CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY VPS003

 Distance Learning – Study Psychology of Development

 "For anyone working with children or teenagers."

What is psychology?

You might not be sure about what exactly psychology is. Psychology is a science. It is the study of human and animal behaviour. Some say the study of mind or the brain. Whilst others consider it to be the study of personality. Psychology considers what motivates people to do what they do.

This course is concerned with how a person develops throughout their childhood. Maternal Behaviour and Attachment is just one interesting topic covered in the Child Development course.

Maternal Behaviour and Attachment Formation

Many mothers would no doubt like to know exactly what maternal actions and attitudes will elicit a healthy degree of attachment in their children. Psychologists know that the failure to develop a healthy attachment to the caregiver can lead to all sorts of problems; amongst others it can lead to cognitive deficiencies, delinquency and anti social behaviour

The type of relationship we develop as an infant can continue to affect our relationships in the future. Many of the most successful psychotherapists base their methods of counselling on this belief. People become stuck in the same pattern of relating to others. Often this pattern was established in very early childhood, before our conscious memory.

It is designed to provide a foundation for understanding the mind of a child and the way it changes and develops as they grow toward adolescence and eventually adulthood. Course Structure

It consists of 6 modules (click on each module for detailed information)

Introduction Psychology
There are seven lessons in this course, as follows:

1. The nature and scope of Psychology
2. Neurological basis of behaviour
3. Environmental effects on behaviour
4. Consciousness and perception
5. Personality
6. Psychological development
7. Needs, drives and motivation

Child Psychology
There are 12 lessons as follows:

1. Introduction to Child Psychology
2. The Newborn Infant
3. States and Senses of the Infant
4. Learning
5. Emotions and Socialisation
6. Cognitive Development
7. Language Development
8. Intelligence
9. Socialisation – Part A
10. Morality
11. Sexuality
12. Socialisation – Part B

Educational Psychology
Seven lessons as follows:

1. Introduction –Development & Learning Theory
2. Behavioural Learning
3. Information Processing
4. Memory Retention & Loss
5. Individual Needs
6. Constructivist Learning
7. Motivation

Developmental Psychology
The course is divided into ten lessons as follows:

1. Introduction - Theoretical approaches and key concepts
2. Early childhood – cognitive & social development in the first 6 years
3. Middle childhood – cognitive, moral & social development in the school years
4. Challenges of middle childhood
5. Adolescence – cognitive, moral and social development
6. Challenges of adolescence
7. Adulthood – cognitive and psychosocial development in early and middle adulthood
8. Challenges of adulthood
9. Late adulthood – cognitive and psychosocial changes in the elderly
10. Challenges of late adulthood

Career Counselling
The course contains ten lessons, as follows:

1. Introduction – Scope and Nature of Careers Counselling
2. Nature of Careers – What is a career, what makes it successful
3. Careers Advice Resources – Brochures, Publications, Web Sites
4. Services – Where can people get help (Social Services, Work Experience, Education)
5. Developing Counselling Skills
6. Conducting a Counselling Session
7. Counselling Students and School Leavers
8. Counselling Adults (inexperienced or facing career change)
9. Job Prospecting – How to find work…resumes, etc
10. Nurturing and Growing a career once it has started

Relationships and Communications Counselling
The course is divided into seven lessons as follows:

1. Communication in emerging relationships
2. Communication behaviour and needs
3. Communication and the environment
4. Communication patterns in relationships
5. Maintaining relationships
6. Relationship breakdown
7. Evaluation of communication techniques within relationships

Duration: 600 hours

You can pay either

• Full Fees
• As a two part payment plan
• As a four part payment plan

If you pay in full on enrolment, the fees are discounted.

If you pay in 2 parts, the first half of the course is supplied initially; and the second part payment is not made until you have completed the first half (at which time the second half of the course is supplied).

If you pay in 4 parts, the first half is still supplied; you are then billed a second payment (due 2 months later). The third payment becomes due when you commence the second half of the certificate.The fourth part is due 2 months after that.

Who are our tutors?

Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.

Sample Course Notes

Our courses are all written by highly qualified tutors and writers, who also teach on the courses, so know them well. We strive to update our courses and improve them with new information, methods and knowledge on an ongoing basis. If you would like to see examples of some of our courses, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, and then click on “Sample Course Notes”.

What learning method should I choose?

We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”

How Long will it take to complete the course?

This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.

Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”

What Do Our Students think of us?

If you would like to read comments from our previous students, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, then “Student Testimonials”.

I don’t think this is the right course for me.

If you’re not sure about this course, then why not look at our wide range of other courses. Click on the “Courses” box above.

You may also wish to design your own course to fit in with exactly what YOU want. To do so, click on the “Enrolment” box, then “Design your Own Course”.

If you would like more advice on a course, then you can contact us and ask a tutor about the courses. You can contact us by calling 0800 328 4723 or +44(0) 384 442752 or emailing info@acsedu.co.uk

Recognition and Accreditation

For more information on our recognition and accreditation, click on “The School”, then “Recognition”.

Who is ACS Distance Education?

If you want to know more about ACS and our history, then please click on “The School”, then “About us.”

A great course for anyone working or living with children and teenagers.

Learn the theories of child development and adolescent development.

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Written and taught by highly experienced and qualified tutors.

"For anyone working with children or teenagers."

 This 600 hour certificate is designed for people working with children or teenagers; or interested in a pursuing a career of working with youth. It gives you a greater insight into the development of children throughout their childhood and into adolescence. Also covering careers counselling, developmental psychology and more.