| Course Name |
Psychology - Introduction to Psychology |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - Wexford Campus, SETU - Wicklow Campus, SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
CW-HRIPS-Q CW-HKIPS-Q CW-HXIPS-Q |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Minor |
South East Technological University |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Wexford Town, Wicklow Town, Carlow Town |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: September 2022. |
| Application Date |
Apply Online: www.itcarlow.ie/LLL |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time. 1 evening per week – 1.5 hours (Indicative). |
| Course Fee |
€390. |
| Entry Requirements |
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Comment |
Location Course Codes:
Carlow Campus CW-HRIPS-Q
Wicklow Campus CW-HKIPS-Q
Wexford Campus CW-HXIPS-Q |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of the major issues involved in the psychological development of human beings and how psychological theory can be applied in social and community care setti...
Hide-What is this course about?
The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of the major issues involved in the psychological development of human beings and how psychological theory can be applied in social and community care settings. Students will be introduced to the main theories and language of psychology.
This course is an ECTS 10 credit level 6 module from the BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care).
This course should not be considered as a complete course in Psychology but an introduction to the subject with an emphasis on social and community care settings.
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe the different perspectives within psychology;
• Describe the major theories concerned with human psychological development;
• Critically evaluate theoretical perspectives;
• Apply psychological theories to social and community care settings.
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| Subjects Taught |
What subjects will I study?
Introduction to Psychology
Development over the Lifespan
Psychology as a Science
Learning
Intelligence
Thinking and Language
Health psychology, Motivation, Emotion and Stress
Personality
The Ecology of Development |
| Number of Credits |
10 |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Campus
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
R93 V960
T: 059 917 5280
Wexford Campus
Summerhill Road
Wexford
Y35 KA07
T: 053 918 5800
Wicklow Campus
Clermont House
Rathnew
Wicklow
A67 X566
T: 0404 67125 |
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