Level 3 Child Psychology

• Get an overview of the course content before being introduced to the subject of child psychology, including theories of prominent child psychologists and the importance of recognising abnormal behaviour.
• Learn about the different theories used in child development research, how these theories were developed, the similarities and differences between important theories and which theories govern modern practice in child development.
• Gain an insight into cognitive development including Piaget’s theory, understanding the information-processing theory and learning about cognitive development at different life stages.
• 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 and gain an understanding of Piaget’s concrete operational stage, how children’s thinking changes at this stage and intelligence and testing intelligence.
• Learn about cognitive development in the teenage years, how it changes from early to late adolescence and how adults can support it.
• Explore the area of genetics including how genetics and the environment affect development and the impact of genetic abnormalities on development.
• 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.

• 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.

Start your child psychology journey today by signing up to the Child Psychology Diploma.