National University of Ireland Continuing Education
Part time Courses 2010-2011
Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees Continuing Education
Department of Adult and Community Education,
National University of Ireland Maynooth
Part time 2010-2011
Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees
Courses
Part-time
CONTINUING EDUCATION 2010-2011
1
Contents
General Information
2
Some Common Questions 4
Progression 5
NUI Certifi cate Foundation Courses
Economics & Finance
7
Return to Learning 8
English Courses for Speakers of Other Languages 9
NUI Certifi cate Courses
Addiction Studies
11
Adult & Community Education 12
Community Development & Leadership 13
Counselling Skills 14
Creative Writing for Publication 17
Directing 18
Disability Studies 19
Family & Community Studies 20
Local History 21
Philosophy 22
Psychology 23
NUI Certifi cate Modular Programmes
Culture & Society
24
People Place & Heritage 24
NUI Professional Development Courses
NUI Certifi cate
Adult
Guidance, Theory & Practice 28
NUI Certifi cate Communication & Group Skills for
Managers 29
NUI Certifi cate Equality Studies in Training &
Development (online) 30
NUI Certifi cate Integrating Literacy 31
NUI Certifi cate Training & Continuing Education 32
NUI Diploma in Addiction Studies 34
NUI Diploma Training & Development (for Socially
Inclusive Workplaces) 36
NUI Degree Programme
Bachelor of Arts,
BA Local
Studies & BA Community Studies 38
Continuing Education Application Form
45
Course Location Index
48
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
2010-2011
ABOUT OUR COURSES
The role of continuing education courses is to
provide adults with third level learning
opportunities that are flexible and part-time. The
courses are particularly designed for those
without previous third level education and they are
offered at Certifi cate and Diploma level. Many are
delivered locally in accessible venues and taught
by NUI approved tutors, however, a full range of
courses are also offered on campus at Maynooth
and at the University’s Kilkenny campus.
WHERE TO START?
It all begins with you, that is with what you want
at this particular time in your life. This may also
depend on the amount of time and commitment
you can give to a course of study and the level
of learning you wish to achieve. A Framework of
Qualifi cations has been introduced at national
level to help students develop learning
pathways through the education system. Now
educational institutions are obliged to align their
courses with the levels prescribed in the
Framework. Foundation courses are offered at
level 5 while undergraduate university
certifi cate, diploma, and degrees courses are
offered at levels 6-8; postgraduate certifi cate,
diploma, masters and doctorate courses are
offered at levels 9-10. The following chart
outlines the levels on the Framework.
National Framework of Qualifi cations
FOUNDATION LEVEL COURSES (LEVEL 5)
Applications are invited from those aged 22
years on the 1st January 2010. Students who
obtain a First class Honours or Second class
Honours Grade 1 may access a Bachelor of
Arts degree programme at NUI Maynooth
having reached 23 years of age. Information
about full-time access courses can be found
at: http: //maturestudents.nuim.ie
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, MAYNOOTH
CERTIFICATE (LEVELS 7 & 8)
We offer a range of Certifi cate level courses
that provide an introduction to a discipline or
subject area. These courses carry credit (20
ECTS). This means that where equivalence of
learning is found, students may carry these
credits into other courses or degrees within
the credit transfer system. Certifi cate courses
require 100 hours of class contact over one
year. Some Saturdays and Sundays may be
required.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND MAYNOOTH,
DIPLOMA IN ARTS ( LEVELS 7 & 8)
This award provides a bridge between the
NUIM certifi cate and degree programmes.
They offer learners an opportunity to pursue a
longer and more intensive course of study.
General Information
Further information on the National Qualifi cations Framework can be
accessed at: http: //www.nfq.ie
CONTINUING EDUCATION 2010-2011 3
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND PART-TIME
HONOURS BA DEGREE (LEVEL 8)
If you are too busy to follow a full-time
programme you might consider the part-time
modular Bachelor of Arts degrees in Local
Studies or Community Studies. Recruitment
for 2010 entry has commenced. The
programmes are offered at NUI Maynooth and
at the University’s outreach campus in
Kilkenny only. Application forms are available
on request from: BApartTime.AdultEdnuim.ie/
Kilkenny.campus@nuim.ie
Lectures will begin September 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
OUTREACH
Most courses are offered at outreach centres
around the country, consequently it is essential
to contact course providers directly for local
information concerning enrolment,
commencement dates, fees etc.
To apply for a course at your local venue
please take the following steps:
1. Select course
2. Select location for contact details
3. Contact course provider for local information
IF THE COURSE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
DOING IS ON-CAMPUS AT NUI MAYNOOTH
OR KILKENNY CAMPUS PLEASE COMPLETE
THE APPLICATION FORM ON PAGE 45.
REGISTRATION & FEES
Costs vary slightly from one local centre to
another depending on the number of
participants. Contact local providers for exact
costs.
PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD
Generally course providers do not have credit
card facilities but please check with your local
centre. NUI Maynooth cannot facilitate
payment by credit card.
DURATION
The Certifi cate courses generally require 100
hours of class contact over a one-year period
which may include 3 to 4 Saturdays, while the
Diploma in Arts courses are offered over a
two-year period. Classes are 3 hours in
duration and some courses are conducted
over weekends. Five credit modules require 24
hours class contact. Bachelor of Arts degree
programmes are described in pages 38-40.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Certifi cates, Diplomas, Degrees
Applications are invited from those aged 23 years
on the 1st January 2010. In most cases, no
academic requirements or qualifi cations are
necessary, however, some courses, because of
their content, are more suited to those with
previous knowledge or experience of the subject.
REFUNDS
Fees will be refunded under the following
conditions:
• Course does not proceed or is not full
• Within 2 weeks of commencement of
course.
All other requests for refunds should be made
to course providers in writing and supported
with appropriate documentation.
APPLICATION (OUTREACH)
Each outreach centre is responsible for the
enrolment of students and collection of course
fees. Please phone the number listed to enquire
about that centre’s own application procedure.
All courses are offered on condition that
enrolment numbers reach a satisfactory level.
Upon commencement of an NUI Certifi cate
course students must complete an NUI
Maynooth registration form. The course tutor
will provide the forms and return completed
forms to the Department of Adult &
Community Education.
APPLICATION (ON – CAMPUS)
To apply for courses offered at NUI Maynooth
or Kilkenny campus please use the application
form on page 45.
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DO I NEED A LEAVING CERTIFICATE?
No, it is not necessary to have your Leaving
Certifi cate. Students must be 23 years or over
on the 1st January 2010. Application for
Foundation level courses are invited from
those aged 22 years on the 1st January 2010.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
Other than the age requirements stated above,
there is no formal selection procedure for most
courses although, because of their content, some
are more suited to those with previous knowledge
or experience of the subject. As courses are
delivered in keeping with adult education practice,
participants will be expected to:
• Be willing to engage with group activities
and group learning
• Be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection
on experience
• Have a level of literacy that is sufficient to
complete the assessment requirements.
We strongly recommend that you seriously
consider the above before applying for a course.
Some courses have been designed with the
particular needs of trainers and tutors in mind.
It is important therefore that applicants for
these courses are practitioners in the relevant
subject area.
WILL I HAVE TO SIT EXAMINATIONS?
You will normally be required to produce
essays or another equivalent piece of work to
fulfi l the assessment requirements. Foundation
level courses provide opportunities to develop
examination skills and the Foundation course
in Economics & Finance has sit down
examinations. All other Certifi cate level courses
are examined through continuous assessment.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE AWARDED CREDITS?
All students are expected to undertake regular
reading and complete written assignments.
You will need to have achieved an 85%
attendance rate and have satisfactorily
completed all the required assignments.
WILL I NEED COMPUTER SKILLS?
Computer skills are always an advantage
particularly for access to information on the
Internet or Library Catalogue, however they are
not essential. We do request that all
assignments be typed.
WHAT IS A MODULE?
A module is a block of learning in which a
particular topic is taught and assessed.
WHAT IS ECTS?
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer
System. All undergraduate courses offered by
the Department of Adult & Community
Education are linked to this system. This means
that where equivalence of learning is found,
students may carry credits to other courses or
degrees within the credit transfer system.
WHAT IS APL?
APL means Accredited Prior Learning.
Students may apply to transfer a maximum of
up to 60 credits for recognition of Accredited
Prior Learning (APL) to our BA Local Studies or
BA Community Studies degree programmes.
WHAT WILL I DO IF I AM AWAY WHEN THE COURSE
ENROLMENT TAKES PLACE?
Please make contact with the local course
provider and before you leave, make personal
arrangements. Course providers are generally
very accommodating in such cases.
PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
Programmes are delivered through English.
Students are advised that to benefi t from
chosen programmes they should be profi cient
in both written and spoken English.
Please see page 9 for English Courses for
Speakers of Other Languages.
Some Common Questions
Undergraduate Courses Only
CONTINUING EDUCATION 2010-2011 5
RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITED PRIOR LEARNING
(RAPL)
CREDIT TRANSFER
The NUI Maynooth Certifi cate & Diploma
courses are linked to the European Credit
Transfer System (ECTS). This means that
students may acquire credits and apply for
exemptions to other courses or degree
programmes within the credit transfer system.
The NUI Certifi cate courses carry up to 20
(ECTS) and the NUI Diploma in Arts carries 60
(ECTS).
Certifi cate
20 ECTS Credits
Diplomas
60 ECTS Credits
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Programmes
180 ECTS Credits
NUI Maynooth Foundation level courses do
not carry ECTS and consequently do not
qualify for Recognition of Accredited Prior
Learning (RAPL). On completion of these
courses successful applicants who attain a
mark of a 2: 1 or higher will be eligible for
access into the University’s Bachelor of Arts
degree programmes.
FULL- TIME DEGREE PROGRAMMES
AT NUI MAYNOOTH
Students who have successfully completed a
subject specifi c NUIM Certifi cate (20 ECTS)
may apply for exemption (20 general credits) in
one subject in 1st Year Bachelor of Arts
degree programmes at NUI Maynooth. This
means that instead of taking three subjects in
1st Year, students already holding an NUIM
Certifi cate may opt to take only two subjects.
This option is voluntary. Please note that
students must apply through the Central
Admissions Offi ce (CAO) for full-time courses.
http: //admissions.nuim.ie/subjects/
PART-TIME DIPLOMA IN ARTS PROGRAMMES AT
NUI MAYNOOTH
Part-time Diploma in Arts programmes offer
students an opportunity to continue their
studies and to accumulate credit. Diploma
courses at NUI Maynooth carry 60 credits and
students who successfully complete them, can
then carry their credits to our part-time degree
programme in Local Studies or in Community
Studies.
PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAMMES
AT NUI MAYNOOTH
Recognition of Accredited Prior Learning (APL)
is considered for exemption from specifi c
modules on the BA Community Studies and
BA Local Studies part-time degree
programmes. Accredited NUI Maynooth
courses and accredited higher education
courses provided by other institutions
successfully completed by applicants are
considered by a University Committee for
recognition of APL.
A student can transfer a maximum of 60
credits for APL (up to 30 at Certifi cate level
and up to 60 at Diploma level). APL credits are
awarded to individual students through NUI
Maynooth academic procedures, and are not
negotiable.
http: //adulteducation.nuim.ie/documents/BA_
Prospectus.pdf
Progression
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Economics & Finance
Return to Learning
English Courses for Speakers
of Other Languages
NUI Certifi cate
Foundation Courses
Contact 01 7084500 http: //adulteducation.nuim.ie 7
INTRODUCTION
This foundation course provides students who
have not studied in any formal way for a
number of years with the basic knowledge and
skills to develop their understanding of
Economics and Finance.
COURSE AIMS
This course aims to provide students with
foundation skills in economics, mathematics
and accounting and to equip them with the
requisite knowledge and skills to study
effectively at university.
CONTENT
Foundation in Economics (Microeconomics)
This module aims to provide understanding of
the basic principles, concepts, theories and
techniques of microeconomics.
Foundation in Economics
(Macroeconomics)
The Circular Flow of Income and National
Income Determination; The Role of Money and
the Banking Sector; Unemployment/
Employment determination.
Introduction to Mathematics and
Accounting
Study Skills and Student Support Learning
and teaching styles; time management and
techniques for effective learning; using texts,
directories, library reference systems; reading
and recording skills; writing skills; essays,
reports, projects, theses, reviews, articles;
technical writing skills; examination skills.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be 22 years on 1st January
2010. Have the capacity to complete a course
at NUI Certifi cate level.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Assignments
• Sit-down examinations
• Learning Journal
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over 1 year.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2010 – NUI MAYNOOTH
Commencing 5th July 2010 Full-time
for 4 Weeks.
For further information about summer school
please contact 01 708 4500
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
01 6269421 Mon 6: 45-9: 45pm
The Donahies,
Dublin 13
01 8482217 Tues 7: 00-10: 00pm
Economics & Finance
Level 5
NUI CERTIFICATE,
FOUNDATION COURSES
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NUI CERTIFICATE,
FOUNDATION COURSES
INTRODUCTION
This Certifi cate level course is designed as a
stepping stone for those who wish to return to
study, but have not studied in any formal way
for a number of years. Participants will be
given an opportunity to sample a number of
academic subjects so that they will be able to
make a more informed choice when selecting
subjects later.
Students who obtain a First Class Honours or
Second Class Honours Grade 1 may access a
Bachelor of Arts degree programme in this
university.
COURSE AIMS
The course aims to familiarise people with the
structure and requirements of third level
education; to equip them with some of the
necessary skills required and help them
identify the subjects or courses that they may
later wish to undertake.
CONTENT
Module 1: Motivation and Goals
Module 2: Taking Notes
Module 3: Writing Skills
Module 4: Reading Skills
Module 5: Library Skills
Module 6: Coping with Examinations
Module 7: Introduction to Degree Subjects
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Participants must be 22 years or over on 1st
January 2010.
• Have the capacity to complete a course at
NUI Certificate level
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Research Project
• Participation in Class
• Essay based on Learning Journal
COURSE DURATION
DAY TIME: 100 hours part-time over 1 year
2 mornings per week - Mon and
Wed/Wed and Fri
EVENING: 100 hours part-time over 1 year
1 evening per week – Wed 6pm –
10pm
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: 20th September 2010
FEE €900
Participants will be expected to submit
ongoing work throughout the year. Individual
attention and support will be given to help
individuals cope with course requirements.
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
NUI, Maynooth,
Co. Kildare
01 708 6062
Daytime
Mon-Wed (Mornings)
10.00am-12.30pm
Daytime
Wed-Fri (Mornings)
10.00am-12.30pm
Evening
Wednesday (Evening)
6.00-10.00pm
Return to Learning
Level 5
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Group A Lower Intermediate
(Council of Europe Level A2)
COURSE DURATION
22 weeks (September 2010-May 2011).
COURSE FOCUS
Listening, Speaking, Use of English (grammar,
vocabulary), Reading, Writing.
EXAMINATION
University of Cambridge ESOL Key English
Examination (KET) June 2011.
CLASSES
Two 50-minute teaching hours one evening per
week at NUI Maynooth.
VENUE
NUI, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
TIME Tuesday, 6-8pm
COST €400 + examination fee.
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: September 2010
Group B Intermediate
(Council of Europe Level B1)
COURSE DURATION
22 weeks (September 2010-May 2011).
COURSE FOCUS
Listening, Speaking, Use of English (grammar,
vocabulary), Reading, Writing.
EXAMINATION
University of Cambridge ESOL Preliminary
English Examination (PET) June 2011.
CLASSES
Two 50-minute teaching hours one evening per
week at NUI Maynooth.
VENUE
NUI, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
TIME Tuesday, 6-8pm
COST €400 + examination fee.
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: September 2010
FURTHER INFORMATION
Department of Adult and Community
Education, North Campus
National University of Ireland
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Tel: 353-1-7084500
Fax: 353-1-7084687
Email: adcomed@nuim.ie
English Courses for Speakers
of Other Languages
NUI CERTIFICATE,
FOUNDATION COURSES
CONTINUING 10 EDUCATION 2010-2011
Addiction Studies
Adult & Community Education
Community Development & Leadership
Counselling Skills
Creative Writing for Publication
Directing
Disability Studies
Family & Community Studies
Local History
Philosophy
Psychology
NUI Certifi cate Courses
Contact 01 7084500 http: //adulteducation.nuim.ie 11
INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to provide participants
with adequate knowledge and skills to respond
effectively and positively to addiction-related
issues as they arise at work or in the
community. It constitutes part one of the NUI
Diploma in Addiction Studies programme and
students who successfully complete this
certifi cate course may apply for progression to
the diploma course (see page 34)
COURSE AIM
To provide participants with a broad overview of
key theoretical frameworks in relation to
substance misuse and dependence, and to
enable them to develop basic helping and
intervention skills.
CONTENT
Module 1: Groupwork & Facilitation Skills/
Refl ective Learning
Module 2: Substance Misuse and Dependence
Module 3: Drug & Alcohol Misuse in
Contemporary Ireland
Module 4: Approaches to Prevention Treatment
& Rehabilitation
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be 23 years of age or over; it
is preferable that applicants have:
• Experience of working in a community
setting.
• Experience of working with alcohol and/or
drug-related problems.
• Openness to reflect on one’s own practice,
attitudes and beliefs.
• Commitment to learning in a group setting.
Please Note: All applicants are required to
submit a short essay (approx. 300 – 500 words)
describing their reasons for applying for the
course. This essay, along with a deposit of €100
and application form on page 45 should be
forwarded to either Continuing Education,
Department of Adult and Community Education,
NUI Maynooth , Maynooth, Co. Kildare or to the
NUIM Kilkenny Campus (St. Kieran’s College,
College Road Kilkenny), whichever college you
wish to attend for this course.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance.
• Participation in class.
• Completion of relevant assignments/
projects.
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
If you are attending a course at Maynooth,
Please note the following:
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: 21st September 2010
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Cork 021 422 2100 Tues 6.00-10.00pm
Arklow,
Co. Wicklow
01 280 3335 Wed 10.00am-1.00pm
Drogheda 041 983 6084 Tues 7.00-10.00pm
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin
01 280 3335 Thur 10.00am-1.00pm
Dublin 8,
Sofia Housing
Wellness Centre
01 454 9772 Wed 10.00am-4.00pm
Limerick 065 686 5852 check with venue
NUI Maynooth,
Maynooth
01 708 6062 Tues 7.00-10.00pm
Dublin 10,
Ballyfermot
01 626 9421 Mon 6.45-9.45pm
Dublin 15,
Hartstown
01 820 9863 Wed 7.00-10.00pm
Co. Leitrim,
Manorhamilton
071 913 4686 Tues 7.00-9.30pm
Kilkenny,
NUIM Campus
056 777 5910 check with venue
Addiction Studies
Level 7
NUI CERTIFICATE
COURSES
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NUI CERTIFICATE
COURSES
INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to provide students
with foundation skills in adult education.
On completion of the course participants
should:
• Have a basic understanding of how adults
learn
• Be able to apply theories and philosophies
of Adult & Community Education in their
teaching practice
• Be able to design, implement and evaluate
adult learning programmes
• Adopt a flexible and creative approach to
education
COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to provide students
with the practical skills and a conceptual
framework for working with adults in
community education.
CONTENT
Module 1: Philosophy of Adult & Community
Education
Module 2: Group Work
Module 3: Psychology of Adult Development
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Participants must be 23 years or over
• Have experience in Adult & Community
Education
• Have the capacity to complete a course at
NUI Certificate level
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Essay & Project work
• Learning Journal
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over 1 year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
If you are attending a course at Maynooth,
Please note the following:
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: 20th September 2010
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Longford VEC 043 334 5474 check with venue
Monaghan VEC 047 30888 Fri 5.00-8.30pm
NUI Maynooth,
Maynooth
01 708 6062 Mon 7.00-10.00pm
Adult & Community Education
Level 8
Contact 01 7084500 http: //adulteducation.nuim.ie 13
INTRODUCTION
Volunteerism was and remains the backbone
of local community development. However
with the growing professionalism of the sector
there is an increasing need for more
knowledge and skills. This course seeks to
build the capacity of those working (paid &
unpaid) in the community sector
COURSE AIMS
This course aims to facilitate the development
and empowerment of the course participants
and to enhance their leadership skills.
CONTENT
Module 1: Introduction to Community
Development Studies
Module 2: Working with Groups
Module 3: Social Analysis for Community
Studies
Module 4: Project planning for community
development
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Participants must be 23 years or over
• Have the capacity to complete a course at
NUI Certificate level
• Participants must be community activists
and preferably be working with groups in a
facilitation or leadership role
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Learning Journal
• Essays & Project work
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Castleknock,
Dublin 15
01 822 1626 check with venue
Community Development & Leadership
Level 7
NUI CERTIFICATE
COURSES
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NUI CERTIFICATE
COURSES
INTRODUCTION
We live in changing and challenging times.
