Professional Specialisation Studies Specified in the Degree Decision: Youth Work, Helsinki
- Type of studies
- Qualification modules
- Campuses
- Online campus, Diak joint implementation, Helsinki, Helsinki,
- Location
- Diak Itä-Suomi (Jyväskylä), Helsinki, Online campus
- Ilmoittautumisaika
- 12.11.2026—13.12.2026
- Start Term
- 1.1.2027—31.12.2027
- Field of Study
- Health care, Social services, The church sector
- Study mode
- Blended learning
- Study language
- Finnish
- Application Status
- Registration opens soon
- Pricing
- Fee-based
- Code
- AAF911
- Extent
- 50 op
- Price
- 400 €
- Admission quota
- 5
- Available places
- 5
- Teachers
- Tiina Häkkinen, Elina Johansson, Eeva Kivelä, Sanna-Maija Kohonen, Maaria Kokkonen, Atte Kollanus, Marjaana Marttila, Minna Partanen-Rytilahti, Mari Pulkkinen, Sami Ritokoski, Päivi Thitz, Tarja Tuovinen-Kakko, Sirpa Ylönen, Jaana Puurunen, Sirpa Salmela, Sari Jylli, Taina Kilpeläinen, Titta Riihimäki, Pia Tauriainen, Ella Eronen-Levonen, Kirsi Laukkonen, Sampo Sivula, Mari Nieminen, Tiina Lintunen, Pauliina Peitso, Heidi Silvan, Sinikka Paukkunen, Julia Sahramäki, Päivi Pässilä, Eveliina Hellas, Harriet Tervonen, suomen kieli ja viestintä virtuaali, Mari Nieminen, Eveliina Hellas, Sami Ritokoski, Sanna Jattu, Ari Hyvärinen, Tiina Häkkinen, Elina Johansson, Eeva Kivelä, Sanna-Maija Kohonen, Maaria Kokkonen, Atte Kollanus, Marjaana Marttila, Minna Partanen-Rytilahti, Mari Pulkkinen, Sami Ritokoski, Päivi Thitz, Juhani Toivanen, Tarja Tuovinen-Kakko, Sirpa Ylönen, Sirpa Salmela, Sari Jylli, Taina Kilpeläinen, Titta Riihimäki, Pia Tauriainen, Ella Eronen-Levonen, Kirsi Laukkonen, Sampo Sivula, Mari Nieminen, Tia Virtanen, Tiina Lintunen, Pauliina Peitso, Liisa Keränen, Heidi Silvan, Sinikka Paukkunen, Julia Sahramäki, Eveliina Hellas, Jenna Wallin, Harriet Tervonen, Niina Karvinen, Leena Korhonen, Sami Ritokoski, Tiina Häkkinen, Elina Johansson, Sanna-Maija Kohonen, Maaria Kokkonen, Atte Kollanus, Marjaana Marttila, Minna Partanen-Rytilahti, Mari Pulkkinen, Sami Ritokoski, Päivi Thitz, Tarja Tuovinen-Kakko, Sirpa Ylönen, Sirpa Salmela, Sari Jylli, Taina Kilpeläinen, Titta Riihimäki, Pia Tauriainen, Ella Eronen-Levonen, Kirsi Laukkonen, Mari Nieminen, Tiina Lintunen, Pauliina Peitso, Heidi Silvan, Sinikka Paukkunen, Julia Sahramäki, Eveliina Hellas, Harriet Tervonen, Leena Korhonen
Opintojen sisältämät toteutukset
KEH03NS27DIAK Development and innovation III
Sisältö
– application of research, development and innovation methods
– implementing a thesis project within the social, health and/or church sector
– result and impact assessments in research, development and innovation activities
– constructive and critical feedback
– thesis report
– implementing a thesis project within the social, health and/or church sector
– result and impact assessments in research, development and innovation activities
– constructive and critical feedback
– thesis report
Learning outcomes
Students
– know how to apply research, development and innovation methods in their work and develop their own activities in the working life
– know how to write a thesis as an investigating, developing, innovative and reflective collaboration process in the social, health and/or church sector
– understand the significance of result and impact assessments in research, development and innovation activities
– know how to give and receive constructive and critical feedback on research, development and innovation work
– know how to make a thesis report
– know how to apply research, development and innovation methods in their work and develop their own activities in the working life
– know how to write a thesis as an investigating, developing, innovative and reflective collaboration process in the social, health and/or church sector
– understand the significance of result and impact assessments in research, development and innovation activities
– know how to give and receive constructive and critical feedback on research, development and innovation work
– know how to make a thesis report
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
EVO02K27AVOIN Supplementary professional studies in youth work in the church
Grading scale
0-5
KEH01NK27DIAK Development and research 1: Principles and basis
Sisältö
• principles of ethics and reliability in research and development
• principles of development process and methods
• principles of quantitative research and methodology
• principles of qualitative research and methodology
• principles of methods for analysing and evaluating thesis material
• principles of conducting a literature review
• presentation of the criteria and process of a thesis at Diak
• principles of development process and methods
• principles of quantitative research and methodology
• principles of qualitative research and methodology
• principles of methods for analysing and evaluating thesis material
• principles of conducting a literature review
• presentation of the criteria and process of a thesis at Diak
Learning outcomes
Students
• know the principles of scientific research and how to conduct it
• know the principles of development activity and how to conduct it
