This is a Level 6 Module taught over a single semester. It is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the scope and range of psychological theories and principles, and their application to life. This module will incorporate proficiencies across the domains of practice relevant to the field of psychology that contributes to understanding the person in social care practice.

1. Have a broad knowledge and understanding of the historical and theoretical development of the discipline of psychology, human development, health and wellbeing, disorder and dysfunction as it relates to the Social care Worker(Proficiencies 5.4,

2. Describe the role of psychology in various contexts and its contribution to the social and behavioural sciences, identify all behaviours as a form of communication and the evidence base for interventions associated with behaviours (Proficiencies 2.17, 3.6, 5.10)

3. Describe and discuss contemporary approaches and schools of thinking in psychology (Proficiency 5.1)

4. Apply basic psychological theory to understanding human behaviour and lifespan development (Proficiencies 1.22, 1.23, 5.1, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14)

This module introduces students to the nature and sources of law in Ireland. It also considers the structure of the Irish legal system. The module also provides students with an insight into the legal institutions and the roles of various legal personnel.

1. have a broad introductory knowledge and understanding of factors which shape the legal environment

2. have a broad knowledge and awareness of the workings of the Irish legal system including the institutions, division and administration of law and the roles of various legal personnel.

3. have an appreciation of the role of law in society, its relevance to society and a sensitivity to legal considerations in the environment in which they live and work.

4. have a broad introductory knowledge and understanding of the sources and principles of Irish law in a European context.

This module sets out to provide the learner with a knowledge of youth work theory, practice and policy. Commencing with Modernity Burrell and Morgan's Sociological Framework will be applied to the historical development of youth work in Ireland. Drawing upon Hurley and Treacy's (1997) Four Models of Youth Work different practice approaches will be examined. This will detail the purpose, adult view of the young person, participation and the type of activities.

From the 1980's to the present day. This module will outline the changes in relation to how young people are view by adults and how they may view themselves, it will examine contemporary youth work approaches and policy. These late-modernity and post-modern perspectives will be related to youth work, the purpose of youth work, different concepts of non-formal and informal education, youth work and outcomes and the role of youth work in multi-disciplinary approaches will be examined.

1. Drawupon sociological understandings todescribe the historical development of youth work in Ireland

2. Analyse past and present policy pertaining to youth work
3. Discuss contemporary youth work perspectives
4. Plan, deliver and evaluate a youth work programme
5. Compare and contrast different National and International youth work approaches

This module provides a critical introduction to the theory, principles and practices of community work emphasising the significance of promoting inclusion, participation, equality and capacity building within communities. The module will examine community work history, policy development and structures to support same.

1. Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the concept of community
2. Apply the principles of community development to the practice of community work
3. Discuss various theories of community work
4. Analyse the concept of social capital pertaining to community development
5. Differentiated between civil society and citizenship

This module is designed to introduce Learners to concepts and models related to reflective practice, self-care and wellbeing. Through applying reflective models to experiential activities, Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of self-awareness, personal growth and development of professional practice. The module will empower Learners to recognise the people they work with in Community Development and Youth Work settings as active equal partners in decision-making and reflective processes to bring about social change. Community Development and Youth Work often involves irregular working patterns, the module will enable Learners to recognise the importance of self-care and well-being as part of sustaining professional practice.

1. Engage in reflective practice to identify personal strengths and increase self-awareness

2. Engage in reflective practice to identify ares for Continuous Professional Development

3. Describe the importance of reflective practice in relation to working with individuals or groups and improving practice

4. Define self-care and wellbeing and develop techniques to positively influence personal health and wellbeing.

This practical module will provide the learner with the opportunity to build an e-portfolio and develop appropriate digital content.

1. Build and publish a professionally presented e-portfolio and demonstrateUniversal Design Principles.

2. Plan, create and publish a blog.

3. Plan, create and publish a video.

4. Plan, create and publish visual/image content.

5. Plan, create and publish audio content.

This module is designed to empower learners to commence the process of integrating theory, policy and practice in community and youth work contexts. The first of two professional practice placements at this stage of study comprises of: 1) Semester one, 16 hours per week for 13 weeks = 208 hours in a Community Development setting. 2) The second of the professional placements will be within a youth work setting. This placement will also comprise of 16 hours per week for 13 = 208 hours. Each placement is weighted at 10 ECTs.

