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CERTIFICATE IN ADOLESCENT STUDIES VPS031

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Why Study Adolescent Psychology?

Adolescence is a time of massive change, where young people change physically, socially, emotionally and psychologically. An understanding of the changes that occur to adolescents during this time can be very helpful to understanding why young people behave the way that they do.  By understanding, we can then offer support to young people who might be struggling with the changes that are occurring, or their mental health. 

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone living or working with young people. Really, anyone who would benefit from an understanding of the way adolescents think and behave. For example,  teachers, parents, carers, foster carers, social workers, teaching assistants etc.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

During the course, you will learn more about –

  • The changes that adolescents go through.
  • The psychology of adolescents.
  • The mental health difficulties that adolescents may experience.
  • Behavioural, developmental and learning conditions.

There are three compulsory Core Modules

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • Developmental, Learning and Behavioural Conditions in Children and Adolescents

You can then choose three elective modules to suit you and your interests. The elective modules include topics such as –

  • Developmental and child psychology
  • Counselling skills
  • The psychological principles used in education
  • Life coaching
  • Neurodiversity

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN ADOLESCENT STUDIES VPS031
 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY BPS211
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 DEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN BPS215
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 6 modules.
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 COUNSELLING SKILLS l BPS109
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS105
 LIFE COACHING BPS305
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311

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What Next?

Where Might this Course Lead You?

Understanding the way that adolescents think and behave can provide you with useful knowledge and skills when working with teenagers, such as in education, youth work, social work, sports coaching, counselling caring, fostering and parenting.

The course will provide you with a greater understanding of

  • The changes that occur during adolescence.
  • How to support adolescents during these changes.

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Kate Gibson B.Soc.Sc.15+ years experience in HR, marketing, education & project management. Kate has traveled and worked in a variety of locations including London, New Zealand and Australia.


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