues in childhood and family research, 5–10 ECTS
SOS04.4 Practices of childhood and family life, 5–15 ECTS
Bachelor's Programme in Social Sciences 5–60 ECTS
Basic Studies in Social Sciences 25 ECTSSOS1 Introduction to Social Sciences, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT2 Measuring society, 5 ECTS
SOS3 Social scientific research and academic writing, 5 ECTS
SOS4
Sosiaalitieteiden alat I 10 op2 elements from below
SOS4.1 Social Policy, 5 ECTS
SOS4.2 Social Psychology, 5 ECTS
SOS4.3 Sociology, 5 ECTS
SOS4.4 Gender Studies, 5 ECTS
SOS4.5 Social Anthropology, 5 ECTS
SOS4.6 Youth Work and Youth Research, 5 ECTS
Sosiaalitieteiden perusopinnot valinnaisina opintoina, avoin yliopisto-opetus 25 opSOS1 Introduction to Social Sciences, 5 ECTS
Sosiaalitieteiden alat I valinnaisina opintoina 15–20 opSOS4.1 Social Policy, 5 ECTS
SOS4.2 Social Psychology, 5 ECTS
SOS4.3 Sociology, 5 ECTS
SOS4.4 Gender Studies, 5 ECTS
SOS4.5 Social Anthropology, 5 ECTS
SOS4.6 Youth Work and Youth Research, 5 ECTS
Intermediate Studies in Social Sciences 5–35 ECTSSOS5 Theories of Social Sciences I, 5 ECTS
SOS6
Sosiaalitieteiden alat II 20 op1 elements from below
SOS6.1
Social Policy 20 ECTSSOS6.1.1 Ideas and practices in social policy, 5 ECTS
SOS6.1.2 Politics of welfare, 5 ECTS
SOS6.1.3 Theme course in social policy, 10 ECTS
SOS6.2
Social Psychology 20 ECTSSOS6.2.1 Social psychological thought I, 5 ECTS
SOS6.2.2 Self, identity and social context, 5 ECTS
SOS6.2.3 Social interaction, discursive action and culture, 5 ECTS
SOS6.2.4 Groups and intergroup relations, 5 ECTS
SOS6.3
Sociology 20 ECTSSOS6.3.1 Sociological thought I, 5 ECTS
SOS6.3.2 Power, action and societal structures, 5 ECTS
SOS6.3.3 Theme course in sociology, 10 ECTS
SOS6.4
Gender Studies 20 ECTSSOS6.4.1 Feminist theory and methodology, 5 ECTS
SOS6.4.2 Gender, embodiment and sexuality, 5 ECTS
SOS6.4.3 Feminist politics and expertise, 5 ECTS
SOS6.4.4 Feminist knowledges, 5 ECTS
SOS6.5
Social Anthropology 20 ECTSSOS6.5.1 Anthropological perspectives to society, 5 ECTS
SOS6.5.2 Transnational anthropology, 5 ECTS
SOS6.5.3 Theme course in social anthropology, 10 ECTS
Nuorisotyö ja nuorisotutkimus 20 opSOS6.6.1 Contexts and Practices in Youth Work, 5 ECTS
SOS6.6.2 Theories of Youth Education and Youth Work, 5 ECTS
SOS6.6.3 Current Themes of Youth Research, 5 ECTS
SOS6.6.4 Youth Groups and Group Work, 5 ECTS
Social Work Studies, Open University Studies 5–80 ECTS
Basic Studies in Social Work 25 ECTSSTYP1 Basics of Social Work, 5 ECTS
STYP2 Ethics, Values and Voluntary Work In Social Work, 5 ECTS
STYP3 Global, Local and Communities in Social Work, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT3 Action, Interpretation, and Knowledge, 5 ECTS
STYP5 The Activity Environment of Social Work, 5 ECTS
Intermediate Studies in Social Work 55 ECTS STYA1
The Legal and Administrative Bases of Social Work 10 ECTS10 ECTS
STYA1A Social Law, 5 ECTS
STYA1B Social Welfare Administration and Management, 5 ECTS
STYA2 Life Course and Social Work, 5 ECTS
STYA3
Social Work Skills 20 ECTS20 ECTS
STYA3A Working with Clients - Theories and Methods, 5 ECTS
STYA3B Practical Study Period and Supervision, 15 ECTS
STYA4
Research Methodology Studies 10 ECTS10 ECTS
