Leaving Cert Subjects
Leaving Cert | Leaving Cert Applied (LCA)
Practical Group
These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things.
Science Group
These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.
Artistic & Creative Group
These subjects involve developing creativity and the appreciation of the work of others. This involves learning the methods and techniques of the subject and producing your own work using these skills.
Humanities Group
These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.
Social Group
These subjects explore common issues faced by all people living in society. They develop the skills and knowledge used to manage personal resources and guide human behaviour.
Jenny Donnelly, Asset Manager
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
For my leaving cert the subject that has mostly helped me in my role is business studies as it was a good foundation for learning about all aspects of how a business runs.
Catherine O'Grady Powers, Owner Gleenkeen Farms
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I loved Business Organisation and French, these 2 subjects have really helped me in my business. My Business Org teacher, Carmel Featherston was very influential in my path on the business route, she really believed in me and even took time out after school to take me over to GMIT Castlebar to a talk on a career in Business! This really inspired me and made me feel empowered on choosing route in Business. I also took a typing course which, I use every day and am most thankful for!
I am now taking tin whistle lessons to broaden my skills in the business and I think it would be really nice to play some nice tunes for our guests on an adhoc basis or perhaps out in the field on a nice day after I deliver the Sheepherding experience for them. My motto has always been ‘Under promise, Over deliver’ this leaves your customers with lasting memories.
Dr Katarina Timulakova, Senior Clinical Psychologist
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
In my secondary school I did psychology subject as an option. Biology, maths and English language were helpful in applying for undergraduate. In Ireland you do not have to apply, you need your points and usually no specific subject from the secondary school.
In undergraduate and postgraduate course I chose subject related to counselling psychology and clinical psychology – psychoanalysis, couple therapy, gestalt therapy, group interventions, psychodiagnostics, working with children, adults, older adults, people with disabilities. Research form the are relevant to clinical psychology is an advantage.
In training for clinical psychology qualification I have followed prescribed learning goals and objectives in academic area and on training placements.
I have done a number of psychotherapy trainings to support psychological intervention competencies, as I was interested to develop more this area.