Education, SEN and Mental Health (Hons) York St John University

Overview

Investigate concepts that are central to inclusive education, such as disability, difference, wellbeing, labelling and inclusion. Immerse yourself in the history, theories and policies surrounding these concepts. Consider different philosophical perspectives, value positions and educational ideologies that have been used to explain approaches to education and childhood. Challenge your preconceptions and consider the meaning and implications of these ideas for individuals, education and society as a whole.

• How children and young people develop

• Child protection and safeguarding requirements

• How specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusion

• Mental health in children and young people

• The impact of disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education

Career

This Education, SEN and Mental Health (Hons) course at York St John University is ideal if you want to work as a special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) in a school. You will need to complete a PGCE and National Award for SEN Coordination to pursue this career. We offer both of these postgraduate courses at York St John University, so you could choose to complete your training here. 

The skills and knowledge you gain could also lead to a career as a:

• Family support worker

• Youth and community worker

• Local government or housing

• Police officer

• Social researcher

• Careers advisor

• Charity worker

• Pastoral role in education