Special Educational Needs - Autism - Sligo St. Angela's

ATU Sligo St. Angelas

Course code
SG_ESPEC_S09
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Duration
1 year full-time, blended delivery. Study Hours Each 15 credit module holds a total participant effort of 300 hours. This usually encompasses contact hours, directed study, and independent study. On-Campus Attendance The Postgraduate Certificate requires a minimum of eighteen days release from school. The Postgraduate Diploma requires a minimum of thirty-seven days release from school. The Advanced Research module is delivered exclusively online, with the exception of one half-day on-campus workshop. This is held in late January, usually on a Saturday.
Attendance
Blended
CAO points
Sligo
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This programme is offered in partnership with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and the Special Education Section of the Department of Education (DE) for registered teachers of students with Autism. The programme will develop teachers’ knowledge, understanding and skills in working with autistic students.