Child Psychology - Blended

The aim of this brand new Child Psychology (QQI Level 6) award is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competence in psychological concepts, theory and practice relevant to the development of the child.

The pre-requisites for entry will consider each of the following:

• Level 5 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Early Years, Youth Studies, Community Care, Psychology) and/or relevant professional experience (3 years minimum). Where a learner has not completed a formal qualification at the preceding level, arrangements for prior learning (formal and/or informal) will be considered to assess the required level of knowledge and skill to access the programme.
• Learners must hold an Irish or UK PPS number.
• Learning Effort: Learners should be aware that each 15-credit component requires a learning effort of 150 hours (1 credit=10 hours) so that they can achieve the module outcomes. This includes time for undertaking both directed and self-directed teaching activities in the examples of readings, research, assessment work, online activities and attendance at Live Online Lectures.
• As the programme aims to promote independent study skills, learners must be capable of studying on their own initiate, demonstrating their ability to plan and manage their own individual study schedules.
• Learners will be required to participate in placement monitoring visits (on-site and online) during their course.
• English Language Requirement: learners entering programmes leading to awards at Level 6 are expected to be able to: fluently read, draft, prepare and understand complex information, including quantitative information, which is personally relevant and reflecting a broad knowledge base. Any applicant whose first language is not English may also be required to demonstrate their level of English proficiency by completion of an appropriate recognised test such as IELTS (or equivalent) achieving a score of 6.5 or higher.
• Digital Literacy: learners undertaking this programme must have a basic working knowledge of computers and their associated applications that will enable them to successfully participate in a blended learning programme. Learners must have access to the necessary equipment which will enable them to successfully participate in the online activities i.e., computer, broadband, email, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for any learner who may have any additional needs or requirements.
• Although there are no requirements for work placement, learners will need Garda Vetting clearance if/when working directly with children.