{"id":8965,"date":"2025-10-03T09:59:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/?page_id=8965"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:57:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:57:00","slug":"part-time-social-studies-jan-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/?page_id=8965","title":{"rendered":"Part-time social studies jan 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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All courses are offered part-time over 13 weeks. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and suitability assessment before a place is offered. Upon successful completion, students will receive a component certificate. Learners who are currently registered at Portlaoise Institute, please get in touch with the main office or student\u00a0supports to register your interest in your chosen course. A full list of available courses is provided below\u2014click on a course to learn more about its content and structure.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This award provides learners with a foundational understanding of key psychological perspectives and their practical therapeutic applications. It explores major psychological theories, their core principles, associated therapies, and ethical considerations within care and other settings. Learners will gain insight into individual and group behaviour, research methods, and the role of ethics in psychology. The course also focuses on applying psychological theory and research to real-world work scenarios, including the examination of attitudes and beliefs. Upon successful completion, students will receive a component certificate. Learners currently registered are asked to contact the administrator to register their interest in their chosen course.<\/strong><\/p>

This course will run Tuesdays 9:00am -13:15pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This award equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence to recognise and challenge discriminatory behaviour towards people with disabilities, both personally and within organisations. It promotes awareness of the importance of equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all areas of society. Learners will explore the historical context of disability, societal attitudes, and the role of care providers in promoting diversity and equal opportunities. The course also encourages self-reflection on personal biases and develops the interpersonal skills needed to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Upon successful completion, students will receive a component certificate. Learners currently registered are asked to contact the administrator to register their interest in their chosen course.<\/strong><\/p>

This course will run Thursdays 9:00am-13:15pm<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This award is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence to work effectively in mental healthcare settings, promoting best practice and understanding when supporting individuals with mental health difficulties. Learners will gain insight into the Irish mental health system, including key voluntary and statutory service providers, common mental health conditions, their symptoms, treatments, and relevant policies. The course explores biopsychosocial factors influencing mental health and the roles of various healthcare professionals in recovery. Learners will also develop the ability to assist individuals and their families, contribute to care planning, reflect on interpersonal relationships in care settings, and support safe and effective workplace practices. Upon successful completion, students will receive a component certificate. Learners currently registered are asked to contact the administrator to register their interest in their chosen course.<\/strong><\/p>

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This award aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence to understand the causes, range, and effects of intellectual disabilities while promoting the social model of support and recognising the roles of professionals in meeting individual needs. Learners will explore appropriate terminology, the advantages and disadvantages of medical and social models, and the impact of intellectual disabilities on individuals and families. The programme emphasises dignity, choice, and inclusion, while fostering positive attitudes and understanding of historical and current services in Ireland. It also focuses on teamwork, quality service provision, and the role of multidisciplinary professionals in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.<\/p>

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Social Studies Department. All courses are offered part-time over 13 weeks. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and suitability assessment before a place is offered. Upon successful completion, students will receive a component certificate. Learners who are currently registered at Portlaoise Institute, please get in touch with the main office or student\u00a0supports to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8965"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8965"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9119,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8965\/revisions\/9119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}