B.Ed. in Education and Psychology MI008
Aims
This is a four-year undergraduate honours degree in Primary Teaching and Psychology (B.Ed). This programme is a unique venture in Ireland which can lead to a career in either primary teaching or in the field of psychology. The programme would be particularly suitable for, though not confined to, students who might wish to undertake a postgraduate specialisation subsequently in the field of Educational Psychology.
In the first year of the programme students take the subjects Education, Psychology and Gaeilge as well as an introduction to the Liberal Arts. In subsequent years, students specialise in the two subjects Education and Psychology. As the Education component of this programme retains all of the key elements of the main B.Ed. degree, graduates of this programme will be eligible to practise as primary school teachers in the normal way. Additionally, in view of their specialisation, graduates have the option of pursuing postgraduate studies in Psychology.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the 15th of January of the year of entry.
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate ( or an approved equivalent) with at least grade C3 in three subjects at higher level and grade D3 in three subjects at Ordinary or higher level.
In addition applicants must have obtained a minimum of
- Grade C3 in Gaeilge Higher Level
- Grade D3 in English (Higher Level) OR Grade C3 in Ordinary level
- Grade D3 in mathematics (Ordinary level or Higher level)
Minimum grades required in Gaeilge, English and mathematics can be obtained at different sittings of the Leaving Certificate Examination(s).
The requirement to achieve a minimum of Grade C3 on three Higher Level papers and Grade D3 in three other subjects (Higher or Ordinary) must be obtained in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate.
GCSE/A Levels
Six subjects must be presented, at least three subjects at GCE A Level and the remaining subjects at GCE AS or GCSE level. The six subjects must include Irish, English and Mathematics.
A subject may be counted from only one of the examinations, GCSE, GCE AS Level or GCE A Level.
Only subjects taken at one sitting of a particular examination, GCSE, GCE AS Level or GCE A Level will be accepted. Examinations taken in the same academic year are regarded as the same sitting.
Minimum Grades required
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Grade C at GCE A level in at least three subjects, including Irish
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Grade C at GCSE Level in both English and English Literature, or Grade B at GCSE Level in either
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Grade D at GCSE Level in Additional Mathematics or Grade A at GCSE Level in Mathematics
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Grade C in one other subject at GCSE level
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Applicants must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University to which the College of Education is affiliated.
Medical
Before being accepted for the BEd. degree course, all candidates are required to complete a health declaration questionnaire for submission to the College Medical Officer.
Programme Outline
PART I
Year 1
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Teaching Studies 1 EN4731 |
Teaching Studies 3 EN4732 |
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Teaching Studies 2 EN4741 |
Teaching Studies 4 EN4742 |
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Teaching Practice 1 TP4731 |
Teaching Practice 2 TP4732 |
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Introduction to Psychology PS4001 |
Social Psychology 1 PS4002 |
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Teanga agus Litríocht na Gaeilge 1 |
Teanga agus Litríocht na Gaeilge 2 |
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Introduction to Liberal Arts 1 |
Introduction to Liberal Arts 2 |
PART II
Year 2
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Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
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Teaching Studies 5 EN4763 |
Teaching Studies 8 EN4754 |
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Teaching Studies 6 EN4773 |
Teaching Studies 9 EN4764 |
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Teaching Studies 7 EN4793 |
Teaching Practice 3 TP4724 |
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Cognitive Psychology 1 PS4013 |
Research, Design and Methodology 1 PS4003 |
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Information Technology MH4733 |
Personality and Individual Differences PS4024 |
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Gaeilge Ghairmiúil EN4703 |
Year 3
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Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
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Theory of Education 1 EN4783 |
Theory of Education 2 EN4774 |
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Teaching Practice 4 TP4745 |
Elective in Education EN4756 |
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Cognitive Psychology 2 PS4017 |
Biological Basis of Behaviour PS4025 |
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Social Psychology 2 PS4007
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Abnormal Psychology PS4015 |
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Information Technology and Psychology PS4024 |
Research, Design and Methodology 2 PS4005 |
Year 4
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Semester 7 |
Semester 8 |
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Teaching Practice 5 TP4725 |
Theory of Education 3 EN4726 |
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Teaching Practice 6 (AEE) EN4715 |
Theory of Education 4 EN4736 |
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Final Year Project BA4707/4708 |
Final Year Project BA 4707/4708 |
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Developmental Psychology PS4058 |
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Elective Modules: Choose one from
- Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis PS4078
- Controversies in Psychology PS4088
- Educational Psychology PS4008 |
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