Development as an Expert (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

1st year
Pre-assignment and orientation days
JAMK as study environment
Study and work well-being
Working life skills
Career planning and PLP discussions

2nd year
Study and work well-being
Working life skills
Career planning and PLP discussions

3rd/4th year year
Study and work well-being
Working life skills
Career planning and PLP discussions

Objective

During the course you will be prepared for studies at University of Applied Sciences and become part of the study and operating environment. You will find information about studies and professional options in your field. You will learn to evaluate your skills, set professional goals, make choices in your studies and put them into practice. You will be prepared for a job search and will be aware of opportunities for further studies. You can evaluate, develop and maintain your well-being.

Content

1st year:
You do the pre-assignments. You attend the orientation days and info sessions. You attach to the studies and community. You recognize the factors that sustain your well-being and know the guidance services of JAMK. You get to know yourself as a university level student and start to build your own study and career plan (PLP) with the guidance of your teacher tutor. You are able to operate in the learning and operating environments of JAMK, knowing your rights and responsibilities as well as ethical guidelines.

2nd-4th year:
You update your study and career plans and have an annual PLP discussion with your career tutor. You assess your skills, set professional goals for yourself, and take them into account when planning your studies. You will be prepared for a job search and be aware of career and postgraduate opportunities.

The course includes guidelines for reporting skills organized by the Language Center.

Materials

The materials of the course are available on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures/webinars
Distance learning, lessons in class if corona situation allows, learning assignments and guidance discussions.

Employer connections

Visiting lectures
The course has content that supports working life skills and student's own profession, such as workplace and/or alumni visits.

Exam schedules

The course does not have scheduled exams.

International connections

Students receive information about internationalization opportunities during their studies.

Completion alternatives

The recognition of prior learning is not possible as a whole course. If the student has previous higher education level studies related to the topic, the recognition of the units can be discussed with the career tutor.

Student workload

Participation in the orientation to studies, familiarization with own field 1cr (27 h)
JAMK as a Study Environment, 1 cr (27 h)
Study and Work Well-being, 1 cr (27 h)
Working Life Skills, 1 cr (27 h)
Career Planning and PLP Discussions, 1 cr (27 h)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assessment of the course consists of 5 parts (pass / fail):

- Participation in orientation 1 cr
- JAMK as a Study Environment 1 cr
- Study and Work Well-Being 1 cr
- Working Life Skills 1 cr
- Career Planning and PLP Discussions 1 cr

Qualifications

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Further information

The course lasts from the beginning to the end of the studies.