Program Overview

Program Overview

The Child Development with Focus on Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Domains course is a 7.5-credit course that covers development within the cognitive and socio-emotional domains in children and adolescents, along with research methodology. The course provides an in-depth understanding of select topics, including emotion regulation, higher cognitive processes, and functions, encompassing both typical and atypical development.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Half speed
• Study location: Varied
• Type of studies: Distance with meetings
• Language: English
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Mandatory meetings: 5
• Other meetings: 5

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: 90 ECTS in psychology, medicine, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
• Selection: Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
• Total fee: SEK 12,075

Course Outline

The course runs every two weeks, with group meetings added in addition to the specified number of meetings.

About the University

Umeå University is a vibrant academic community where high-quality education meets groundbreaking research in science, technology, humanities, and the arts. The university is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives promoting health and well-being. It is also ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction for international students.