CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOLOGY

Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year which may include 3 or 4 Saturdays.

Module 1

Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills;Overview of what psychology consists of, its history and study skills.

Module 2

The Biological Basis of Behaviour;Most behaviour is rooted in our biology;this module considers the role of the brain in sleep, sensation and perception.

Module 3

Learning and Feeling:This module focuses on how we learn,remember and experience emotions.

Module 4

Personality:This module reviews the most important theories of personality, and how personality is assessed under each of these theories.

Module 5

The Development of the Individual:This module considers the early development of the child from conception through to thought, language and moral development.

Module 6

Introduction to Social Psychology:Key areas in social psychology such as social perception, attitudes and prejudice will be explored in this module.

Module 7

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology:This module introduces students to the diagnosis, classification and treatment models in abnormal behaviour.

Module 8

Introduction to Social Research Methodology:An introduction to the main techniques involved in social research.

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The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
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