Psychology
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Introduction to Practical Psychology
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Psychology
COURSE TITLE
DURATION
DAY AND TIME
Introduction to Practical Psychology
10 weeks
Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Certificate in Psychology
1 year; 25 weeks
Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.30pm
Introduction to Practical Psychology AIM OF COURSE This psychology course aims to provide an understanding of human behaviour and its relevance to the individual and their everyday life. Various topics will be explored including: • Child and adolescent development • Stress and its management • Assertiveness and self-esteem • Addiction • Communication skills • Abnormal psychology • Social psychology. There will be opportunities for group discussion, role play and individual participation. Duration
10 Weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 23 September 2013 Course Fee
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€185
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(Level 6 – 20 ECTS) The main aim of the Certificate in Psychology is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology, and to provide them with an understanding of human development. Students will be encouraged to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. On successful completion the learner will/should be able to: • Describe and evaluate the main research methods used in psychology. • Demonstrate an understanding of major perspectives in psychology. • Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive, language, social and emotional development. • Describe the various approaches to understanding psychology • Discuss the factors which influence how people think about, influence and relate to one another. COURSE CONTENT Introduction to Psychology • Nature of Psychology • Learning and Conditioning • Personality • Social Psychology
• Social Thinking: Social Perception / Attribution, Attitudes • Social Influence and Small Groups: Conformity, Obedience and Groupthink • Social Relations: Prejudice, Aggression • Intergroup Relations • Prejudice: Causes and Cures Developmental Psychology • What is Psychology? • The Psychodynamic Approach to the Development of Personality • Perspectives on Learning • Cognitive Development • Language Development • Social and Emotional Development • Attachment MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age. PROGRESSION This is a stand alone programme Duration
1 year: 26 weeks per annum. Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.30pm In addition to selected Saturdays.
Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 17th September 2013 Enquiries
Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie
Course Fee
€990
Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
Certificate in Psychology