Awards
Higher Certificate
Programme Code: HCIECE
 
Mode of Delivery: Full Time, Part Time
 
No. of Semesters : 4
NFQ Level: 6
Embedded Award: Yes
 
Programme Credits: 120
Language of Instruction: English
Department: NCI Learning & Teaching
CAO Code:
 

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1
Core Subject
Module Code Module Title
H6IET Introduction to Irish Education and Training
H6IPSYCH Introduction to Psychology
H6PCR Introduction to Play and Creativity in Early Childhood
H6IEC Introduction to Early Childhood Education
H6AWS Academic Writing Skills
Optional
Module Code Module Title
H6EAP English for Academic Purpose

Stage 1 / Semester 2
Core Subject
Module Code Module Title
H6ILR Introduction to Legislation and Regulation in Early Childhood Education
H6ISO Introduction to Sociology
H6BLR Building Learning Skills
H6ICHW Introduction to Child Health and Wellbeing
H6AC Argument and Critique
 

Stage 2 / Semester 1
Core Subject
Module Code Module Title
H6CHC Cultural, Historical & Current Topics in Learning & Development
H6LSD Lifespan Development
H6APCR Advanced Play and Creativity in Early Childhood
H6CALD Core Approaches to Learning and Development
H6ORP_P Placement: Observation and Reflection in Practice ( Part 1 of 2 )
H6MYL Managing Your Learning

Stage 2 / Semester 2
Core Subject
Module Code Module Title
H6ISP Introduction to Social Policy in Early Childhood Education
H6TL Theories of Learning
H6TCL Technology and Learning
H6PDL Personal Development and Learning Skills
H6ACHW Advanced Child Health and Wellbeing
H6ORP_P Placement: Observation and Reflection in Practice ( Part 2 of 2 )