Child Psychology Diploma Course Overview

The Child Psychology course (with Sand Play Therapy) (age 2- 16) is a fascinating study of the developmental stages of childhood from conception to Adolescence. 

This in-depth course in Child Psychology will provide you with an amazing insight into the cognitive, social and emotional development of children. It will help you understand the psychological situations that can affect how a child behaves. The child is studied in the context of his/her family, school and our larger society. A new section covering Sand Play Therapy will explore how the use of sand, water and miniature figures can help develop a child to deal with difficult situations. This is a growing area of child psychology development training and a must for students to explore.

Whether you are a parent yourself or work within the childcare profession this child psychology course will provide you with the range of skills and knowledge to help a child reach his or her maximum potential. This child psychology course is a must for people working with or planning to work with children, or anyone interested in the development of children such as parents, special needs assistants, Project workers, Teachers and Nurses and those in the caring professions. In completing the course you will be up to date on the practice of child psychology as well as gaining skills in new areas such as sand play therapy.

Child Psychology Course Modules:

1. Overview of Child Psychology
2. Learning and Development
3. The Role of Technology in Child Psychology and Learning
4. Development of Self: Transitions from Childhood to Adulthood

Child Psychology Course Aims:

You will be able to:

1. Analyse different theoretical child psychology models
2. Understand child and adolescent development
3. Learn scientific methods in relation to a childs psychology
4. Factors influencing a child’s psychological development
5. Interpret social development
6. Assess school age children and their interaction with peers and family
7. Acquire methodology of sand play counselling
8. Assess impact of technology in an adolescent’s learning and development