| Course Name |
Psychology - Introduction |
| Course Provider |
Institute of Technology Carlow - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Institute of Technology Carlow - Wexford Campus, Institute of Technology Carlow - Wicklow Campus |
| 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 |
Institute of Technology Carlow |
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 2021. |
| 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 programme. |
| 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 programme about?
The aim of this programme 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 programme about?
The aim of this programme 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 programme is an ECTS 10 credit level 6 module from the BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care).
This programme should not be considered as a complete programme in Psychology but an introduction to the subject with an emphasis on social and community care settings.
On completion of this programme, 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 |
Expand+Lifelong Learning Centre
Institute of Technology Carlow,
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow.
Tel: 059 9175280
Fax: 059 9175005
Email: lll@itcarlow.ie
Web: www.itcarlow.ie/lll
Faculty for Lifelong Learning
Wicklow County Campus
Clermont House
Rathnew...
Hide-Lifelong Learning Centre
Institute of Technology Carlow,
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow.
Tel: 059 9175280
Fax: 059 9175005
Email: lll@itcarlow.ie
Web: www.itcarlow.ie/lll
Faculty for Lifelong Learning
Wicklow County Campus
Clermont House
Rathnew, County Wicklow
Tel: 0404 67125
Email: wicklow@itcarlow.ie
Web: www.itcarlow.ie/Wicklow
Lifelong Learning Centre,
Wexford Campus,
Summerhill Road,
Wexford.
Tel: 053 918 5809 (LLL Centre)
Tel: 053 918 5800 (Reception)
Fax: 053 918 5801
Email: wexford@itcarlow.ie
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