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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
PSY.401

Life-span developmental psychology I, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
PSY.401
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kati Heinonen-Tuomaala
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Psychology Studies 100 %

The basics of social, cognitive and emotional development throughout the life-span, classical theories of developmental psychology.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
The course will be completed by making an electronic exam and a written essay. For the exam and topic of the essay, please, contact the person in charge of the course. Returning of the essay will be agreed upon with the person in charge of the course.

Exam

01.01.2025 31.07.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)