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Child PsychologyDiploma Course

The Child Psychology Course will vastly improve your understanding of the unique and complex minds of children and the effect external and internal influences have on their development. By studying this course, you will gain knowledge that can help you to raise well-balanced, productive individuals as well as discover some universal insights into human nature.

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What Will You Learn?

This course on the psychological development of children looks at the development of very young children. It deals with topics such as the development of perception, knowledge, skills and relationships. The way in which biological, social and cultural influences interact in a child’s development is a central theme, examined from different points of view in modern psychological research and theory.

This distance learning Child Psychology Course is divided into two distinct parts, and the diploma covers some of the major concepts in the field. The first part deals with the physical, social and behavioural development of the child and the influence that family, friends and their environment have in their overall development. The second part deals with understanding the child as an individual. In this you shall study various aspects such as moral development, development of gender roles, aggression in children, behavioural modification, and more.

Child Psychology is the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children. Understanding how children develop can aid in the understanding of how to raise well-balanced, productive individuals as well as provide some universal insights into human nature.

Jean Piaget, a Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher known for his epistemological studies with children, suggested that children actually think differently than adults. Before Piaget’s work, the common assumption in psychology was that children are merely less competent thinkers than adults. According to Piaget, children are born with a very basic mental structure (genetically inherited and evolved) on which all subsequent learning and knowledge is based. Today, psychologists recognise that child psychology is unique and complex, but many differ in terms of the unique perspective they take when approaching development.

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Anyone who is involved with children on a day-to-day basis will benefit from following this Child Psychology course, whether that is as a parent, educator, counsellor or carer. Those looking to pursue a career in child psychology will find this to be an excellent introduction to the subject – giving you both a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build and the confidence to commit to further study.

We also offer this course an an audio course, discover the Child Psychology Audio Course here.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Child Psychology7 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: The First Year of Life
Part 2: Infant Reflexes
Part 3: Social Development in the First Year
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: The Formation of Attachments5 Parts

Part 1: Formation of Attachments
Part 2: Animal Studies in Child Development
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments5 Parts

Part 1: Consequences of Breakdown in Attachments
Part 2: Implications of Theories of Attachment
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: The Home, Family and School6 Parts

Part 1: The Home, Family and School
Part 2: Effects of Maternal Employment on Children
Part 3: Families with Absent Fathers
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Basic Principles of Research Methods5 Parts

Part 1: Nature and Purpose of Research
Part 2: Variables, Sampling and Design of Investigations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: The Development of Visual Perception5 Parts

Part 1: The Nature/Nurture Debate
Part 2: Bower - Size Constancy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: The Development of Language and Communication5 Parts

Part 1: The Development of Language and Communication
Part 2: Outline of Language Development
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Intelligence and Intelligence Testing6 Parts

Part 1: Definitions of Intelligence
Part 2: Tests of Intelligence
Part 3: Advantages and Disadvantages of IQ Testing
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: The Nature/Nurture Debate in the Study of Intelligence5 Parts

Part 1: Nature/Nurture Debate in the Study of Intelligence
Part 2: The Stability of IQ
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Data Collection and Interpretation5 Parts

Part 1: Data Collection and Interpretation
Part 2: Data Analysis
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

Module 11: How Children Think5 Parts

Part 1: How Children Think
Part 2: Studies on Egocentrism
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 11 Assessment

Module 12: Learning Theory5 Parts

Part 1: How Behaviour is Acquired
Part 2: Learning and Conditioning
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 12 Assessment

Module 13: Freud's Psychodynamic Theory - An Alternative Approach5 Parts

Part 1: Freud's Psychodynamic Theory
Part 2: The Five Stage Theory
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 13 Assessment

Module 14: Moral Development5 Parts

Part 1: Moral Development
Part 2: Investigation of Moral Behaviour
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 14 Assessment

Module 15: The Development of Gender Roles5 Parts

Part 1: The Development of Gender Roles
Part 2: Biological, Social and Cultural Theories
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 15 Assessment

Module 16: Aggression in Children5 Parts

Part 1: Aggression in Children
Part 2: Psychological Theories and Aggression
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 16 Assessment

Module 17: Methods Used in Child Development Research5 Parts

Part 1: Methods Used in Child Development Research
Part 2: Designs for Examining Development
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 17 Assessment

Module 18: Play5 Parts

Part 1: The Power of Play
Part 2: The Consequences of Play Deprivation
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 18 Assessment

Module 19: Learning in School5 Parts

Part 1: Learning in School
Part 2: Types of Learning
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 19 Assessment

Module 20: Behaviour Modification5 Parts

Part 1: Behaviour Modification
Part 2: Behaviour Modification Techniques
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 20 Assessment

Accreditations

The Child Psychology Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so you will be eligible to use the post nominal letters SCMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a CMA Registered course you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership and this will give you numerous professional benefits including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via The CMA website where you will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation, and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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How much time do I have to complete my course?

There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

How long will the course take me to complete?

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

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How do I purchase a printed copy of my course materials?

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What will I learn in this Child Psychology Diploma Course?

This course covers topics such as child development, cognitive processes, social and emotional development, and behaviour management. The course explores various theories, practical techniques, and assessments to enhance your knowledge and skills in understanding and supporting the psychological well-being and development of children.

Is this Child Psychology Diploma Course accredited?

Yes! The Child Psychology Diploma Course is an accredited Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you'll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course. It is fully accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA), the world's leading professional membership for natural medicine.

Do you offer this Child Psychology Diploma Course as an audio course?

Yes! This course is also available as a Child Psychology Audio Course.

What other similar courses do you offer?

We offer a variety of Psychology courses ranging from Educational Psychology to Relationship Psychology. We also offer many Child-related courses such as Child Nutrition and Child Counselling.

What is Child Psychology?

Child Psychology focuses on the study of children's development, behaviour, and mental processes. It examines various aspects of childhood, including cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development, in order to understand and support the unique needs and challenges faced by children from infancy through adolescence.

Why is Child Psychology important?

Child Psychology provides valuable insights into the early stages of human development, helping us understand how children think and interact with the world. It plays a vital role in informing parenting practices, educational strategies, and interventions to support children's emotional well-being and mental health.