• can assess the ethics and reliability of research and development activities
• understand the importance of prior knowledge in research and development
• familiarise themselves with the criteria and process of theses at Diak
• understand the principles and rationale of research and development objectives
• understand the importance of participatory research and development and the principles of its implementation
• know the principles of scientific research and how to conduct it
• know the principles of development activity and how to conduct it
• can assess the ethics and reliability of research and development activities
• understand the importance of prior knowledge in research and development
• familiarise themselves with the criteria and process of theses at Diak
• understand the principles and rationale of research and development objectives
• understand the importance of participatory research and development and the principles of its implementation
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
KNA01PK27HKI Theology of youth work and education at church
Sisältö
• expertise and professional identity of a youth worker
• theology and pedagogy of youth work at church
• educational activities of the church and Christian organisations
• operating environments of societal youth work, the Youth Act and outreach youth work
• ethics competence in youth work
• wellbeing and rights of children, young people and their families
• ethical issues of church education and youth work
• theology and pedagogy of youth work at church
• educational activities of the church and Christian organisations
• operating environments of societal youth work, the Youth Act and outreach youth work
• ethics competence in youth work
• wellbeing and rights of children, young people and their families
• ethical issues of church education and youth work
Learning outcomes
Students
• know how to analyse the theological and pedagogical basis of church youth work and create their own theology of church youth work and educational approach
• are familiar with the objectives and organisation of education activities at church
• know how to act as an expert of youth work and Christian education in multidisciplinary youth work networks
• know how to strengthen the inclusion and agency of children, young people and their families in church and society
• know how to work ethically as a youth work expert
• know how to analyse the theological and pedagogical basis of church youth work and create their own theology of church youth work and educational approach
• are familiar with the objectives and organisation of education activities at church
• know how to act as an expert of youth work and Christian education in multidisciplinary youth work networks
• know how to strengthen the inclusion and agency of children, young people and their families in church and society
• know how to work ethically as a youth work expert
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
KEH04NS27DIAK Development and innovation IV
Sisältö
– thesis publication process
– professional communication
– professional critical reflection
– maturity test
– professional communication
– professional critical reflection
– maturity test
Learning outcomes
Students
– know how to assess research, development and innovation activities in professional work
– know how to present and justify the results of their research, development and innovation work in multidisciplinary thesis seminars and participate in professional ethical dialogue
– know how to communicate the results and further development challenges of their thesis to stakeholders
– know how to identify and communicate their professional competence and expertise to employers, collaboration partners and customers
– know how to assess research, development and innovation activities in professional work
– know how to present and justify the results of their research, development and innovation work in multidisciplinary thesis seminars and participate in professional ethical dialogue
– know how to communicate the results and further development challenges of their thesis to stakeholders
– know how to identify and communicate their professional competence and expertise to employers, collaboration partners and customers
Grading scale
0-5
HAR21HS27DIAK-SOSN Work placement in camping and hiking
Learning outcomes
Students
• know how to work as an expert of camping activities organised by church educational and youth work in the parish
• know how to use and apply the theoretical aspects, practical skills and methods related to church-organised camping activities in a versatile way
• know how to plan, execute and assess camping and hiking activities together with employees, children and young people
• know how to take into account children’s and young people’s preparedness for camping and special needs in camping and hiking activities
• know how to assess and reflect on their development as an expert of camping activities
• know how to work as an expert of camping activities organised by church educational and youth work in the parish
