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Professional Specialisation Studies Specified in the Degree Decision: Deacon, Helsinki

Type of studies
Open University of Applied Sciences, Qualification modules
Campuses
Diak joint implementation
Ilmoittautumisaika
18.5.2026—31.5.2026
Start Term
10.8.2026—31.12.2026
Field of Study
Social services, The church sector
Study mode
Blended learning
Study language
Finnish
Application Status
Registration open
Pricing
Fee-based
Code
AAF846
Extent
30 op
Price
320 €
Admission quota
1
Teachers
Kirsi Laukkonen, Virve Valkeavuori, Maija Kupsala, Tiina Häkkinen, Eeva Kivelä, Sanna-Maija Kohonen, 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, Susanna Kallakorpi, Mari Nieminen, Tiina Lintunen, Pauliina Kuusisto, Sinikka Paukkunen, Julia Sahramäki, Eveliina Hellas, Harriet Tervonen, Mari Nieminen, Eveliina Hellas

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HAR2HS26DIAK-SOSD Work placement in diaconal work
Perustiedot
Code HAR2115A20S-3025
Extent 15
Study period 21.9.2026 – 6.12.2026
Teachers Kirsi Laukkonen, Virve Valkeavuori, Maija Kupsala
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work
Learning outcomes
Students
• know how to act as a diaconal specialist in the parish to promote the wellbeing and holistic health of individuals, families and groups
• know how to plan, execute and assess individual and communal diaconal work in collaboration with other actors, specialists and volunteers
• know how to develop diaconal working methods and assess their own development as a diaconal expert
Teaching methods
Starting, mid-term and final reflections will be counted to practical term working hours.
Assessment criteria
Student will write aims for practise together with supervisor from local parish. Those aims will be evaluated by student, supervisor and lecturer in the end of practical term.

Base for evaluation will be from that discussion and written evaluation by supervisor and student added with list of working hours. (with signatures to both from supervisor).
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
KEH02NS26DIAK Development and innovation II
Perustiedot
Code KEH0202A20S-3030
Extent 2
Study period 10.8.2026 – 31.12.2026
Teachers Tiina Häkkinen, Eeva Kivelä, Sanna-Maija Kohonen, 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, Susanna Kallakorpi, Mari Nieminen, Tiina Lintunen, Pauliina Kuusisto, Sinikka Paukkunen, Julia Sahramäki, Eveliina Hellas, Harriet Tervonen
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA in Health Care, Public Health Care, BA of Social Services, BA in Health Care, BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care, BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work, BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work
Sisältö
– research, development and innovation methods and research material analysis methods
– 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
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
KEH01NS26DIAK Development and innovation I
Perustiedot
Code KEH0103A20S-3037
Extent 3
Study period 10.8.2026 – 31.12.2026
Teachers Mari Nieminen, Eveliina Hellas
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA in Health Care, Public Health Care, BA of Social Services, BA in Health Care, BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care, BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work, BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work
Sisältö
– research, development and innovation process
– research methods and research material analysis methods
– thesis process
– literary review
– thesis idea paper
Learning outcomes
Students
– are familiar with the research, development and innovation process
– know various research methods and research material analysis methods
– know how to define the goals, methods and ethics in a research process
– know how to carry out a literary review in a research, development and innovation process
– know how to make a thesis idea paper
– are familiar with the thesis process and know how to use multi-professional guidance to support their thesis process
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
EVO01S26AVOIN Supplementary professional studies in diaconical work
Perustiedot
Code EVO0110A20A-3011
Extent 10
Study period 1.9.2026 – 18.12.2026
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work
Grading scale
0-5