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Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.

Admission Requirements

Participants must be 21 years or over

Have experience of working in the field of disability

Have adequate skills to participate fully in a NUI Certificate level course

Have an openness to reflect on one’s own practice, attitudes and beliefs

Have a commitment to learning in a group setting

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For further information contact Kay at 01 708 6062 or e-mail Kay.Loughlin@mu.ie

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Duration: 100 hours.  The course will take place One Weekend per Month between Oct. and May.

Content

Module 1 Study Skills & Student Support

Module 2 Models of Disability

Module 3 Equality & Advocacy

Module 4 Social Analysis & Environment

Assessment Procedures For assessment purposes, students are expected to have at least a 85% minimum attendance, complete a Learning Journal and other assignments.

Campus venue: Maynooth University

Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

	Year 1
	DISABILITY STUDIES DS1 - DISABILITY STUDIES Credits: 20 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DISABILITY STUDIES DS1A 20 Year-Long

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For further information contact Kay on 01-7086062 email Kay.Loughlin@mu.ie

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The NUI Certificate in Disability Studies is a standalone qualification however credits from this course  can be used for Recognition of Prior Learning to go towards the Degree in Community Studies. Our Disability Studies courses have been found to benefit and inform the work practices of people working in the areas of Disability, Social Care, Education and Health.

The Cert. in Disability studies when combined with the NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education (Train the Trainer Level 7) plus the Certificate Equality Studies (On Line) entitles students to apply for the award of the Diploma in Arts: Training and Development for Socially Inclusive Workplaces. This suite of CPD courses provide a comprehensive educational/training package in core skills such as managing issues of equality and diversity in the workplace for Team Leaders, Managers and Learning and Development Specialists.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site