Child Psychology Course Overview

The Child Psychology course (with Sand Play Therapy) is a fascinating study of the developmental stages of childhood from conception to Adolescence. 

This in-depth course in Child Psychology will provide you with an amazing insight into the cognitive, social and emotional development of children. It will help you understand the situations that can affect how a child behaves. The child is studied in the context of his/her family, school and our larger society. A new section covering Sand Play Therapy will explore how the use of sand, water and miniature figures can help develop a child to deal with difficult situations. This is a growing area of child development training and a must for students to explore.

Whether you are a parent yourself or work within the childcare profession this child psychology course will provide you with the range of skills and knowledge to help a child reach his or her maximum potential. This course is a must for people working with or planning to work with children, or anyone interested in the development of children such as parents, special needs assistants, Project workers, Teachers and Nurses and those in the caring professions. In completing the course you will be up to date on the practice of child psychology as well as gaining skills in new areas such as sand play therapy.

Child Psychology Course Modules:

1. Overview of Child Psychology
2. Learning and Development
3. The Role of Technology in Child Psychology and Learning
4. Development of Self: Transitions from Childhood to Adulthood

Child Psychology Course Aims:
Your will be able to:

1. Analyse different theoretical models
2. Understand child and adolescent development
3. Learn scientific methods in relation to a child
4. Factors influencing a child’s psychological development
5. Interpret social development
6. Assess school age children and their interaction with peers and family
7. Acquire methodology of sand play counselling
8. Assess impact of technology in an adolescent’s learning and development

Awards:
FETAC level 5 Component Award in Child Psychology

Personal Learning:
All participants on this programme will be expected to keep and maintain a personal log/journal of their personal learning experiences during the course.

Progression:
On successful completion of this Child Psychology course, you can pursue an Applied Psychology or Addiction Studies Diploma at CMI or else further studies in any psychology, humanities, social work or social sciences discipline. You may also wish to pursue a career in: teaching, counseling, child psychology, juvenile corrections, youth-worker, family therapist, paediatricians.
 

Personal Learning:
All participants on this programme will be expected to keep and maintain a personal log/journal of their personal learning experiences during the course.

Child Psychology Course Work:
The Child Psychology course (which includes Sand Play Therapy) comprises of practical home assignments and a project. To ensure that learning is converted to practice, practical guidance will be offered throughout the course by experienced lecturers with several years experience in this area.

Cost & Duration
The Child Psychology course (with Sand Play Therapy) is delivered one evening per week over 11 weeks and costs 1,450euro. There is an option of a Thursday evening and/or Saturday morning class. Places are limited and tend to book quickly.

Start: Thurs 7 October 2010, 18:30- 21:30, 11 weeks OR
Start: Saturday 9 October 2010, 10.00 -13.00, 11 weeks

End: February 2011
 

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Related Courses

Addiction Studies & Psychology Diploma

Criminology & Forensic Psychology Diploma

Applied Psychology Course
 

Lecturer:

Dr Ian McCabe: H.Dip.Ed., Ph.D., Psy.D. PIPS: Psychology & Addiction Lecturer
Ian is a Counselling & Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Psychological Society of Ireland and validated by the Dept. of Health & Children. He worked in the Haight Ashbury Alcohol Treatment Centre, San Francisco and the Fifth Avenue Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre, New York. Ian returned has worked for the HSE Drugs and AIDS Service for five years and was based in Addiction Response in Dublin. Ian's educational qualifications include a H. Dip.Ed.(Hons.) from TCD, a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the Jesuit University of San Francisco, a Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Abuse Studies from UC Berkeley, a Doctorate in International Relations supervised by the London School of Economics and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Currently he is a Diploma Candidate at the C.G. Jung Institute, Zurich and has completed 4 years training as a Child & Adolescent Analyst, specialising in sand play.