Entry requirements

The student should be admitted to the Master's programme in Psychology. For admission to the course, at least 52.5 credits should be completed on the Psychologist programme courses 1-8 and course 8, Social psychology I, 7.5 credits, should be completed with a passing grade. Any remaining credit points should derive from semester 2. Admission to the course can also be gained by students who have been given permission from the department's director of first-cycle studies to take part in supplementary studies to obtain a Swedish psychologist certificate.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to

- Account for phenomenon that are examined within group psychology

- Account for theories within group psychology

- Define and illustrate concepts within group psychology

- Apply concepts within group psychology on everyday phenomena

- Design an experimental study of a group psychological phenomenon

- Design a correlational study of a group psychological phenomenon

- Apply skills in conflict resolution

- Lead a student-group discussion and reflect on the process

Content

The aim of the course is to give a basic introduction to group psychological theory, research, experience-based exercises and practical skills in leading a group discussion. The course is divided into three parts: group psychological theory and research, group work and supervision of discussion groups in primary and lower-secondary school.

Instruction

Teaching is given in the form of teaching sessions, group work and seminars. Supervision is given in connection to the practical exercises with the student group.

Assessment

Assessment of student's knowledge and skills are made through oral and written tests, through written reports and the presentation of these reports. Assessment also takes place through participation in group work and seminars, such as participation in proficiency training. For examination, the grades used are passed and failed. The contents of lectures can constitute a basis for examination even when the lectures are not compulsory.

Other directives

Other requirements, prerequisites and conditions for participation in and the fulfilment of the course, e.g. compulsory attendance, design of own work, etc., are evident from information given at the course introduction. A student who does not meet the mandatory requirements for a passing grade is usually given the opportunity to complete remaining parts the following semester and/or is given complementary assignments by the course director.