Child development with focus on cognitive and socio-emotional domains

Education facts

Code: 2PS336

The course covers development within the cognitive and socio-emotional domains in children and adolescents along with research methodology. Current  empirical understanding of select topics (for instance emotion regulation, higher cognitive processes and functions etc.) will be covered at an indepth level encompassing both typical and atypical development. Methodological issues and challenges specific to developmental psychology will be covered. The  course is intended for students seeking advanced knowledge in select areas of developmental psychology.

Entry requirements

90 ECTS in psychology, medicine or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Child development with focus on cognitive and socio-emotional domains

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %