Courses for exchange students / Faculty of Education and Psychology

Please note that the course offer has changed in 2024/2025.
For more information about available courses, please contact Ms Elisa Heimovaara.
Elisa's online office hour every Wed at 16.15 - 17. (not on Apr 30)
https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/64346108174

Appointment bookings on https://bit.ly/3LQDXZe
online by default, if you need F2F state it clearly in the message.


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How to choose your courses

The courses mentioned here are open to all exchange students in the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Please note that only courses marked with ALL on the course programme are available for exchange students from other faculties. Most of the courses are only for students registered at the Faculty of Education and Psychology. The number of available places in most courses is limited.

Please note that the courses offered by the international Master's degree programme of the Faculty have very few places for exchange students, due to specific study background requirements and small group sizes. The Master's degree students will be given priority in registration (EDUSxxx, EDLSxxx).
The fourth character in the course code indicates the level of study: P = Basic studies, A = Intermediate studies, S = Advanced studies, V = Communication studies, O = General studies. Regardless of the level, the courses mentioned here are open to both Bachelor and Master students. 

Please note that courses in various therapeutic approaches (e.g. ACT, EFT) require the students to have a solid background in clinical psychology. 

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Most of the courses are graded on a 0 - 5 scale, but some just PASS/FAIL. Please note it is not possible to get a numeric grade for a result marked as PASS (HYV) on the transcript of records.


Course offering from other faculties 

Please note that the course offer for academic year 2025/2026 will be updated in May. Psychology courses updated on Apr 29.  
 

Autumn 2024

Psychology

  • CIPA1000 Psychology Research at JYU, 5 ECTS
    Contact teaching, Oct-Nov
     
  • CIPA1300 Current Issues in Work Life Studies, 5 ECTS
    Contact teaching, 1st period  
     
  • CIBA110 Anatomy and Physiology of the Central and Autonomic Nervous System , 5 ECTS, Online teaching, self study
     
  • CIBA120 Experimental Methods in Neuroscience , 5 ECTS
    Contact teaching
     
  • CIPA113 Bilingual Development, 2 ECTS
    Online 
     
  • CIPA112 Psychology of Language, 3 ECTS
    Online
     
  • CIPA4422 Acceptance and commitment therapy, 5 ECTS
    Contact teaching, Sep - Nov 
     
  • PSYA170 Current Trends in Cognitive Psychology, 5 ECTS
    Contact teaching, period 2  

  • PSYA110 Childhood, Adolescence and Development in Growth Environments, 5 ECTS,
    Independent study
     

Education

  • MCEA2400 International Education Policies and Practices, 3-5 ECTS credits
     
  • MCEA2100 Education in Finland, 5 ECTS open for ALL 
     
  • MCEA2200 Issues in Education, 3-5 ECTS open for ALL
     
  • ERIA1010 Learning difficulties: interplay between assessment and support , 5 ECTS
    Independent study, eExam 
      
  • VAAM1450 Integrating Arts and Physical Education, 5 ECTS

    Choose the second group.
     
  • KLAS1519 Leadership in Education, 5 ECTS N.B. Already next week
     
  • KLAS1309 Diversities in Education and Pedagogy, 5 ECTS, 2 period
     
  • KLAS1219 Education, Ethics, and Moral Education, 5 ECTS
     
  • KPTM1010 Children's Rights and Participation, 5 ECTS (online)
     
  • OJUA2031 Literature and Imagination in Language Education, 5 ECTS
     
  • OJUA2041 Language and Learning Environments, 5 ECTS
     
  • OJUP1042 Language Aware Language Education, 5 ECTS
     
  • OJUP1062 Language Education and Pedagogy, 5 ECTS
     
  • OKLV221 Interactional Competence in the Educational Field 2, 2 ECTS credits
    Please register using code OKLV221, then choose in the study calendar  “Harjoitusryhmä 1”
     
  • OTTP100 Introduction to Craft Science, 2 ECTS
     
  • EDUS3930 Life Course, Careers and Guidance and Counseling, 5 ECTS
     
  • KTKO1007 Introduction to digital technologies for learning, 3 ECTS
    N.B. Only one group in English


Education for sustainable development, 5 ECTS
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Practical courses: Please note that the number of places is restricted.
VKTM3110 Practical Orientation to Early Years Pedagogy (6 cr)
ERIA3020 Special Education Practices in Different Learning Environments (5 cr)
OKLM3100 Teaching practice for International Students (5 cr)
 


Methodology courses for Doctoral students 

  • Theory of Science, Research Ethics, Methodology Courses organised by IHME
    Please register in Sisu, course codes begin with IHMJ

     

  • Courses for PhD students in the Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication 

    Open University courses 

    Please note that the are free of charge to our exchange students. 
    Some examples of available courses: KOTEA260 Teaching and Learning with Digital Resources, 5 ECTS
    KOTEP160 Introduction to Digital Competences for Educators, 5 ECTS
    KOTES360 Facilitating and Assessing Learners' Digital Competences, 5 ECTS

     

    UniPiD online courses

    UniPID is a network of Finnish universities that supports interdisciplinary studies and research, as well as societal impact and partnerships of universities related to global sustainable development. The network organises which are open to the students of the participating universities. 

