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The Diploma in Child Psychology is a degree-level academic programme that explores the emotional, cognitive, physical, social and moral development of children. The programme helps students understand how children grow, learn, form relationships, develop language, manage behaviour and respond to family, education, health and social influences.
The Diploma in Child Psychology prepares students to study child development from conception and birth through key stages of childhood. Students examine attachment, family life, education, perception, intelligence, moral development, gender roles, genetics, special needs and developmental disorders. This programme is suitable for students interested in child development, education, counselling-related fields, family support, special needs support, behavioural studies, youth work and further study in psychology. It supports practical understanding of how children develop and how adults can provide informed guidance, care and support.
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