Level III Child Psychology Online Diploma Course

Specifications:

• The focus areas of this course include:
• Get an overview of the course content before being introduced to the subject of child psychology.
• Learn about the different theories used in child development research.
• Gain an insight into cognitive development.
• Explore cognitive development in the first year, covering more about Piaget's sensorimotor stage, object permanence and adaption and equilibrium.
• Find out about the cognitive development and application of Piaget's theory to toddlers and pre-schoolers.
• Move on to cognitive development in the middle years.
• Learn about cognitive development in the teenage years.
• Explore the area of genetics.
• Gain understanding of the science behind and the flaws in both the nature and nurture arguments in terms of child development.
• Find out about physical development from birth to the age of 19.
• Learn about the influences on a child's social development, when children become self-aware and how social value and social development are related.
• Explore emotional development from school age to adolescence and how children learn to regulate their emotions.
• Find out about concepts of intellectual development including how it can be enhanced.
• Gain insight into attachment and relationship building with a focus on a child's early relationships and the connection between love, support and security.
• Learn about the impact of separation and loss in the different stages of a child's development and how the effects can be minimised.
• Explore language and communication milestones from birth to five.
• Find out about the importance of self-esteem and confidence and how to nurture it in young children.
• Gain confidence spotting the signs of behavioural problems, understanding its causes and diagnosis and the potential long-term effects.
• Learn the difference between sex and gender, how gender identity develops and is expressed and the concept of non-conformity to gender.
• Explore the history and different perspectives of educational psychology including schooling, learning difficulties and high intelligence.
• Find out how health and nutrition support a child's development.
• Understand physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural development into adulthood.
• Advantages of this course include:
  • Study on any device, 24/7 at a pace that suits you.
  • Technical support is available, should you require it.
  • The 22 modules, which take between 15-60 minutes to complete are easy to access and engage with.
  • Enjoy 12 months access to the course content.
  • Studying the fascinating subject of child psychology will help you support the children in your life and could also lead to exciting new career opportunities.

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