Special Educational Needs - Professional Studies - Sligo St. Angela's

Course code: SG_EPROF_M09
QQI level: Level 9
NFQ type: Level 9 NFQ
Duration: 3 years part-time blended delivery. Study Hours Each 15 credit module holds a total student effort of 300 hours. Total student effort comprises contact hours, tutor directed study and independent study. On-Campus Attendance Stage 1 modules will include a one-day workshop which may be delivered online or face to face. The Advanced Research module is delivered exclusively online in Semester 1, with the exception of one half-day on-campus workshop. This is held in late January, usually on a Saturday.
Attendance: Part time
CAO points: —

Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

Sligo

NFQ Level 9

Course summary

The aim of this programme is to provide substantial theoretical and practical continuing professional development for those interested in or already working with learners with special educational needs.

The Master of Arts in Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs offers a level 9 qualification for all professionals interested in Special Educational Needs (SEN). Entry onto this Masters programme is based on successful completion of three modules (45 ECTs) from the suite of SEN Online Blended Learning modules offered as part of the Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs pathway.

Research methods are critical to successful study at MA level and will incorporate problem-solving activities, action research in professional contexts and the opportunity to link theory and practice in general and in terms of the execution of coursework. Participants accepted onto the Masters stage of the programme will have achieved an increased level of competence and confidence within the Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs pathway. They will also be looking forward to choosing the area of study for their MA dissertation and beginning to reflect on possible research methodologies for their dissertation.