Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology - CIRP - Diploma of Higher Education in Child & Educational Psychology

Course Overview

Child & Educational Psychology is a specialty in psychology that offers many exciting, satisfying and rewarding career options. Using psychological concepts in identifying problems in children, supporting them overcome behavioral issues, healing them from negative effects of abuse and trauma and supporting them with learning and social difficulties , professionals in Child & Educational Psychology serve community working with children to make their future a healthy one.

In a fast phased, sophisticated world problems faced by children increase day by day. Everyone from government to schools and parents are concerned about emotional and behavioral well-being of children. Some children could be different from others in their abilities, experiences and way of thinking. Child and educational psychologists are passionate about supporting these children without falling back.

From evaluating and assessing children, understanding and supporting their cognitive, social and moral development to fighting child abuse , Child & Educational Psychology psychologists are using their knowledge and skills to ensure that future of the world and mankind is in safe hands.

Diploma of Higher Education in Child & Educational Psychology (DHEPCh)

This Level 5 Diploma is designed to provide students with the ground knowledge required to start their journey towards becoming a professional in child and educational psychology. Program provides a thorough understanding of behaviors and thinking of children through core modules delivered in the first two semester and then go on to introduce the students to applications of psychology in supporting, providing therapy and working with children in different contexts.

At the end of the DHEPCr, you will cover the content covered in the first two years of the Bachelor;s degree in Psychology as well as knowledge relevant to first two years of a degree in child and educational psychology. Hence giving you the opportunity to select your academic and career path at the end of the second year.

You have the options of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Child & Educational Psychology (Check transfer options) or completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a Specialization in Child & Educational Psychology.

Job Opportunities in Child & Educational Psychology path

Please note that some of these professions require you to complete further studies and training after a bachelor’s degree.

• Child Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Child Psychotherapist 
• School Psychologist
• Child Protection & Probation Officers
• Child Care & Child Welfare
• Child Psychology Lecturer & Researchers
• Special needs teacher
• Pre-school Principal / School Administrator
• School Counselor
• Adolescent Counselor
• Career Counselor
• Child related Advocacy & Policy Making  

How is the program delivered?

Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.