Human Development at Different Stages of Life (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

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.

Location and time

The course will take place in January-March 2026 as a webinars and independent studies.

Materials

Dunderfelt, T.2011. Elämänkaaripsykologia
Pulkkinen, Lea, Ahonen, Timo, Ruoppila, Isto ja Aunola, Kaisa. 2023. Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys.S-kustannus or previous pressings
Material in Moodle and lectures

Teaching methods

Live webinars
Individual assignment
Online lectures and Moodle exam
Independent study of literature and materials

Exam schedules

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.

Completion alternatives

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

Webinars 9h
Individual learning task 15h
e-learning an exam 20h
independent study 10h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Further information

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