Child Psychology
What could be more rewarding than a career dedicated to supporting the development of children, all the way from birth to adolescence? Child psychologists work directly with children of all ages, addressing common developmental issues and generally nurturing their strong and healthy development.
Learning Objectives
The content of this inspiring Diploma in Child Psychology has been designed to set candidates on their way to fulfilling careers working with kids of all ages. On a global basis, the skills and talents of qualified child psychologists have never been in greater demand. The same also going for those with the targeted knowledge and skills required to effectively work with children in a variety of settings.
Child Psychology
Along with a broad overview of the Child Psychology profession as a whole, learners are introduced to a series of important theoretical concepts and practical skills. Examples of which include attachment formation, childhood developmental influences and issues associated with the various stages of childhood. Over the Diploma in Child Psychology course of 16 units, content gradually guides candidates through language development, personality development, moral development, emotional development and social development. Ultimately instilling the skills, knowledge and confidence required to put each teaching to use in a practical setting.
Course Outline
This intensive yet digestible Diploma in Child Psychology is delivered across twelve modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.
Unit 1 - Introduction to Child Psychology
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Scope of Child Development
- Development and Growth
- Stages of Development
- Areas of Development
- Plus more
Unit 2 - The Formation of Attachments (1)
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- What is Attachment?
- The Components of Attachment
- Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
- Evolutionary Theory
- Plus more
Unit 3 - The Formation of Attachments (2)
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Privation and Deprivation
- Effects of Deprivation
- Check of Government and Program Rules
- Plus more
Unit 4 - Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Infancy/Early Childhood
- Adolescence/Late Childhood
- Factors Affecting Children’s Adjustment
- Plus more
Unit 5 - Influences on Development
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Cognitive Development
- Cognitive Processes
- Plus more
Unit 6 - Social and Emotional Development
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- General Stages of Social Development
- Attachment and Bonding
- Outside Factors Affecting Social Development
- Family Factors that Affect Social Development
- Nurture versus Nature
- Plus more
Unit 7 - Personality Development
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Development of Character
- Environmental Aspects
- Development during Preschool Stage
- Role of Temperament (Nature)
- Reasons of Childhood Trauma
- Plus more
Unit 8 - Language Development
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Phonological Development
- Morpho-Syntactic Development
- Linguistic Processes
- Evolution of Communication
- Plus more
Unit 9 - Moral Development
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Stages of Moral Growth of Children
- Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
- Kohlberg's Six Stages
- Plus more
Unit 10 - Eating Disorders in Children
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- What are Eating Disorders?
- Common Eating Disorders
- Treatment for Eating Disorders
- Anorexia
- Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Geophagy
- Disordered Eating
Unit 11 - Common Behaviour Disorders
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Defining “Disorders”
- Early Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Behavior and Emotional Problems
- Parenting for Childhood Success
- Be Patient with the Children
- Some Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Signs and symptoms
- What is Depression?
Unit 12 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- What is Autism?
- The Autistic Spectrum
- Setting Up a Buddy System
- Teaching Communication When Working with Children with an ASD
- Helpful Guidelines for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Unit 13 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Identification and Diagnosis of ADHD
- Teaching Children With ADHD
- Successful Strategy Implementation
- Behavioural Intervention Tips and Techniques
- Seating Arrangements for Classrooms with ADHD Pupils
- Additional Tools and Resources of Value
Unit 14 - Problems in Infancy
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Night Terrors, Sleepwalking, and Other Things
- Protective Factors and Family Resources
- Treatment of Night-Time Fears and Nightmares
- Plus more
Unit 15 - Problems in Childhood
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Night Terrors, Sleepwalking, and Other Things
- Protective Factors and Family Resources
- Treatment of Night-Time Fears and Nightmares
- Plus more
Unit 16 - Problems in Adolescence
This Child Psychology unit covers the following key topics:
- Drug Abuse
- Becoming Street-Drug Free
- Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
- Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
- Plus more
