Expand+The programme will run over four semesters. Alternate semesters will be delivered by the Department of Social Sciences at the IT Tralee and the Faculty of Education, MIC, Limerick, commencing in September at the IT Tralee.

The programme will be d...

Hide-The programme will run over four semesters. Alternate semesters will be delivered by the Department of Social Sciences at the IT Tralee and the Faculty of Education, MIC, Limerick, commencing in September at the IT Tralee.

The programme will be delivered in a blended format with the greater part of the programme being delivered through an on-line/distance learning format. Modules will comprise of independent on-line study, on-line tutorials as well as face-to-face delivery. Face-to-face delivery will be blocked over a number of days per month and at the weekends to accommodate applicants who are in full-time employment.

Expand+The BA in Early Childhood Practice is a level 7, 180 credit programme jointly delivered over four semesters by both the Department of Social Sciences at the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC)...

Hide-The BA in Early Childhood Practice is a level 7, 180 credit programme jointly delivered over four semesters by both the Department of Social Sciences at the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. graduates will be conferred with a University of Limerick Level 7 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Practice. The programme has been designed specifically to up-skill staff currently working in the Early Childhood Care and Education sector who have a qualification at FET/QQI level 6 or equivalent.

Expand+Modules

Year 1
Principles of Professional Practice 2
Psychology and Development within
Childhood
Early Learning and Language Acquisition
PE for Young Children
Professional Development Portfolio 1
Educational Psychology
Child Health and Wel...

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Year 1
Principles of Professional Practice 2
Psychology and Development within
Childhood
Early Learning and Language Acquisition
PE for Young Children
Professional Development Portfolio 1
Educational Psychology
Child Health and Well Being
Irish Early Years Curriculum Framework
Professional Development A - Work Placement

Year 2
Child and Family Law
Early Learning and Language
Development
Critical Refl ection on Professional Practice
Creativity
Professional Development Portfolio 2
Research Methods in the Early Years
Child, Family and Community
The Role of Play in Development
Professional Development B – Work Placement