• know how to use and apply the theoretical aspects, practical skills and methods related to church-organised camping activities in a versatile way
• know how to plan, execute and assess camping and hiking activities together with employees, children and young people
• know how to take into account children’s and young people’s preparedness for camping and special needs in camping and hiking activities
• know how to assess and reflect on their development as an expert of camping activities
Grading scale
0-5
KEH02NK27DIAK Development and innovation II
Sisältö
– research, development and innovation methods and research material analysis methods
– thesis plan
– critical assessment of research and method data
– thesis plan
– critical assessment of research and method data
Learning outcomes
Students
– know various research, development and innovation methods and research material analysis methods
– know how to apply the selected research, development and innovation strategy and method
– know how to make a thesis plan
– master the thesis process and know how to use multi-professional guidance to support their thesis process
– know how to critically appraise research data and justify their choices
– know various research, development and innovation methods and research material analysis methods
– know how to apply the selected research, development and innovation strategy and method
– know how to make a thesis plan
– master the thesis process and know how to use multi-professional guidance to support their thesis process
– know how to critically appraise research data and justify their choices
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
KNA02PK27HKI Working methods of church youth work
Sisältö
• confirmation classes and camp counsellors
• forms of church youth work: school-age children, young people, young adults
• methods of group activities, group safety, camping and hiking
• digital youth work
• spirituality of children and young people
• prevention of the sense of not belonging
• intensive youth work
• development of church service and devotional life from the perspective of children, young people and their families
• forms of church youth work: school-age children, young people, young adults
• methods of group activities, group safety, camping and hiking
• digital youth work
• spirituality of children and young people
• prevention of the sense of not belonging
• intensive youth work
• development of church service and devotional life from the perspective of children, young people and their families
Learning outcomes
Students
• know how to plan, execute and develop confirmation classes and other forms of church youth work
• know how to apply methods that support community, inclusion and resources when working with children, young people and their families
• know how to support the theology implementation and spirituality of children and young people
• know how to prevent children’s and young people’s sense of not belonging
• know how to develop church service and devotional life together with children, young people and their families
• know how to plan, execute and develop confirmation classes and other forms of church youth work
• know how to apply methods that support community, inclusion and resources when working with children, young people and their families
• know how to support the theology implementation and spirituality of children and young people
• know how to prevent children’s and young people’s sense of not belonging
• know how to develop church service and devotional life together with children, young people and their families
Grading scale
0-5
HAR22HS27HKI-SOSN Parish work placement
Learning outcomes
Students
• know how to act as an expert in church educational and youth work in the parish and promote the holistic wellbeing of children and young people
• know how to use and apply the theoretical aspects of church education and skills related to instructing and interacting with children and young people in parish youth work
• know how to use and apply the working methods and practices of church youth work when working with children, young people and families
• know how to execute church service and devotional life for children, young people and families together with other employees and members of the parish
• know how to assess and reflect on their development as an expert in church educational and youth work
• know how to act as an expert in church educational and youth work in the parish and promote the holistic wellbeing of children and young people
• know how to use and apply the theoretical aspects of church education and skills related to instructing and interacting with children and young people in parish youth work
• know how to use and apply the working methods and practices of church youth work when working with children, young people and families
• know how to execute church service and devotional life for children, young people and families together with other employees and members of the parish
• know how to assess and reflect on their development as an expert in church educational and youth work
Grading scale
0-5