Civic Orientation Trainer Course for Immigrants (5 cr)
Code: VAL25014-3001
General information
Enrollment
11.11.2025 - 29.01.2026
Timing
05.02.2026 - 12.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Malin Nyholm
Teacher in charge
Camilla Pitkänen
Objective
The student:
- can serve as facilitator for civic orientation courses aimed at newcomers in Finland
- is familiar with the national material for civic orientation and can use it appropriately
- develops competencies in leading group activities
Content
- The 10 themes of civic orientation (Integration, Finnish Culture, Everyday Life and Working Life, Education, Family Life, Health and Wellbeing, Society and Civic Engagement, The Legal System and History of Finland)
- Planning the implementation of civic orientation for immigrants
- Introduction to leading group activities
- Practical session with own language group (ev. with interpreter)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Presentation of a civic orientation theme
Submission of the written assignment
Planning and implementation of a practical session in a group
Minimum 50% attendance at lectures
Qualifications
Swedish B-level