Many of the ways we had of making sense of
the world and our place in it are under threat.
As a consequence, many of us are having to
reconsider how we live in the world and how
we support ourselves and each other through
these changes. Change is challenging, we
are forced to let go of the familiar, however it is
also an opportunity to seek new ways of being
in relationship with ourselves, our community
and the wider setting.
COURSE AIMS
The course seeks to provide you with:
• a deeper appreciation of the emotional
impact of life events on individuals.
• an understanding of the importance of
being present to others in their difficulties.
• an understanding of the centrality of
relationships in human development
• a deeper appreciation of how you function,
behave and reflect in relationships in a
group setting.
• an understanding of the notion of
counselling skills and how they can enhance
our communication.
• the capacity to identify and to demonstrate
key listening skills within appropriate models
and frameworks
CONTENT
Introductory Module:
This module may include the following themes:
• Introductions
• Course outline and course principles
• Assessments and Assignments
Module 1: Skills and modules of counselling
This module may include the following themes:
• Definitions of counselling skills and
counselling
• Difference between the exercise of
counselling skills, counselling and related
activities
• Principles of counselling and core
conditions
• Communication skills and blocks to
communication
Module 2: A framework for counselling
This module may include the following themes:
• Basic models of counselling
• Interviews involving counselling skills:
setting boundaries, confidentiality, contracts
• Using counselling skills in non-therapeutic
settings
• Ethical issues in the use of counselling skills
Module 3: Special issues in counselling
This module will involve a group research
project on topics such as
• Change and transition
• Bereavement
• Depression
• Loss
• Addiction
Module 4: Personal development
This module may include the following themes:
• Awareness of self and listening skills
• Values clarification
• Prejudices
• On-going negotiation of the impact of the
course
Module 5: Groupwork
This module may include the following themes:
• Patterns in groups
• Group dynamics and process
• Individual autonomy and collective
responsibility
Counselling Skills
Level 7
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• Awareness of oneself in groups
• Encouraging ‘here and now’ dialogue
Please note that the content may vary in
response to participants’ needs.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Participants must be 23 years or over.
ISSUES TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING
Other than the age requirement stated above,
there is no formal selection procedure.
However, we strongly recommend that you
seriously consider the following before
applying:
On the course you will be expected to:
• Have a satisfactory level of maturity and
self-responsibility as evidenced by your
capacity to reflect on relationships
• Be willing to engage with group activities
and group learning
• Have a level of literacy that will enable you to
complete the assignments (see under
assessment procedure )
• Have a commitment to learn through
dialogue and reflection on experience
• Have an openness to explore interpersonal
challenge and conflict.
Should you have any diffi culty in deciding
whether or not to apply for the course,
please contact Mary Corbally at 01 7083784
to discuss your application. However,
responsibility for the decision remains with
the applicant.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
85% minimum attendance
At the end of Semester 1 the following
assignments will be completed:
1. Counselling skills interview
2. Personal statement based on the Learning
Journal (1, 000 words).
AT THE END OF THE COURSE THE FOLLOWING
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED:
1. Essay (1, 500 words)
2. Counselling skills interview
3. Group Research Project
4. Personal statement based on the Learning
Journal (1, 000 words).
COURSE DURATION
The course is 100-hours over one academic
year. It may consist of 25 x 3-hour sessions
together with 4 Saturdays, or 20 x 3-hour
sessions together with 6 Saturdays. For
specifi c information please contact the relevant
venue.
FEE €1, 149 - €1, 292 (depending on centre)
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
All courses will involve 4-6 Saturdays. Each
centre will have these dates available on the
fi rst night of the class.
NB. It is important to emphasise that this is
not a therapeutic course. It does not offer a
professional qualifi cation in counselling. The
course will be of special interest to those who
are involved (paid or unpaid) in working with
people, especially those in the caring
professions.
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Location Contact Time
Ballsbridge College of Further Education 01 6684806 Tues 6-9 pm
Ballyfermot College of Further Education 01 6269421 Wed 6.45-9.45 pm
Ballymun, Trinity Comprehensive School 01 8420654 Wed 7-10 pm
Boyle, Higher Education Centre 087 6817678 Wed 7-10 pm
Bray, Institute of Further Education 01 2866111 Mon 7-10 pm
Castlebar, Parish Centre, Chapel St 01 7083784 Tues 7-10 pm
Cavan Institute 049 4332633 Mon 7-10 pm
Clane, Scoil Mhuire 045 868255 Thurs 7-10 pm
Coolmine Community School, Clonsilla 01 8214583/01 8214141 Mon 7-10
pm
Donahies Community School, Streamville Rd. 01 8473522/01 8482217 Wed
7-10 pm
Dun Laoghaire, College of Further Education, Cumberland St. 01
2809676 Mon. 7-10 pm
Drogheda Community Services, 041 9836084 Thurs 7-10 pm
Ennis, Adult Education Centre, Clonroad Business Park 065 6829432
Tues 7-10 pm
GMIT, Galway 091 742145 Thurs 7-10 pm
Kilkenny, St. Kieran’s College 056 7775910 Wed 7-10 pm
Letterkenny IT 074 9186063 check with venue
Rathkeale, Limerick 061 442100 check with venue
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth 01 7083784 Thurs 7-10 pm
Navan VEC, Abbey Road 045 898923 Thurs 10 am-1 pm
Old Bawn Community School 01 4526137 Tues 6.45-9.45 pm
Sligo – Grange Community School 086 1943546 check with venue
Tullamore 057 9351392 Mon 6.45-9.45 pm
Waterford-Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan 058 41184 check with
venue
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INTRODUCTION
This course will give participants a practical
grounding in the writing of fi ction and creative
non-fi ction for publication. The course allows
students to work with professional writers who
will act in a mentoring capacity. The practical
emphasis will help students to progress
towards producing work of publishable
standard and marketing it.
COURSE AIMS
• To develop creative writing skills.
• To cultivate a disciplined approach to
writing.
• To develop students’ skills in critically
assessing their own and others’ work.
• To provide an understanding of the
economics and structure of the publishing
industry.
CONTENT
Module 1: Writing: Creative Non-fi ction
Module 2: Publishing Industry Awareness
Module 3: Writing: Short Story
Module 4: Writing: the Novel
Workshop material will be circulated by email.
ADMISSION
Applicants must be 23 or over, and have the
capacity to complete a course at this level.
Participants are asked to submit, a short piece
of no more than 100 words on why they want
to do this course.
In order to facilitate the better organisation of
workshop time, please indicate also on your
application whether you are (a) a beginner in
terms of creative writing; whether you have (b)
previously attended creative writing workshops
and (c) whether you have had work published.
The course develops edit and critiquing skills,
which inform writing. Beginners will be helped
with guidelines on how to do this and
encouragement will be stressed. Students
support one another’s writing.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
A piece of creative work will be required for
each writing module (short story, novel
excerpt, non-fi ction)
Publishing Industry Awareness: students will
prepare a publisher submission for a body of
work in one of the above genres.
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
If you are attending a course at Maynooth,
Please note the following:
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: 23rd September 2010
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Kilkenny,
NUIM Campus
056 777 5910 Check with venue
NUI Maynooth,
Maynooth
01 708 4500 Thurs 7.00-10.00pm
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COURSES
Creative Writing for Publication
Level 7
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COURSES
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Directing
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This course is aimed at the following potential
students. Mature students who wish to train
for the theatre industry in Ireland and who
would like to be prepared for further study in
the field of directing. Those who wish to
explore the field to discover if they wish to
make a career in it. In this sense the Certificate
serves as a skills-based training course for
new directors. Those in the amateur youth
theatre and community theatre sectors, who
wish to formalise their experience into specific
training, acquire accreditation and gain
additional skills by doing so. Those who are
emerging directors in the professional theatre
and who wish to gain specific skills and to
acquire accreditation.
COURSE AIMS
• To introduce students to the basics of
directing for theatre
• To prepare students for further study in
directing for theatre
CONTENT
Module 1: Acting: The Language of
Performance
Module 2: Directing: Introduction to Text Based
Directing
Module 3: Directing: Introduction to
Composition
Module 4: Acting: Introduction to Devising
Module 5: Directing: Introduction to
Performance Styles
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be 23 years or over and
have the capacity to complete a course at NUI
certifi cate level.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Continuous assessment: students will keep a
1. Learning Journal in which they will record
and critically refl ect on their learning,
brought about by this course.
2. Directing Project – each student will be
expected to direct a piece of theatre that is
more than 30 minutes long and less than 70
minutes long.
3. Devising presentation.
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year. This course
is normally offered over 10 weekends
(Saturday and Sunday) throughout the year.
FEE €950
VENUE Dublin
CONTACT info@crookedhouse.ie
or 087 2759420
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COURSES
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Disability Studies
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to examine current
models of disability. It will critically evaluate
issues of oppression, power and gender and
explore barriers to inclusion experienced by
persons with a disability.
AIMS
• To examine theoretical perspectives of
disability
• To develop the Independent Living
Philosophy
• To examine a rights based approach to
disability
CONTENT
Module 1: Study Skills & Student Support
Module 2: Models of Disability
Module 3: Equality & Advocacy
Module 4: Social Analysis & Environment
Elective: Sexuality & Relationships
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Participants must be 23 years or over
• Experience of working in the field of
disability
• Have adequate skills to participate fully in a
NUI Certificate level course
• Openness to reflect on one’s own practice,
attitudes and beliefs
• Commitment to learning in a group setting
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
1. 85% minimum attendance
2. Participation in class
3. Assignments/Projects
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Dublin Cil, North
Brunswick St, D7
01 8730455 Mon 6.00-9.30pm
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Family and Community Studies
Level 7
AIMS
The aim of the course is to enable the
participants to critically evaluate and apply a
range of historical sources to create a family
history and to deepen their awareness of its
context by setting it in a wider community
environment. On completion of the course the
participants will be able:
• To assess critically and analytically sources
used in the writing of family and community
history
• To synthesize primary and secondary
material into a coherently ordered and
evidentially sourced report
• To present their synthesis in a lucid way in
accordance with accepted scholarly criteria
CONTENT
Module 1: An introduction to primary sources
for family history, both those that deal
with the whole country and a
selection of those which deal with
more specifi c localities
Module 2: An introduction to the evidence
(primary and secondary) for the
reconstruction of a community
context for that family history
Module 3: The techniques and conventions of
scholarly report writing.
