Master’s specialisation in Applied Neuroscience in Human Development

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Master’s specialisation in Applied Neuroscience in Human Development Applied Neuroscience in Human Development is a specialisation of the Master’s programme Education and Child Studies. The specialisation focuses on how knowledge about brain functioning and stress regulation can contribute to educational practice, clinical work, family interventions, and – conversely – how these applications can contribute to optimal neurocognitive and biological functioning

Dr. Arnout Koornneef, assistant professor

Why this specialisation at Leiden University?

“If you wish to become an expert in the neurocognitive and biological correlates of learning, behaviour, and emotions, then this specialisation is for you!”

This specialisation offers students the possibility to acquire knowledge and skills in: u the basics of the functional anatomy of the brain, the development of the brain and nervous system, and genetic and environmental factors influencing cognitive development and functioning; u methods and instruments for measuring and studying the quality of the (central) nervous system, such as EEG, brain imaging techniques such as MRI, parameters of the arousal system such as heart rate and skin conductance, eye tracking, genetics and the hormone system; u possibilities for prevention and intervention aimed at optimising brain functioning and the regulation of thought, emotions and behaviour.

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English 1 year MSc September 1 Apr non-EU/15 May EU February 15 Oct non-EU/15 Nov EU


Course information

SEMESTER I

Practice of empirical research (5 EC)

SEMESTER II

Child abuse and neglect (5 EC)

Core course

Learning, cognition and the brain (5 EC)

Neuroscience (Clinical assessment and treatment) (5EC)

Developmental clinical neuroscience (5EC)

Internship

Career possibilities The knowledge and skills you will acquire will qualify you for many different jobs. Possible careers include: u Researcher of learning, behavioural and

emotional problems in children

Methods and instruments in cognitive and affective neuroscience (5 EC)

Internship (10 EC)

Masterproject (20 EC)

Masterproject

More information  masters.universiteitleiden.nl/ applied-neuroscience Study Adviser:  studieadviseurspedagogiek@ fsw.leidenuniv.nl

u Designer of prevention and intervention

programmes  careerzone.universiteitleiden.nl/en

Other specialisations in Education and Child Studies u Forensische Gezinspedagogiek (in Dutch) u Orthopedagogiek (in Dutch) u Digital Media in Human Development u Educational Science u Learning Problems and Impairments: international track u Leerproblemen (in Dutch) u Kinderen met Leer- en Gedragsproblemen in het Onderwijs (in Dutch) u Parenting and Child Development


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