Educational Sciences: Developmental Psychology and Applications in Education and Training

Master's

The Master’s Program aims to apply the findings of developmental psychology a) to the field of educational science and b) to the contexts in which children’s upbringing and development take place (e.g., family, school, community), with the goal of promoting developmentally appropriate methods of upbringing and education that will contribute to children’s learning and well-being. The Master’s program aims to study and apply classical and contemporary theories of development, with the goal of understanding the developmental process and the factors that influence it, the adoption of appropriate educational practices, and the promotion of the learning process, wherever it takes place. The purpose of the M.A. program is to advance the fields of Educational Sciences and Psychology through in-depth research in specialized and cutting-edge areas of knowledge, and to foster new researchers and scientists in Developmental Psychology and its applications in the upbringing and education of children. Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to: a) Understand the characteristics of cognitive, social, and emotional development from infancy through adolescence. b) Understand the role played by different settings (e.g., family, school, community, etc.) in developmental processes. c) To identify the risk factors that influence the developmental trajectory, as well as the factors that positively promote an individual’s development and well-being. e) Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents and mental health professionals at school and in the community, in order to implement interventions and prevention programs aimed at effectively addressing the challenges faced by children and their families. f) Be able, based on scientific data and research findings, to design, implement, and evaluate actions and interventions aimed at addressing situations or factors that threaten development, with the aim of optimizing the developmental trajectory and promoting the well-being of the developing individual.