Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Ord)

Early Childhood Care, Health & Education

2 Years / Level 7 / Part-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

This programme is designed for those working in the area of Early Years Health, Care and Education. It provides a pathway where-by those currently employed in the area may undertake a part time degree whilst simultaneously utilising their day to day work as part of the course.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

	PROPOSED MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS
1	Curriculum Pedagogy and Assessment	Mandatory	10
	Child Health & Disability	Mandatory	10
	Creativity in the Early Years	Mandatory	5
	Research Process & Methods	Elective	5
2	Practice Placement 1	Mandatory	30

Year Two

	PROPOSED MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS
3	Culture & Contemporary Issues	Mandatory	5
	Developmental Psychology	Mandatory	10
	Communication in Early Years	Mandatory	10
	Children and Families Support	Mandatory	5
4	Practice Placement 2	Mandatory	30

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

- Full FETAC Level 6 Award in Early Childhood Care & Education (6M2007). A full Level 6 Major award is made of eight modules.
- A major FETAC level 6 or HETAC level 6/7 award where a significant element of the course pertains to early childhood studies.
- Each applicant must have the equivalent of 2 years full-time experience in a Health Services Executive approved early childhood setting or a Department of Education notified service.

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Special Requirements

Garda Vetting

Applicants for this programme are required to undergo Garda Vetting. For any programme where Garda Vetting is required, non-EU applicants will not be considered unless/until the pool of qualified EU applicants has been exhausted. For those admitted to any course requiring Garda Vetting, registration is temporary until such time as the vetting process is successfully completed.

Health Declaration

Applicants wishing to pursue this programme must complete a Health Declaration. Applicants must be deemed fit to practice in order to continue on the programme

Work Placement

The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.

Mandatory Training

Students will be required to undertake mandatory training as outlined by the course schedule. This is required prior to students going on placement.

Information for:

Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Childcare
Education
Health Services
Other Public Health Services
Test

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Specialist Advisors
Family Support and Community Services
Primary School Teacher

Employer Testimonials

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Key Information

Application Deadline - 14 September

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186310 / +353(0)74 9186308 / +353(0)74 9186303

Head of Department Dr. Nigel McKelvey
Email: Nigel.McKelvey@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186404

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Early Education & Social Studies