Curricula

Objectives

During the course, you will become familiar with developmental psychology on a general level and the course of human development from childhood to old age.

Content

You study the basic concepts and theories of developmental psychology. Topics include human development in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. The use and support of music as part of a person's good life.

Time and location

The course will take place in January-March 2025 as a face-to-face course and webinar

Learning materials and recommended literature

Dunderfelt, T.2011. Elämänkaaripsykologia
Nurmi, J-E., Ahonen, T., Lyytinen, H., Lyytinen, P., Pulkkinen, L. & Ruoppila, I. 2014. Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys.
Material in Moodle and lectures

Teaching methods

Live webinars
Face-to-face studies
Individual assignment
Online lectures and Moodle exam
Independent study of literature and materials

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Moodle indicates the time interval for the online exam and the dates of the re-exam. The return dates for the assessed assignments can be found in the Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

You can apply for admission on the basis of previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/extent). Discuss your competences with your tutor and, if necessary, submit an eApplication form at least two weeks before the start of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS = 54 h , of which

Contact teaching and webinar 6h
Individual learning task 24h
e-learning an exam 20h
independent study 4h

Further information for students

Successful completion requires active participation in teaching and completion of assigned tasks.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Successful completion requires active participation in contact teaching and completion of assigned tasks.