Sr.Secondary : Psychology (328)

BY
National Institute of Open Schooling via Swayam

Learn about the methods and applications of psychology through this specialized course.

Mode

Online

Duration

24 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
number of course credit 10

Course overview

The Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Online Course is a massive open online course that specializes in the topic of psychology. The course is coordinated by Prof. Ms. Madhur Bhatia of the National Institute of Open Schooling. The course explains the subject areas of psychology as a multifaceted discipline constituting 5 compulsory modules and 1 optional module that can be chosen by the student.

The Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Training includes 30 lessons taught over a span of 24 weeks. Learners can access the course materials and video lectures on the interactive platform of Swayam. After completing the course and its evaluation steps, learners will get a Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. The course can be taken up by any student interested in the domain of psychology.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • 24 weeks duration
  • 10 credit points
  • Interactive platform
  • Reading materials 
  • Peer discussion forums
  • School level

Program offerings

  • Certificate of completion
  • 10 credit points
  • Interactive platform
  • Video lectures
  • Reading materials
  • Peer discussion forums
  • 24 weeks duration

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

NIOS

Who it is for

  • The course is designed for students interested in learning about psychology.

What you will learn

Knowledge of psychology

After completing the Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Certification Classes, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Foundations of psychology
  • Key psychological processes
  • Developmental processes
  • Self and personality
  • Social psychology
  • Applied psychology
  • Application of psychology in the work environment
  • Early childhood education

The syllabus

Week 1

  • Psychology: Understanding Self and Others

Week 2

  • How Psychologists Study?

Week 3

  • Biological and Cultural Shaping of Mind and Behaviour

Week 4

  • Becoming Aware of the World Around Us

Week 5

  • Attention and Perception

Week 6

  • Learning Process and Acquiring Skills

Week 7

  • Remembering and Forgetting

Week 8

  • Going Beyond the Reality: Thinking and Reasoning

Week 9

  • Motivation

Week 10

  • Emotions

Week 11

  • Development: Its Nature

Week 12

  • Domains of Development

Week 13

  • Adolescence

Week 14

  • Adulthood and Aging

Week 15

  • Understanding Individual Differences: The Case of Intelligence

Week 16

  • What is Self?

Week 17

  • Self and Psychological Processes

Week 18

  • Personality Theories
  • Personality Assessment

Week 19

  • Psychological Disorders
  • Group Processes
  • Person Perception and Interpersonal Attraction

Week-20

  • Man-Environment Interaction

Week-21

  • Psychotherapy
  • Health Psychology

Week-22

  • Education and Work
  • Career Development
  • Vocational Choice and Vocational Adjustment

Week-23

  • Stress and Your Health
  • Stress Management and Well-Being

Week-24

  • Developmental Patterns in Early Childhood

Week-25

  • Play Centre: Objectives
  • Play Centre: Structural Details

Week-26

  • Planning and Conducting Programmes
  • Involvement of Parents and Community in a Play Centre

Admission details

Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nos21_sc13/preview

Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in" or "Register" option at the right hand top corner of the page.

Step 3: A new page opens and you can choose to sign-in or sign-up with your username and password to proceed.

How it helps

The Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Certification Benefits are listed below:

  • The course introduces learners to the basic and advanced concepts of psychology.
  • The Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Certification Syllabus deals with human development, social and cognitive processes.
  • Through the course that involves the scientific study of mind and behaviour, you will be able to understand the self and social world.

Instructors

Ms Sarika Singh
Senior Executive Officer
NIOS

FAQs

What is the total duration of this course?

The course has a duration of 24 weeks.

Does the course have any credit points?

Yes, the course has a value of 10 credit points.

Which institution is providing the course to students?

The Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Online Course is provided by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).

On what level is the course taught?

The course is taught on the senior secondary level for school students.

On which platform is the course accessible?

The Sr.Secondary: Psychology (328) Certification Course is accessible on the Swayam online platform.

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