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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY VPS010

Duration (approx) 1500 hours
Qualification
Associate Diploma

Why Study Psychology by Remote Learning?

Studying psychology gives a detailed insight into the human mind and human behaviour. We learn how people think, how they develop and why they behave the way that they do.

Studying psychology remotely means that you can study when and where you want to. You can work at your own pace and be flexible in your studies.

This Associate Diploma qualification gives you an extensive and detailed qualification in psychology.

You can also specialise in certain areas to suit you and your interests, focussing on your future goals.

Or you might want to study a wide range of topics in psychology to expand your knowledge.

If you are -

  • Curious about people
  • Interested in learning how the brain works
  • Fascinated in why people behave the way they do
  • Inspired to understand the people you work with better
  • Looking to learn new ways of thinking

Then this course be the course for you.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in psychology, such as teachers, support staff, childcare workers, counsellors, businesspeople, marketing staff etc. In fact, anyone who is interested in learning more about how people think and behave to improve your professional or personal knowledge of psychology.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

This course will give you a detailed insight into the human mind.  Some of the topics you can choose include:

  • Biopsychology - how does the brain work?
  • Psychology - what are the important theories?
  • Child Psychology - learn to understand and deal with children better
  • Counselling - develop techniques to help people
  • Industrial and Marketing psychology - learn about the applications of psychology to the business world
  • Life Coaching - interested in providing life coaching services?
  • Etc.

The course consists of 15 modules.

There are seven core modules. You then choose eight modules to suit you and your interests. You can find more information by clicking on the module links below.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY VPS010
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES BPS206
 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS103
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING BPS102
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 8 of the following 43 modules.
 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS307
 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY BPS211
 AGED CARE AND COUNSELLING BPS212
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR BAG203
 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT BPS224
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY I - BPS108
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY II - BPS204
 CAREERS COUNSELLING BPS202
 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT BPS201
 COUNSELLING CHILDREN BPS218
 COUNSELLING SKILLS II BPS110
 COUNSELLING SKILLS l BPS109
 CREATIVE THERAPIES BPS219
 CRIMINAL PROFILING BPS227
 CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS309
 CRISIS COUNSELLING - BPS304
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 DEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN BPS215
 ECOTHERAPY PRACTICE BPS220
 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS105
 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE BPS223
 FAMILY COUNSELLING BPS213
 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS103
 LIFE COACHING BPS305
 MANAGING CHANGE BBS207
 MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULTS BPS216
 MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY BPS107
 MOTIVATION VBS111
 MULTI CULTURAL AWARENESS - BPS303
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311
 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY BPS306
 PLAY THERAPY - BRE214
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN COUNSELLING BPS207
 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT BPS308
 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (DRUGS & PSYCHOLOGY) BPS302
 RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION COUNSELLING - BPS208
 RESEARCH PROJECT II BGN201
 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS205
 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY BPS106
 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY BPS106
 STATISTICS - BSC304
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

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During the course, you will learn more about how - Behavioural Characteristics Evolve through Life

Although a person’s behaviour is largely influenced by their environment, there are certain characteristics that are predetermined by the person’s biological make up. Some of these characteristics are common to all people (to all human beings) while others may be specific to different people. For instance, all normal infants have a startle reflex, and all tend to be fearful of heights. Some children, however, seem to startle more easily because their neurons fire more anxiety messages. If a person’s nervous system is damaged, it might be impossible for them to name another person even though that other person is familiar to them. These are matters investigated by neurobiological psychology, which is concerned with the relationship between the person’s biology and nervous system and their psychological make up and behaviours.

The nervous system is not completely developed upon birth, but continues to develop as the body matures, and we become capable of more complex physical and psychological activities.  Maturation is the process of growth development which enables a person to learn a new form of behaviour. Most maturation processes are complete in the human being before the age of twenty. The two periods which involve the most rapid maturational changes are the first five years of life, and puberty. In an infant, the cerebral cortex is incomplete, and the synapses that allow messages to pass from one nerve to another are not yet linked to the appropriate nerves. Also, the axons, which are crucial in the transmission of messages between nerves, lack the myelin sheath, an insulating sheath that allows for much more rapid transmission of messages. 

Learning Counts Too

Even where a behaviour is genetically programmed, however, its expression (the form it takes and whether the behaviour is expressed) can be profoundly influenced by learning. Throughout life, our natural tendencies to behave in one way or another are changed, largely as a result of learning from our environment. For instance, though all normal infants express fear when confronted with a long fall, or the illusion of it, they can also learn to be less fearful, and eventually, to overcome this inherent fear. 

Learning can be defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour as the result of practice or environmental influence. It can and does occur in many ways, often as a result of our experience rather than as an intentional activity. In fact, most of our learning occurs naturally, not within the context of a formal educational situation. 

Modelling and Conformity

Perhaps the most basic form of learning is vicarious learning or modelling, which refers to learning by imitating the behaviour of others. Much of what a child learns is acquired by imitating the behaviour of a parent or significant other whom they love or admire. Children learn their social and gender roles through modelling, and will generally acquire their basic belief and value system through modelling and conformity (which is modelling behaviour on the behaviour of others in order to be accepted by them).  

Conditioning
Most learning, including modelling, would not have far reaching effects unless it was influenced and encouraged by the environment and the people who surround us.  Parents reward their children for behaviour of which they approve, and the child learns to associate a particular behaviour with positive stimuli. The learning that results is called conditioning. 

What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology with ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

Develop Your Understanding of Human Behaviour

As you progress through this course, your insight into human behaviour will continue to develop, and with an increased knowledge you should also develop an ever-increasing awareness and empathy in your dealings with other people in all areas of your life: personal and public; at work, home and play.

For some students, this course may lead on to a professional career or further study in the area of psychology, while for others, it may lead to working with people in any number of other situations.

A lot of people do study psychology, both with us, and with other universities and colleges; and while many might start out with the aim of becoming a psychologist or counsellor, often the course ends up taking them off on a tangent to some other career path. Few however, who study psychology, will find that what they learn does not help them -wherever they end up.

There are very few jobs that don't involve working with other people in some way or another; and the ability to understand human behaviour better will always enhance your capacity to work with others better.

Expand your knowledge of psychology, increase your job opportunities and improve your understanding of the human mind with this comprehensive course.

You can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Kate Gibson B.Soc.Sc.15+ years experience in HR, marketing, education & project management. Kate has traveled and worked in a variety of locations including London, New Zealand and Australia.


Check out our eBooks

Working With PeopleAre you a "people person" looking for a job; or a better understanding of careers that might suit you? If so, this book was written for YOU!
The Psychology of HealthThe Psychology and Health ebook is a delightfully interesting read that helps you understand the link between physical and psychological health. This ebook is ideal for anyone who has a personal interest in the area, as well as psychology and health students.
Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
How to be a Life CoachLife coaching is a relatively new profession - although coaches have been around for a long time in the guise of trainers, instructors, managers and tutors for various professions and disciplines. Life coaching is not easily defined, but it is a type of mentoring which focuses on helping individuals to achieve what they would like to achieve and thereby to lead more fulfilling lives. Unlike other forms of coaching, it takes place outside of the workplace and is concerned with all aspects of a person’s life.