Community & Addiction Studies - Moylish
The Community and Addiction Studies course offers participants the skills and competencies to work in the voluntary sector, as well as with State or NGO providers of community and social inclusion services. Graduates of this course pursue careers in community initiatives with a focus on inclusive practice, empowerment and collaboration.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish. Mathematics is not a subject requirement for this programme.
QQI FET/FETAC
TUS accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all courses of study. Please refer to our Admissions information for details.
International Applicants
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.
Potential Applicants please note: All applicants accepting a place on this course will be required to undertake Garda Vetting.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
There are significant opportunities for professional and career progression within the community, State and voluntary sectors. Graduates will be eligible to work in a wide variety of roles including: Community Development Worker/Coordinator, Community Youth Worker, Policy Worker, Social Researcher/Research Assistant, Group Worker/Facilitator. Typically graduates may work for Family Resource Centres, LEADER companies, An Garda Síochána, the HSE, TUSLA, section 38 public agencies, as well as section 39 voluntary agencies (as per the Health Act 2004).
Further Study
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for to progress to year 3 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community and Addiction Studies at TUS.
Further information
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
Please apply for a direct entry course on the TUS Midwest campuses (see "Application Weblink" above).
Please note that applicants are limited to a maximum of two direct entry applications. The first direct entry application received will be considered your first preference.
Course Overview
The Community and Addiction Studies course offers participants the skills and competencies to work in the voluntary sector, as well as with State or NGO providers of community and social inclusion services. Graduates of this course pursue careers in community initiatives with a focus on inclusive practice, empowerment and collaboration.
Graduate employment opportunities are wide ranging, to include national, regional or local projects which are addressing addiction, homelessness, unemployment, cultural development and community sports initiatives.
The course is grounded in the principles of empowerment, human rights, inclusion and social justice. Graduates of this course will be furnished with the requisite knowledge and skills to work in and meaningfully engage communities affected by addiction, to support voluntary activity and to progress community projects.
There is a very substantial practical and applied component to this course, so students will develop the real skills and competencies required for the workplace. A practical placement in years two and three are a key element of the course, which will allow students apply their learning in a real-life environment.
Course Modules:
Year 1 – Semester 1:
Safeguarding In Communities Credits: 5
Foundations in Addiction Theory Credits: 5
Introduction To Community Development Credits: 5
Introduction to Sociology Credits: 5
Introduction To Youth Work Credits: 5
Personal Development – The Self and Identity Credits: 5
Year 1 – Semester 2:
Models Of Community Work Credits: 5
Substance Use And Mental Health Credits: 5
Applied Social Policy Credits: 5
Information Management Credits: 5
Introduction To Groupwork And Facilitation Skills Credits: 5
Personal Development – Groups In Action: Shaping The Self Credits: 5
Year 2 – Semester 1:
Applied Community Intervention Credits: 5
Case Management Credits: 5
Contemp. Issues In Addiction Credits: 5
Physiological Processes Of Addiction Credits: 5
Advanced Participation Skills Credits: 5
Personal Development: Advancing The Identity Of The Practitioner Credits: 5
Year 2 – Semester 2:
Programme Work Placement Credits: 30
Department of Applied Social Sciences
Email: DASS@tus.ie