In addition to the taught components of the
course students receive individual guidance on
the formulation of a project topic and the
location of sources for that project.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be 23 years or over and
have the capacity to complete a course at NUI
certifi cate level.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Two assignments based on primary sources
(2, 500-3, 000 words in length), one on family
history and one on community history.
• Research project at the end of the course,
minimum 6, 250 words.
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Castleknock,
Dublin 15
01 822 1626 check with venue
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Local History
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This Certifi cate level course is offered by the
Department of Modern History, NUI Maynooth
and carries 20 credits. The course examines
the “local dimension of Ireland’s past”.
COURSE AIMS
The course aims to provide participants
interested in local history with an opportunity
to obtain formal training in the subject. This
course sets out to provide students with a
methodological approach to the research and
writing of local history.
CONTENT
Module 1:
• An introduction to academic and
community-based local history in Ireland
• Comparative traditions in other countries
• Contemporary developments and
challenges in the field of local history
Module 2:
• Introduction to primary and secondary
sources
• Guidelines for critical appraisal of sources
• Guidance on location and consultation of
selected major sources
Module 3:
Presenting Local History:
• Writing conventions
• Oral/visual presentations
• Fieldwork
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Applications for this course are approved by
the Department of Modern History, NUI
Maynooth
• Participants are required to hold an interest
in local history together with an indication of
capacity for the course
• Participants must be 23 years or over
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 80% minimum attendance
• Research Project
• Participation in class
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
If you are attending a course at Maynooth,
Please note the following:
Application Closing Date: 18th August 2010
Start Date: 7th September 2010
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Dublin City
Archives,
Pearse St,
Dublin 2
01 674 4996 Tues 5.30-8.00pm
Navan,
Co. Meath
046 902 1680 Thur 10.00am- 1.00pm
NUI Maynooth,
Maynooth
Start date: 7th
September 2010
01 708 4500 Tues 6.15-8.00pm
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COURSES
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Philosophy
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This Certifi cate level course is designed to
provide participants with the opportunity to
develop an understanding of philosophy and to
introduce the student to critical thinking in a
number of foundational subjects in philosophy:
logic, ethics and philosophy of religion.
AIMS
The aim of the programme is to introduce
students to some of the basic issues and
methods of philosophical refl ection.
CONTENT
Module 1 Introduction to Philosophy (Western)
Module 2 Moral Philosophy
Module 3 Logic and Critical Thinking
Module 4 Philosophy of Religion
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be 23 or over and have the
capacity to complete a course at this level.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
85% minimum attendance
Participation in Class
Essays
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
If you are attending a course at Maynooth,
Please note the following:
Application Closing Date: 25th August 2010
Start Date: 20th September 2010
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
NUI Maynooth,
Maynooth
01 7084500 Mon 7.00-10.00pm
Kilkenny, NUIM
Campus
056 777 5910 check with venue
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Psychology
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This Certifi cate level course is designed to
provide participants with the opportunity to
develop an understanding of psychology and
to explore its relevance to the individual, family,
community and society.
COURSE AIM
The course aims to introduce participants to the
main psychological theories and examine their
contribution to the development of the discipline.
CONTENT
Module 1: Introduction to Psychology and
Study Skills Overview of what psychology
consists of, its history and study skills
Module 2: The Biological Basis of Behaviour
Most behaviour is rooted in our biology; this
module considers the role of the brain in sleep,
sensation and percEdgewater Collegeon.
Module 3: Learning and Feeling This module
focuses on how we learn, remember and
experience emotions
Module 4: Personality This module reviews the
most important theories of personality, and
how personality is assessed under each of
these theories.
Module 5: The Development of the Individual
This module considers the early development
of the child from concEdgewater Collegeon through to
thought, language and moral development.
Module 6: Introduction to Social Psychology
Key areas in social psychology such as social
percEdgewater Collegeon, attitudes and prejudice will be
explored in this module.
Module 7: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
This module introduces students to the
diagnosis, classifi cation and treatment models
in abnormal behaviour
Module 8: Introduction to Social Research
Methodology An introduction to the main
techniques involved in social research
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Participants must be 23 years or over
• Have adequate skills to participate fully in an
NUI Certificate level course
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Participation in class
• Essays
• Research Project
• Report based on Learning Journal
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Cavan, Co. Cavan 049 4332633 Wed 7.00-10.00pm
Clane, Co. Kildare 045 868255 Tues 7.00-10.00pm
Cork, Co. Cork 021 4222100 Tues 6.00-9.30pm
Coolmine, D15 01 8214583 Mon 7.00-10.00pm
Crumlin, D12 01 4536397 Wed 10.00am-1.00pm
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin
01 2809676 Mon 7.00-10.00pm
Kilkenny,
NUIM Campus
056 7775910 Check with venue
Malahide
Co. Dublin
01 8460949 Thurs 7.30-9.30pm
Navan, Co. Meath 046 9021680 Wed 10.00am-1.00pm
Old Bawn, D24 01 4526137 Thurs 6.45-9.45pm
Laois Third Level,
Co. Laois
057 862 3161 Check with venue
Vita House,
Roscommon
0906 625898 Mon 7.30-10.30pm
AIT, Co.
Westmeath
090 6483050 Mon 7.00-10.00pm
NUI Certifi cate Modular Programmes
ON CAMPUS ONLY – Commencing week beginning 7th September 2010
Culture & Society
People Place & Heritage
Introduction
A module is a block of learning in which a particular topic is taught
and assessed. 5 credit
modules require 24 hours of class contact and 48 hours of
self-directed learning.
The modules offered are drawn from the part-time degree programmes in
Community Studies
and in Local Studies. Students may take single modules from one of
these programmes, be
assessed and receive a grade. If they complete 4 modules (20
Credits), they will be awarded an
NUI Maynooth Certifi cate (Level 7) in either Culture & Society
(Community Studies
programme) OR People Place and Heritage (Local Studies programme). If
participants wish
to progress further, they may transfer their credits into the
relevant part-time degree programme
(a Bachelor of Arts degree requires 180 credits). Learning Skills
will be offered in conjunction
with the programmes.
The following modules are offered at: NUI Maynooth Campus, Co.
Kildare.
Foundation Modules (Common)
Semester 1 only
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CM 1 STUDY SKILLS & STUDENT SUPPORT 5 Credits
Responsible Department:
Adult and Community Education
Module Objective: To equip students with the
requisite knowledge and skills to study effectively
and present academic assignments in an
appropriate format.
Assessment: Assignment
Time: Tuesday 8: 15-10: 00pm Fee: €382
CMO4 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES 5 Credits
Responsible Department:
Adult & Community Education
Module Objective: To develop students’
knowledge and practical skill in Information &
Communication Technologies as a tool for research
and learning to a level appropriate to studying at
University.
Assessment:
Competence test 30% (mid-semester)
Short in-class quiz / test 10% (end of semester)
Practical assignment 60% (end of semester)
Time: Wednesday 8: 15-10: 00pm Fee: €382
* CM denotes modules common to both programmes.
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Semester 1
(COMMENCING 7th September 2010 for 12 WEEKS)
NUI Maynooth
Certifi cate: Culture &
Society
CS07B MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 5 Credits
Responsible Department: Anthropology
Module Objective: To provide an overview of
medical anthropology including: rise of biomedicine;
medicine and the western world; problems of the
body and self; introgenesis; AIDS; the socio cultural
production of health; illness and medical care
Assessment: Continuous assessment/written
assignments
Time: Tuesday 6.15-8.00pm Fee: €382
CS023 COMMUNITY WORK: POLICIES & ISSUES
5 Credits
Responsible Department: Applied Social Studies
Module Objective: The module will examine:
current social, economic and political forces shaping
social policy; national and EU social policies and
policy trends; case studies; current issues e.g.
participation, social exclusion, inter-agency work,
partnership; changing nature of community work.
Assessment: Continuous assessment/written
assignments
Time: Wednesday 6.15-8.00 pm Fee: €382
CS9 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT 5 Credits
Responsible Department: Adult & Community
Education
Module Objective: The module will examine:
Freudian psychoanalysis; identity development;
stages of adult development; feminist critique and
research; men and masculinity.
Assessment: Continuous assessment/written
assignments
Time: Wednesday 8.15-10.00pm Fee: €382
NUI Maynooth
Certifi cate: People Place
and Heritage
LS 32 EUROPE IN NINETEENTH CENTURY 5 Credits
Responsible Department: History
Module Objective: The module will examine: the
revolutionary epoch; romanticism, liberalism,
nationalism; the development of industrial society;
Europeans overseas.
Assessment: Two-hour end-of-semester
examination 50%, Individual project 50%
Time: Tuesday 6.15-8.00pm Fee: €382
LS19 IRELAND 1603-1800 5 Credits
Responsible Department: History
Module Objective: The module will examine: the
revolutionary epoch; romanticism, liberalism,
nationalism; the development of industrial society;
Europeans overseas.
Assessment: Two-hour end-of-semester
examination 50%, Individual project 50%
Time: Tuesday 6.15-8.00pm Fee: €382
LS20 IRISH ART & ARCHITECTURE 1600-1900 5 Credits
Responsible Department: History
Module Objective: The module will examine: the
changing forms and styles of art and architecture
since AD1600; The role of art in Irish society since
AD1600.
Assessment: Individual project 75%,
Class test 25%
Time: Wednesday 6.15-8.00 pm Fee: €382
Students interested in taking modular certifi cates at the
University’s Kilkenny Campus should
contact the campus directly at kilkenny.campus@nuim.ie or 056-777
5910 for information on
modules which will be offered there in 2010-2011
Application Closing Date: 18th August 2010. Start Date: 7th September
2010
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MODULAR PROGRAMMES
NUI Maynooth
Certifi cate: Culture &
Society
CS1A SOCIAL ANALYSIS 1: THEORISING SOCIETY
5 Credits
Responsible Department: Sociology
Module Objective: Modern Society as Capitalist
Society. Marx and critical theory; Modern Society as
Industrial Society. Durkheim and Beyond; Modern
Society as Rational Society. From Weber to Ritzer;
Modern Society as Urban Society; Tonnies and
Simmel; Consensus vs Confl ict; Symbolic Interation-
Mead and Goffman; Integrating Structure and
Agency-Giddens, Bourdieu and Habermas;
Introducing Poststructuralism-The Work of Michel
Foucault.
Assessment: Continuous assessment/ written
assignments
Time: Tuesday 8.15-10.00pm Fee: €382
CS35 THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF ETHNICITY 5 Credits
Responsible Department: Anthropology
Module Objective: To explore the ideas and
practices associated with the concept of ethnicity
from the point of view of the Social Sciences.
