Expand+Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development

The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development is a two year programme for people with intellectual disabilities delivered in an inclusive third level setting. This course is ...

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The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development is a two year programme for people with intellectual disabilities delivered in an inclusive third level setting. This course is devoted to the academic learning, personal growth and career development prospects of the student. The full development of each student’s potential, dignity and self-worth is embraced.

Course Outline

The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development at Mary Immaculate College involves eight modules, which will be delivered over the course of two academic years. The level 4 Certificate programme is currently undergoing FETAC accreditation and students will have the oppportunity to undertake the following modules over the course of the two year period:

•Interpersonal Communications Skills
•Social Studies
•Creative Art Appreciation
•Mathematics & Financial Management
•Information Communication Technology
•Career Development
•Research & Study Skills Development
•Work Placement

Programme aims and objectives

•To promote lifelong learning for individuals
•To promote inclusion in the third level environment
•To develop skills for modern society
•To develop social skills through peer interaction
•To fulfil personal educational interests
•To enhance individual employability
•To develop full citizenship and self determination
•To broaden horizons for individual learners
•To fulfil the personal educational interests of individuals

Core values of the Programme

•A belief in the capacity of individuals to self-actualise

•A respect for the contribution and value of different types of student learners

•A belief in the right of every individual to access third level education

The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development is about re-imagining and re-thinking education and learning outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities, by providing an opportunity to study in a third-level college.