Thesis ImplementationLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA50
Credits
5 op
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Enrollment
02.06.2025 - 28.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 30.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marika Kouki
Groups
-
PSOSTS22
-
PSOSS22V
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
02.06.2025 - 01.10.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Heidi Ristseppä
- Kaija Penttala
Groups
-
PSOSTS22
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
01.03.2025 - 01.10.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
-
PSOSS22EN
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Teaching methods
Independent work
Literacy-based work
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The complete this course, the draft version of the thesis must be approved.
Content scheduling
Thesis supervisors Tiina Suni & Noora Ahvenjärvi
Prerequisite: Thesis plan course is completed.
Thesis draft text submission to Itslearning until 26.9.2025. In this version, next chapters should be included:
- Introduction
- Starting points of the development work
- Theory chapter + subchapters
- Implementation and the current results of the development work
- Preliminary development work outcome
Thesis workshop Fri 3.10.2025 9:30 - 12:00 in Salo campus.
Prepare a short slideshow on your current thesis status.
Students are responsible for booking a thesis discussion with the supervising teachers. Students will contact the teacher. Students will send the current version of their thesis to the teacher 2-5 business days before the meeting.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
The complete this course, the draft version of the thesis must be approved.
In this version, next chapters should be included:
- Introduction
- Starting points of the development work
- Theory chapter + subchapters
- Implementation and the current results of the development work
- Preliminary development work outcome
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 22.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marika Kouki
Groups
-
PSOSTK22
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 29.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
26 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tiina Suni
- Marika Kouki
Groups
-
PSOSK22V
-
PSOSERK24V
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 29.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Outi Linnossuo
Groups
-
PSOSTK22
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 29.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anssi Lähde
Groups
-
PSOSTK22
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 30.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Essi Teuri
Groups
-
PSOSK22V
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
02.10.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
01.11.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Laura Närvi
Groups
-
PSOSTK22
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2024 - 25.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anssi Lähde
Groups
-
PSOSTS21
-
PSOSS21V
-
PSOSTK22
-
PSOSK22V
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 3
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Outi Linnossuo
Groups
-
PSOSTS22
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
28.03.2024 - 13.09.2024
Timing
01.04.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Laura Närvi
Groups
-
PSOSTS21
-
PSOSS21V
-
PSOSTK22
-
PSOSK22V
Objective
• you are able to carry out creative research and development that aims for constructive change in collaboration with various operators
• you are able to implement research and/or development in collaboration with a commissioner
• you are able to use your theoretical framework and research and development methods independently to reform operating practices
• you are able to assess knowledge to promote well-being and comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you know how to communicate about research and give constructive peer feedback
Content
• writing the theoretical framework of the thesis, and writing and presenting the results and/or products
• guidance and support for the thesis work
• giving and receiving peer feedback
• workshop activities
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty