The programme aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of child development from conception through adolescence with emphasis on physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. The programme examines the principles of typical and atypical child psychology based on contemporary theories and research findings, enabling students to integrate the application of knowledge into their teaching and / or parenting practices.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, students
should be able to:
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Explain theories
in developmental psychology;
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Evaluate the
appropriateness of theories of developmental
psychology in explaining development in
different life stages from infancy to
adolescence;
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Suggest ways of
fostering healthy emotional, intellectual
and academic development of children and
adolescents;
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Explain the
characteristics of children and adolescents
with psychological disorders and special
needs, and formulate appropriate educational
strategies for them;
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Design appropriate
teaching methods in music and arts in order
to foster children’s development; and
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Apply counselling
theories and techniques in helping children
and adolescents in educational settings.
Target Audience
Teachers, parents, caring professionals, and
caregivers who wish to enhance their
knowledge and abilities to support
children's learning and development.
Programme Features
Students will acquire fundamental
theoretical knowledge and practical skills
in child psychology in a highly interactive
learning environment.
Articulation Pathways
Graduates are
eligible to apply for the “BSc in
Psychology” offered by Upper Iowa University
in Hong Kong^, with a credit exemption of 14
credits (4 modules). In addition, graduates
with a recognized bachelor's degree or
equivalent qualification (with a credit
average) may apply for block credit
exemption of up to 90 credits.
^ Registration No. of Non-local Higher and
Professional Education Courses: 261572
Professional Recognition
CNE : Upon successful completion of the
programme, graduates are eligible to obtain
the respective CNE points under the
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) system of
the Hong Kong Nursing Council.
Lecturers
Experienced lecturers and practitioners from
the fields of psychology, childhood care and
education.
Admission Qualifications
Applicants are normally required to meet either one of the following requirements:
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Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English and Chinese); or
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Diploma Yi Jin , or
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Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme; or
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Mature applicants aged 21 or above may also be considered.
*Note： Applicants possessing "Attained/Attained with Distinction" results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subjectare deemed to have attained "Level 2/Level 3" respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of 2 ApL subjects that can be counted for admission purpose.
Assessment
Students are required to have an overall pass in the assessment of the programme. The passing mark is 50%.
Exemption Policy
Students or graduates of “CH024 兒童心理學證書(中文)” cannot be exempted from any course of “Diploma in Child Psychology”.
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