Psychology 2: Developmental Psychology 6 credits

About the course

The purpose of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts, theories, and methods in socio-emotional development from early childhood through adolescence. We will examine the conditions that influence development, including biological, environmental, and cross-cultural aspects. A central focus will be to analyze and understand these concepts from a life-span perspective, as well as the application of these concepts within the speech-language pathology profession.

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Spring 2026
- Psychology 2: Developmental Psychology
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  VT26 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  11 May 2026
  
  Ends
  5 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  6 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  6
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-21349
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 October 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 9,660
  
  Total fee: SEK 9,660
  
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