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Programme Description
Demand for quality childcare has soared in recent years due
to both parents working outside the home and the desire for
parents to give their children the opportunity to grow socially
and cognitively under the care of trained professionals. In line
with these increasing demands this degree programme has
been designed for those who wish to pursue a career in Early
Childhood Education.
Graduates of the programme possess an understanding of the
holistic development of the child based on sound knowledge
of current relevant theory. Throughout the programme the
whole child is the focus of study and the child is studied in
the context of the family, community and society. Play is seen
as central to young children’s development and theory and
practice are combined to encourage the development of a
critical, refl ective practitioner.
It is a requirement of the placement providers that all
students on this programme must undergo Garda vetting
procedures before being allowed to register. Students must
complete the required documentation, including a full list of all
previous addresses, in order for clearance checks to be made.
Students with previous addresses outside of the Republic of
Ireland will be required to provide evidence of vetting by the
relevant authority in which the address is located and at their
own cost. Currently Irish addresses are vetted by the Garda
Vetting Unit at no cost to the student.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme fi nd employment as
practitioners and as managers in a variety of early years settings such as cr?®ches, day nurseries, pre-schools, afterschool
services, special early years services, early start
classrooms and family centres. Graduates also work in the
area of project development and in management positions in
the Health Service Executive; county childcare committees
and national voluntary organisations. Some proceed to
postgraduate study in areas such as social work and primary
education. |
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