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DIPLOMA IN ADULT GUIDANCE COUNSELLING
- Qualification
- Diploma In Arts
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHA57
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Diploma Level 8
- Study Mode
- Part time
Overview
The Diploma in Arts (Adult Guidance Counselling) is a professional training course for people working with adults in a guidance counselling setting, providing career information, guidance counselling and labour market services.
The emphasis of the course is on the development of the key communication, relationship and guidance skills and competencies that underpin the practice of Adult Guidance Counselling.
The course provides a critical engagement with the core concepts and ideas concerning marginalisation, exclusion and adult career development. Participants are encouraged to deepen their self-awareness and explore their career narrative and life histories.
Course structure
Part-time over two years in an open learning format, incorporating e-learning material over 7x 2-day workshops, 1x 3-day workshop and a week-long summer school.
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.
Careers
Graduates can expect to work within adult guidance services, local employment services, adult disability services, NGOs, private practice and further and higher education.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of two years’ experience working with adults in a developmental setting and be seeing a minimum of six clients on a regular basis.
Applicants should have participated in training courses, workshops, individual sessions in the areas of guidance, counselling and self-awareness.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
English |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
Additional details regarding the application process for the Diploma in Adult Guidance Counselling will be provided at a later time.
If you would like to discuss your application contact Maggie Noone at 01- 708 3752 or email adultguidancecourses@mu.ie