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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