Psychology of the Life Course and DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7S00GV44
Credits
5 op
Objectives
In this course, we delve into the psychological development throughout the lifespan and explore the significance of attachment relationships. Additionally, we apply psychological knowledge in the context of a social worker’s role.
Upon completing this module, the student will:
• Be able to view life progression as a continuum and comprehend its structures
• Explain attachment models and their origins, while assessing their impact on an individual’s life course
• Describe emotional development
• Recognize the importance of sexual development and sexual education
Content
• Psychological insights into various life stages.
• Attachment relationships and emotional development.
• Trauma awareness.
• Psychological development across the lifespan.
• Sexual development and sexual education.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 12.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Minna Putous
- Riikkaelina Susipolku-Jensen
- Hanneli Sinisalo
Person in charge
Minna Putous
Groups
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25ASO
Objectives (course unit)
In this course, we delve into the psychological development throughout the lifespan and explore the significance of attachment relationships. Additionally, we apply psychological knowledge in the context of a social worker’s role.
Upon completing this module, the student will:
• Be able to view life progression as a continuum and comprehend its structures
• Explain attachment models and their origins, while assessing their impact on an individual’s life course
• Describe emotional development
• Recognize the importance of sexual development and sexual education
Content (course unit)
• Psychological insights into various life stages.
• Attachment relationships and emotional development.
• Trauma awareness.
• Psychological development across the lifespan.
• Sexual development and sexual education.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones
Assessment scale
0-5