10 Week DBS Diploma in Child Psychology

Overview

This Diploma will be of benefit anyone with an interest in the psychology and development of the child. From those with experience in the field to anyone with experience of children from the classroom to the home. It is an introduction to the world of the child and the discipline of psychology. This course introduces the theoretical aspects of psychology and applies them to practical areas of child psychology and development.

Programme Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to give participants a grounding in the area of child psychology. Necessary to this is accessing the language, methods and ethics of psychology as applied to child development. Specifically the student will gain an insight into the cognitive, social and emotional development of the child. This progression will build into areas of applied child psychology.

This course covers material for students who work in the fields of childcare, special needs and the teaching fields but may not have access to a dedicated course in psychology. The course develops from general to applied issues in psychology and is also suitable for anyone with an interest child development. In completing the course the student will be informed on the current methods and practice of child psychology as well as gaining access to the language and methods of psychology as a whole.

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Open days are a great way to help you make your decision about your course of interest. The open day will give you the opportunity to receive one on one advice and direction from leading academics in your chosen subject area, meet current students and also have your questions answered on entry requirements, student support and the admissions process. Find out when our next Open Event is taking place. The Admissions Office is located in our Aungier Street campus and you are welcome to visit the college to speak with a member of our admissions team from Monday to Fridays, 8:45am – 5:15pm. Alternatively, you can contact us by email.