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Course Code: LC297
Level
8
Duration
4 Years (Including work placements in years 2 and 3)
Department
Applied Social Science
CAO Points
New for 2021
Course Type
Undergraduate - CAO
Location
Limerick
This programme has been designed in consultation with sectoral experts and employers, to ensure that content is relevant to community and addiction services in Ireland.
Students on this programme will develop competencies and skills that will enable them to enter careers in community development and work with communities affected by addiction. This will include the social, economic and political issues affecting addiction, society and social groups; the role of development in addressing poverty, inequality and social exclusion; the impact of global processes on society and an understanding of the dynamic factors affecting addiction.
There is a very substantial practical and applied component to this programme, so students will develop the real skills and competencies required for the workplace. A practical placement in years two and three are a key element of the programme, which will allow students apply their learning in a real-life environment.
Potential Applicants please note: All applicants accepting a place on this programme will be required to obtain Garda Clearance prior to full registration on the programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Leaving Certificate
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish. Mathematics is not a subject requirement for this programme.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature Applicants
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Who can I contact?
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What modules will I study?
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Title: Digital literacy, research and writing skills
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Title: Foundations in addiction theory
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Title: Fundamentals of sociology
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Title: Introduction to community development
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Title: Introduction to youth work
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Title: Safeguarding vulnerable adults and child welfare
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Year 1 - Semester 2
Title: Introduction to groupwork and facilitation skills
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Title: Introduction to Social Policy
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Title: Models of community work
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Title: Preparation for placement
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Title: Reflective practice
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Title: Substance use and wellbeing
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- Year 2 - Semester 1
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Year 2 - Semester 2
Title: Advanced groupwork and facilitation skills
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Title: Applied models of community work
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Title: Personal development
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Title: Project management
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Title: Social and cultural issues of addiction
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Title: Sociology of deviance and difference
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Year 3 - Semester 1
Title: Advanced research methods
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Title: Core concepts in social policy
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Title: Designing community facilitation and practice
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Title: Preparation for placement
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Title: Principles of pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology in substance use
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Title: Professional resilience
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Year 4 - Semester 1
Title: Case and information management
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Title: Contemporary social policy
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Title: Interpersonal and group dynamics
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Title: Management in the community sector
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Title: Professional practice and policy development
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Title: Research and evaluation
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Year 4 - Semester 2
Title: Contemporary sociological theory
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Title: Current Issues in community work
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Title: Evidenced based models of intervention
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Title: Group facilitation
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Title: Research and evaluation
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Title: Strategic planning
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Are there opportunities for further study?
Students can go on to post-graduate study in a number of related areas such as: Community development, sociology and social policy.
What are the career prospects?
There are significant opportunities for professional and career progression within the community, State and voluntary sectors. Graduates will be eligible to work in a wide variety of roles including: Community Development Worker/Coordinator, Community Youth Worker, Policy Worker, Social Researcher/Research Assistant, Group Worker/Facilitator. Typically graduates may work for Family Resource Centres, LEADER companies, An Garda Síochána, the HSE, TUSLA, section 38 public agencies, as well as section 39 voluntary agencies (as per the Health Act 2004).
