Psychology, Counselling & Social Studies

QQI MAJOR AWARD 5M2181

DESCRIPTION

This course is for those interested in the study of behaviour and the human mind. It is designed to provide learners with an introductory understanding of psychology and of human interactions with society. Learners will also develop basic counselling skills, alongside critical and academic competency.

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MODULES

(selection of modules may be subject to minor changes)

  • Psychology - 5N0754

  • Social Studies - 5N1370

  • Counselling Skills

  • Intercultural Studies - 5N0765

  • Conflict Resolution - 5N0692

  • Young People and Society - 5N2002

  • Equality and Disability - 5N1273

  • Research and Study Skills - 5N3113

  • Work Experience - 5N1356

Some students also take the opportunity to take an additional module:

  • Community Addiction Studies - 5N1834

ADDITIONAL SKILLS OFFERED

  • Suicide prevention training (Safetalk)

  • First aid (optional)

  • Child protection training

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Cert Standard or Equivalent. Mature students welcome. A good level of English (Leaving Cert 02) will be required to be successful in this course. Please contact the college for further details.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSION

There are excellent progression links via CAO to Social Studies UCD (DN700 L8) and Maynooth (MH107 ) and to a range of Applied Social Studies and Social Care Degrees offered through Technological University Dublin TU996 Social Care (Grangegorman) and TU991 Applied Social Studies and Social care (Blanchardstown). Mature entry routes are also available.

On completion of the course students can also access our QQI level 6 course in Psychology of Integration and Rehabilitation.

To explore progression links further please click here https://bit.ly/QQILinksPSS to be taken to Careers Portal.

Students have access to Guidance Counselling support for applications to CAO.


EMPLOYMENT

Employment may be sought in a range of junior social care settings.

COSTS

Registration Fee - €50

This is the total course charge for this college year.

Registration fee is non refundable, and secures course place.

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