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12169 Studies Education and Adult Education, Special Education, Career Counselling

Education and Adult Education, Special Education, Career Counselling, Joensuu

Courses for Exchange Students in Education and Adult Education, Special Education, Career Counselling in 2021-22, Joensuu campus

The goal of the study programme focusing on adult education, counselling and educational science is to develop students' identity and expertise in education and counselling from the viewpoints of life course and life-long learning. The concept of "learning society" is often seen as a synonym for a life-long learning occurring in a certain place. In the light of several international surveys (PISA, IALS), Finland is one of the most successful learning societies in the world. The study courses discuss the prerequisites for general education and the possibilities for learning needed in the era of globalisation and in the operating environments of different societies. The studies open up new viewpoints to questions pertaining to life course and social change (work, family, gender in counseling, democracy and active citizenship, globalisation, market economy). The overlapping goal of the programme is to link the theories and practices related to adult education and counselling to students' own educational objectives and aspirations in life. International students will participate in the courses alongside with the Finnish students.

Bachelor level courses

Autumn, spring, 2230109, Finnish Education and Society, 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2230211, Educational Policy and Educational System, 3 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2220121E Approaches to Special Education in Finland, 3 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2220221E Assessment and Evaluation in Promoting Learning, 3 ECTS
Autumn, 2230214a, Development Project, Adult Education, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2235402 Introduction to Career Guidance and Counselling 3 ECTS

Spring, 2220302E The Classics in Special Education, 3 ECTS
Spring, 2235406 Current Trends in Counselling and Guidance 3 ECTS

Master level courses

Autumn, spring, 2230317 Lifelong Learning and Life-course, 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2230333 Globalization and Educational Policy, 5 ECTS
Autumn, spring, 2220301E, Advanced Literature on Special Needs Education, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2230307 Classics of Education and Adult Education, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2230316 Active Citizenship and Non-formal Education, 5 ECTS
Autumn, 2235321 Small Group Counselling 3 ECTS

erasmus in schools: a chance to visit Finnish schools

Erasmus in Schools is a nationwide programme aimed at all Erasmus students interested in visiting local schools during their stay in Finland. The visitor will be provided with an official Certificate of Participation by the Finnish National Agency for Education. You may also visit schools in other towns or localities. If you travel outside your town of residence for a school visit, Erasmus in Schools will reimburse your travel costs.

Registration and further information: Erasmus in Schools (opens in a new tab).

Unit: School of Educational Sciences and Psychology

Contact person in Education and Adult Education: Juha Kauppila, juha.kauppila@uef.fi

Contact person in Special Education: Virpi Vellonen, virpi.vellonen@uef.fi

Contact person in Career Counselling: Merja Tamminen, merja.tamminen@uef.fi