The placement context under supervision will provide a setting for further experiential learning, enhance the learner's confidence and reflective abilities, to observe and analyse and to make independent judgements. The development of professional skills and competencies will assist the learner to gain a more in-depth understanding of culture, sustainability, human rights and community development in community and youth work.

The placement co-ordinator will liaise with each learner regarding placement site options. While ever attempt will be made to secure a placement of choice, it is not always possible due to availability, site geographical spread, transport needs and other possible factors.

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of safety issues in the community and youth work settings, including the concept of regulation of health and safety.
2. Act within and understanding the policy, procedures and protocols for defining practice within the placement context
3. Demonstrate the ability to integratetheory and practice

4. Observe and analyse interactions within the placement context maintaining confidentiality

5. Keep and maintain reflections as an element of their e-portfolio for the duration of the placement

This is a Level 7 Module. It is designed to develop learners' understanding of the psychological principles involved in human development.

1. Understand the issues and factors that influence development, motivation and learning
2. Understand human behaviour in the social context of adventure education groups.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the theories and processes of human development from birth to adulthood.

This module will consider civic engagement and leadership. The module will critically examine the concepts of adult and youth leadership. It will review leadership theories and explore the historical distancing of young people from decision-making. The module proceeds to consider contemporary models of youth leadership and differentiates between leadership and civic engagement. In an adult-centred world, young people have been positioned in at the centre of the civic engagement debate. Participation by individuals and groups is seen as central to leadership and civic engagement. Theories and models of participation will be reviewed, to include the concepts of power, democracy, empowering and dis-empowering processes, building of social capital, social support and resilience.

1. Discuss leadership theories and styles
2. Debate the differences between adult and youth leadership
3. Discuss the concept of civic engagement relating to adults and young people
4. Demonstrate participatory appoaches through a delivery of a planned intervention
5. Analyse participation as a power dynamic and thepotential impacts it may have onadults and young people.
6. Articulate an understanding of how participatory approaches can enrich community and youth work processes.

This module will introduce students to the legal environment which frames community and youth work. It will sensitise learners to the legal issues which arise in their work.

1. demonstrate an awareness of the legislation governing youth work practice;
2. have an appreciation of the aims and limitations of tort law;
3. have an awareness of the sources of law and the impact that each of these sources of law have on the area of community and youth work;
4. articulate an awareness of the enforcement mechanisms and sanctions under the relevant pieces of legislation,
5. articulate and understanding of governance and how the principles of governance are to be applied to the community and youth sector.

This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to undertake a community profile, focusing on the use of written historical sources, oral history material, and recent and historical demographic data. It endeavours, through a combination of digital mapping technology and more traditional methods, to access and collate material relating to a community's past. An appreciation of a community's past has a bearing on our capacity to understand the present and plan for the future, in addition to contributing to sense of place.

1. Analyse the written and oral evidence for a communitys past.

2. Identify and employ a range of relevant sources to compile a community profile.

3. Prepare documentation for the community profile to a professional standard using different media.

4. Demonstrate an ability to use digital mapping for community and youth work projects.

This module explores the role, process and value of entrepreneurship in community and youth work contexts. An assessment of the skills, instruments and attributes required for community and youth entrepreneurship will be undertaken and models of good practice will be reviewed. Module participants will work with a sample social entrepreneurship project to identify how this can drive social change within community and youth work.

1. Articulate the role and specify the value of entrepreneurship within community and youth work contexts

2. Debate the advantages and disadvantages of the processes; impacts and outcomes of different models of youth and community entrepreneurship practice in Irish and international contexts

3. Identify the instruments, skills and attributes of effective entrepreneurship in community and youth contexts

4. Actively engage with the process of entrepreneurship planning and delivery within a social enterprise; community or youth project