Course description
WHAT WILL I STUDY? Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009
Child Development; Communications;Child Health and Well Being; Early Childhood Education and Play;
Creative Arts for Early Childhood;Early Care and Education Practice;Approaches to Early Childhood Educ.;
Understanding Special Needs; Work Experience
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Students are qualified to work in creches and similar Childcare settings.
Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Past students are studying in DCU, DIT/TU Dublin, ITB/TU Blanch and Carlow IT in the Early Childhood Education area.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Over 18-Leaving Cert or LCA • Other equivalent qualification •Mature students • Garda Vetting • All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications Apply directly at www.killestercollege.ie
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