This home learing course in Child Psychology will provide students with an amazing insight into the development of children and will help you understand the things and situations that can affect how a child behaves.

Whether you are a parent or work within the childcare profession this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help a child to reach his or her maximum potential. The course has been designed for some one without any prior knowledge of the subject and will allow the student to study the course at their own pace in their own home.

This course comes with unlimited support and materials provided. Students can enrol anytime of the year and study at a pace that suits their circumstances. No pressure, no classes to attend and no hidden costs. Enrol online or call our support team on 0800 0131030 and we will be happy to process your enrolment for you.

Module 1: Perspectives on Psychology

What is psychology?
The biological approach
Behaviourist and cognitive approaches
Person - Centred approaches
Methods and debate in psychology

Module 2: Social Psychology

Attitudes
Social influence
Obedience
Social cognition
Applied social psychology

Module 3: Cognitive Psychology

Perception
Attention
Remembering
Forgetting
Language
Thinking
Problem solving and artificial intelligence

Module 4: Child development

Issues in child development
Cognitive development
Development of language and communication
Social perception
Moral development

Module 5: Psychology and Atypical behaviour

Definition and diagnosis od atypical behaviour
Treatments of atypical behaviour
Emotional disorders

Module 6: Research Methods

Research methods
Research issues
Data analysis

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. This course is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility. Enrol today and be studying within 7 days!

Level 4 Child Psychology Award

This is a fully accredited and recognised award. See our qualifications page for further details

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to.

On average this course is completed in 90 hours (6/7 months).  Extensions can be arranged if students do not complete within the year and charges will apply. We would ask you to contact our office on 0800 0131030 for latest extension fees if required.

We recommend that students complete 3-4 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

 

This course is issued in paper format. Your course materials will be delivered to you at the specified address within 7 days of enrolment. International students should allow up to 21 days for delivery.

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All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or post. We also have a team of dedicated advisors to help and advise with any course related queries. The tutors role is to help and support students for the entire duration of their studies. Please remember our tutors are here to help. Never be embarrassed to ask for help.

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. This course consists of six lessons overall. Students will be required to submit assignments after each lesson via email or post proving their understanding of the subject covered. These assignments normally take between 1-2 hours to complete. A grade and report will be issued on your progress with any suggestions for improvement if necessary.

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Course Fee: Starting at: £399.00