Course Summary
The student will learn to critically applying Child Development Theory to contemporary circumstances in childhood. They will also demonstrate an awareness of the impact of contemporary stressors on children’s emotional development and be able to appraise the normative developmental trajectory in the context of the changing world of technology, childcare and education.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Must hold the equivalent to a Level 8 in an appropriate discipline.
Application Details
Fees
€950
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
Career Progression
Duration
16 hours Face to Face teaching and 18 hours Online Asynchronous Learning