Adventure and Outdoor Education
Community Educator, Bachelor of Humanities, 210 ECTS

Study at Humak University of Applied Sciences, the leading higher education institution in adventure education in Finland.

The community educator studies train specialists in adventure and outdoor education. Adventure and outdoor education is based on experiential and activity-based learning methodology and aims at supporting the growth, development, well-being, and agency of individuals, groups, and communities.

The next application period is from the 8th of January 2025 to the 22nd of January 2025.
In year 2026 the application period is in January. Dates are to be announced later.

Basic Information

• Studies begin: Every year in September.
• Location: The campus is located in Helsinki, The Capital of Finland. The address is: Humak, Ilkantie 4, 00400 HELSINKI, Finland.
• Language of instruction: English.
• Teaching time: Day time teaching.
• Mode of teaching: Contact teaching, Blended learning, Online Studies.
• Form of learning: Experiential learning, Coaching, Individual learning, Supervised internships, Work-based learning.
• Extent of the study program: 210 ECTS credits see Study Contents.
• Planned duration: 3.5 years, including summer semesters.
• Qualifications: Bachelor of Humanities (BH, in Finnish yhteisöpedagogi (AMK))

Theory Put Into Practice

From the beginning of the studies, the theoretical framework of adventure and outdoor education will be put into practice through different kinds of activities and excursions, e.g. hikes and treks, kayak tours, summer and winter camps, and Nordic winter activities. Through experiential and activity-based processes the students will learn how to plan, organize, implement and evaluate safe adventure and outdoor activities for different target groups in different environments and under various circumstances.

During the studies, the students will learn multiple new skills, especially pedagogical, leadership, social, environmental, technical and safety skills. The studies for community educators will also cover areas such as the Nordic welfare system, preventive work, equality, diversity, and entrepreneurship.

What to expect in practice

Your community education studies will focus on adventure and outdoor activities. You will be studying both indoors and outdoors. You will participate in multi-day camping trips where you will be sleeping in tents and/or in wilderness cabins. Days at campus start usually at 9:15 A.M. and last until 4 P.M. Field trip days may last longer. During the internship periods, the daily schedule is determined by the internship place.

During the first year of your studies, you can expect that approximately 1/3 of the time will be spent on classes/activities/practicing skills, 1/3 of the time will be spent on projects/independent studies/group assignments, and the last 1/3 will be spent in internships (working-life based practical training).

For more information:

Studyinfo.fi

Humak's website