Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development
Programme Overview
The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development (CGLPD) at Mary Immaculate College is a two-year programme for people with intellectual disabilities delivered in an inclusive third level setting. This course is devoted to the academic learning, personal growth and career development prospects of the student. The full development of each student’s potential, dignity and self-worth is embraced.
Aims & Objectives
- To promote lifelong learning for individuals
- To promote inclusion in the third level environment
- To develop skills for modern society
- To develop social skills through peer interaction
- To fulfil personal educational interests
- To enhance individual employability
- To develop full citizenship and self determination
- To broaden horizons for individual learners
- To fulfil the personal educational interests of individuals
Core Values
- A belief in the capacity of individuals to self-actualise
- A respect for the contribution and value of different types of student learners
- A belief in the right of every individual to access third level education
The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development is about re-imagining and re-thinking education and learning outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities, by providing an opportunity to study in a third-level college.
Sectoral Partners
- Brothers of Charity
- Enable Ireland
- St. Cronan’s Association
- St Joseph’s Foundation
Programme Content
The central objective of the Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development, is to provide a pathway to third level education which empowers adults with an intellectual disability to achieve their educational and employment goals. Linked to the NFQ, this accredited Level 4 certificate programme, offers a progression route to further education and training options. The initiative aims to build capacity among learners and enable them to develop the skills required to become independent citizens.
Over the course of the programme students have the opportunity to undertake the following modules:
- Interpersonal Communications Skills
- Social Studies
- Creative Art Appreciation
- Mathematics & Financial Management [ 1 & 2]
- Information Communication Technology
- Career Development
- Research & Study Skills Development
- Work Placement
The structure of the two year programme is as follows:
