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Introduction to Child psychology

Study a child psychology course and explore human development from birth and the interaction of biological and environmental influences on a child’s development. Work towards a fulfilling career working with children.

If working towards a career in counselling or psychology, you will be better equipped to understand how childhood development influences adult behaviour later in life.

David - Studied Behavioural studies with Swinburne University, through Open Universities Australia and is now a psychologist.
David studied a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies with Swinburne University, through Open Universities Australia

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University of South Australia

UndergraduateUSA-HLTH1055

Lifespan Growth and Motor Development

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PostgraduateMAQ-ECHX6020

Early Childhood Development

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