Applied Psychology
This course introduces you to the ever popular and fascinating field of Psychology and it will equip you with an understanding of the core theories, treatments, educational and preventa-tive strategies in work in mental health agencies.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects or QQI Level 4 Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above entry requirements are welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
5M4468 Community and Health Services 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 course introduces you to the ever popular and fascinating field of Psychology and it will equip you with an understanding of the core theories, treatments, educational and preventative strategies in work in mental health agencies.
Positive mental health is particularly relevant in Ireland today in a wide variety of contexts including the workplace, education and the wider community.
Through the modules delivered, you will be encouraged to critically evaluate and deliver creative, positive and practical interventions in Health Promotion. Work experience is focused around vulnerable and marginalised groups in the community which develops your skills and competence for employment.
If you wish to progress to higher education, you will have access to Career Guidance support in choosing the right type of people-focused career pathway after the course.
Course Coordinator: Emma O’Brien
Subjects:
Human Growth & Development
Care Provision & Practice
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
Psychology
Social Studies
Understanding Mental Health
Criminology
Health Promotion
TUSLA – Children First
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M4468 - Community Health Services.
Certification: QQI Community Health Services 5M4468
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie