APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES

This course is designed for people who are interested in working in social services. Students can develop the personal qualities, knowledge, skills and academic background required for a career in social care.

Course Content Includes:

  • Developmental psychology
  • Social services
  • Social studies
  • Family law
  • Child protection
  • Meeting the client's needs
  • Politics
  • Communications
  • Health and safety
  • Equality issues
  • Work in the community
  • Intercultural Issues

INFORMATION

Course Features:
Work experience in a variety of settings
Educational field trips
Off-campus research

Career and Employment Opportunities
Direct employment in social, educational and community services such as:

  • Social and voluntary services
  • Youth and community services
  • Special needs assistants in classrooms
Progression to courses in third level colleges to qualify as social care practitioner, social worker, probation worker or to study sociology, journalism or politics

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate level or equivalent or relevant experience
Interview

Certification
FETAC - Level 5
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