Qualification - CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOLOGY (VPS002)

Gain a good Insight into Psychology

It is useful as a first step to further study, as an employment aid for those working in related fields, as a social tool for those wishing to understand more about the behaviour of themselves and others around them, or simply to broaden one’ s horizons. Psychology is a fascinating subject area that pervades our everyday lives. This course introduces the student to many well-documented psychological phenomena which will hopefully inspire them to want to know more.

Penny Dawes Certificate in Psychology, Completed November 2007  After ten years as a nurse, Penny Dawes was ready to try something new but the thought of going back to study after such a long break was unnerving. She decided to ease herself into the routine of studying and assignments by doing a Certificate in Psychology through ACS Distance Education.  click through for more detail

This course can provide a foundation for any career where you are working with people

This may be in counselling or health services, but it could also be in marketing, sales, welfare services, human resources, management, education, or anything else where interacting with people is a key part of the job.

It may also be used as professional development for anyone who is working with people on a regular basis; to help the3m improve their ability to understand, manage and help people they deal with.


COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENTS

The course is divided into 6 modules/subjects as follows:

(Each Module = 100 hours)

2 x Core (compulsory) Modules:

  • Introduction to Psychology (Re019)
  • Psychology and Counselling (Re020)

4 x Optional (elective) modules from:

  • Industrial Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Sports Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Biopsychology I
  • Marketing Psychology
  • Conflict Management
  • any other relevant module

 

CORE MODULES

Introduction to Psychology 

This course covers basic principles of human psychology. There are seven lessons in this course, as follows:

  1. The nature & 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

Psychology and Counselling

Successful completion of this module will develop the learner's ability to analyse psychological processes and apply that knowledge in counselling or advisory situations. There are seven lessons in this module, as follows:

  1. Stress
  2. Abnormal Behaviour
  3. Individual Behaviour
  4. Group Behaviour
  5. Methods of Dealing with Abnormalities
  6. Conflict Resolution
  7. Interpersonal Communication Skills


ELECTIVE MODULES (selected outlines)

Child Psychology

This module is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the cognitive, behavioural and emotional development of children. There are twelve lessons in this module, as follows:

  1. Introduction to Child Psychology
  2. The Newborn Infant
  3. States & 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

Industrial Psychology

This module will develop your understanding of how the psychological state of employees in the workplace affects both their work and their overall well being. There are ten lessons in this course, as follows:

  1. Introduction
  2. Understanding the Employees Thinking
  3. Personality & Temperament
  4. Psychological Testing
  5. Management & Managers
  6. The Work Environment
  7. Motivation and Incentives
  8. Recruitment
  9. Social Considerations
  10. Abnormalities and Disorders

Sports Psychology

Successful completion of this module will develop your skills and understanding of the psychological dimensions of sports performance and coaching. There are eight lessons in this module as follows:

  1. Introduction
  2. Psychological Traits of Successful Athletes
  3. Anxiety & Arousal
  4. Motivation
  5. Aggression
  6. Leadership & Coaching
  7. Team Dynamics
  8. Special Groups.

Educational Psychology

Successful completion of this module will develop an understanding of the psychological processes that influence learning. There are eight lessons in this module 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

Conflict Management

This course gives the student insight into conflict and into different techniques for managing conflict to product positive outcomes. There are eight lessons in this course, as follows:

  1. Conflict Management and Anger
  2. Listening
  3. Negotiation
  4. Mediation
  5. Facilitation
  6. Balance of Power
  7. Discussion and Group Work
  8. Crisis Analysis and Responses

Biopsychology

Successful completion of this module will develop your understanding of physiological influences on human behaviour and the influence of thoughts, feelings, perception and other psychological processes on the physiology of the body. There are seven lessons in this module as follows:

  1. Introduction
  2. The Senses
  3. The Nervous System
  4. The Endocrine System
  5. Stress
  6. Emotions
  7. Consciousness

Marketing Psychology

Successful completion of this module will develop your understanding of the psychological influences on consumers, and your ability to apply psychology to marketing. There are eight lessons in this module as follows:

  1. People as Consumers
  2. Market Segmentation
  3. Internal Influences -Perception & Personality
  4. Internal Influences -Motivation and Awareness
  5. Social Influences -Small groups and family; social class, culture etc
  6. Consumerism
  7. Communication and Persuasion
  8. Deciding to Buy

Other electives are also possible

This course is accredited by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council.

 

Graduate Profile

Penny Dawes Certificate in Psychology, Completed November 2007

After ten years as a nurse, Penny Dawes was ready to try something new but the thought of going back to study after such a long break was unnerving. She decided to ease herself into the routine of studying and assignments by doing a Certificate in Psychology through ACS Distance Education.

"I haven't been in formal study for a long time so it was a challenge getting back into study mode and I found it difficult at first," she said.

"Doing it by distance education means you can do it at your own pace and it's flexible so that's been really good.

"I had some personal issues during the course and being able to leave it for a bit and then pick it up again was great. Also I have two teenage kids so it's good to be able to fit the study around picking them up from school activities."

Ms Dawes said she was hoping the certificate would enable her to take her career in a whole new direction.

"In the UK I was a nurse but since I have been over here, I have worked in a youth information and referral service that deals with kids up to the age of 25 who are disengaged and have psychological or mental issues," she said.

"I thought doing a Certificate in Psychology would be a good start because it's the kind of qualification that you could apply to anything. I would like to be able to start my own business and I have done some industrial psychology so it will be good for that.

"I am actually thinking about doing a university degree now. It has been useful to do this course to get me back into the routine of doing assignments and reading and studying and give me the confidence to go onto the next thing."

Ms Dawes said she had also found the course content enlightening on more than just an academic level.

"I did really enjoy the course content, it's really interesting," she said.

"And in a lot of cases I was using previous experience to base my assignments on so I did a lot of self discovery as well - scary stuff!"

 

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