STYA4A Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, 5 ECTS
STYA4B Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, 5 ECTS
STYA5 Bachelor's Thesis, 10 ECTS
Life stance education 5–60 ECTSKASP1 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education, 5 ECTS
FILP1 Introduction to Philosophy and Its History, 5 ECTS
FILP3 Argumentation and Philosophy of Science, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT3 Action, Interpretation, and Knowledge, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT4 Ethics and Social Philosophy, 5 ECTS
History of Philosophy and Classics 10 ECTS2 elements from below
FILA1 History of Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILA2 Contemporary Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILA3 Classics of Philosophy, 5 ECTS
FILET1 Religions and Atheism, 5 ECTS
FILET2 Philosophy of Religion, 5 ECTS
FILET3 Individual and Community, 5 ECTS
FILET4 Identity and Otherness, 5 ECTS
FILET5 Philosophy and Education, 5 ECTS
YKYT
Yhteiskunta- ja kulttuuritieteiden teemat, avoin yliopisto-opetus 5–400 op
Professional interaction 5–10 ECTSSOS6.2.3 Social interaction, discursive action and culture, 5 ECTS
SOS10.1.4 Working life interaction, 5 ECTS
Well-being, mind and society 5–15 ECTSSOS10.10.1 Ideal background of well-being and special issues, 5 ECTS
TERKANP3 Human Health and Illness, 5 ECTS
FILA10 Philosophy of Mind, 5 ECTS
Welfare services 5–35 ECTSSOP03.1 Welfare services and the changing welfare state, 5 ECTS
SOP03.2 Municipal Organizations as Producers of Welfare Services, 5 ECTS
SOP03.4 Expertise of the professionals of social and health care, 5 ECTS
SOS03.1 Social services and the life course, 5 ECTS
Hyvinvointipalveluorganisaatioiden kehittämisen välineet 5–10 opSOP03.5 Evaluation, 5 ECTS
SOP03.6 Action research as a tool for developing welfare services, 5 ECTS
Childhood, Family and Life Course 5–40 ECTSSOS04.1 Main issues in childhood and family research, 5 ECTS
SOS04.2 Research traditions and concepts of chilhood and family research, 5–10 ECTS
SOS04.3 Current issues in childhood and family research, 5–10 ECTS
SOS04.4 Practices of childhood and family life, 5–15 ECTS
Interprofessional leadership and management 5–25 ECTS
Optional studes PSYA6 Work and Organizational Psychology I, 5 ECTS
SOS6.1.2 Politics of welfare, 5 ECTS
SOS10.1.4 Working life interaction, 5 ECTS
SOS10.1.5 Work place change and development, 5 ECTS
STYA1B Social Welfare Administration and Management, 5 ECTS
Migration and multiculturalism 5–30 ECTSSOS06.1 Current issues in migration research, 5 ECTS
SOS6.5.2 Transnational anthropology, 5 ECTS
SOS06.2 Multiculturalism, 5 ECTS
SOS06.3 Politics and mobility, 5 ECTS
SOS06.4 Family, kinship and cultural context, 5 ECTS
SOS09.4 Global issues of gender and embodiment, 5 ECTS
Young People and Youth Work 5–40 ECTSSOS6.6.3 Current Themes of Youth Research, 5 ECTS
SOS07.1 Specialist Concerns in Youth Work, 5–15 ECTS
SOS07.3 Differences and Inequality in Encounters with Young People, 5–10 ECTS
SOS07.4 The Classics of Youth Research, 5 ECTS
SOS07.5 Global Youth Work and Youth Research, 5 ECTS
Politics and governance 5–30 ECTSSOS08.1 Current issues in politics and governance, 5–10 ECTS
