Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Youth Work (Level 7)
Code: GA876 Level: 7
Why study Community Development and Youth Work? The meaning of community development and youth work can be interpreted and understood in a variety of ways. It is apparent in today's contemporary societies that inequalities exist, environments are under increasing pressure and for some individuals, human rights remain unfulfilled. The degree encourages learners to engage in dialogue, lectures, group work, on-line learning, case studies and complete practice placements. Through these interactions learners develop skills, knowledge and practice to work in community development and youth work. The graduate as a critical thinker may work with different groups to promote social inclusion and transformation. What will I study? Year 1:
What are my career options? The potential career paths for successful graduates of the programme are varied. These may include: • National and International Youth Organisations and services. • Childhood Charities • School Completion Programmes • Partnership Companies • Child and Young People’s Service Committees • Family Resource Centres • Education and Training Boards • Various Government Departments, e.g. Child and Youth Affairs or Rural and Community Development among others • Various research roles Follow-on Studies Upon successful completion of Year 3 in Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Youth Work (Level 7) students may then apply internally for Year 4 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Development and Youth Work (Level 8).
Year 2: • Introduction to Sociology • Information Technology for Digital Media and Society • Introduction to Community Development • Reflective Personal Development • Invitation to Psychology • Youth Work: Theory, Principles and Practice • Developmental Psychology • Civic Engagement and Leadership • Community Work: Theory, Principles and Process
• Introduction to Law • Young People and Society • Group Dynamics and Development • Introduction to Social Policy • Creativity with Communities and Young People • Learning and Innovation • Legal Framework for Community Development and Youth Work • Digital Media Skills • Preparation for Placement in Community Development and Youth Work • Practice Placement 1
Elective:
• Entrepreneurship in Community and Youth Work
• Community and Place
Year 3:
• Social Research • Diversity and Social Inclusion • Youth Cultures
• Promoting Health and Well-being • Human Rights and Equality • Practice Placement 2
Elective:
• Rural Geography
• Organisational Behaviour
All places are offered on this programme subject to satisfactory Garda vetting clearance. Work experience : Professional Practice Placements arranged with the Placement Coordinator.
Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Social Care
Places 30
Campus Mayo
Duration 3 years
Talk to us: Dr Sheila McArdle, Programme Chair Tel: +353 94 9043118 | E-mail: sheila.mcardle@gmit.ie
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