Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) Carlow College

Overview

The Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) course from Carlow College provides students with the knowledge, practice-learning experience and skills to enable them to function as competent, reflective and accountable workers in the Social Care field.

Quick Facts:

• This degree programme is offered on a full-time basis only. Students may complete the first year modules of this programme over a 2 year period to progress to full time study in year two of the degree. Contact Programme Director Dr John McHugh for further information.
• We will work with you as you explore theory and develop your understanding of Social Care practice.  You will also gain practical social care skills when working with experienced professionals during the two mandatory 13-week block placements in Year 2 and 3 and this will ensure a balance of theory and practice.
• The range of subjects including psychology, ethics and communication and creative skills ensure that the knowledge you gain along with the practical skills you develop will provide you the building blocks needed to embark on a rewarding career. Social Care Workers are vital in our increasingly complex society, and you will be part of a valued and important profession.
• Upon successful completion of Year 3 you will have the option of progressing to the add-on Level 8 (Honours) year. This will broaden the scope of your understanding of social care theory and practice, and further develop your problem solving and analytical skills and now includes an Employability module that focuses on being ‘job-ready’. The award of  B.A. (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) from Carlow College is widely recognised as producing graduates who are work ready, emotionally mature and capable of taking on leadership roles.
• The BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) equips students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to work in a variety of social care contexts. There is a growing demand for Carlow College Social Care graduates who are recognised as being prepared to meet the complex needs of children and adults who use Social Care supports and services. Employment opportunities exist in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in a variety of community-based and residential settings.