Counselling & Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies
This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on addiction studies.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years part-time.
This part-time programme runs one evening per week (6pm to 9pm) and Saturdays (9.30am to 4.30pm) over two semesters, from September to December and January to April, at Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus (subject to a viable cohort).
Entry Requirements
Applicants under 23 years of age:
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The College is committed to the recognition of prior learning attained both formally and informally. It may be recognised either to facilitate access to a higher education programme or to allow an award of credit as in the case of allowing exemption from a module.
It is the responsibility of the learner, to make a formal written application to the College requesting an exemption and supplying all appropriate supporting evidence i.e. transcript of results and module descriptor/syllabus including intended learning outcomes. Recognised prior learning is assessed on a case-by-case basis with an emphasis on academic and clinical experience.
Entry Requirements
To join the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• be over 18 years of age
• complete and submit the application form
• applicants are required to complete an interview process, which is designed to explore your reasons for taking the programme and to ensure that it is suitable for your needs. ICHAS is committed to ensuring that the programme you are on is right for you.
• Complete the Garda vetting procedure.
• English language proficiency certificates (e.g. IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent) if applicable.
English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details.
Mentoring & placement support:
All applicants are required to engage in a minimum of 50 Hours of Personal Psychotherapeutic Experience (or equivalent) across the programme.
Each student will be required to undertake 200 hours of direct client work under strict Clinical Supervision arrangements.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
The programme is highly interactive and is designed for learners who wish to begin their educational and learning journey in the fields of Counselling and Psychotherapy specifically to work in addiction settings. It is specially designed for those who aspire to develop professional’s competence to work with diverse and marginalised groups of people or individuals with complex needs.
The primary focus will be working with individuals and groups but also to prepare learners to contribute at community and policy levels as practitioners in their field. This programme is for those who wish to break down barriers of access to evidence-based intervention and create opportunities for high-quality treatment experiences for all who need them.
Graduates of this programme can be found working in the private and public statutory sector in organisations such as Tusla, HSE, Merchants Quay Project, Peter McVerry Trust, Irish Prison Service, Aiseiri, and other areas of addiction practice. Graduates have also found employment in community-based organisations, working with individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction as members of multi-disciplinary teams in health, settings within the private, community, and voluntary sectors.
Further information
This course is scheduled to commence in September 2023 at Griffith Dublin Main Campus.
Intake Dates
We run one intake for this course, commencing as follows:
Autumn: September*
*subject to sufficient numbers.
Study Mode: Part-Time
Irish/EU living in Ireland: EUR 3.825 (this includes a 2% PEL levy)
Flexible Payment Options
Students wishing to avail of an instalment plan should contact shortcourses@griffith.ie
Students who opt for monthly instalments will incur an extra annual fee of €100 to avail of this facility.
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to shortcourses@griffith.ie
All fees are fully protected under our Protection of Enrolled Learners’ Policy:
All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.
How To Apply
Apply directly to Griffith College Dublin.
Overview
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis.
The course is highly interactive and it has been designed specifically for those who want to become competent professional practitioners in counselling and addiction-related areas.
This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on addiction studies. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It centre’s on areas such as understanding mental health, the theoretical evolution of addiction, substance and non-substance addictions, addiction intervention and recovery approaches.
It is taught using a combination of classroom-based and skill-based learning that allows the learner to avail of blended learning to access classes in person or using on-line facilities to allow for a better work/life/study balance while equipping the learner with the confidence, skills, and competencies to work in the addiction area of Counselling & Psychotherapy. While much of the course can be accessed online, in certain modules, mainly Skills Based, attendance is a mandatory requirement.
Having a student-centred approach that offers mentoring and placement support is a cornerstone of this course. Therefore, during work-based learning, each student will be required to undertake 200 hours of Direct client work under strict Clinical Supervision arrangements.
All students are supported with Personal Development Modules in the early stages of the Programme and are required to engage in a minimum of 50 Hours of Personal Psychotherapeutic Experience (or equivalent) across the programme. PPE may commence from the Second Semester of Stage 2 of the programme and will continue until Programme Completion. In certain modules (mainly Skills Based) attendance is a mandatory requirement.
Why Study Counselling and Addiction Studies at Griffith College?
The BA (Hons) in Counselling and Addiction Studies has many features that make it one of the leading programmes of this type in Ireland.
Course Details
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies (NFQ level 8) is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) at Griffith College Dublin, http://ichas.ie and is available on a part-time or full-time basis over a four year period. This course is highly interactive and a leading academically based professional programme for those wishing to develop the skills and expertise necessary to become competent practising counsellors in the area of addiction studies.
Addiction affects all areas of our society at all levels and its effects on individuals, families and society, in general, can be devastating. Trained professionals are required as part of the National Strategy to help improve addiction services and support those who are striving towards recovery. The decision by Government to proceed with statutory regulation of counselling and psychotherapy will enhance future employment prospects for graduates.
The programme is taught using a combination of classroom based and blended learning techniques. This allows the learner to access classes in person or using on-line facilities. In certain modules, attendance may be a requirement.
• Students will gain practical experience in all aspects of counselling which can later be applied both personally and professionally
• Students will learn key life skills including the value of respect and genuineness, listening and understanding communication
• Blended learning techniques allow the learner to access certain classes via on-line facilities
• Small class sizes ensure that you get the one-on-one attention needed to perfect your counselling skills.
Year 1 Modules
• Study Skills for Higher Education
• Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Essential Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills
• Group Facilitation
• Human Development across the Lifespan
• Ethics & Professional Issue
• Understanding Mental Health
• Introduction to Personal Development
Year 2 Modules
• Core Competencies in Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Cultural Issues in Professional Practice
• Case Formulation
• Psychosocial Assessment
• Group Process
• Theoretical Aspects of Addiction
• Substance related Addictions
• Personal Development & Self Caring Practices
Year 3 Modules
• Research Approaches in Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Psychosocial Intervention Modalities In Addiction
• Mood, stress and Anxiety Related Disorders
• Family Systems Theory & Psychotherapeutic Interventions
• Theory/Practice Integration
• Non-substance Related Addictions
• Personal Psychotherapeutic Experiences 1
• Psychopathology
Year 4 Modules
• Trauma Informed Care in Addiction Practice
• Contemporary Discourses in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Bio-physiological Aspects of Addiction
• Applied Practice
• Final Year Project
• Personal Psychotherapeutic Experience 2
• Bereavement, Loss and Grief
Elective (Choose One from List of Electives)
• Brief Therapy for Emotional Health & Wellness
• Psychoses & Personality Disorders
• Inner Child Therapy
• Play Therapy & Psychotherapeutic Practice
• Understanding Motivational Interviewing
• Understanding Community Reinforcement Approaches in Addiction Treatment (CRA)
• Principles of Personality Assessment
• Principles of Occupational Assessment
• Theories & Practice of Mindfulness
• Eating Disorders
• Independent Study
• Developing & Managing a Professional Practice
• Recovery Approaches in Addiction
• Family Aspects of Addiction
• Theory & Practice of the Minnesota Model of Addiction Treatment
• Adolescent Mental Health Screening
• Engaging with Parents in Professional Practice.
Short Courses Dublin
South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 415 0429
Email: shortcourses@griffith.ie
Irish College of Humanities & Applied Science (ICHAS) at info@ichas.ie or 061 216288