This course in Applied Social Studies is for people who wish to embark on a programme of study leading to a career in social care.

Applied Social Studies

5M2181

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Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Further Study

At Cavan Institute:

Graduates may apply for a place on the one-year level 6 Health Services Supervisory Management or Social Care with Counselling Skills course, also at level 6, available at Cavan Institute.

Elsewhere:

Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

Career Opportunities

This course in Applied Social Studies provides students with the foundation skills required for employment in a social care setting, for example, disability, youth and adolescent services.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies.

5M2181

Course Fees

€450

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€200

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Course Content

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies.

Care Support

Social Studies

Word Processing

Work Experience

Communications

Psychology

Substance Use - Issues in Youth Work

Teamworking

lntercultural Studies

About This Course

The Applied Social Studies course allows students the opportunity to study the impact of society on how we interact, behave and relate as people. It looks at key topics such as culture, racism, addiction and mental health. The course involves a combination of academic and practical skills. It enables the learners to develop key skills in caring for others and themselves while fostering the ability to think critically and in a less judgemental way. The course also provides students with the opportunity to progress to level 6 and level 8 courses in different colleges and universities.

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