NUI Cert. in Psychology Level 7 Maynooth University Campus

Have you ever wondered why people behave as they do or whether a career in psychology might be for you? This Level 7 Certificate in Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with modules including the biological bases of behaviour, developmental psychology, mental health, cognitive psychology, personality theory, social psychology, research methods, and forensic psychology. The course contains 100 class hours and runs from October to May in the welcoming settings of Scoil Mhuire Clane, Baldoyle, Cork and Maynooth University. Many previous students of the course have pursued further study and careers in psychology, counselling and psychotherapy, career guidance, addiction, social work and social care. Classes take place on Tuesdays 7-10pm with 3-4 Saturdays.

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Understand the main psychological theories and schools and their contribution to the development of the discipline
• Understand the biological basis of behaviour
• Apply critical psychological theory to the processes of learning, memory, feeling and personality development.
• Understand and apply psychobiological, psychodynamic, behavioral/cognitive and phenomenological approaches to lifespan development.
• Illustrate self directed learning by completing a research proposal with relevance to psychology and presenting this proposal to the class.
• Conducting a literature review for the research proposal and submitting a bibliography with the proposal.
• Use academic and stylistic conventions appropriately and consistently
• Submit a learning journal which reflects the impact of the course on the student’s understanding of psychology and how this has influenced their knowledge of themselves, ideas, perceptions and attitudes.

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Part time students who are on courses at levels 6 to 10 on the framework of qualifications may be eligible to for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) to help with the associated costs of attending a university course such as Travel, Childcare, Utilities, Materials etc. You should first consult: SAF Guidelines to see if you qualify and then e-mail student.budget@mu.ie to make further enquiries.