Autism Spectrum Studies

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Autism Spectrum Studies
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code CC040
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Special Purpose Diploma (Level 6 NFQ)  More info... Special Purpose National University of Ireland Level 6 NFQ
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Attendance Options Part time, Evening
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment

Expand+Enrolment Procedure
You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
All programmes at all campi commence week beginning Monday 25 September 2017.

1 Online (Preferred Method) Register online for the programme of your choice b...

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Duration 30 weeks. Wednesday 7.00pm - 10.00pm.
Course Fee

Expand+€990 per year.

Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

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Entry Requirements Students should be over 21 and hold NFQ 5, Leaving Certificate or an equivalent academic qualification. Those who do not have English as a first language must have an IELTS 6 or equivalent language qualification.
Financial Support 20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners

20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens
Comment

Expand+Accreditation NFQ Level 7 (60 Credits )

Assignment/ Project Submission
Coursework will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Learners are therefore advised to retain a hard copy of all coursework submitted. This is necessary ...

Course Content

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This Diploma gives you the opportunity to learn about the History of Autism, the different strengths and challenges of Autism and how it affects a person’s mental health and daily living. You will learn to put on ‘autism glasses’...

Subjects Taught Programm e description Year 1

• Autism in a Historical and Contemporary Context
• Strengths and Challenges of Autism
• Supports and Interventions across the Lifespan
• Autism Policy and Practice
• Autism Mental health and Wellbeing.

Year 2
• Models of Autism
• Perceptions and Portrayals of Autism
• Autism and Daily Living
• Autism and the Law.
Assessment Method Assessment is assignment based so there are no exams.

There are no exams. The course is evaluated through a combination of learning journal entries, essays, reviews and a Presentation. Apply on line through ucc.ie at www.ucc.ie/en/ace-daus/
Number of Credits NFQ Level 6, 30 credits.
Further Enquiries Apply on line through ucc.ie at www.ucc.ie/en/ace-daus/

Further Information
Contact Christine Chasaide UCC ACE
Outreach Coordinator
T: 087-9461472
E: c.chasaide@ucc.ie

MAIN CAMPUS
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
Telephone 061 414 344

CAPPAMORE CAMPUS
Cappamore, Co.Limerick
Telephone 061 381 272

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