SOS08.2 Politics and governance research, 5–10 ECTS
SOS08.3 Practices of governance and politics, 5–10 ECTS
Embodiment and Gender 5–35 ECTSSOS09.1 Current research on embodiment and gender, 5 ECTS
SOS09.2 Feminist thought, 5 ECTS
SOS09.3 Genders and sexualities, 5 ECTS
SOS09.4 Global issues of gender and embodiment, 5 ECTS
SOS09.5 Men and masculinities, 5 ECTS
SOS09.6 Research areas in gender studies, 5–10 ECTS
Science and Technology 5–25 ECTSSOS10.1 Current issues in science and technology research, 5 ECTS
SOS10.2 Science and technology in society, 5 ECTS
SOS10.4 History of science and technology, 5 ECTS
SOS10.6 Research areas in social studies of science and technology, 5 ECTS
Working life research 5–45 ECTSSOS10.1.1 Work, welfare and family, 5–15 ECTS
SOS10.1.2 Working life, power and gender, 5–10 ECTS
SOS10.1.3 Labor markets, the use of labor force and employment security, 5–10 ECTS
SOS10.1.4 Working life interaction, 5 ECTS
SOS10.1.5 Work place change and development, 5 ECTS
Social theory 5–45 ECTSSOST10.1 Social theory: central concepts and contemporary debates, 5–10 ECTS
YKYT
Social philosophy, political theory and feminist theory 0–20 ECTS0–20 ECTS
FILA9 Social Philosophy, 5 ECTS
POLVOA51 Introduction to Political Theory, 5 ECTS
SOSM6.4 Traditions of feminist thought, 5 ECTS
FILS1E Ethics and Social Philosophy, 0–20 ECTS
YKYT
The Classics of Social Sciences 0–15 ECTS0–15 ECTS
SOST10.2 The classics of Social Psychology, 5 ECTS
SOST10.3 The classics of sociology, 5 ECTS
SOST10.4 Feminist Classics, 5 ECTS
SOST10.5 The classics of social anthropology, 5 ECTS
POLVOA52 Old and New Classics of Political Theory, 5 ECTS
Joint Studies / YKY 5–25 ECTSYKYYHT1 Current Issues in Social Sciences, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT2 Measuring society, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT3 Action, Interpretation, and Knowledge, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT4 Ethics and Social Philosophy, 5 ECTS
YKYYHT5 Global World, 5 ECTS
Latin Language and Classic Heritage 5–25 ECTS
Basic Studies in Latin Language and Classic Heritage 25 ECTSLATAP1 Extensive Course I in Latin, 5 ECTS
LATAP2 Grammar Practice, 5 ECTS
LATAP3 Latin Literature I: Classical Latin, 5 ECTS
LATAP4 Latin Literature II: Medieval and Modern Latin, 5 ECTS
LATAP5
History and Culture of the Classical World 5 ECTSLATAP5A History of the Classical Literature, 3 ECTS
LATAP5B Ancient History, 2 ECTS
Open University Studies offered in English in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities 5– ECTS
Course units offered in English N.B. Not all course units are offered as taught courses every academic year. Please check the teaching schedule for current course information.
YKYYKV1 Finnish Society and Culture, 3–5 ECTS
SOSKV3 Gender in Society, 5 ECTS
FILKV1 Topics in Philosophy, 5 ECTS
Book exams and essays Course units and modules that are not offered in English as contact teaching, but can be studied independently by taking a book exam/writing an essay. Please see further information by clicking on the course link.
SOS07.5 Global Youth Work and Youth Research, 5 ECTS
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