Certificate in Community Development Practice

* Please note that this programme may not be available annually.

Certificate in Community Development Practice                 15 ECTS

The Certificate in Community Development Practice is a part-time programme, designed to enable community activists gain a thorough understanding of community development combined with the practical skills necessary to work effectively in development work. Students completing the Certificate programme study three modules.

Intended for

The Community Development Practice programmes are suitable for participants who are actively involved in community development work and who wish to obtain formal skills in this area.

Programme content

Students following the Certificate programme must take Community Development Theory and Practice, Social Analysis and Communication, Leadership and Group Work Skills.

Project Planning, Development and Evaluation.

Entry requirements

Candidates must have experience of working in a community or voluntary organisation. There are no special educational requirements for entry to either programme. Selection of students is made on the basis of informal interviews following completion of an application form. Numbers accepted on these programmes are limited.

Application procedure

These programmes may not be available annually. For application forms and details of the next intake, please contact the Community Education Centre, NUI Galway.

Assessment

Participants’ work is examined by means of continuous assessment. An assignment must be completed for each module.

Duration/attendance requirements

The Certificate programme involves a minimum of 85 hours of instruction and assignments.

Class sessions are normally held on one evening/morning each week throughout the academic year as well as special weekend seminars and workshops, which are arranged in consultation with the class members.

Award

The following award is presented:

NUI Certificate in Community Development Practice, to participants who successfully complete the Certificate programme.

Annual fee     

The fee for the Certificate programme is currently €150. This fee is subject to a yearly review.

Enquiries       

Programme Administrator
NUI Galway Community Education Centre
Hygeia Office Block
Nun’s Island
Galway City

Phone: 091 495241 / 091 524411 ext. 5241
E-mail: community.ednuigalway.ie

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