Applied Psychology in the Community
This advanced course explores societal issues of marginalisation including disability, mental health and addiction. You will gain an understanding of the Irish statutory and voluntary services set up to assist people and the psychological interventions that support wellbeing and rehabilitation.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
QQI Community Health Services with a Merit/Distinction profile.
or
Those with QQI Level 5 certificates in related areas of study or equivalent qualifications may also apply.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above entry requirements are welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
6M2218 Social and Vocational Integration major award may be used to progress to many courses in the Higher Education Links Scheme including Social Care, Social Science and Childcare & Education.
There are opportunities to progress to Psychology at:
Carlow College, UCD, DBS, IADT, Maynooth University, NCI, TCD, TUS Athlone, SETU Waterford, University of Limerick, University of Galway.UCD Criminology with Psychology.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
About the Course
This advanced course explores societal issues of marginalisation including disability, mental health and addiction. You will gain an understanding of the Irish statutory and voluntary services set up to assist people and the psychological interventions that support wellbeing and rehabilitation.
This emphasis of the course shifts to raising personal and interpersonal awareness, exploring the development of our own behaviour and attitudes and equipping you with the knowledge and skills to manage relationships within the work environment. The applications of Psychology, its concepts and theories are embedded throughout this exciting and innovative course.
For those who are interested, Applied Psychology in the Community offers progression routes to Psychology or its affiliated fields in higher education and employment in the community and voluntary sector.
Course Director: Emma O’Brien
Subjects:
Boundary Management
Disability Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Person Centred Planning
Psychology of People
Rehabilitation Practice
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
6M2218 - Social and Vocational Integration.
Certification: QQI Social and Vocational Integration 6M2218
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie