EDI Diploma in Child Psychology

Overview

Who is it for?

Whether you're a parent, teaching assistant, nursery assistant or child minder, this course offers useful insights that will enhance your ability to predict and manage the behaviour of young people in your care.

How have other people found this course?

“I have just completed a Diploma in Child Psychology. The course work was structured and set out in an easy to use manner but encouraged you to use external information to form a fuller understanding of the subject. The online resources were fantastic and the ability to submit work on-line ensured that it was marked quickly and the feedback was both constructive and informative. The tutors were readily available and very helpful and the customer service department was excellent. The ability to spread the cost of the course over a year was extremely helpful; well I couldn't have done it otherwise.”

Nicola Joy

Description

When can I start?

You can enrol at any time - start today.

Are there any requirements?

There are no formal requirements for this course.

What skills will I gain?

Child psychology focuses on the unique behaviour of young people, from birth to adolescence. This course will introduce you to the factors that matter most in shaping a child’s personality and behaviour. Among other things, you'll learn how children build relationships, acquire behaviour and develop moral judgment. You'll also study the importance of play, the development of language and the biological basis of aggression.

Module breakdown

This Diploma in Child Psychology is divided into two modules, Major Developmental Issues and The Child as an Individual. The course will gradually introduce you to the different aspects of the subject. Each module is broken down into the following 10 units:

• The first year of life
• The formation of attachments
• Consequences of breakdowns in attachments
• Basic principles of research methods
• The development of visual perception
• The development of language and communication
• Intelligence and intelligence testing
• Data collection and interpretation
• How children think
• Learning theory and criticisms
• Freud's psychodynamic theory
• Moral development
• The development of gender roles
• Aggression in children
• Methods used in child development & play
• Learning in school
• Programmed behaviour

What support is available?

• You will have unlimited access to Home Learning College's tutorial support for one year
• 24hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Community - the biggest online campus in the UK
• Free Career Management Centre services
• Optional NUS card - student card with a range of exclusive discounts

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed via submitted coursework – there is no exam. 

What should I do next? For a free consultation call a specialist EDI Learning Consultant on 0207 980 2842 or enquire online today to request a call back.