Take steps to become a clinical child psychologist and learn about the mental, social and emotional development of children in this Child Psychology – Level 5 course. 

Develop your understanding of childhood development and child and adolescent psychology through real-world practical exercises and case studies. This child psychology course explores early childhood psychological development theories in-depth and can be studied part-time or full-time.

You will also gain insight into how genetics play a role in mental and physical development, as well as how various learning disabilities and behavioural disorders impair a child’s cognitive skills.

Learning Objectives of our Child Psychology Course

• Gain a thorough understanding of the modern child psychology profession
• Develop your understanding of behaviour and theories that explain the complexities of child interactions
• Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of attachment theory and its importance
• Discover various factors that can positively and negatively influence the development
• Learn to deal with a range of common emotional and developmental issues
• Gain advanced knowledge of childhood communication and language development
• Boost your confidence to identify and work with problems in infancy, childhood and adolescence
• Get a deeper understanding of moral and ethical development in children
• Sharpen your skills and talents to be put to use in a real-life working environment

Who is this Child Psychology Course for?

Our Child Psychology Diploma Level 5 is ideal for those who currently work in this field and have prior experience in a related role. Those who have been newly promoted and wish to develop their practical knowledge will also find this course extremely useful for their career progression.

This advanced diploma provides expert industry information that can be studied at your convenience and in your own time, to work around your day-to-day schedule. On successful completion, you will receive a certificate of achievement,  as proof of your new skills.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT.

CPD Certificate from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career path

There are many career paths to take in the field of child psychology, including, but not limited to the following roles:

• Behavioural Development Specialist
• Caseworker
• Clinical Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Cognitive Behaviourist
• Child Counsellor
• Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
• Crisis Intervention Specialist
• Occupational Therapist
• Program Director
• Child Psychologist