Diploma in Child Development

Course Synopsis :
This Diploma level Course in Child Development is designed to enhance the understanding of childhood. It is for those people who have an interest in the early years, either from a personal or a professional perspective. The Course is aimed at those people who may be out of touch with formal education and are wishing to develop their learning skills in a specific area of Psychology.

People who have children of their own (or planning to) or who are already working in child related professions but wish to enhance their understanding of Child Psychology will also find this Course of interest. People who are looking for employment, such as nursery nurse, nanny or aupair will also find this course of interest and use in furthering their studies and knowledge.

The Course examines the development of children from the first stages of pregnancy through to adolescence. The section on pregnancy also examines issues to do with the mother in pregnancy.

Course Content :
• Stages of pregnancy and birth
• Early Years of development
• The development of self
• The social world of the child
• Emotional development
• Adolescence
• Problems arising from development
• The Family
• The social construction of childhood
• Physical development
• Theoretical approaches to the development of childhood
• The Psychological approach (including the main Psychological theorists; including Freud, Piaget, Darwin, Vygotsky
• Processes of accommodation, assimilation and equilibrium
• The influences of Peers
• Making friends and social networks

Entry Requirements :
There are no entry requirements for this course as full tutor support is included.

Study Hours :
90 hours (variable by student commitment)

Qualification :
Diploma in Child Development

Additional Information :
This course can be enrolled upon by students internationally.

What's Included :
All materials to enable the student to successfully complete the diploma, unlimited tutor support, and qualification certification upon completion.

Course Fee : £245.00