NUI Maynooth Certificate in Psychology – Level 7

Education Partner

INTRODUCTION

This certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society.

COURSE AIM

The course aims to introduce participants to the main psychological theories and examine their contribution to the development of the discipline.

Location: Laois Third Level Centre,
Bracklone Street, Portarlington.

CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills. Overview of what psychology consists of, its history and study skills

Module 2: The Biological Basis of Behaviour. Most behaviour is rooted in our biology; this module considers the role of the brain in sleep, sensation and perception.

Module 3: Learning and Feeling. This module focuses on how we learn, remember and experience emotions.

Module 4: Personality. This module reviews the most important theories of personality is assessed under each of these theories.

Module 5 The Development of the Individual. This module considers the early development of the child from conception through to thought, language and moral development.

Module 6: Introduction to Social Psychology. Key areas in the social psychology such as social perception, attitudes and prejudice will be explored in this module.

Module 7: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology. This module introduces students to the diagnosis, classification and treatment models in abnormal behaviour.

Module 8: Introduction to Social Research Methodology. An introduction to the main techniques involved in social research.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

· Participants must be over 23 years from the 1st January 2011 or over.

· Have adequate skills to participate fully in an NUI Certificate level course.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

· 85 % minimum attendance

· Participation in class

· Essay

· Research Project

· Report based on Learning Journal

COURSE DURATION

100 hours part – time over 1 year, this may include 3 or 4 Saturdays.

Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010

Start Date: Monday 20th September 2010,from 6.45pm – 9.45pm

FEE :€950

HOW TO APPLY :director@laoisthirdlevel.ie