Child Development courses in Ireland

Do you want to inspire and influence future generations and play a key role in the intellectual development of young children? And do you need a teaching course that allows you to study from anywhere in Ireland? If this sounds familiar, studying with Hibernia College in an accessible and supportive environment might be the choice…

Course content: – child development & play, childcare & safety

Building on the skills and knowledged developed during Level 7 BA in Applied Early Years, this 1-year Level 8 Honours Add-On course will ehance students’ knowledge, skills and competencies so that they can become highly skilled practitioners in early years care and education work settings.

The BA in Applied Early Childhood Education [Year 2 Advanced Entry available only] is a two-year part-time course designed for people who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. The course focuses on the study of play, development and learning in children from birth to six years old. The aim…

Do you love children? Do you want to understand their psychology? If you are passionate about children and their wellbeing, this course is perfect for you. The Child and Adolescent Counselling Certificate course is designed for learners looking to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent behaviour. If you have an interest in becoming…

This Certificate is a Level 9 Special Purpose Award and an embedded exit award of the MA in Education, Learning and Development programme. The programme is designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department,…

Critically reflect on child development theories and their application on ECCE practice. Explore the effects of a range of genetic, social, cultural and environmental factors on the holistic development of the child. Research a range of theoretical perspectives in the field of behaviour management in support of the holistic development of the child. Select from…

This Child Development Level 5 module is one of the mandatory modules required for obtaining the Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate. On successful completion of this module learners will be equipped with knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)…

This Child Development Level 5 module is one of the mandatory modules required for obtaining the Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate. On successful completion of this module learners will be equipped with knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)…

This Child Development course is suitable for anyone who has completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Childcare. Ideally it is designed for someone currently working in the childcare sector and wishes to advance to achieve a Level 6 qualification.

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY ( 4– 18 YEARS ) QQI Level 6 (6N2023) Course Description: This QQI Level 6 Child Psychology will give the learner the skills and knowledge in psychological theory, concepts and practice required to understand child psychology relevant  to childhood education and care settings. This course is suitable for special needs assistants, childcare staff,…

The aim of this QQI Child Psychology Level 6 course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical knowledge relating to child psychology, as well as an understanding of how that theoretical knowledge is relevant in applied contexts as reflected, for example, in best educational practice being tied to the cognitive level of the…

This postgraduate degree programme offers an exciting opportunity to study a wide range of children’s literature – a broad category that encompasses everything from picture books through to Young Adult fiction. This course addresses chronologies, genres, modes of criticism, readerships, publishing trends and the full apparatus of literary investigation, while exploring the unique power dynamics…

The purpose of this QQI Early Childhood Arts and Culture (Montessori Culture) award is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of learning through Arts and Culture in the ECCE setting. Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of…

The BA in Early Childhood Practice is a level 7, 180 credit programme jointly delivered over four semesters by both the Department of Social Sciences at the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. graduates will be conferred with a University of Limerick Level 7 Bachelor of…

The overall aim of the Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Studies, Care and Education is to develop critically reflective, skilled and ethically aware professional Early Childhood Educators. The course will afford graduates from relevant disciplines an opportunity to enhance existing qualifications, and build on existing practical expertise, to obtain a recognised level 8 qualification in…

An ELC Stage 2 Advanced Certificate primarily for those looking to work in childcare supervision and childcare management.

Overview Children and young individual’s health and safety are a priority, particularly if you are a teaching assistant and work in a learning environment. When taking into account the health and safety of children and young people, families and colleagues, Children and Young Individual’s Health and Safety – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course…

Overview Children and Young Individual’s Positive Behaviour – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course is designed to acquire an understanding of how to promote the positive behaviour of children and young individuals. The course will give individuals an understanding of how to work with children and young people, identify their goals, understand their boundaries…

What’s your favorite story and why? We all have a favourite story. A tale that sticks in the mind, often for years. But what makes it memorable? Telling a good story is indeed an art form and having the ability to ‘hook’ or engage your listeners is no easy task. Whether your audience is children or…

The new MA in Mentoring, Management & Leadership in the Early Years (MML) commenced in January 2017. It is a 90 ECTS credit programme with an exit award of a Post Graduate Diploma on completion of 60 ECTS credits.

Our Postgraduate Diploma has been designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department, self-employed trainers, instructional designers or lecturers in higher education. Below are some of the benefits of enrolling: Master the various techniques…

The Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (DECPsy) is a highly sought-after three-year, full-time professional training course for candidates interested in pursuing a career as an educational psychologist. This course will equip candidates with the necessary competencies to work in a range of autonomous and collaborative professional roles that are performed by educational psychologists (EPs)…

The purpose of the Child Development module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE). Learning Outcomes Explain the holistic development of the child to include physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, moral, spiritual,…

Course Code: 6N4705 Course Delivery:   Part Time As per QQI requirements, if you wish to use previously achieved modules to complete your Major Award, then they must have been achieved within the last five years.  You must provide the College with copies of these certificates in order to go forward for certification once you have…

Research has found Play to be an effective therapeutic medium for children in difficult and challenging circumstances such as family changes, separation and divorce,  new schools, chronic illness and even death and dying. It is a natural means for children to work out difficulties they might face such as in making friends, dealing with excessive…

This course will qualify the learner to become a “therapeutic play practitioner” where the focus of their work will be to understand child development from a therapeutic perspective. They will be able to provide suitable therapeutic interventions in accordance with their knowledge and scope of the role of the therapeutic play practitioner in relation to;…

Tips for Raising Healthy Kids (USA Standards) Parents, teachers, and childcare providers – Learn what it takes to develop nurturing carer-child relationships Child development is a complex process, and being able to understand it will make raising healthy children more straightforward. During this course you will study various modules concerning child development, for example emotional…