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

Course Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and thinking. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, social and personal behaviors. The field of psychology is considered a "Hub of Science" with strong connections to almost all the fields where human activity is involved.

Gaining a richer and deeper understanding of psychology can help people achieve insights into their own actions as well as a better understanding of other people.

Psychologists are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experiences, motivation, brain functioning and personality. Psychologists' interests extend to interpersonal relationships, psychological resilience, family resilience and other areas within social psychology. They also consider the unconscious mind. Research psychologists employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables.

While psychological knowledge is often applied to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems, it is also directed towards understanding and solving problems in several spheres of human activity. By many accounts, psychology ultimately aims to benefit society.

Many psychologists are involved in some kind of therapeutic role, practicing psychotherapy in clinical, counseling or school settings. Other psychologists conduct scientific research on a wide range of topics related to mental processes and behavior. Typically the latter group of psychologists work in academic settings (e.g., universities, medical schools or hospitals).

Another group of psychologists are employed in industrial and organizational settings. Yet others are involved in working on human development, aging, sports, health, forensic science, education and media.

Different fields in Psychology

Clinical Psychology                       Counseling Psychology                  Child Psychology

Educational Psychology                 Health Psychology                        Criminal & Forensic Psychology

Community Psychology                 Consumer Psychology                   Business & Organizational Psychology

Sports Psychology                         Cyber Psychology                          Neuroscience

Social Psychology                         Cognitive Psychology                     Coaching Psychology

Rehabilitation Psychology            Trauma Psychology                        Military Psychology

Political Psychology                      Aviation Psychology                       Experimental Psychology