B.A. (Hons) in Childhood and Adolescent Care and Practice
Commencement Date: September 2012
Duration: 4 Years
NFQ Level: 8
Fee: €2,750 Yr 1, €3,500 Yr 2,3,4 (Part Time); €3,500 per annum (Full Time)
Exam fees of €200 approximately per annum are not included in the fees above
Delivery Modes: Full-time (Limerick Only), Part-time
Part-Time Locations: Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Tralee
Entry Requirement:
Applicants are required to meet one of the entry requirements below:
- Leaving Certificate/Under 23 Years of Age: A minimum of grade D in at least five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination, including Mathematics and a language, is also required. Leaving certificate students/applicants under 23 years of age wishing to avail of the programme on a FULL-TIME bases must apply through the CAO. Applicants under 23 years of age wishing to avail of the programme on a PART-TIME basis must apply directly to NCPII.
OR
- FETAC Award: A relevant FETAC level 5 or 6 major award. Such applicants may be required to complete a short interview. FETAC applicants may apply directly to the College or through the CAO.
OR
- Mature Applicants: Applicants over the age of 23 may be admitted to the programme on the basis of relevant life and work experience. All mature applicants will be required to undertake a short interview. Mature applicants must apply directly to the College.
All applicants are expected to be fluent and competent in both written and spoken English. In the case of overseas applications students will have to provide certification of competency in English indicating a minimum score of 5.5 IELTS or 183 (CBT)/65 (IBT) TOEFL.
Programme Overview:
The BA (Hons) in Childhood and Adolescent Care and Practice is a new and innovative programme both in terms of its design and content. The degree focuses on childhood and adolescent development across the developmental spectrum from birth to adolescence and young adulthood. It is an honours degree programme which is designed to give participants key skills, knowledge and attitude on which to build the capabilities to become a professional practitioner in the fields of childhood and adolescent care and practice.
The programme covers areas such as child and adolescent psychology, child/adolescent counselling, the various legal areas to be aware of when dealing with children & adolescents, management issues and research methodologies. The programme has been designed to be directly related to the needs of professionals working in a range of both childcare and adolescent workplace settings, which increases the employment opportunities of graduates.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 1 |
| Ethics & Practice (10 Credits) | Childhood Care and Practice 2 (10 Credits) | Childhood Care and Practice 3 (5 Credits) | Childhood Care and Practice 4 (10 Credits) |
| Childhood Care and Practice 1 (10 Credits) | Adolescent Care and Practice 2 (10 Credits) | Adolescent Care and Practice 3 (5 Credits) | Adolescent Care and Practice 4 (10 Credits) |
| Adolescent Care and Practice 1 (5 Credits) | Supervised Professional Practice 2 (10 Credits) | Supervised Professional Practice 3 (10 Credits) (10 Credits) | Supervised Professional Practice 4 (10 Credits) |
| Semester 2 | Semester 2 | Semester 2 | Semester 2 |
| Developmental Psychology (10 Credits) | Sociology (10 Credits) | Counselling Skills and Practices in a Child and Adolescent Setting (5 Credits) | Research Project (30 Credits) |
| Legal Issues in Childhood and Adolescent Care (10 Credits) | Contemporary Social Policy (10 Credits) | Management, Supervision & Administration (10 Credits) | |
| Supervised Professional Practice (10 Credits) | Research Methodologies and Methods (10 Credits) | Elective/Independent Study (10 Credits) |
Assessment:
Programme assessment methods have been designed to afford students the opportunity to demonstrate their academic and reflective learning in different ways. The programmes accommodate different learning styles and therefore requires learners to engage with a range of practical assignments, essays, learning journals, examinations, reflective exercises, and projects.
Academic Progression: Those who complete the programme may access the level 9 programme M.A in Childhood and Adolescent Studies within ICHAS or programmes at level 9 at other universities and colleges within the National Framework of Qualifications.
Application Procedure: Application is by means of completed application form submitted directly to the college. Please click here to download an application form.
Career Opportunities:
Employment potential for graduates spans the complete spectrum of occupations within the child and adolescent sectors. Because of the innovative nature of the programme and specifically the fact that students study the complete developmental span from birth through adolescence, the employment options of graduates are greatly improved. Successful completion of this programme should considerably enhance employment and promotional prospects both in Ireland and Internationally in either childcare or adolescent settings.
