Study Skills and Professional Orientation (2cr)
Code: YY00BN52-3010
General information
- Enrollment
- 18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 17.08.2020 - 31.07.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Campus
- Laurea Leppävaara
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan their studies, taking into account prior learning and employment opportunities in the field
- understand the significance of internationality in the job market
- obtain information about opportunities for developing competences
- apply different learning techniques
- assess their personal well-being and its significance for their professional resilience
- assess their need for guidance and support
- identify and evaluate personal strengths and development needs
Teaching methods
Study unit consists of:
-Orientation days (2-3.9.2020), including one task
-A group meeting in Autumn 2020
-Two group meetings in Spring 2021
-One main assignment each semester
-One PSP discussion each semester with each student
More information and full walk-through can be found in the Canvas workspace.
Time and location
This study unit is completed throughout the first year of studies (Autumn 2020 and Spring 2021)
More information and full walk-through can be found in the Canvas workspace.
Learning materials and recommended literature
More information and full walk-through can be found in the Canvas workspace.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
None.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Not applicable
Important dates
See Pakki for meetings and events. PSP discussions (one each semester) is booked according to instructions. Autumn 2020 PSP discussions are on week 47. Spring 2021 PSP discussions tbd.
Forms of internationality
Not applicable.
Student workload
More information and full walk-through can be found in the Canvas workspace.
Content and scheduling
More information and full walk-through can be found in the Canvas workspace.
Further information for students
Implementation plan available in English.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Autumn 2020 completed for satisfactory completion of the assignments in the first part: participation in the orientation, orientation week task, registration with the Career Center, creation of the study plan and participation in the meeting and first PSP discusssion.
Spring 2020 completed for satisfactory completion of one of the optional theme-based tasks, and participation in the group meetings and second PSP discusssion.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Further information
Implementation plan available in English.