Certificate Course in Child Psychology

Certificate in Child Psychology is a program designed to provide individuals with basic knowledge and skills required to better understand behaviors and thinking patterns of children in order to support them in various issues and in different contexts. This program provides knowledge of normal development in cognitive, social and moral aspects during childhood. It’ll also discuss the common psychological conditions that affect their learning, social interaction, cognitive development, gender identity and self control.

NIBM

Department

Humanities
NIBM Programmes

Campus

Kirulapone /
NIBM Programmes

Level

Certificate
NIBM

Method

Part Time
NIBM

Duration

04 Months (96 Hours)

Objectives

  • To provide an awareness of the normal cognitive, social, and moral development from early childhood to adolescence.
  • Apply psychological theories in improving the quality and effectiveness in parenting, teaching, managing & motivating children.
  • To expose learners to cross-disciplinary study and pick up additional skills that will boost their career performance.
  • Identify psychological conditions in children and teenagers and educate on how to support children and parents in these conditions.
  • Satisfy the academic criteria required for the admission to the degree programs offered by local and international reputed universities.
  • To promote self-learning and make lifelong learners who are willing to grow and develop further.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Passed 5 subjects at O/L s including Mathematics & English
  • Passed at least 2 subjects at A/L s
  • Recognition of Prior learning that is acceptable to academic board
  • A very good command of English Language in reading, writing and speaking is required to successfully complete this program.

Commencement

  • NIC (Kirulapone) – 21st September 2024

Course structure and modules

  • Introduction to Child Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Childhood Disorders

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure

  • Course Fee: 50,000 LKR + Registration Fee: 2,000 LKR

*Subject to change with prior notice. Conditions apply.