This course is specifically aimed at Special Needs Assistants (SNA's), teachers and parents who have an interest in gaining practical and applied knowledge in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This course will introduce you to the different ways in which people on the autistic spectrum experience the world. You will explore the history of autism and the different strengths and challenges that it presents.
Various supports and interventions available for people on the spectrum will be examined. Currently graduates with knowledge and experience of autism are in high demand to work with multidisciplinary teams to support people with a diagnosis of autism. Graduates will explore a variety of evidence based approaches, methodologies and interventions. It is a one year full-time or two year part-time course.
Funding Opportunity
This year the Government has approved a part-time fee scheme for SUSI funding. For programmes to be eligible for this scheme they must lead to an undergraduate major award, such as a Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree, or Honours Degree. You will need to complete between 30 and 50 credits each academic year, with any remaining credits arranged in your final year. Classes can be attended in-person or through a hybrid format that includes some in-person sessions beyond just registration, enrolment, or exams.
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 5400 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must have successful completion of a full Level 6 Higher Cert in Early Childhood, Health and Education, Health and Social Care or related discipline/field (120 credits). Applicants must be currently working in the Early Childhood, Health and or Education sector. If you have not completed a related Higher Certificate, an equivalent higher education course may be considered with relevant RPL experience. |
| Career Path | Graduate careers typically include developing inclusion programs, working in primary or secondary education, residential care, social care work, and supporting people with autism. These can be in public or private healthcare, as well as voluntary sectors. |
This course is specifically aimed at Special Needs Assistants (SNA's), teachers and parents who have an interest in gaining practical and applied knowledge in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
The BSc (Hons) in Applied Strength & Conditioning has been designed to suit mature learners who would like to return to education and achieve a qualification but cannot attend a full-time course.
This Higher Certificate programme has been designed to suit mature learners.
