Program Overview :

Cyberpsychology can be defined as the application of the principles of Psychology and the assessment of behavior in the digital age, where Virtual Reality, electronic devices, and the internet have a role to play. Upon taking up this diploma, one will be equipped with a fundamental understanding of the field of Cyberpsychology, it’s association with that other fields of psychology, cybercrimes and their legal implications, and emerging technologies

Fee Structure:

*Remaining Fee to be paid after paying the admission fee is INR 16000.

Trainer:

Program Details :

Inclusions :

Program Highlights:

Additional Accreditation & Recognition :-

Eligibility:

• Bachelors Students from any background (Completed or Pursuing)
• Masters students from any background (Completed or Pursuing)
• Professionals working in any background interested in cyberpsychology can enroll

Study Material :

Hardcopy Material will be dispatched within 15 working days once you register.

Syllabus For Program:

Paper 1:

Cyberpsychology and its allied fields

• Basics of Psychology –
  • Introduction to Psychology as a Field
  • Schools of Psychology
  • Subdivisions in Psychology – Clinical, Forensic, Rehabilitation, Social, Developmental, Neuro, Cognitive Psychology
• Introduction to Cyberpsychology –
  • Definition,
  • Historical salience
  • Scope and relevance
• Interdisciplinary nature of Cyberpsychology –
  • Describe the interdisciplinary nature of psychology with its allied fields like Social, Clinical, Developmental, Forensic, Organisational
  • Psychological Aspects of Virtual Reality and Gaming
  • Online Identity and Self-Presentation
  • Online Communication and Social Media
  • Counseling in Online Environments 

Paper 2:

Cyber Deviance and Regulation

• • Cyberbullying and Online Harassment
• Understanding Cyberbullying and Online Harassment:
  • Introduction to Cyberbullying and Online Harassment
  • Online Platforms and Harassment
• Factors contributing to cyberbullying:
  • Psychological and Social Factors
  • Technological Factors
• Impact and Consequences:
  • Emotional and Psychological Impact
  • Academic and Professional Consequences
• Prevention and Intervention:
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Legal and Policy Considerations
• Supporting Victims of Cyberbullying and Creating Safe Online Spaces:
  • Supporting Victims of Cyberbullying
  • Promoting Positive Online Communities 
• Ethical and Professional Considerations:
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Addressing Cyberbullying
  • Developing Ethical Cyberbullying Intervention Programs
  • Online Communication and Social Media
• Introduction to Online Communication:
  • Overview of Online Communication
  • Communication Theories in the Digital Age
• Social Media Platforms and Digital Tools:
  • Major Social Media Platforms
  • Digital Tools for Online Communication
• Online Communication Skills:
  • Written Communication in the Digital Era
  • Visual Communication and Multimedia Content
• Building and Managing Online Communities:
  • Online Community Building
  • Community Management and Crisis Communication
• Social Media Marketing and Branding:
  • Social Media Marketing Fundamentals
  • Personal Branding and Professional Networking
• Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Online Communication:
  • Online Privacy and Data Protection
  • Ethical Practices in Online Communication
  • Internet Addiction and Online Behavior Disorders
• Introduction to Internet Addiction and Online Behavior Disorders:
  • Understanding Internet Addiction
  • Online Behavior Disorders
• Psychological and Social Factors:
  • Psychological Factors Contributing to Internet Addiction
  • Social and Environmental Influences
• Impact and Consequences:
  • Cognitive and Behavioural Consequences
  • Social and Interpersonal Consequences
• Assessment and Diagnosis:
  • Screening and Assessment of Internet Addiction
  • Comorbidity and Differential Diagnosis
• Treatment and Intervention:
  • Evidence-Based Interventions
  • Online and Digital Interventions
• Prevention and Awareness:
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Raising Awareness and Advocacy
  • Children and the Internet
• Introduction to Children and Internet Use:
  • Understanding Children’s Internet Usage
  • Digital Citizenship and Online Safety for Children
• Psychological and Social Implications:
  • Cognitive and Developmental Impact
  • Online Socialization and Peer Interactions
• Internet Use and Health:
  • Physical Health and Sedentary Behaviour
  • Mental Health and Well-being
• Parenting and Media Management:
  • Parental Mediation and Guidance
  • Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
• Educational Opportunities and Digital Media
  • Digital Learning and Educational Technology
  • Ethical Considerations in Children’s Online Activities
• Policy and Regulation:
  • Child Protection Online
  • Creating Safe Online Spaces for Children

Paper 3:

• Privacy, Cybersecurity, and the Internet
  • Ethical and Legal Aspects of CyberPsychology
  • Ethical Principles and Frameworks – Ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for psychologists and researchers in digital contexts.
  • Online therapy 
• Issues in Online Therapy:
  • Cyber Crimes and its typologies
  • Internet Governance and Regulation: Role of governments and authoritative organizations in the regulation of internet
• Cybersecurity and Privacy –

• • Definition of Cybersecurity and Privacy. 
  • Privacy and the Internet 
  • Ethical Use of AI and Big Data in Psychology
  • Legal and Regulatory Frameworks 
    • Cybercrime laws 
  • Future Trends in Cybersecurity and Privacy in Psychology
    • Examining emerging technologies and their impact on privacy
    • Upcoming Cyberspace trends Promoting salience of privacy
• Research Methods in Cyberpsychology
  • Introduction to Research in Cyberpsychology
  • Qualitative and Quantitative methods of data collection in online paradigms
  • Mixed-Methods Research in CyberPsychology
  • Experimental designs online
  • Emerging Research Methods in Cyberpsychology

Paper 4: Practicals 

Presentations, Viva, and Case Study