Expand+To join the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth 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 intervi...

Hide-To join the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth 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. Learn more.
Under 23 Years

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.

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.

In response to the worldwide closure of English Language Test Centres arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including February 2022.

Expand+Overview
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis.

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to bec...

Hide-Overview
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis.

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on Youth Studies. It focuses on the skills, knowledge and approach necessary to work within the youth context, with emphasis placed on the link between theory and practice.

The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It focuses on areas such as understanding mental health and issues directly affecting young people such as education, health, inequality, racism, suicide and addiction. 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.

Why Study Counselling & Youth Studies at Griffith College?
The BA (Hons) in Counselling and Youth Studies has many features that make it one of the leading programmes of this type in Ireland.

Course Highlights
It is the first programme of its type to meet the new QQI Awards Standards for Counselling and Psychotherapy in Ireland.

This programme is part of a suite of programmes that have been recently validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), ensuring up to date teaching methods, programme content and quality.

It is delivered by lecturers who work in this field, who are passionate about your education and dedicated to sharing their experience and expertise.

The programme is recognised throughout Europe. On completion, you receive the Europass Diploma Supplement in addition to your degree parchment.

It is part of the affordable and flexible access system within ICHAS, meaning students pay the same fees as the public college system.

It mixes theory and practice together to provide a complete understanding of the areas.

The programme uses both classroom-based and blended learning techniques.

Course Details
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies (NFQ level 8) is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time and full-time basis over a four year period. This course is highly interactive and is 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 youth work with a focus on youth intervention modalities. Practitioners working with young people are frequently required to be competent in the use of counselling skills. Providing exceptional support for students the programme is led and delivered by lecturers who have extensive experience and practical knowledge of the skills required to work professionally in the area.

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 on 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

Expand+Year One
Study Skills for Higher Education
Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Essential Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills
Group Facilitation
Human Development across the Lifespan
Ethics & Professional Issue
Understand...

Hide-Year One
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 Two
Core Competencies in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Cultural Issues in Professional Practice
Case Formulation
Psychosocial Assessment
Group Process
Psychodynamic Approaches in Interpersonal Practice
Humanistic Approaches in Interpersonal Practice
Personal Development & Self Caring Practices

Year Three
Research Approaches in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Integrative Approaches in Interpersonal Practice
Mood, stress and Anxiety Related Disorders
Family Systems Theory & Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Theory/Practice Integration
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches in Interpersonal Practice
Personal Psychotherapeutic Experiences 1
Psychopathology

Year Four
Understanding Trauma Informed Care
Contemporary Discourses in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Bereavement, Loss and Grief
Applied Practice
Final Year Project
Personal Psychotherapeutic Experience 2
Emotion Focused Therapy
Elective

Expand+Progression
This course, with its emphasis on Youth Studies, gives a comprehensive overview of current thinking and practice in the area. The course would be of interest to practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines: Psychology, Counselling, Soc...

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This course, with its emphasis on Youth Studies, gives a comprehensive overview of current thinking and practice in the area. The course would be of interest to practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines: Psychology, Counselling, Social Care, etc., who may wish to deepen their knowledge and build their skills and a comprehensive understanding of this area.

Graduates of this programme have found employment in the public and private sector in organisations such as the HSE, Tusla, and in a variety of local authority, charity & voluntary settings. Youth & Community roles can include youth workers, outreach workers, family support officers, youth advocacy works, and school completion project workers.

Examples of some such organisations include Foróige, Childline, Child and Youth Councils – Comhairle na nÓg, The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC), SpunOut, Youth Work Ireland, Changing Futures and UBU – Your Place Your Space