Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Introduction to Psychology program is a social science foundation course designed to explore human behavior, cognitive processes, and emotional dynamics. The core objective of the curriculum is to analyze how individuals think, feel, and act within social situations, focusing deeply on how a person is influenced by, and conversely influences, the world around them. Students are introduced to the fundamental theoretical frameworks of psychological research, human interaction, and behavioral analysis. This course serves as a critical academic gateway, equipping learners with the core scientific literacy, reflective thinking, and interpersonal insights necessary to embark on a professional path in human services or advanced academic research.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Substance Use - Issues in Youth Work
Word Processing
Social Studies
Communications
Intercultural Studies
Work Experience
Care Support
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This course provides students with the foundation skills required for employment in a social care setting.
