Child Psychology Diploma Level 5

Course details

Take steps to become a fully qualified clinical child psychologist and learn about the mental, social and emotional development of children in this Child Psychology Diploma Level 5 course.

Develop your understanding of childhood development and child and adolescent psychology through real-world practical exercises and case studies. This child psychology course explores early childhood psychological development theories in-depth and can be studied part-time or full-time.

You will also gain insight into how genetics play a role in mental and physical development, as well as how various learning disabilities and behavioral disorders impair a child’s cognitive skills.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a thorough understanding of the modern child psychology profession
• Develop your understanding of behavior and theories that explain the complexities of child interactions
• Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of attachment theory and its importance
• Discover various factors that can positively and negatively influence the development
• Learn to deal with a range of common emotional and developmental issues
• Gain advanced knowledge of childhood communication and language development
• Boost your confidence to identify and work with problems in infancy, childhood, and adolescence
• Get a deeper understanding of moral and ethical development in children
• Sharpen your skills and talents to be put to use in a real-life working environment

Who is this Course for?

Our Child Psychology Diploma Level 5 is ideal for those who currently work in this field and have prior experience in a related role. Those who have been newly promoted and wish to develop their practical knowledge will also find this course extremely useful for their career progression. This advanced diploma provides expert industry information that can be studied at your convenience and in your own time, to work around your day-to-day schedule.

Career path

There are many career paths to take in the field of child psychology, including, but not limited to the following roles:

• Behavioural Development Specialist
• Caseworker
• Clinical Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Cognitive Behaviourist
• Child Counsellor
• Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
• Crisis Intervention Specialist
• Occupational Therapist
• Program Director
• Child Psychologist

COURSE CURRICULUM 
 

• Module 01: Basics of Child Psychology
• What is Child Psychology?
• Defining Children and Childhood
• 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
• Resources
• Recommended Readings

Updated on 03 July, 2024 - Read Less