Child Psychology

Course details

Course Overview

Become an expert in assessing the mental development of children and young people, and develop the skills and practical knowledge to provide psychological support to children suffering from a range of mental issues, with the Child Psychology course. This diploma course is endorsed by ABC Awards – a regulated organisation that ensures professional, reputable certification for further education.

In this professional training course, you will receive comprehensive training in all areas of child psychology.

You will also explore cognitive development theories, common psychological disorders such in children, and the role, responsibilities and skills of a child psychologist in detail.

Learning Objectives

• Earn a formal qualification to fast track your career in the field of child psychology
• Broaden your knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a child psychologist
• Understand the complex mental development of children and young people
• Identify the different factors & influences that impact mental development in children
• Familiarise with a range of psychosocial, growth and development and cognitive development theories
• Explore a range of communication and language development strategies
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to support the psychological development of children with learning disabilities
• Familiarise with various self-esteem and confidence-building exercises for children
• Develop a person-centred approach to build strong and trusting relationships
• Gain a solid understanding of the attachment theory and its key concepts

Who is This Course for?

This advanced diploma in Child Psychology is designed for those who are interested in becoming qualified child psychologists, as well as those who work in childcare and want to take their existing career to the next level. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules that you can study on your own; There are no specific enrolment requirements for this course.

Entry Requirement

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Accreditation

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence; This means that Course Gate has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained.

The course itself has been designed by Course Gate to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated;  ABC Awards/Certa endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continual; A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

Career Path

A recognised qualification in Child Psychology will help open doors to the following careers:

• Child Psychologist
• Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
• Family Therapist
• Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner

Course Curriculum

• Module 01: Basics of Child Psychology
• Assessment Module 01
• Module 02: Child Development Theories
• Assessment Module 02
• Module 03: Factors That Influence Development
• Assessment Module 03
• Module 04: Different Types of Child Development
• Assessment Module 04
• Module 05: Communication and Language Development
• Assessment Module 05
• Module 06: Difficulties, Disabilities and Disorders
• Assessment Module 06
• Module 07: Caring Children With Special Needs
• Assessment Module 07
• Module 08: Understanding the Role of a Child Psychologist
• Assessment Module 08
• Module 09: Self Esteem & Confidence
• Assessment Module 09
• Module 10: Child Psychology - Applied
• Assessment Module 10
• Module 11: Child Psychology - Theoretical Approach
• Assessment Module 11
• Module 12: Environmental & Socio-Cultural and Family & Schooling Factors in Development
• Assessment Module 12
• Module 13: Cognitive and Emotional Development
• Assessment Module 13
• Module 14: Babies from Birth to One Year
• Assessment Module 14
• Module 15: Stages and Sequences of Social and Emotional Development
• Assessment Module 15
• Module 16: Language and Linguistic Skills Development
• Assessment Module 16

Updated on 29 April, 2021