Advanced Certificate in Developmental Psychology Online Course
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| Full Fee | $2178.00 incl GST - Best Value! |
| Payment Plan | $2500.00 incl GST |
Exam Compulsory
Tutor Support Yes by email, 2 years to complete
Qualification Advanced Certificate
This Advanced Certificate has been created to satisfy the need for specific training for those giving emotional support and care to the children and adolescents in need, as well as their families. This course is also suitable for teachers, coaches, child care workers who want to develop a deeper understanding of the how and why of children and teens. Students can select one elective from a range of 7 to give specialisation to their course.
This course is designed for those who are in situations to give advice, care and support to children and teens.
Detailed Course Outline
This course is made up of a number of lessons or units. Each of these has self assessment questions, a set task (practical homework) and an assignment which you can upload online.
There are 4 modules in this course:
Developmental Psychology
- Introduction
- Early childhood
- Middle childhood
- Challenges of middle childhood
- Adolescence
- Challenges of adolescence
- Adulthood
- Challenges of adulthood
- Late adulthood
- Challenges of late adulthood
Child Psychology
- Introduction to Child Psychology
- The Newborn Infant
- States and Senses of the Infant
- Learning
- Emotions and Socialisation
- Cognitive Development
- Language Development
- Intelligence
- Socialisation I
- Morality
- Sexuality
- Socialisation II
Suggested Electives - Choose TWO
- Introduction to Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Developmental, Learning, and Behavioural Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Family Counselling
- Careers Counselling
When you have completed the lessons of your Certificate course, you will be given the option of taking the optional exam. It's okay if you don't want the exam, we still issue your Careerline Certificate. For Advanced Certificates however, the exam is compulsory (per module) and are included in the course fee.
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Course Tutor
Dr Nicholas Harris B. Psychology (Hons I), PhD
Nicholas is a social psychologist; he studies and teaches on topics involving group-level and individual-level behavior, as well as examining the effect of the situation. Nicholas has been involved in writing textbooks and research papers in psychology. Nicholas’ teaching experience is vast; he has taught social psychology, indigenous and intercultural psychology, statistics, research methods, psychological measurement and assessment, personality, organizational psychology, counselling skills, and ethics. Nicholas has also completed a number of short courses on counselling and suicide prevention, and has volunteered for a number of years with Lifeline. Nicholas has supervised a number of honours and master’s research theses.
How It Works
1. Learn Online
Get access to your course content anywhere, anytime and study at your own pace.
2. Get Help & Support
Connect with other like-minded students and get help from the teacher whenever you have a question.
3. Receive Certificate
Graduate from your course knowing that you have what it takes to reach your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! We offer great payment plans, however full payment up front is the cheapest. You can choose the best payment plan for you from the course page, or call us on 07 55368782 to talk to one of our course consultants for a custom plan.
Can I study from anywhere in the world?
We have many international students. Careerline's range of courses are suitable for any one, anywhere in the world.
Do I get a discount if I enroll in a second course?
Yes. You may claim a 5% fee discount when you enroll in a second course, and a further 10% off a three-course package.
Do I have to sit an Exam?
No. If you are enrolled in a Certificate course (100hrs), the exam is optional. You will be issued with a certificate which proves that you are competent in all units, if you choose not to sit the exam.
Do you have set start dates?
There are no set start dates, you may start at any time. Our courses are all self-paced. As our home page says, ‘Courses for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime’. ‘Anytime’ includes the start time of your choice. However, we do encourage our students to submit assignments on a regular basis. Wherever possible, we suggest developing a study routine.