Postgraduate Dip/Cert in Arts (Special Educational Needs - Autism)
Course Overview
The programme is offered in partnership with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and the Special Education Section of the Department of Education (DE) for registered teachers of students with Autism. The programme will develop teachers knowledge, understanding and skills in working with students with Autism.
Students may exit after year one (two modules) and graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate (Special Educational Needs - Autism) NFQ Level 9.
Students completing the full programme (four modules) will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma (Special Educational Needs - Autism) NFQ Level 9.
Applications and Selections
The Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma (Special Educational Needs - Autism) Circular (0004/2022) is now available for download here:
PG SEN - Autism Circular 2022
Please complete the Application Form contained in the Circular and email to csenid@stangelas.ie
All applications must be accompanied by a non-returnable administration fee of €25.
Payment must be made via our Online Payments System
See instructions below:
Under Course Info section of the payment page please do the following:
- Enter “00000” in Student Number Field
- Under Payment Type choose “Other”
- Under Choose Course which the payment relates to select “Postgrad Education – Application Fees” from the dropdown menu
- Type in €25 into the amount which you wish to pay box.
When submitting this application please ensure that you have satisfied the requirements listed below. Incomplete entries or those not fulfilling these requirements will not be considered.
- Fully completed application form
- Teaching Council Registration Certificate or Confirmation of Registration Letter
- Evidence of Current Garda Vetting
- Completed and signed School Approval Form
For any queries, please contact the School of Education: csenid@stangelas.ie
Closing Date for Applications: 6th May 2022
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
The programme is for registered teachers who are currently working with students with Autism or will be working with students with Autism for the duration of the Programme in recognised Primary schools including Special schools and recognised Post-Primary schools. The programme is designed specifically to assist teachers in meeting the learning and teaching needs of students with Autism. Potential applicants must therefore have a teaching role in relation to students with Autism.
Additional Requirements
Duration
Two Years for Postgraduate Diploma
One Year for Postgraduate Certificate
Next start date
Autumn 2022
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
25
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
6th May 2022
NFQ level
9
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
Award
Postgraduate Diploma (Special Educational Needs - Autism)
CAO
Course code
Course Outline
Postgraduate Certificate Modules are:
- Understanding Autism: Theoretical Perspectives and Implications for Practice
(Core module)
And - Engaging Autistic Students: Assessment and Planning for Teaching and Learning
Or
- Autistic Students: Teaching Approaches
Postgraduate Diploma Modules are:
- Understanding Autism: Theoretical Perspectives and Implications for Practice
- Engaging Autistic Students: Assessment and Planning for Teaching and Learning
- Autistic Students: Teaching Approaches
- Supporting Autistic Students with reference to Emotional Regulation and Promotion of Positive Behaviour
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate level may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma level. Successful completion of two additional modules together with the necessary course work will lead to an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs (Autism). The practicum is a compulsory component of both the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.
Further Education
Graduates of this programme also have the option to pursue a Master of Arts (Special Educational Needs - Autism) also offered at St. Angela's College, Sligo.
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
This specialist qualification enhances graduates to progress in their educational setting. It enables them to effectively meet the needs of students with autism. It provides graduates with the skills necessary to affect whole school collaboration and implement inclusive practice.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Participants of the programme are provided with an opportunity to visit a school setting different from their own for one day to observe the planning and teaching of students with autism.
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
All elements within each module are funded by the Special Education Section of the Department of Education and Skills through the National Council for Special Education.
Applicants will be responsible for payment of a fee of €300 per module and will be invoiced by St. Angela’s College.
Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility
Please follow instructions in our Applications section of this programme page
Find out More
Ms Bridget Dolan (Mon/Tues/Wed)
Ms Laura Whitcroft (Thurs/Fri)
Special Educational Needs Officer
School of Education
St. Angela's College, Sligo
E: csenid@stangelas.ie education@stangelas.ie
