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Sosiaali- ja terveysala (ylempi AMK), hyvinvoinnin asiantuntija, VAMK

Oy Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu - Vasa yrkeshögskola Ab · Vaasa, Finland

Master'sUniversity of Applied Sciences🤝 Social Work

About the programme

Become a developer and change-maker in the social and health care sector – entirely online? This modern new programme brings a much-needed professional group to the social and health care sector! Hyvinvoinnin asiantuntija is a master's-level programme that prepares you to work in practical expert and development roles. The studies can be completed in 1.5–2.5 years entirely online and alongside work.

Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.

Key facts

Degree
Master's
Institution
Oy Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu - Vasa yrkeshögskola Ab (University of Applied Sciences)
Location
Vaasa
Language of instruction
Finnish
Standard duration
2 years
Study mode
Full-time

About Social Work

Supporting people and communities through hardship: families, youth, addiction, migration.

Where it leads

Social worker · Youth worker · Case manager · Community organiser

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