Contact Information:
Ms Helena Hanrahan – Programme Coordinator for Level 7
Direct Line: 061 501131
Email Address: Helena.hanrahan@ichas.ie
Learner protection for all HETAC programmes is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999
Duration: 4 Years
NFQ Level: 8
Fee: €2,750 Yr 1, €3,500 Yr 2,3,4 (Part Time); €3,500 per annum (Full Time)
Exam fees of €200 approximately per annum are not included in the fees above
Delivery Modes: Full-time (Limerick Only), Part-time
Part-Time Locations: Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Tralee
Entry Requirement:
Applicants are required to meet one of the entry requirements below:
- Leaving Certificate/Under 23 Years of Age: A minimum of grade D in at least five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination, including Mathematics and a language, is also required. Leaving certificate students/applicants under 23 years of age wishing to avail of the programme on a FULL-TIME bases must apply through the CAO. Applicants under 23 years of age wishing to avail of the programme on a PART-TIME basis must apply directly to NCPII.
OR
- FETAC Award: A relevant FETAC level 5 or 6 major award. Such applicants may be required to complete a short interview. FETAC applicants may apply directly to the College or through the CAO.
OR
- Mature Applicants: Applicants over the age of 23 may be admitted to the programme on the basis of relevant life and work experience. All mature applicants will be required to undertake a short interview. Mature applicants must apply directly to the College.
All applicants are expected to be fluent and competent in both written and spoken English. In the case of overseas applications students will have to provide certification of competency in English indicating a minimum score of 5.5 IELTS or 183 (CBT)/65 (IBT) TOEFL.
Programme Overview:
The BA (Hons) in Childhood and Adolescent Care and Practice is a new and innovative programme both in terms of its design and content. The degree focuses on childhood and adolescent development across the developmental spectrum from birth to adolescence and young adulthood. It is an honours degree programme which is designed to give participants key skills, knowledge and attitude on which to build the capabilities to become a professional practitioner in the fields of childhood and adolescent care and practice.
The programme covers areas such as child and adolescent psychology, child/adolescent counselling, the various legal areas to be aware of when dealing with children & adolescents, management issues and research methodologies. The programme has been designed to be directly related to the needs of professionals working in a range of both childcare and adolescent workplace settings, which increases the employment opportunities of graduates.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 1 |
| Ethics & Practice (10 Credits) |
Childhood Care and Practice 2 (10 Credits) |
Childhood Care and Practice 3 (5 Credits) | Childhood Care and Practice 4 (10 Credits) |
| Childhood Care and Practice 1 (10 Credits) |
Adolescent Care and Practice 2 (10 Credits) |
Adolescent Care and Practice 3 (5 Credits) |
Adolescent Care and Practice 4 (10 Credits) |
| Adolescent Care and Practice 1 (5 Credits) |
Supervised Professional Practice 2 (10 Credits) |
Supervised Professional Practice 3 (10 Credits)(10 Credits) |
Supervised Professional Practice 4 (10 Credits) |
| Semester 2 | Semester 2 | Semester 2 | Semester 2 |
| Developmental Psychology (10 Credits) |
Sociology (10 Credits) |
Counselling Skills and Practices in a Child and Adolescent Setting (5 Credits) |
Research Project (30 Credits) |
| Legal Issues in Childhood and Adolescent Care (10 Credits) |
Contemporary Social Policy (10 Credits) |
Management, Supervision & Administration (10 Credits) | |
| Supervised Professional Practice (10 Credits) |
Research Methodologies and Methods (10 Credits) |
Elective/Independent Study (10 Credits) |
Assessment:
Programme assessment methods have been designed to afford students the opportunity to demonstrate their academic and reflective learning in different ways. The programmes accommodate different learning styles and therefore requires learners to engage with a range of practical assignments, essays, learning journals, examinations, reflective exercises, and projects.
Academic Progression: Those who complete the programme may access the level 9 programme M.A in Childhood and Adolescent Studies within ICHAS or programmes at level 9 at other universities and colleges within the National Framework of Qualifications.
Application Procedure: Application is by means of completed application form submitted directly to the college. Please click here to download an application form.
Career Opportunities:
Employment potential for graduates spans the complete spectrum of occupations within the child and adolescent sectors. Because of the innovative nature of the programme and specifically the fact that students study the complete developmental span from birth through adolescence, the employment options of graduates are greatly improved. Successful completion of this programme should considerably enhance employment and promotional prospects both in Ireland and Internationally in either childcare or adolescent settings.
Contact Information:
Ms Helena Hanrahan – Programme Coordinator for Level 7
Direct Line: 061 501131
Email Address: Helena.hanrahan@ichas.ie
Learner protection for all HETAC programmes is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999
