Basics In Psychology

Basics In Psychology (FRPSY) is offered as a CERTIFICATE course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee KES 2,000.00 ($ 20.00)
Administration Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Internal Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Fees Totals KES 3,000.00 ($ 30.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1KES 3,000.00 ($ 30.00)
TotalKES 3,000.00 ($ 30.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 3,000.00 ($ 30.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)

Course Requirements

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

  • Short courses - KES 5,000
  • Certificate courses - KES 7,500
  • Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview


Unit IDUnit Name
FRPSY101Basics In Psychology Unit 1

Course Description

Basics in Psychology

Course overview

 The basics in Psychology course offered at Finstock Evarsity College is a 1month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the course.

The basics in Psychology Course is primarily for people who want to promote their critical thinking skills and work on their personal development as well as those of their clients. The course is also necessary if you have a passion in helping people with their mental health issues. At the end of the course, students will be able to gain professional counselling skills preparing them for quality delivery in their careers. Students will also be able to grow mentally and emotionally since they will be helping others in the same areas of their life. Students will also learn critical thinking skills which will equip them with awareness on how to deal with the same matters from their clients.

What is the minimum grade required to do a Basics in psychology certificate?

There is no Grade required to study this course.

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program goals

Upon successful completion of the Basics in Psychology course, students will be able to:

1.understand basic scientific principles.

 Psychology as a social science relies on the scientific method. Having a basic understanding of psychological research methods can help you rate some of the many claims that you’ll encounter in books, magazines, television shows, and movies.

  1. Enhance critical thinking skills

Critical thinking is considered an essential skill to become an educated graduate and it is more commonly now a general education requirement in universities. Psychology courses develop the student’s critical thinking skills that are important in business, law, and all other professions.

3.Help you navigate your relationships more effectively 

your relationships in business, with friends and with partners and with family. And you’ll be an interesting conversationalist at social gatherings too.

4.Application of the acquired theories and techniques

 apply different techniques and theories to solve different situations facing either them or their clients

 

Career opportunities

 Child psychiatrist

 

A child psychiatrist requires the psychiatrist to treat mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders in children. An advanced degree in psychology is required and students then need eight years of specialised training – four at a psychiatric residency and the other four in medical school

Engineering Psychologist

The psychology of engineering enquiries into human behaviour and its capability in the technology field. Engineering psychology students might end up using their degree to assess the effects and interactions of aviation technology or nuclear weapons. Overall system performance looks at the ways technology fits into our lives and it aspires to create a more user friendly experience.

 

Child and adolescent psychologist

Child and developmental psychologists deliver psychological services to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents-patients whose needs change over time. Child psychology courses might cover topics like cognition, perception, and language; culture, ethnicity, and development; and emotion and stress from the youth perspective. Graduates can work in private practices, in hospitals, or for agencies.

 

Clinical psychologist

Clinical psychologists provide mental and behavioral health care to individuals and families. Career options are broad as professionals can work with many different types of patients or participate in research activities. Clinical psychology curricula topics might include psychopathology and psychopharmacology, mental health diagnosis and treatment, and intervention. 

Counselling psychologist

Counseling Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat patients with emotional, social, occupational, educational, and physical challenges that impact mental health.

Educational psychologist

Educational Psychologists study and assess human learning, cognitive abilities and motivations with a particular focus on social and cultural differences in the classroom. An educational psychologist may work with children with dyslexia or social anxiety, or with those facing challenges at home. Educational psychologists work in schools or research facilities like universities. Licensure is required.

Reasons you should study this course

Develop the ability to research

The ability to research a topic or issue is often overlooked as a workplace skill, but it is a valuable tool for both managers and employees. Through assignments and projects, a psychology degree will help you to develop your ability to find sources, evaluate their effectiveness and present your findings clearly and accurately.

 Improve your employability

Having a Certificate on your CV or resume can improve your salary prospects and employability. 

Growing need for mental health professionals

The world needs more experts who can understand the human mind. As our world becomes faster, more digitalized and competitive we find it harder to set time for ourselves and our human connections and to maintain a relationship with our inner life.

Understand human diversity and personality types

While studying Psychology, you will learn all about the diversity of human experience. You will learn to differentiate between the different personality types, each with its advantages and challenges.

 Understand the stages of human development

People behave and need different things both mentally and physically depending on where they are in their lives. Your Psychology studies will teach you the main developmental stages and what individuals tend to need at each particular stage. You’ll find out how important children’s early development is and how it influences their later life and their traits.

What we offer:

Having a clear mind on what Basics in psychology entails, it is upon you to take advantage and enroll at Finstock Evarsity College where we offer basics in psychology course at affordable prices. Get your journey

started by enrolling at Finstock Evarsity college and learning more.

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Course Instructor(s)

JAMES MBURU KIMANI JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort

Name

Term Period

Months

Registration Window

January Intake

Trimester 1

Jan 1 — Apr 30

4

Anytime

May Intake

Trimester 2

May 1 — Aug 31

4

Anytime

September Intake

Trimester 3

Sep 1 — Dec 31

4

Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

  1. Internal exams are activated for students individually.
  2. External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).


Course Reviews

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Top Rated Reviews

STEPHEN KONTEYA PARTOIP

Reviewed 2 months
STEPHEN KONTEYA PARTOIP from Kenya
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The Basics in psychology course was quite interesting and rich in all the content required as far as human understanding is concerned .Very competent tutors.keep it up guys . My rating stands at 5.... excellent.

LILIAN MUMBUA KALONDU

Reviewed 7 months
LILIAN MUMBUA KALONDU from Kenya
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Great course

MILLIE MAGDALENE WAMBUI WACHIRA

Reviewed 7 months
MILLIE MAGDALENE WAMBUI WACHIRA from Kenya
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It's informative 

JULIA WANGARI METHU

Reviewed 4 months
JULIA WANGARI METHU from Kenya
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A good overview of psychology. The course notes were deep and provided plenty of examples to enable application of the concepts.

I also feel the course is too deep to be covered in one month. Consider increasing the time especially for adult learners who have to juggle multiple responsibilities.

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