Special relevance will be given to the social
processes of differentiation, self-identifi cation,
categorization, inclusion and exclusion, that are at
the centre of group formation. The anthropology of
ethnicity.
Assessment: Continuous assessment/ written
assignments
Time: Tuesday 6.15-8.00pm Fee: €382
NUI Maynooth
Certifi cate: People Place
and Heritage
LS21 IRISH PLACE NAMES 5 Credits
Responsible Department: Nua Ghaeilge
Module Objective: The principal elements found in
place names; Meanings and structure of place
names; Foreign elements in Irish place names.
Assessment: Continuous assessment/ written
assignments
Time: Tuesday 6.15-8.00pm Fee: €382
LS33 EUROPE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 5 Credits
Responsible Department: History
Module Objective: Origins of World War One; the
dismantling of empires; the nation state and the
League of Nations; the advance of technology;
totalitarianism and World War Two; the Iron Curtain;
European integration.
Assessment: Two-hour end-of-semester
examination 50%, Individual project 50%
Time: Tuesday 8.15-10.00pm Fee: €382
CM13 EVOLUTION OF THE IRISH LANDSCAPE 5 Credits
Responsible Department: Geography
Module Objective: Landscape and environment;
Cultural landscape; Society and State; Policy: Irish
and EU.
Assessment: 1.5 hr examination (60%); written
assignment (40%)
Time: Wednesday 6.15-8.00pm Fee: €382
CM15 IRELAND 1800-PRESENT 5 Credits
Responsible Department: History
Module Objective: Politics and constitutions;
population and economy; religion, culture, ideology.
Assessment: Two-hour end-of-semester
examination 50%, Individual project 50%
Time: Wednesday 8.15-10.00pm Fee: €382
Semester 2
(COMMENCING end of January 2011 for 12 WEEKS)
* CM denotes modules common to both programmes.
Students interested in taking modular certifi cates at the
University’s Kilkenny Campus should
contact the campus directly at kilkenny.campus@nuim.ie or 056-777
5910 for information on
modules which will be offered there in 2010-2011
Application Closing Date: 7th January 2011. Start Date: 18th January
2011
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NUI Professional Development Courses
NUI Certifi cate Adult Guidance,
Theory & Practice 01 708 3752
NUI Certifi cate Communication & Group Skills for
Managers 01 708 6013
NUI Certifi cate Equality Studies in Training &
Development (online) 01 708 6013
NUI Certifi cate Integrating Literacy 01 708 6013
NUI Certifi cate Training & Continuing Education
01 821 0016
NUI Diploma in Addiction Studies 01 708 6062
NUI Diploma Training & Development
(for Socially Inclusive Workplaces) 01 708 6013
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DEVELOPMENT COURSES
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Adult Guidance, Theory and Practice
Level 8
COURSE AIMS
The course will address the needs of those
working in a guidance capacity with
unemployed and disadvantaged adults. It will
introduce participants to models of labour
market, educational guidance and will begin to
explore the theoretical principles which
underpin good practice.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participants will have a minimum of 6-8
months experience of working directly with
clients in an adult guidance and counselling
context. The course will be particularly suitable
for those who want to develop and enhance
their applied and theoretical understanding of
adult guidance and counselling and labour
market services. It will enable participants to
develop the appropriate skills and knowledge
to access the Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma
in Arts (Adult Guidance and Counselling) –
subject to selection process.
WORKSHOP THEMES
• Adult Development and the Guidance
process
• Models of Adult Guidance
• Applied Guidance Skills
• Support Systems, Contracts and
Boundaries
• Change, Transition and Loss
• Understanding Aggression and Conflict
• Developing a Quality of Work Life
• Endings and Evaluation
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
In addition to a minimum attendance of 80%,
the following assessment methods will be
employed on the course:
• Learning Journal
• Essay
• Case Study
• Service Network Audit
• Interview
Participants will be expected to attend all
workshops and participate fully in the group
process and learning.
DURATION & DELIVERY
The course will be delivered in an open
learning format incorporating home based
distance learning materials and workshops.
1. Home based support materials = 100 hours
2. Seven x 2 day workshops = 100 hours
FEE €2, 500
APPLICATION
Application and Brochure can be downloaded
from http: //adulteducation.nuim.ie
or Email: adultguidancecourses@nuim.ie
or call 01- 7083752 for further information
Location
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
NUI Maynooth Campus, Kilkenny
Galway
Tallaght
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Communication & Group Skills for Managers
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
NUI Certifi cate in Communication & Group
Skills for Managers will assist individuals to
develop effective leadership, facilitation and
communication skills in a work-based
environment. It is suitable for individuals with
no management/supervisory experience who
wish to further their career. It is also
appropriate for those individuals who wish to
develop their existing skills.
COURSE AIMS
To develop practical management skills at an
individual, group and organisational level. To
achieve this the course comprises four
modules.
CONTENT
Module 1: Personal Management Skills
This module introduces the students to the
primary roles of the manager. Practical study
skills will also be covered during the module to
equip the students going forward.
Module 2: Managing Individuals
Managing people is a key role of the manager.
This module covers such topics as employee
relations, performance management and
motivating people.
Module 3: Managing Groups
Groups and teams are of ever growing
importance to organisations today. This
module examines how groups are developed,
the dynamics within groups and how groups
and teams contribute to organisation
effectiveness.
Module 4: Managing Organisations
The fi nal module addresses managing the
organisation. This involves managing change,
developing culture within organisations. This
module also examines the development of and
implememtation of strategy.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be 23 years of age or over
and be in a position to apply what they are
learning on the course.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Participation in class
• Assignments
COURSE DURATION
100 hours part-time over one year, this may
include 3 or 4 Saturdays.
FEE €950
HOW TO APPLY See page 3
Location Contact Time
Cork 021 422 2100 Mon 6.30-9.30pm
Dublin 15,
Castleknock
01 822 1626 Check with venue
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Equality Studies in Training & Development
(online) Level 7
INTRODUCTION
The NUI Certifi cate in Equality Studies in
Training and Development will heighten
participants’ knowledge and understanding of
equality and diversity issues in order to
contribute to the development of socially
inclusive workplaces. The course will equip
practitioners with the competence to become
professional trainers in this challenging area.
COURSE AIMS
To provide participants with knowledge and
skills in the following areas:
• Reflective Practice
• Equality Issues in a Diverse Ireland
• Ability and Disability Issues
• Teaching and Learning
CONTENT
The fi ve Units of the course resource materials
are presented in an open/fl exible learning
format, supported by three days of workshops:
Unit 1: Academic & Personal Skills
Unit 2: The Shape of Irish Society
Unit 3: Equality in a Diverse Ireland
Unit 4: Ability and Disability
Unit 5: Teaching and Learning
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Course to be aimed at practitioners in learning
and development or those with an interest in
learning about diversity and equality.
Basic I.T. skills [NB Basic Computer Skills are
available immediately through FÁS eCollege on
www.ecollege.ie]
Access to a computer with Windows 2000 or
above and broadband internet access.
Commitment to self-directed learning.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
• 85% minimum attendance
• Participation Online
• Portfolios
• Learning Journal
• Research Report
COURSE DURATION AND DELIVERY
Students meet together in 3 workshops and
participate on line for the remainder of the
course.
FEE €950
ON CAMPUS – NUI MAYNOOTH
Intake 1: Sept 2010
Workshops: September, November, and
January (Dates to be confi rmed)
Intake 2: Jan 2011
Workshops: January, March and May (Dates to
be confi rmed)
Closing Date for Applications 13th August
2010
OFF CAMPUS – PORTARLINGTON
Laois Third Level – Tel: 057 862 3161
Workshops – check with venue.
HOW TO APPLY
For application forms and further information,
please contact:
Department of Adult and Community
Education, NUI Maynooth.
Tel: 01 708 6013 Fax: 01 708 4687
Email: equalitystudies@nuim.ie
Web: http: //adulteducation.nuim.ie
Location Contact Time
Laois Third Level,
Co. Laois
057 862 3161 Check with venue
NUI Maynooth,
Maynooth
01 708 6013 Check with venue
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Integrating Literacy
Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This course was developed in response to
demand for the integration of literacy with
training programmes. In some cases
individuals on training programmes may not
always have the required literacy level to
achieve successful completion of the training.
Some training programmes have sought to
address this issue by providing separate tuition
to enable the individual to improve literacy
skills. However, it is proposed here that
alongside separate literacy tuition, literacy
skills should be integrated with the training.
This integrated approach proves rewarding
and provides added value for both the
individual trainee and the trainers. To be
effective however, the trainers need to develop
specifi c skills. This course offers participants
an opportunity to develop skills in order to
integrate literacy training into course delivery.
COURSE AIM
The aim of this course is to give participants
an understanding of literacy issues and the
knowledge and skills required to integrate
literacy development with other subject areas.
On completion of the course, participants will
be able to integrate basic skill development
into their work practices.
CONTENT
The content focuses on the integration of
literacy and includes the following areas:
CONTEXT FOR INTEGRATION
• Definitions and Philosophies
• Experiences and Barriers
• The Tutor/Student Relationship
• The Reflective Practitioner
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• An Integrative Approach to:
– Lesson Planning and Assessment
– Reading, Writing, Spelling and Numeracy
– Use of Materials
• Multiple Intelligences and Specific Learning
Difficulties
• Working with Groups and Teambuilding
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal academic entry requirements.
Participants must be 23 years of age or over and
be in a position to apply what they are learning on
the course. The integration process will begin
during the course so it is essential that
participants are working as adult tutors or trainers.
The course is of relevance to tutors/trainers and
other adult educators who work with students/
trainees with literacy diffi culties.
Both individual and group applications are
invited; in particular we welcome applications
from organisations such as Youthreach,
Teagasc, CERT and NTDI.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Eight short assignments linked to course sessions
One essay (1800 words) based on a Learning
Journal
Practical project (2500 words)
DURATION & DELIVERY
The course is conducted over 100 hours. It is
usually delivered in a series of two-day training
sessions within a six-month period.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Department of Adult and Community
Education, NUI Maynooth
Tel: 01 708 6013 Fax: 01 708 4687
Location Contact Time
Oughterard,
Galway
091 874538 Check with venue
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Certifi cate in Training &
Continuing Education Level 7
INTRODUCTION
This course was developed in order to ensure
that trainers have the essential competencies
necessary to meet the training challenges that
they are faced with in today’s changing world.
The programme has been revised and updated
during 2009 in order to ensure that it includes
new developments in training approaches.
Participants attend a total of 5 days of
workshops over the entire course period. You
must attend all 5 Workshops.
