Postgraduate Dip/Cert in Arts (Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs)
Course Overview
The course provides a Postgraduate qualification for all professionals interested in the area of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity at St. Angela’s College, Sligo has, in recent, years developed a number of online blended-learning options at postgraduate level for all professionals interested in the areas of SEN. There are currently nine modules to choose from in the area of Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Challenging Behaviour
- Educational Research Methods
- General Learning Disabilities
- Inclusion for Learning
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Specific Learning Difficulties 1 - Communication, Speech and Language Difficulties and Dyslexia
- Specific Learning Difficulties 2 - Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder
This modular blended learning course (which includes e-tivities, discussion boards and some face-to-face workshops) is offered over two years.
The aim of the modules is to provide substantial theoretical and practical continuing professional development for those interested in and/or working with learners with special educational needs.
Please note you may only choose one module per semester.
Applications and Selections
Complete and submit CSENID Stand Alone Application Form 2020-2021 to the Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity (Education Department) at St. Angela's College.
Closing date for applications for the October 2020 modules will be Monday 14th September. Due to the large volume of applications in recent months, it is strongly advised to apply as soon as you have decided on your preferred option as places will be awarded on a first come basis.
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Level 8 Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
Duration
One Year, part-time (PG Certificate)
Two years, part-time (PG Diploma)
Next start date
October 2021
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
Closing Date
Jan. Modules: 01/12/2020
NFQ level
Level 9
Mode of study
Blended Learning.
Continuous assessment will apply throughout the programme. It will combine coursework on relevant aspects of Special Educational Needs with e-tivities, discussion boards, portfolio/project-based learning, literature reviews and case studies, which will be carried out within an appropriate educational context during the academic year. The concept of the ‘reflective practitioner’ will be a basic criterion permeating all forms of assessment.
ECTS weighting
Award
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Arts (Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs)
CAO
Course code
Course Outline
The standalone online blended learning modules involve e-tivities, discussion boards and face-to-face workshops and have a credit weighting of 15 ECTS. Modules are offered regularly over the academic year. All modules are completed within a nine week timeframe.
January Modules commence on Monday 4th January 2021
Workshop (compulsory): Saturday 9th January 2021
Blended learning modules will commence on Monday 4 January 2021. They will follow the format of previous years in most aspects except in relation to the organisation of the Saturday workshop. The workshop is an important element of the modules and will still occur. However, the workshop will be delivered virtually rather than face-to-face.
Completion of two modules from the suite of on-line blended learning modules listed above (30 ECTS) = Postgraduate Certificate
Completion of four modules from the suite of on-line blended learning modules listed above (60 ECTS) = Postgraduate Diploma
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Challenging Behaviour (CB)
- Educational Research Methods
- General Learning Disabilities (GLDs)
- Inclusion for Learning
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Specific Learning Difficulties 1 - Communication, Speech and Language Difficulties and Dyslexia (SLD 1)
- Specific Learning Difficulties 2 - Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (SLD 2)
Please note you may only choose one module per semester.
Challenging Behaviour, Inclusion for Learning, Specific Learning Difficulties1 and Literacy modules are due to commence October 2020 (with one Saturday workshop)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, General Learning Disabilities, Numeracy, Specific Learning Ddifficulties 2, Inclusion for Learning and Educational Research Methods modules are due to commence January 2021 (with one Saturday workshop)
Further Education
Participants may progress to Masters level on successful completion of three modules which must include the online blended learning module: Educational Research Methods. The exit award will be a Master of Arts (Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs).
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
The modules attract a wide range of participants from a variety of settings, including:
- Classroom teachers
- Graduates who wish to do a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and are awaiting a place on the programme
- Qualified teachers who are seeking full-time employment
- Employees within the Health Service Executive who work with learners with Special Educational Needs
- Principals, managers and Department Inspectorate
- Employees and Managers within Early Childhood Education sector
- Classroom assistants (including cuntóirí teanga)
- Educational Psychologists
- Learning Support Tutors
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Parents and Family Members involved in the care of learners with special educational needs
- Any others involved in the training or educational needs of learners with special educational needs
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility
Find out More
Ms Maxine Gilmartin
Administrator
Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity
Education Department
T: +353(0)71 9195552
E: mgilmartin@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
