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This
course is aimed at those who wish to gain a good insight into
psychology. It is useful as a first step to further study, as an
employment aid, as a social tool for those wishing to understand more
about the behaviour of themselves and others, or simply to broaden one’s
horizons.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is divided into 6 modules/subjects as follows. (more detail below)
(Each Module = 100 hours)
2 x Core (compulsory) Modules
Introduction to Psychology
Psychology and Counselling
4 x Optional (elective) modules chosen from:
Industrial Psychology
Educational Psychology
Sports Psychology
Child Psychology
Biopsychology I
Marketing Psychology
Conflict Management
Counselling Skills I
Counselling Techniques
Professional Practice in Counselling
CORE MODULE OUTLINES
Introduction to Psychology
This course covers basic principles of human psychology. There are seven lessons in this course, as follows:
The nature & scope of Psychology
Neurological basis of behaviour
Environmental effects on behaviour
Consciousness and perception
Personality
Psychological development
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:
Stress
Abnormal Behaviour
Individual Behaviour
Group Behaviour
Methods of Dealing with Abnormalities
Conflict Resolution
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:
Introduction to Child Psychology
The Newborn Infant
States & Senses of the Infant
Learning
Emotions and Socialisation
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Intelligence
Socialisation – Part A
Morality
Sexuality
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:
Introduction
Understanding the Employees Thinking
Personality & Temperament
Psychological Testing
Management & Managers
The Work Environment
Motivation and Incentives
Recruitment
Social Considerations
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 ten lessons in this module as follows:
Introduction
Psychological Traits of Successful Athletes
Anxiety & Arousal
Motivation
Aggression
Leadership & Coaching
Team Dynamics
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:
Introduction –Development & Learning Theory
Behavioural Learning
Information Processing
Memory Retention & Loss
Individual Needs
Constructivist Learning
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:
Conflict Management and Anger
Listening
Negotiation
Mediation
Facilitation
Balance of Power
Discussion and Group Work
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:
Introduction
The Senses
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
Stress
Emotions
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:
People as Consumers
Market Segmentation
Internal Influences –Perception & Personality
Internal Influences –Motivation and Awareness
Social Influences –Small groups and family; social class, culture etc
Consumerism
Communication and Persuasion
Deciding to Buy
This course is accredited by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council.
