Child Psychology

This 10-module home study course provides a comprehensive introduction to child psychology. It is suitable for anyone who would like to understand more about the way children think, develop and learn. Study topics include: prenatal development, perception and learning, emotional development, language and communication, and the influence of peers and friends. Includes all study materials, textbook and full tutorial support.

Course book: An Introduction to Child Development, G Davenport

Module 1: What is Child Psychology?
Module 2: The Family and Home.
Module 3: Physical and Cognitive Development
Module 4: Social and Emotional Development
Module 5: How Children Learn
Module 6: Understanding Children's Problems 1
Module 7: Understanding Children's Problems 2
Module 8: Working with Individual Children
Module 9: Working with Families and Children
Module 10: Emotional Literacy in Children.

Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 10 - 12 months to complete the course, based on 3 - 4 hours study time per week.

why choose us?

Our courses are updated frequently to ensure they include the latest research, ideas and techniques.

Our tutorial support is second-to-none, When you enrol on the course you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going - including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.