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Applied Addiction Studies & Community Development - Blended learning

Lifelong Learning
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The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development.

Award Name Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body South East Technological University
NFQ Level Level 7 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) Major South East Technological University Level 7 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Tallaght
Attendance Options:
Blended, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
180

Duration

3 year programme.

Course Web Page

Further information

Next Start Date: September (Please see Course Web page for details).

This programme is delivered primarily online with occasional sessions held in An Cosán’s community education centre in Jobstown, Tallaght.

€5,400 or €1,800 per stage.

BA Degree in Applied Addiction Studies & Community Development
The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development.

The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and those working and volunteering in the wider community within an addiction context.

Stage 1 Higher Certificate - NFQ 6 (60 Credits)
Module 1: Learning to Learn at Third Level
Module 2: Introduction to Community Development
Module 3: Social Analysis
Module 4: Group Work and Facilitation Skills
Module 5: The Nature and Context of Addiction
Module 6: Drug Prevention, Education and Awareness

Stage 2 Higher Certificate - NFQ Level 6 (120 Credits)
Module 1: Community Development Practical Approaches
Module 2: Understanding and Managing Conflict in a Community Development Context
Module 3: Social Policy
Module 4: Reflective Practice, Knowledge, Skills & Attitude
Module 5: Introduction to Counselling and Motivational Interviewing
Module 6: Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation

Stage 3 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree - NFQ Level 7 (180 Credits)
Module 1: Transformative Community Education
Module 2: Drugs and Crime in a Global Context
Module 3: Research Methods and Practice
Module 4: Project Cycle Management in the Community and Voluntary Sector
Module 5: Community Drug Work and Leadership in Practice
Module 6: Community Development and Technology

Higher Education Courses
An Cosán is currently offering a range of third level part-time Degree, Higher Certificate, Certificate and modular programmes validated by the South East Technological University under delegated authority from Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI. These programmes are developed in the context of community adult education and lifelong learning and are intended for mature students. Entry requirements apply.

Tel: 01 462 8488
Email: info@ancosan.com
Course enquiries: courses@ancosan.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Tallaght
Attendance Options:
Blended, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
180