Master's in Social and Health Care, Special Social Work
Advance your expertise in social services and health care through Turku University of Applied Sciences' professional master's pathway.
Best for:Best for experienced social and health care professionals seeking advanced leadership and development roles in social services.
Overview
This professional master's degree program at Turku University of Applied Sciences is tailored for experienced social and health care practitioners seeking advanced specialization in special social work. The curriculum focuses on addressing complex professional challenges, leveraging evidence-based research on cultural well-being, and navigating societal shifts like digitalization. Designed with a flexible, practice-oriented format, the program combines expert lectures, collaborative seminars, and applied development tasks. Graduates earn a Master's degree equivalent in level to a university master's qualification, equipping them for demanding expert, developmental, and leadership roles.
What you'll do
- Engage in multidisciplinary seminars and small-group teamwork addressing contemporary professional challenges.
- Execute practice-oriented development tasks connected to your professional field.
- Analyze the social impacts of digital transformation and societal shifts on client life courses.
- Apply evidence-based research knowledge regarding cultural well-being to advance social welfare.
- Participate in contact teaching sessions held approximately once a month in physical or remote formats.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional higher education qualification in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Health Care or Master of Social Services (Ylempi AMK)
Language: Finnish; instruction and materials are primarily in Finnish
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in social and health care, education, or related sectors
- Ability to work independently and ethically in demanding expert roles
- Capacity to critically analyze societal changes and digital transformation
- Readiness for active participation in collaborative remote and contact learning environments
- Hold an eligible prior higher education degree
- Fulfill any applicable professional work experience requirements mandated for Finnish YAMK master's admissions
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Applications must be submitted through the official national application portal by the specified admissions deadline. Ensure all academic certificates and supporting documentation demonstrating eligibility are provided as required by Turku University of Applied Sciences.
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