COURSE AIMS
• ensure that trainers have the essential
competencies necessary to meet the
training challenges that they are faced with
in today’s changing world;
• provide formal qualifications for those
involved in training and development;
• encourage those in training roles to update
themselves in new developments in training
methodology and delivery systems.
CONTENT
The course is delivered in four units and
covers all the essential basic skills and
knowledge required by today’s trainer.
Unit 1: Assessing Training and Development Needs
The subjects covered in this unit are:
Systematic training, job analysis, the learning
process, the communication process and
giving feedback.
Unit 2: Designing a Training Programme
The subjects covered in this unit are:
Training methods, training styles, training aids,
learning outcomes and preparing a training
programme.
Unit 3: Delivering Training
The subjects covered in this unit are:
Planning a training session, delivering a
training talk, training demonstration,
assessment method and e-learning.
Unit 4: Supporting the Learner
The subjects covered in this unit are:
Socialisation, evaluation, interpersonal behaviour,
motivation and giving supportive help.
COURSE DURATION & DELIVERY
Participants attend a total of 5 days of
workshops spread over a fourteen week
period. The course is run in several locations
throughout the country. It is offered daytime
and evenings.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal academic entry
requirements. However, participants must be
23 years of age or over. It is desirable, though
not essential, that you currently have a training
role in some capacity.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
You will submit a portfolio of your work to NUI
Maynooth for assessment. Essentially this
portfolio will display your competence in
identifying, planning, implementing and
evaluating training. You are also required to
make a brief training presentation in the
company of an NUI Maynooth assessor. You
must also submit a written assignment on
some aspect of training and development.
TUTOR SUPPORT
Throughout the programme tutors are always
available to participants by phone, fax or
e-mail. E-mail is an ideal way to send drafts of
your work to your tutor for comment. Support
is also available through the NUI Moodle
E-Learning system.
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FEES
The cost of the course is €1, 250 per
participant. All course materials are supplied.
Tea/coffee is also supplied. Lunch and snacks
are available at the course location but are not
included in the course cost.
FÁS FUNDING
If you have recently become unemployed or
redundant, it is worth checking with your local
FÁS Employment Offi ce to see if they might be
in a position to part pay your course fee under
the Technical Employment Support Grant.
Please contact Cavanagh Consulting (01
8210016 or cavana@iol.ie) for further details.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
There are no formal education requirements or
selection procedures. However, it is desirable
to have some previous training experience. It is
also very desirable, that you have an
opportunity to carry out some training during
the time you are completing the course. This
gives you the chance to try out your new
learning which forms the basis of some of your
coursework.
TIME COMMITMENT
In addition to attending the course workshops,
you are required to spend about 6-10 hours
per week on your coursework. This is a big
time commitment. You should not proceed
with your application at this point in time, if you
feel that you are not in a position to give that
sort of time commitment to the course over its
14-week duration.
HOW TO APPLY
For application forms and information, please
contact the Programme Co-ordinators:
Cavanagh Consulting,
9 Park Avenue,
Castleknock,
Dublin 15.
Tel: 01 821 0016
Mobile: 086 814 2203
Email: cavana@iol.ie
Web: www.cavanaghconsulting.ie
Course Locations
Course will commence at the following
locations in September and October 2010
Location
Athlone
Cork
Dublin North
Dublin South
Dublin West
Dundalk
Limerick
Kilkenny
NUI Maynooth (Evenings)
Sligo
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NUI Diploma in Arts: Addiction Studies – Level 8
One-year part-time course offered through NUI Maynooth
INTRODUCTION
This Diploma course will provide students with
an opportunity to advance their knowledge
and expertise in prevention and intervention
methodologies so that they can respond
effectively to the challenges presented by drug
and alcohol misuse in Ireland. The diploma is
at Level 8 on the National Framework of
Qualifi cations.
This course will enable participants to:
• Develop a theoretical understanding of
substance misuse and related issues;
• Critically appraise current evidence based
practice in relation to prevention and
intervention;
• Locate substance misuse within its social,
political and cultural contexts;
• Explore personal and professional issues as
they pertain to work in the area of
substance misuse;
• Develop group-work and facilitation skills;
• Apply their learning to work, vocational or
community settings;
• Explore research methodologies that are
related to working with substance misuse in
a community setting;
• Develop skills in substance misuse
education and prevention.
COURSE CONTENT
This programme is offered in two parts, with a
combined total of 60 ECTS credits. Part 1
carries 20 credits and leads to the award of NUI
Certifi cate in Addiction Studies. Part 2 carries
an additional 40 credits and will lead to the
award of NUI Diploma in Arts: Addiction Studies.
The modules for the Diploma will include the
following:
Group work & facilitation skills/
Reflective Practice 7.5 credits
The objectives of this module are
a) to enable students to articulate a philosophy
of adult learning processes and
b) to enable students to facilitate a learning
group in a wide variety of contexts, and in
particular in the area of addiction.
Prevention education:
theory & practice 5 credits
On completion of this module students will be
able to
• Examine current evidence based drug and
alcohol prevention strategies
• Identify the most appropriate strategies to
be applied in various school and community
settings
• Identify their own role within the overall
context of a comprehensive community
based response.
Intervention skills 7.5 credits
On completion of this module students will be
able to
• Critically reflect on current models of best
practice in relation to advising, supporting
and intervening with substance misuse and
other addictive behaviours
• Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and
practical skills in motivational interviewing
and brief intervention
• Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and
skills in assessment, care pathway planning
and making referrals.
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Drug & alcohol policy 5 credits
The module objectives are to enable students to
• Critically evaluate public policy service
management as it relates to the
management of drug and alcohol problems
• Identify the role that key national agencies,
organizations and Government bodies play
in shaping drug and alcohol policy
• Analyse the impact of foreign policies and
international conventions on Irish drug and
alcohol policy making
• Identify and critically debate the main
components of current drug and alcohol
legislation, policies and strategies.
Social capital and social
network analysis 5 credits
The objective of this module is to enable
students to develop a sociological
understanding of the importance of social
capital and social networks, together with the
role they play in understanding and addressing
issues of addiction.
Social Analysis: theorizing society 5 credits
This module will introduce students to
sociological theory and the major schools of
thought and perspectives that shape our
understanding of contemporary society.
Community engagement & learning 5 credits
The objective of this module is to engage in
critical and refl ective processes concerning
one’s involvement in social or community
activities and action, and to put together a
descriptive and refl ective learning portfolio.
COURSE DURATION
200 hours part-time over one year, plus
additional compulsory workshops and tutorials
throughout the year. Students will attend on
two evenings per week.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Diploma must be 23 years
or over and have satisfactorily completed the
NUI Certifi cate in Addiction Studies (or
equivalent).
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Continuous assessment: essays, projects,
research reports, portfolio, learning journal etc.
FEE €2, 500
HOW TO APPLY
The next Diploma Programme will be delivered
on campus at NUI Maynooth commencing in
early September 2010.
Further details contact Kay Loughlin
Department of Adult and Community
Education,
National University of Ireland Maynooth,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Phone: 01 7086062
Email: kay.loughlin@nuim.ie
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INTRODUCTION
The NUI Diploma in Training and Development (for
Socially Inclusive Workplaces) is aimed at adult
educators and trainers who work to promote social
inclusion in the workplace. The emphasis is on
best practice in inclusive education and training.
This diploma course builds on two required
certifi cate courses - Equality Studies in Training &
Development or Adult & Community Education
and Training & Continuing Education - by offering
a third certifi cate course from the following
options: Adult Guidance, Theory & Practice;
Addiction Studies; Community Development
and Leadership; Disability Studies; Integrating
Literacy or Counselling Skills. Students who
complete the three named certifi cate courses and
successfully complete a diploma level project are
eligible for the award of NUI Diploma in Training &
Development (for Socially Inclusive Workplaces).
COURSE AIMS
To recognise the knowledge, skills and
competencies of participants in the following
areas:
• Training/Education
• Equality/Disability
• Guidance & Counselling
• Integrating Literacy
and to develop the skills necessary to promote
refl ective practice in diverse learning groups.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants who successfully complete the
programme will be equipped to:
• Facilitate inclusive processes for assessing
training needs
• Design inclusive education and training
programmes
• Deliver education and training inclusively
• Support the learner
• Have the necessary skills and knowledge to
address equality issues in general and
disability issues specifically
• Understand equality legislation as it relates
to education and training
• Be skilled in the area of critical and reflective
learning
• Be skilled in the area of adult guidance and
counselling
• Be skilled in integrating literacy into training
programme
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & ASSESSMENT
Required Certificates:
1. Training and Continuing Education/
Adult and Community Education
2. Equality Studies
40 Credits
Diploma in Training and Development –
Level 7 Socially Inclusive Workplaces
60 credits
Plus one of the following options:
• Addiction Studies
• Adult Guidance, Theory and Practice
• Community Development and Leadership
• Communication and Group Skills for Managers
• Counselling
• Disability Studies
• Integrating Literacy
20 credits
FEES The cost for this diploma course will be in
the region of €650.
Students must successfully complete all course
requirements for the three certifi cate courses
and, in addition, they must successfully
complete a diploma level project in order to
attain the award: NUI Diploma in Arts: Training &
Development (for Socially Inclusive Workplaces).
HOW TO APPLY
For application forms and further information,
please contact Department of Adult and
Community Education, National University of
Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Telephone: (01) 7086013
Email: dipsiw@nuim.ie
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Bachelor of Arts (Modular evening part-time)
(Honours – Level 8)
BA Local Studies 01 708 4587
BA Community Studies 01 708 4587
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INTRODUCTION
The National University of Ireland Maynooth
offers modular part time honours degrees in
Local Studies and Community Studies. These
programmes were developed in response to the
demand for inter-disciplinary, fl exible progression
routes for adult to degree level. They are offered
in the evening to facilitate adults who are unable
to attend on a full-time basis during the day.
They represent a further expansion of NUI
Maynooth provision for mature students. With
such innovative features as fl exible delivery,
modularisation, credit accumulation and
recognition of accredited prior learning, students
may advance in a systematic and learner friendly
way towards a primary degree.
The programmes are offered at the NUI
Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and at the
University’s Kilkenny Campus.
STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Over a fi ve year cycle of delivery the following
two programmes are provided:
• Programme 1 Local Studies
• Programme 2 Community Studies
Students on the degree may choose to follow
either the Local Studies programme or the
Community Studies programme. It is not
possible to attend modules from both
programmes, except where Common Modules
are offered.
The inter-disciplinary nature of the programmes
means that the various University Departments
have responsibility for module delivery.
