Course Content
Year 1
Introduction to Child, Youth and Family Studies
Youth Development
Children and Health
Introduction to Politics
Practising Politics
Introduction to Sociology
Practising Sociology
Introduction to Economic Policy
Community Development
Social Research Skills
Personal and Professional Development
Year 2
Understanding Family and Society
Youth Work Principles and Practice
Child, Youth and Family Service Provision in Ireland
Child Protection and Welfare
Economics of Family Policy
Social Issues and Policy Responses
Sociology of Health
Politics and Society: Themes and Topics
Economics of Public and Social Policy
Methods for Social and Political Science
Professional Development Skills
Year 3
- Professional Work Placement (Sept-June). Examples of placement settings include: community, youth, education, family support or cultural organisations and government agencies.
Year 4
Research, Policy and Practice
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Issues in Contemporary Families
Family Law
Youth and Society
Equality, Diversity and Collective Action
Children and Young People in Families Today
Key Words in Social Work and Social Welfare
Introduction to Social Work
