NCII B.A. in Counselling Skills & Addiction Studies

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Programme Overview

This is the first degree in Ireland that recognises and brings together both counselling skills and addiction studies to develop professional practitioners who can work in this growing area. It is delivered by the National Counselling Institute of Ireland. This programme will work with participants to develop key skills when working with those affected by all forms of addiction and their environments.

Year 1

Induction Developmental Perspectives in Counselling

Counselling Skills and Practices

Theoretical Approaches to Counselling

Personal Developmental Perspectives within Counselling

Occupational Assessment

Location: Laois Third Level Centre, Bracklone Street, Portarlington.

Timetable: For Year 1 and Year 2 to be confirmed later

Year 2

Addiction History and Context

Addiction counselling Studies

Addiction counselling Skills and Practices

Theoretical Approaches to Counselling

Personality Assessment

Work Experience

Year 3

Addiction Counselling Skills and Practices

Impact and consequences of Drug & Alcohol Misuse

Addiction Counselling Studies

Counselling Skills and Practices

Group Facilitation Skills

Work Experience

Award

This degree is accredited by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council of Ireland and is placed at level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications. It is recognised by both the statutory, community and business sectors.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience. There is no minimum age for this part-time programme.

Cost

The fee for the academic year 2010/11 is €4,300 for Year 1 and Year 2 per annum.

Application

Applications are to be made to the National Counselling Institute of Ireland

For more information

www.ncii.ie