1. Local Studies:
Participating Departments -
History, Geography, Ancient Classics, Nua
Ghaeilge, Language Centre, Sociology,
Anthropology, Adult & Community
Education.
2. Community Studies:
Participating Departments -
Adult & Community Education, Applied
Social Studies, Anthropology, Sociology,
Geography, History.
SEMESTERS
Each academic year has two semesters.
Semesters are blocks of fourteen weeks,
consisting of twelve weeks class contact and
two weeks study and examinations.
Each academic year on-campus is typically
structured as follows:
Semester 1
12 weeks class contact + 2 study weeks
Semester 2
12 weeks class contact + 2 study weeks
Summer Modules (Optional)
Monday-Friday full-time - 1 week
Lectures are offered over two or three nights
per week, usually Tuesday, Wednesday and, at
times Thursday, from 6.00-10.00pm.
MODULES
Each programme is offered through modules.
A module is a “block” of learning in which a
particular topic is taught and assessed. Most
modules are “stand alone” and can be studied
as separate blocks. All modules carry credits
towards the degree. The modules of study are
delivered through a combination of regular
lectures, tutorials, presentations, fi eld courses
and short summer schools.
Programme 1: BA Local Studies
(Honours - Level 8)
Programme 2: BA Community Studies
(Honours - Level 8)
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The modules carry different credit
weightings as follows:
Module Credit 5 Class Contact Hours 24
Module Credit 10 Class Contact Hours 48
CREDITS
The degrees are based on the accumulation of
credits. Students must accumulate 180
credits to successfully obtain their degree.
Credits are awarded on successful completion
of end of semester assessment. The fl exibility
of the degrees means individuals can
accumulate a maximum of 20 credits or a
minimum of 5 credits per semester.
RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITED PRIOR LEARNING
Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is considered
for exemption from specifi c programme
modules. NUI Maynooth courses and/or
accredited higher education courses provided
by other institutions and successfully
completed by applicants are considered for
APL. A University Committee appraises the
applications and credits are awarded to
individual students through NUI Maynooth
academic procedures.
A student can transfer a maximum of 60
credits for APL.
Applicants to the degree must indicate on their
Application Form the names of higher
education courses for which they may be
seeking credits through APL. Copies of
certifi cates for such named courses will be
required only from applicants who are offered
a place on the degree.
ASSESSMENT AND AWARDS
Each module on the degree programmes is
assessed. In general assessment methods
include assignments, project work, written
examinations and presentations. All students
must complete a thesis.
On accumulation of 90 credits (allowing for
30 APL credits) students will be awarded a
NUI Diploma in Arts (Local & Community
Studies).
On achieving 180 credits the student is
awarded a
BA Local Studies (Honours-Level 8)
OR
BA Community Studies (Honours – Level 8).
CHOOSING A PATH THROUGH THE DEGREE
Students on the degree may choose to follow
either the Local Studies programme or the
Community Studies programme. However,
students are not required to make a fi nal
decision on which programme they wish to
follow until they have successfully completed
Semester 1.
Semester 1.
In Semester 1 a student will be expected to
successfully complete the common obligatory
modules:
CM1: Study Skills & Studies Support;
CM04: Introduction to Information &
Communication Technologies;
CM5: Introduction to Programmes: Local
Studies & Community Studies.
Please note the following:
• The Introduction to Information &
Communication Technologies module
assumes that students have basic IT/word
processing skills.
• Students who have previously achieved the
award of Diploma in Arts or a higher award
may apply for an exemption in Study Skills.
All students must successfully complete the
Common Introductory Modules in Semester 1.
Programme Selection:
Local Studies OR Community Studies
In order to complete the degree students are
expected to:
• Choose sufficient modules from either the
Local Studies programme OR the
Community Studies programme to
accumulate 180 credits for award of the
degree;
• Complete a Thesis (20 credits) as part of
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Students must have completed 120 credits of
taught modules before registering for Thesis.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Students on the part-time degrees have
access to all services and supports available in
the University, with the additional services of a
Student Support Offi cer. A Study Skills and
Student Support module is offered in the fi rst
semester of the programme.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the degree programmes should
be mature students, i.e. aged twenty-three
years or over by 1st January in the year of
admission.
NUI Maynooth encourages applications from
adults who may not have completed second
level education. The number of places offered
will be restricted so it may not be possible to
offer places to all applicants in any one year.
NON-EUROPEAN APPLICANTS
The University welcomes applications from
non-EU applicants. For information regarding
fees for non-EU applicants visit the University’s
webside at: www.nuim.ie/international.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Both programmes are delivered through
English. Students are advised that to benefi t
from their chosen programme they should be
profi cient in both written and spoken English.
FEES
Fees are calculated on the credit weighting of
each module and are payable at the beginning
of each semester.
HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY
Application for admission is made direct to
Maynooth or Kilkenny. It should be made on
the offi cial Application Form available from:
Maynooth Campus
BA Support Offi cer,
Department of Adult and Community
Education,
National University of Ireland, Maynooth,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Tel: 01 708 4587/708 3948
Fax: 01 708 4687
Email: BApartTime.AdultEd@nuim.ie
Kilkenny Campus
Programme Manager,
Kilkenny Campus (NUI Maynooth),
College Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny.
Tel: 056 777 5910/777 5919
Fax: 056 776 1369
Email: Kilkenny.campus@nuim.ie
Completed application forms should be
returned to the same address.
The information in this introduction is intended
only as a guide for applicants.
NUI Maynooth reserves the right to alter any
aspect of this information at any time.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Tel: 01 708 4500
Josephine Finn
Head of Continuing Education
Kellyann Reid
Continuing Education Support Offi cer
Kay Loughlin
Executive Offi cer
COUNSELLING SKILLS
Tel: 01 708 3784
Mary B. Ryan
Programme Co-ordinator
David McCormack
Academic Course Co-ordinator
Mary Corbally
Senior Executive Assistant
ADULT GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING
Tel: 01 708 3752
Tel: 01 708 3750
Mary B Ryan
Programme Co-ordinator
David McCormack
Academic course Co-ordinator
Breda Gibney
Senior Executive Assistant
BA LOCAL STUDIES / BA COMMUNITY STUDIES
Rosaleen O’Riordan (Maynooth)
Support Offi cer
Christopher Reid (Kilkenny)
Academic Programme Manager
KILKENNY CAMPUS
Tel: 056 777 5910
Maeve O’Byrne
Acting Head Kilkenny Campus/
Development Offi cer
Christopher Reid
Academic Programme Manager
Lisa Condon
Campus Administrator/
Facilities Manager
Mairead McQuaid
Librarian
Continuing Education Staff
2010/2011
CONTINUING EDUCATION
STAFF 2010/2011
ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Jimmy Connolly
MA (Adult Ed), HDip (Adult Ed),
Dip. Addiction Studies
Sarah Fitzsimons
BSocSc., HDip (Adult Ed)
Kay Lynch
Dip Counselling Skills, BA, MLitt
ADULT GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Ann Byrne
MSc, MA, CMIGC, HDip in Ed
Mick Fahy
BA, HDip, Dip in Remedial and Compensatory
Education, Dip in Group Analytic Psychotherapy
Andrée Harpur
HDE, DCG, MA, CMIG
ADDICTION STUDIES
Derek Byrne
B.A. (Hons), M.Phil., M.Sc.
Ger Campbell
BSc Hons. Counselling & Psychotherapy
John Casey
SRN, Dip Addiction Studies, MSc Drug & Alcohol
Policy
Gerard Farrell
RPN, BA, MSc, Dip Counselling MIACP, Dip in
Psychotherapy Supervision
Stephen Harding
MSc Drug and Alcohol Policy, H.Dip (HHSA), Dip
Addiction Studies, HDip. Adult & Community Ed.
Tony Jordan
MLitt, MA in Supervision, Dip Addiction Studies
Vivienne O’Brien
B.A., H.Dip in Education, Dip Counselling, Dip
Addiction Studies, MSc Drug and Alcohol Policy
Anna O’Neill
BA Psy, MA Health Promotions
Patricia Langton
BA MSc in Drug and Alcohol Policy
Bernie Maguire
BA, HDip in Ed, MLitt, MSc in Equality Studies
Dervalla Mannion
H Dip Adult & Community Education, H Dip
Psychology
Brendan Moore
BSc, Dip Addiction Studies, MSc in Drug and Alcohol
Policy, Mem IAAAC
James O’Shea
MA, HDip (Adult Ed), BSc(Hons) Couns., RPN, RGN,
MBACP, MIAAAC
Declan Roche
B.A., M.A., Reg Psychol. APsSI, Reg FT Supv FTAI &
ICP, EAP
Maeve Shanley
BSc, HDip in Ed, MSc in Health Service Management
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Derek Barter
BA, PHD
Fearga Kenny
BSc, PhD, DipStat
Margaret Nugent
BSc Rural Development
COMMUNICATION AND GROUP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
Barra Flynn
BA(Mgmt), PG Dip (Comm.)
COUNSELLING SKILLS
Patricia Allen-Garrett
BSc Psych, Dip. Couns & Psychotherapy
Pauline Bradley
BA Psych, PG Dip, MA Counselling,
C & G Teaching Cert
Mai Duddy
Dip. in Couns., Dip. in Gestalt Psychotherapy,
Dip. in Supervision
Frank Fagan
Dip. in Couns.
Jean Farrell
B.A., Dip. Ed., D.A.S.E. (Counselling), Cert.Trans. Psy.
Paul Hyland
B.Sc., Dip. Psy.
Jacqui Keenan
BA, BSS, CQSW, RGN, Dip in Couns &
Psychotherapy, EAP
Martin Marshall
Dip. in Couns.
Camillus Metcalfe
BA, MA, PhD
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE STAFF 2010/11
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Jenny Mooney
Dip. in Couns. & Psych, Dip. in Gestalt Therapy, Dip. in
Trauma Psych, Cert.in Art Psych, Dip. in Supervision
Caroline McGuigan
Dip. in Couns.
Emer Neligan
Cert. in Art Psychotherapy & Supervision,
Dip. in Psy., Dip in the Behaviour of Criminal
Psychology
Kay O’Connor
Dip. in Couns., Training in Supervision
Pat. O’Farrell
B.A., L.L.B., M.Sc. (Couns. Psy.)
Liam Roe
B.A., M.A., F.T.A.I.
Jeanette Rigney
M.I.A.C.T., M.I.A.H.I.P., M.E.A.S.
