Program Overview

Program Details

The program in question is "Seksuaalisen kasvun ja kehityksen tukeminen" (Supporting Sexual Growth and Development), which is part of the "Terveystieto, aineopinnot" (Health Science, Subject Studies) module.

Program Description

This 5-credit course explores sexual growth and development, including sexual rights, cultural sensitivity in sexual education, and the role of schools in promoting sexual health. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to support healthy sexual behavior across different age groups.

Program Structure

• The course is offered as part of the continuous learning program.
• It is an open university course, available for anyone interested.
• The course will be conducted online.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the unique aspects of sexual growth and development across different age groups.
• Support health-promoting sexual behavior in various age groups.

Implementation

The course will be implemented through:

• Online work and lectures.
• Group discussions.
• Independent essay assignments. The assessment criteria are based on the course's learning objectives.

Additional Information

• This course is part of the "Terveystieto, aineopinnot" module, which consists of 35 credits.
• The course is suitable for open university students, class and subject teachers/teacher students, and healthcare professionals.
• Required materials and possible book recommendations will be shared on the course platform, Moodle.
• The teacher for the course is Satu Perttunen.
• The grading scale for the course is 0-5.

Target Audience

The course is designed for:

• Open university students.
• Class and subject teachers or teacher students.
• Healthcare professionals.

Duration and Timing

• The course registration period is from November 19, 2025, to December 19, 2025.
• The course will take place from January 7, 2026, to February 8, 2026.
• The course fee is 100 euros.

Location

The course will be conducted online.