Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognized university. Also required are 90 credits in psychology with at least 7.5 credits in methods and statistics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

- Account for current research and state of knowledge within the area of developmental psychology, with a specific focus on early development and developmental processes significant to social functioning.

- Explain how genes and environment contribute to shaping individual differences in typical and atypical development.

- Critically review developmental psychology research and central methods within the area.

- Describe the method of corneal eye tracking and how it is applied within developmental psychology research.

- Apply the corneal reflection eye tracking method.

- Demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of developmental psychology research.

- Analyze and discuss how knowledge within the field of developmental psychology can be applied and contribute to the sustainable development of society.

Content

The course addresses current theory and empirical work within the field of developmental psychology. The course content will be related to and exemplified by the department's own research in the field. Laboratory sessions are carried out at Uppsala Child and Baby Lab. Starting from the innate predispositions of the infant and its early experiences, the development of thinking, action, and social functioning is described, as well as its importance for later development. 

Instruction

The course is taught in the form of lectures, demonstrations, laboratory work, seminars, and course assignments. Students are also expected to engage in independent studies. Teaching is done in English.

Assessment

Students' knowledge is assessed via written and oral examinations. The course is examined by individually written exams, mandatory course assignments, and active participation in seminars and other teaching sessions.