Freda Somers
Dip. in Couns., Dip in Gestalt Psychotherapy
Rita Stanford
Dip, BSc
Eileen Tatschl
Dip. In Couns.
Stephen Vaughan
BA, Dip. In Couns.
CREATIVE WRITING FOR PUBLICATIONS
Patrick Semple
BA
Suzanne Power
B.A. (Journalism) M.A. (Creative Writing)
DISABILITIES STUDIES
Paul Fagan
HDip
ECONOMIC & FINANCE
Brian Finn
M.sc, B.B.S, Cert in Bus Arts KWU
Jim Flattery
Dip Mechanical Engineering, BA (Finance)
Fearga Kenny
BSc, PhD, DipStat
EQUALITY STUDIES
Jimmy Connolly
MA (Adult Ed), HDip (Adult Ed), Dip. Addiction Studies
Angela Mc Ginn
BSc. MSc. (UCD) M.Ed (Shef)
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STUDIES
Brendan Scott
PhD
INTEGRATING LITERACY
Patricia Murphy
BComm, HDip Ed, Cert Literacy Development, WIT
Joan Nugent
BA (Hons), MSc Ed, Postgrad Dip Special Education,
Postgrad Cert Online Tutoring.
Theresa Byrne
BA(Hons), WIT Cert (Literacy), M.Ed. (Lifelong Learning)
LOCAL HISTORY
Denis Cronin
BA, MA
Séamas Ó Maitiú
BA, PhD
PHILOSOPHY
Elizabeth Meade
BA Hons, MA
Haydn Gurmin
BA Hons, BPhil, MA
PSYCHOLOGY
Jeanette Boyne
Lorretto Cunningham
BA (Hons Psych)
Ruth Eremita
Dip. Comm. Studies, Cert. Psychology, Cert.
Counselling
Zuzanna Gorska
MA (Hons Psych), BA (ELT).
Mary Foley
BA (Hons Psych)
Margaret Killoran
BA, HDip in Ed, CHR, MSOD
Continuing Education Associate Staff
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Mary Lee
B. Rel. Sc., CFT, M. Sc. (Psychotherapy) Reg. Family
Therapist (FTAI, ICP)
Mary Campbell
BA, MA (NUIM) Adult and Continuing Education; Dip
Guidance & Counselling (UCC)
Phil McAree
BA Psan, MSc (Clin Psych)
Angela Mc Ginn
BSc. MSc. (UCD) M.Ed (Shef)
Marie O’Farrell BA
Monica O Leary
M.Sc (Cog Sci), B. Sc ( Psych),
B.A. Coun & Psychotherapy
Mary M Phillips,
M.Sc(Psychol) B.Sc. PGDSSs. Cert.Psych.Test. Reg
Psychol.PSsI.
Kate Quinlan
M.A., Reg Psychol PsSi
Rita Wall
BA (Psych), H.Dip, MSc (Ed Psy)
RETURN TO LEARNING
Margaret Sweetman
BCL, BA, MA
Anne Roundtree
BCH, BL, MA
Margaret Nugent
BSc Rural Development
Derek Barter
BA Hons, MPhil
Patricia Doyle
SOCIAL AND HUMAN STUDIES
Derek Barter
BA Hons, MPhil
Grainne Grovenor
MA, BA
Michael Hook
BA, BA (Hons), MA (Ed), P.G.C.E.
TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONS
Billy Bennett
BSc(Mgmt.), PGCert, PGDip (Stats.), MA, MPhi MMII
Brian Cavanagh
M Ed, FIITD, Dip Tr & Ed.
Mary Grufferty
B.Sc., Ph.D., Certifi cate in Training and Continuing
Education
Fintan Harrison
M.A., H Dip. Ad. Ed.
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PREVIOUS COURSE UNDERTAKEN AT NUI MAYNOOTH
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APPLICANTS WHO ARE APPLYING FOR THE FOUNDATION IN RETURN TO LEARNING,
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ONLY.
(Please See page 3 for details on how to apply to outreach centres)
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Course Location Index
NUI Certifi cate
Foundation Courses
Economics & Finance p.7
Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
The Donahies, Dublin 13
NUI, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Return to Learning p.8
NUI, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
English Courses for Speakers of Other Languages p.9
NUI, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
NUI Certifi cate
Courses
Addiction Studies p.11
Cork
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Drogheda
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Dublin 8, Sofia Housing Wellness Centre
Limerick
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Dublin 10, Ballyfermot
Dublin 15, Hartstown
Co. Leitrim, Manor Hamilton
Kilkenny, NUIM Campus
Adult & Community Education p.12
Longford VEC
Monaghan VEC
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Community Development & Leadership p.13
Castleknock, Dublin 15
Counselling Skills p.14
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Ballyfermot College of Further Education
Ballymun, Trinity Comprehensive School
Boyle, Higher Education Centre
Bray, Institute of Further Education
Castlebar, Parish Centre, Chapel St
Cavan Institute
Clane, Scoil Mhuire
Coolmine Community School, Clonsilla
Counselling Skills cont’d p.14
Donahies Community School, Streamville Rd.
Dun Laoghaire, College of Further Education, Cumberland St.
Drogheda Community Services,
Ennis, Adult Education Centre, Clonroad Business Park
GMIT, Galway
Kilkenny, St. Kieran’s College
Letterkenny IT
Rathkeale, Limerick
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Navan VEC, Abbey Road
Old Bawn Community School
Sligo – Grange Community School
Tullamore
Waterford-Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan
Creative Writing for Publication p.17
Kilkenny, NUIM Campus
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Directing p.18
Dublin
Disability Studies p.19
Dublin Cil, North Brunswick St, D7
Family and Community Studies p.20
Castleknock, Dublin 15
Local History p.21
Dublin City Archives, Pearse St, Dublin 2
Navan, Co. Meath
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Philosophy p.22
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Kilkenny, NUIM Campus
Psychology p.23
Cavan, Co. Cavan
Clane, Co. Kildare
Cork, Co. Cork
Coolmine, D15
Crumlin, D12
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Kilkenny, NUIM Campus
Malahide Co. Dublin
Navan, Co. Meath
Old Bawn, D24
Laois Third Level, Co. Laois
Course Location Index
Psychology cont’d p.23
Vita House, Roscommon
AIT, Co. Westmeath
NUI Certifi cate
Modular Programmes
Culture & Society p.24
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
People Place and Heritage p.24
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
NUI Professional
Development Courses
Adult Guidance, Theory and Practice p.28
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
NUI Maynooth Campus, Kilkenny
Galway
Tallaght
Communication & Group Skills for Managers p.29
Cork, Co. Cork
Dublin 15, Castleknock
Equality Studies in Training & Development (online) p.30
Laois Third Level, Co. Laois
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
Integrating Literacy p.31
Oughterard, Galway
Certificate in Training and
Continuing Education – Daytime p.32
Athlone
Cork
Dublin North
Dublin South
Dublin West
Dundalk
Limerick
Kilkenny
NUI Maynooth (Evenings)
Sligo
NUI Diploma in Arts: Addiction Studies p.34
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
NUI Diploma in Arts: Training & Development p.36
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
NUI Degree
Programme
Programme 1: BA Local Studies
Programme 2: BA Community Studies p.38
NUI Maynooth, Maynooth
NUI Maynooth Campus, Kilkenny
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP///COUNSELLING SKILLS///CREATIVE
WRITING FOR PUBLICATION///DIRECTING///FAMILY & COMMUNITY IN
COMMUNICATION///GROUP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS///NUI CERTIFICATE IN EQUALITY
STUDIES IN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT///DEVELOPMENT BY DISTANCE LEARNING
ECONOMICS & FINANCE///RETURN TO LEARNING///ADDICTION STUDIES///ADULT &
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE///PSYCHOLOGY///RACE & ETHNIC STUDIES///SOCIAL &
HUMAN STUDIES///NUI CERTIFICATE IN ADULT GUIDANCE///THEORY DIPLOMA IN
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT///(FOR SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES)///BA LOCAL
STUDIES & BA COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SKILLS///CREATIVE WRITING FOR
PUBLICATION///DIRECTING///FAMILY & COMMUNITY STUDIES///GROUP WORK:
SKILLS FOR MANAGERS///NUI CERTIFICATE IN EQUALITY STUDIES IN TRAINING &
DEVELOPMENT///NUI CERTIFICATE IN INTEGRATING ECONOMICS &
FINANCE///RETURN TO LEARNING///ADDICTION STUDIES///ADULT & COMMUNITY
EDUCATION///COMMUNITY ETHNIC STUDIES///SOCIAL & HUMAN STUDIES///NUI
CERTIFICATE IN ADULT GUIDANCE///THEORY & PRACTICE///NUI CERTIFICATE
DEVELOPMENT///(FOR SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES)///BA LOCAL STUDIES &
BA COMMUNITY STUDIES///BSC RURAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES///ADULT & COMMUNITY
EDUCATION///COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP///COUNSELLING
SKILLS///CREATIVE ADULT GUIDANCE///THEORY & PRACTICE///NUI CERTIFICATE
IN COMMUNICATION///GROUP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS///NUI CERTIFICATE LOCAL
STUDIES & BA COMMUNITY STUDIES///BSC RURAL DEVELOPMENT BY DISTANCE
LEARNING ECONOMICS & FINANCE///RETURN PRACTICE///HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
LOCAL HISTORY///PERFORMANCE///PSYCHOLOGY///RACE & ETHNIC
STUDIES///SOCIAL & HUMAN CERTIFICATE IN TRAINING & CONTINUING
EDUCATION///NUI DIPLOMA IN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT///(FOR SOCIALLY
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SKILLS///CREATIVE WRITING FOR PUBLICATION///PRACTICE///NUI CERTIFICATE
IN COMMUNICATION///GROUP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS///NUI CERTIFICATE IN
EQUALITY STUDIES STUDIES///BSC RURAL DEVELOPMENT BY DISTANCE LEARNING
ECONOMICS & FINANCE///RETURN TO LEARNING///ADDICTION
STUDIES///HISTORY///PERFORMANCE///PSYCHOLOGY///RACE & ETHNIC
STUDIES///SOCIAL & HUMAN STUDIES///NUI CERTIFICATE IN ADULT Department
of Adult and Community Education
Education House
North Campus
National University of Ireland,
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Mullingar
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
“I loved it, I miss the whole
experience, making friends. I thought I would never achieve it, it
felt like an impossible dream. In the beginning I didn’t tell anyone
I was doing it in case I failed or dropped out. I wish I was
starting again. I don’t take anything for granted anymore - I
question politics, religion - it has opened my mind to society in
general”
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