• ## QCF Level 4 & 5 Psychology Diploma Course Units **Module 1: Foundations of Psychology** * • **Introduction to Psychology** (keyword: psychology, introduction to psychology) * • **The Scientific Method** (keyword: scientific method, research methods) * • **Cognitive Processes** (keyword: cognitive processes, memory, attention) **Module 2: Human Development** * • **Prenatal Development** (keyword: prenatal development, fetal development) * • **Childhood Development** (keyword: childhood development, social-emotional development) * • **Adolescence and Young Adulthood** (keyword: adolescence, young adulthood, psychosocial development) **Module 3: Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health** * • **Mental Disorders** (keyword: mental disorders, types of mental disorders) * • **Assessment and Diagnosis** (keyword: assessment, diagnosis, psychological testing) * • **Treatment and Intervention** (keyword: treatment, psychotherapy, medication) **Module 4: Social Psychology and Group Dynamics** * • **Social Learning** (keyword: social learning, observational learning, social cognition) * • **Group Dynamics and Social Interaction** (keyword: group dynamics, social exchange, social influence) * • **Social Psychology and Deviance** (keyword: social deviance, social norms, antisocial behavior) **Module 5: Developmental and Educational Psychology** * • **Child Development and Learning** (keyword: child development, learning theories, play therapy) * • **Educational Psychology and Learning Disabilities** (keyword: educational psychology, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder) * • **Positive Psychology and Well-being** (keyword: positive psychology, happiness, well-being, resilience) **Module 6: Ethical and Social Issues in Psychology** * • **Ethical Principles and Values in Psychology** (keyword: ethical principles, values, social justice) * • **Diversity and Inclusion in Psychology** (keyword: diversity, inclusion, cultural sensitivity, equity) * • **Social Responsibility and Advocacy in Psychology** (keyword: social responsibility, advocacy, mental health awareness) **Module 7: Research Methods and Statistics** * • **Research Design and Planning** (keyword: research design, qualitative research, quantitative research) * • **Data Collection and Analysis** (keyword: data collection, data analysis, statistical analysis) * • **Ethical Considerations in Research** (keyword: ethical research, informed consent, confidentiality) **Module 8: Clinical Psychology and Counseling** * • **Assessment and Diagnosis in Clinical Settings** (keyword: clinical assessment, diagnosis, mental health diagnoses) * • **Psychotherapy and Counseling Techniques** (keyword: psychotherapy, counseling, humanistic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy) * • **Ethical Considerations in Clinical Practice** (keyword: ethical practice, confidentiality, informed consent) **Module 9: Organizational and Environmental Psychology** * • **Organizational Psychology and Management** (keyword: organizational psychology, employee motivation, organizational development) * • **Environmental Psychology and Sustainability** (keyword: environmental psychology, pollution, climate change, sustainability) * • **Human-Environment Interaction** (keyword: human-environment interaction, social responsibility, environmental ethics) **Module 10: Contemporary Issues in Psychology** * • **Emerging Trends in Psychology** (keyword: emerging trends, technology, globalization, social movements) * • **Cross-Cultural Psychology** (keyword: cross-cultural psychology, diversity, cultural sensitivity, globalization) * • **Applied Psychology and Social Impact** (keyword: applied psychology, social work, counseling, advocacy)

Assessment

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