Child Psychology Course Child psychology is the study of the mental, social & emotional development of children from birth through to adolescence. It examines changes in motor skills, cognitive development, language acquisition, & identity formation. This in-depth Child Psychology course will provide you with a fundamental knowledge of the development of children & will give you an integral insight into why children behave the way they do. What Can I Do After Taking This Course? Whether you are a parent or work within the childcare profession this course will provide you with the skills & knowledge to help a child to reach his or her maximum potential. The course has been designed for someone without any prior knowledge of the subject & will allow the student to study the course at their own pace in their own home, either online or paper-based. Build your career. If you wish to build your career in child psychology, you could continue your training & education to become a child psychologist working in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, & more, with a starting salary of £25, 000*/year. You could even open your own practice. Child psychologists often work with a range of clients – from infants & toddlers to children & teens – though sometimes they specialize in working with a particular age group. Child psychologists help to underst&, prevent, diagnose & treat developmental, cognitive, social & emotional issues. * Source: Careersinpsychology.co.uk, Sept. 2012