Diploma in Child Psychology

Diploma in Child Psychology

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.

Overview

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.

Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:

Introduction to child psychology and child development

Conception, birth and early development

Attachment and separation issues

Family life, education and social development

Language development and perception

Intelligence and intelligence testing

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • CPSY 101

    Introduction to Child Psychology

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 102

    Conception and Birth

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 103

    Attachment and Separation Issues

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 104

    Family Life and Education

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 105

    The Development of Language and Perception

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 106

    Intelligence and Intelligence Testing

    Core

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • CPSY 201

    Nature / Nurture Debate on Development

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 202

    Cognitive and Moral Development

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 203

    Physical and Social Development

    Core

    3

  • CPSY 204

    Health and Nutrition

    Applied Core

    3

  • CPSY 205

    Development and Gender Roles

    Specialisation

    3

  • CPSY 206

    Methods Used in Child Development Research

    Research

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • CSPY 301

    Genetics

    Core

    3

  • CSPY 302

    Children and Special Needs

    Specialisation

    3

  • CSPY 303

    Learning and Intellectual Disabilities

    Specialisation

    3

  • CSPY 304

    Developmental Disorders

    Specialisation

    3

  • CSPY 305

    Behaviour Modification

    Applied Core

    3

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