Diploma In Psychology VPS002

Gain useful insights into human behaviour in different situations. An understanding of psychology is especially beneficial to counsellors, teachers, managers and those working in the fields of health and community services. It is also relevant to sports and child care. This course allows you to choose modules that best meet your particular career or study needs.

Psychology is a fascinating area of study that can be appllied in all areas of our lives and at work. This course introduces you to many well-documented psychological phenomena, and can improve your understanding of human behaviour in different situations.

Course Structure

The course is made up of six (6) modules/subjects:
(Each Module = 100 hours)

2 core (compulsory) modules

plus four (4) optional (elective) modules:
(Choose any four (4) of the following)

CORE MODULES 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 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 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
- Emotio

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 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.