• ## Essential Units for Part-time Level 7 Psychology Degree Online **Module 1: Introduction to Psychology** • • Foundations of Psychology: Exploring the field of psychology, its history, and core principles.
• Research Methods: Learning about different research designs and their applications in psychology.
• Ethical Considerations: Understanding ethical principles and maintaining confidentiality. **Module 2: Human Development** • • Physical Development: Exploring the biological and cognitive changes that occur during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
• Cognitive Development: Understanding how children and adults learn and develop their thinking skills.
• Social Development: Exploring how individuals develop relationships and interact with others in social contexts. **Module 3: Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health** • • Understanding Mental Disorders: Exploring various mental health conditions and their symptoms.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Learning about psychological assessments and how to diagnose mental health disorders.
• Treatment and Intervention: Exploring different therapeutic approaches and interventions used to manage mental health conditions. **Module 4: Sensation and Perception** • • The Senses: Exploring the five senses and how they contribute to our perception of the world.
• Perception and Attention: Understanding how our brains select and interpret sensory information.
• Cognitive Development and Perception: How our experiences and cognitive processes shape our perception. **Module 5: Learning and Memory** • • Learning Theories: Exploring different learning theories and their implications for understanding memory.
• Memory Processes: Understanding how memory works, including encoding, storage, and retrieval.
• Learning Disabilities: Exploring the causes and characteristics of learning disabilities and supporting learners. **Module 6: Social Psychology and Group Dynamics** • • Social Learning: Understanding how individuals learn through observing and interacting with others.
• Group Dynamics and Social Interaction: Exploring group dynamics, social exchange, and group processes. • • Social Psychology and Deviance: Exploring the causes and consequences of deviant behaviors and group involvement. **Module 7: Developmental Psychology** • • Child Development: Understanding the physical, cognitive, and social development of children from birth to adolescence.
• Adolescent Development: Exploring the unique challenges and developmental changes faced by adolescents.
• Adult Development: Understanding the changes in psychological functioning and well-being throughout the lifespan. **Module 8: Abnormal Development and Psychopathology** • • Autism Spectrum Disorder: Exploring the causes and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.
• Psychopathology: Understanding the causes and characteristics of mental health disorders beyond autism.
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Exploring the therapeutic approach of psychoanalysis and its application in treating mental health disorders. **Module 9: Clinical Psychology and Counseling** • • Foundations of Clinical Psychology: Exploring the history, ethical principles, and roles of clinical psychologists and counselors.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Learning about psychological assessments and how to diagnose mental health conditions.
• Therapeutic Approaches: Exploring different therapeutic approaches and interventions used in clinical practice. **Module 10: Research Methods in Psychology** • • Research Design: Understanding the different types of research designs and their strengths and weaknesses.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Learning about methods for collecting and analyzing data in psychology research.
• Ethical Considerations in Research: Exploring ethical principles and ensuring informed consent for research participants.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.