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Applications for the Diploma in Addiction Studies Level 8 are being accepted through the PAC application system at https://v2.pac.ie/institute/2

The deadline for Applications is Tuesday, 25 May 2021.  Qualifying candidates will be invited for interview. The start date for this diploma programme is 20 September 2021.

For further information please contact Kay Loughlin via email at kay.loughlin@mu.ie

The modules for the Diploma will include the following:

Group Work & Facilitation Skills/

Reflective Practice: a) The philosophy of adult learning processes

b) How to facilitate a learning group in a wide variety of contexts, and in particular in the area of addiction.

Prevention Education: Theory & Practice

Students will:

Examine current evidence based drug and alcohol prevention strategies

Identify the most appropriate strategies to be applied in various school and community settings

Identify their own role within the overall context of a comprehensive community based response.

Intervention Skills

Students will:

Critically reflect on current models of best practice in relation to advising, supporting and intervening with substance misuse and other addictive behaviours

Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and practical skills in motivational interviewing and brief intervention

Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and skills in assessment, care pathway planning and making referrals.

Drug & Alcohol Policy 5 Credits

Students will:

Critically evaluate public policy service management as it relates to the management of drug and alcohol problems

Identify the role that key national agencies, organizations and Government bodies play in shaping drug and alcohol policy

Analyse the impact of foreign policies and international conventions on Irish drug and alcohol policy making

Identify and critically debate the main components of current drug and alcohol legislation, policies and strategies.

Social Capital And Social Network Analysis 5 Credits

Students will develop a sociological understanding of the importance of social capital and social networks, together with the role they play in understanding and addressing issues of addiction.

Social Analysis: Theorizing Society 5 Credits

Students will be introduced to sociological theory and the major schools of thought and perspectives that shape our understanding of contemporary society.

Community Engagement & Learning 5 Credits

Students will in critical and reflective processes concerning one’s involvement in social or community activities and action, and to put together a descriptive and reflective learning portfolio.

Assessment Procedures Continuous assessment:

Essays

Projects

Research reports

Portfolio

Learning Journal

 85% Attendance

Campus venue: Maynooth University

Duration: One academic year: Mondays and Thursdays 6.30-9.30pm (some Saturday classes throughout the 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.

Contact Kay Loughlin Department of Adult and Community Education, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Email: kay.loughlin@mu.ie

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The NUI Diploma in Addiction Studies has been designed for people whose work or voluntary activities brings them in contact with addiction and recovery related issues.

 It may be of specific interest as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for people who work in the wider drug, alcohol and homeless services, health care professionals or people who work in the criminal justice system.

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