Child Psychology Certificate

Course details

Child Psychology
Certificate of achievement in Child Psychology QLS Level 3. Additional CPD Accredited Child Psychology Certificate with 70 CPD points available with no extra study. This Child Psychology course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.
Child Psychology
A professional specialism of universal value and relevance, Child Psychology is a truly remarkable subject. Whether interested in becoming a qualified child psychologist or pursuing a career in any aspect of childcare, improving your understanding of the psychology of children comes highly recommended. There are few careers more fulfilling or rewarding than those dedicated to the strong and healthy development of children. As demand for qualified experts continues to grow worldwide, there’s never been a better time to study the fascinating subject of Child Psychology.
Child Psychology - Course Benefits
When studying for Level 3 in Child Psychology with Oxford Home Study College, every learner benefits from:
Comprehensive flexibility and accessibility, with absolutely no time restrictions or deadlines to worry about.
Study in your own time and at your own pace from anywhere in the world, with round-the-clock access to our exclusive online learning platform.
Access to the professional support and guidance of our exclusive tutors with extensive professional experience and expertise in the field.
The opportunity to enhance your CV and career prospects for life with an internationally-recognized qualification of the highest quality.
All course materials and digital textbooks required to complete the course included as standard – no hidden costs and unbeatable value for money.
Child Psychology - Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Child Psychology course, candidates take away the most essential industry-specific skills, talents and knowledge including:
A thorough understanding of the contemporary child psychology profession
Comprehensive knowledge of attachment theory and its importance
The various factors that can positively and negatively affect development
How to deal with a range of common developmental issues
Advanced knowledge of childhood communication and language development
The confidence to identify and work with problems in infancy, childhood and adolescence
Detailed understanding of moral and ethical development in children
Honed skills and talents to be put to use in a working environment
Child Psychology - Course Outline
This intensive yet digestible Level 3 in Child Psychology is delivered across three 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 module covers the following topics:
Scope of Child Development
Development and Growth
Stages of Development
Areas of Development
Interrelationship Among Various Areas of Development
Plus more

Unit 2 – The Formation of Attachments
This module covers the following topics:
What is Attachment?
The Components of Attachment
Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis
Typical Attachments
Plus more
Unit 3 – Consequences of Attachment Breakdowns
This module covers the following topics:
Infancy/Early Childhood
Adolescence/Late Childhood
Factors Affecting Children’s Adjustment
Predisposing Factors
Maintaining Factors
Protective Factors
The Effects of Foster Care
Plus more
Unit 4 – Personality Development
This module covers the following topics:
Cognitive Development
Cognitive Processes
Influences On Problematic Development
Exposure to Family Problems in Early Life
Parenting Styles
Confused Communication Patterns
Plus more
Unit 5 – Social Development
This module covers the following topics:
General Stages of Social Development
Attachment and Bonding
Outside Factors Affecting Social Development
Family Factors that Affect Social Development
Nurture versus Nature
Children’s' Fears
Overcoming Social Fears in Children
Dealing with Social Phobia
Emotional Development in Children
General Principles for Supporting Children’s Emotional Development
Plus more
Unit 6 – Development of Language
This module covers the following topics:
Phonological Development
Morpho-Syntactic Development
Linguistic Processes
Evolution of Communication
Learning and Communication Difficulties
Development of Skills at Different Stages
Plus more
Unit 7 – Moral Development
This module covers the following topics:
Stages of Moral Growth of Children
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
Kohlberg's Six Stages
Introduction to Theories of Child Development
Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development
Plus more Updated on 20 April, 2021