Skilled counselling professionals are needed in various stages of education and life overall. The programme comprises 60 ECTS credits and is organised in Finnish as multi-mode education during three semesters.The education provides a comprehensive qualification for study counselling in the various forms of education, depending on prior education. The objectives and implementation are based on the rapidly changing needs of working life and of the operating environment. Implementation Studying on a part-time basis, the programme will last for ca. 1.5 years and consist of three contact sessions per semester (2-3 days/session), online courses, small group studies and independent studies. Studies can be completed in Finnish either in the study group in Jyväskylä or in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Study groups in 2018). In both study groups the education is offered in Finnish. The studies of both groups will begin on 5th - 6th June 2018 with an orientation contact session in Jyväskylä. Content of studies Study Counsellor Education programme includes a more comprehensive interpretation of the large-scale expertise of study counsellors. It also seeks to develop each student’s work and operating environment on a practical level.The post-degree programme implies the aim of becoming deeply aware of one’s own philosophy of counselling and guidance. These objectives are reached through thematic entities. The content and proceeding of the themes are based on students’ growth into the profession through research on their own work. Orientation to Study Counselling Networking in Counselling Developing Counselling Guiding Diverse Learners Counselling in Various Stages of Life Theoretical Approaches to Counselling International Study Counselling Counselling Practise How to apply? The next annual application period is on 8th - 29th January 2019. The national online application for teacher education programmes will be available at www.studyinfo.fi during the application period. FIN Education in Finland How does the Finnish education system work? What are the teacher qualifications? Please find important links below. Education System in Finland Teaching qualifications in Finland Guidance in Finland (pdf) Contact us Do you have some questions of the application or the studies? Please, don't hesitate to contact us. You can contact our Student Services via email opiskelijapalvelut.aokk(at)jamk.fi or ask questions and follow us on Facebook. Student Services Contact Information Salminen Marika Opintosihteeri, Student Services Secretary AOKK Hallinto, Administration Ammatillinen opettajakorkeakoulu, Professional Teacher Education +358403515261 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Lahtinen Henriikka Opintosihteeri, Student Services Secretary AOKK Hallinto, Administration Ammatillinen opettajakorkeakoulu, Professional Teacher Education +358407720598 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi JAMK's School of Professional Teacher Education The School of Professional Teacher Education of JAMK University of Applied Sciences is a highly esteemed professional pedagogy expert and a sought-after partner in the development of education and guidance. We provide teacher education post-degree programmes, continuing education courses, development services, as well as research, development, and innovation activities. Read more about our activities. Find us on Facebook Follow our topical updates, ask questions, like or comment. www.facebook.com/opettajakorkeakoulu