Master’s Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise and Development: Mielenterveys- ja päihdetyö

Description

Qualification: Master of Health Care
Extent and duration: 90 ECTS, 1.5 years
Language: Finnish

ELIGIBILITY
see www.tamk.fi (application and periods of application)

COMPETENCES DEVELOPED
The focus of the degree programme is on evidence based development and management skills.
Education provides the capability for health and social care management and expert positions, which emphasizes independent and critical thinking, management of the change process and development of the strategic innovation, identification of the complex challenges and resolution activities.

After the graduation students are qualified to apply for vocational teacher’s education or other public positions, where Master’s level education is required. The degree is comparable with equivalent degrees in other EU countries (EQF, level 7).

PROFESSIONAL STATUS
The degree programme gives qualifications to work as manager, expert or developer in social and health care organisations. The master’s degree offers the same qualification for posts and positions in the public sector as master’s degrees completed in universities.

BASIC VALUES OF EDUCATION
The values of the education are based on the values mentioned in TAMK’s strategy:
A sense of community, respect for the individual and individual differences, sustainable development, appreciation of expertise and entrepreneurship.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES
Advanced professional studies 30 cr
Common master level studies 25 cr
Optional studies 5 cr
Master’s thesis 30 cr
Total 90 cr

IMPLEMENTATION
Multifaceted teaching methods are used, including a couple of days of contact teaching monthly.

TEACHING METHODS
Multifaceted teaching methods are used: lectures, independent study, virtual studies, project studies and a Master's thesis
Adults: Social Services, Health and Sports

Curriculum development and working life cooperation

Curricula are developed together with other Universities of Applied Sciences and other Master's programs in Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
With clinical practice different co-operation projects are included in the program, such as Thesis projects. There are also regular meetings and networking with clinical practice in the field.

Further information

CONTACT INFORMATION
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Kuntokatu 3
33520 Tampere
Education coordinator:
Head of Degree Programme Sari Himanen
Principal Lecturer Marjo Räsänen / Nina Kilkku
In the beginning of the study students are choosing their advanced studies either in Nursing of Acute Illnesses or in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work.
Part of the studies are organised together with other Master's programs in health care in TAMK and with other Universities of Applied Sciences.