Spring 2025 

Psychology

  • CIPA1000 Psychology Research at JYU, 5 ECTS
    Contact teaching, 3rd period 
     
  • CIPA213 Developmental Language Related Disorders, 5 ECTS credits
    contact teaching, 4th period 
     
  • CIPA4422 ACT in Clinical and Counselling Settings, 5 ECTS 
    contact teaching, Feb-Mar
     
  • CIPA112 Psychology of Language, 3 ECTS credits
    Online course, recorded lectures
     
  • CIPA113 Bilingual Development, 2 ECTS credits
    Online course, recorded lectures
     
  • CIPA1400 Current Issues in Clinical, Abnormal and Health Psychology:
    Emotion Focused Therapy, 3 ECTS credits
    Online lectures + F2F seminar, 3rd period 
     
  • PSYA140 Clinical Psychology: Core Concepts, Phenomena, and Processes, 5 ECTS credits
    Contact teaching, Feb
     
  • PSYA130 Dynamic Nature of Personality in Adulthood, 5 ECTS credits
    N.B. Independent study only
     
  • PSYA120 Neural Basis of Psychological Functions, 5 ECTS credits
    independent study only
     
  • PSYA110 Childhood, Adolescence and Development in Growth Environments, 5 ECTS credits
    contact teaching, Mar - Apr  

  • CIBA130 Basics of Brain Imaging, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching, prerequisite CIBA110 or equivalent

Education

  • MCEA2100 Education in Finland (5 ECTS) open for ALL students
    contact teaching
     
  • MCEA2200 Issues in Education (5 ECTS) open for ALL students 
    contact and online
     
  • MCEA2750 Literacy Learning and Teaching in the Finnish Context, 5 ECTS 
    contact and online
     
  • KAIA042 Learning and Development in Theory and Practice 5 ECTS
    contact teaching, begins on Jan 13!
     
  • KLAS1619 Family and Upbringing - current issues, 5 ECTS
    hybrid course; contact + online teaching
     
  • KLAS1409 Digitalization in and for Learning: Collaboration, Creativity, and Technology, 5 ECTS cr
     
  • KLAS1719 Antiracism in Education, 5 ECTS
    hybrid course
     
  • AIKS1200 Agency and Creativity in Professional Contexts, 5 ECTS 
    contact teaching
     
  • EDLS1011 Pedagogical Leadership, 5 ECTS 
    contact teaching
     
  • EDUS4010 Education for Global Sustainable Development, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • EDUS1050 Teaching in Multilingual and Multicultural Settings 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
      
  • EDUS3930 Life Course, Careers and Guidance, 5 ECTS
    independent studying only
     
  • EDUS3920 Study and Guidance Counselling Interaction, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • EDUS3910 Study and Career Guidance in the Nordics and Globally, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • EDUS1070 Dialogism and Education, 5 ECTS 
    contact teaching 
     
  • EDUS1080 Comparative Pedagogy , 5 ECTS 
     
  • ERIA1010 Learning Disabilities as a Pedagogical Challenge, 5 ECTS
    Independent study, eExam 
     
  • ERIS303 Disability Studies and Education, 5 ECTS
    independent study, essay
     
  • CIPA213 Developmental Language Related Disorders (5 ECTS)
    contact teaching
     
  • ERIS317 Pedagogical Approaches and Learning Theories (5 ECTS) 
    independent study, reading circle
     
  • ERIS1301 Evidence-based Support in Learning disabilities, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • OKLV1200 Applying digital technologies for learning (3 ECTS)
    contact teaching 
     
  • OJUP1022 Language Education and Research, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching, starts on Jan 15
     
  • OJUP1012  Joy, Playfulness and Creativity in Language Education, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • OJUP1032 Towards Socially Sustainable Language Education 5 ECTS
    contact teaching, starts on Jan 14
     
  • OJUA2021 Intercultural Considerations and Education, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • OJUA2011 Bilingual CLIL education, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching, begins on Jan 10
     
  • OJUA2041 Language in Learning environments, 3-5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • VKTA1015 Early Childhood Special Education, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching
     
  • VKTS1019 Children and Childhood in Society, 5 ECTS
    contact teaching  
     
  • VKTS1029 Children's Social-Emotional Development and Well-being in Early Childhood, 5 ECTS
    independent study, exam
     
  • VKTS1039 Contemporary Perspectives on Play and Learning, 5 ECTS 
    independent study, exam in February
     
  • OTTP100 Introduction to Craft Science, 2 ECTS 
    contact teaching 

     
  • Practice courses:
    VKTM3110 Practical Orientation to Early Years Pedagogy (6 cr)
    ERIA3020 Special Education Practices in Different Learning Environments (5 cr)
    OKLM3100 Teaching practice for International Students (5 cr)
     

Methodology courses for Doctoral students 
 

Open University courses 

Please note that the are free of charge to our exchange students. Some examples of available courses: KOTEA260 Teaching and Learning with Digital Resources, 5 ECTS, KOTEP160 Introduction to Digital Competences for Educators, 5 ECTS, 
KOTES360 Facilitating and Assessing Learners' Digital Competences, 5 ECTS

 

UniPiD online courses

UniPID is a network of Finnish universities that supports interdisciplinary studies and research, as well as societal impact and partnerships of universities related to global sustainable development. The network organises which are open to the students of the participating universities. 

Summer School in Human Sciences

Incoming exchange students may also apply for the Summer School in Human Sciences. The Summer School runs from late May to early June. It usually includes some courses from our faculty. 

How to look for courses on SISU

Descriptions and timetables of courses are available in the study data system SISU. 

If you are not yet a registered student at JYU, continue your course search without logging in and write the course code in the search field. The results can be filtered, for example, according to the academic year and the language of instruction. 

The button to switch to English version is located in the upper right corner (Suomi/FI).