Qualification : DIPLOMA IN ARTS: ADDICTION STUDIES
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEVEL 8
CAO/PAC code : MUA15
CAO Points :
Closing Date : 25 May 2021
The Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 8) facilitates participants to develop a theoretical understanding of substance use and related issues and to critically appraise current evidence-based practice in relation to substance use interventions while locating substance use within its social, political and cultural contexts. The Diploma also supports participants to explore personal and professional issues as they pertain to work in the field of substance misuse. Participants develop groupwork, facilitation skills and reflective practice competencies for self care, whilst exploring research methodologies related to working with substance misuse in community settings. The course is delivered in six distinct modules, through an adult education methodology, including lectures, presentations experiential group processes, skills practice and participatory group discussion.
- Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Social Analysis: Beyond Deviance in Modern Society
- Groupwork, Facilitation Skills and Reflective Practice
- Interventions Skills
- Prevention Education: Theory & Practice
- Study Skills and Student Support
The modules for the Diploma will include the following:
Group Work & Facilitation Skills/
Reflective Practice: a) The philosophy of adult learning processes
b) How to facilitate a learning group in a wide variety of contexts, and in particular in the area of addiction.
Prevention Education: Theory & Practice
Students will:
Examine current evidence based drug and alcohol prevention strategies
Identify the most appropriate strategies to be applied in various school and community settings
Identify their own role within the overall context of a comprehensive community based response.
Intervention Skills
Students will:
Critically reflect on current models of best practice in relation to advising, supporting and intervening with substance misuse and other addictive behaviours
Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and practical skills in motivational interviewing and brief intervention
Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and skills in assessment, care pathway planning and making referrals.
Drug & Alcohol Policy 5 Credits
Students will:
Critically evaluate public policy service management as it relates to the management of drug and alcohol problems
Identify the role that key national agencies, organizations and Government bodies play in shaping drug and alcohol policy
Analyse the impact of foreign policies and international conventions on Irish drug and alcohol policy making
Identify and critically debate the main components of current drug and alcohol legislation, policies and strategies.
Social Capital And Social Network Analysis 5 Credits
Students will develop a sociological understanding of the importance of social capital and social networks, together with the role they play in understanding and addressing issues of addiction.
Social Analysis: Theorizing Society 5 Credits
Students will be introduced to sociological theory and the major schools of thought and perspectives that shape our understanding of contemporary society.
Community Engagement & Learning 5 Credits
Students will in critical and reflective processes concerning ones involvement in social or community activities and action, and to put together a descriptive and reflective learning portfolio.
Assessment Procedures Continuous assessment:
Essays
Projects
Research reports
Portfolio
Learning Journal
85% Attendance
Academic
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | No | N/A | N/A |
| English | No | N/A | N/A |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | No | N/A | N/A |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
25 May 2021
Additional Information
CPD & PROGRESSION
Credits from both the Maynooth University Certificate in Addiction Studies and the Diploma in Addiction Studies can be used for Recognition of Prior Learning to go towards the Degree in Community Studies.
WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?
This course is aimed at people already working or seeking to work in drug and alcohol services or related disciplines:
- Community and Youth workers, Gardaí, Teachers,
- Social and Health Care workers including doctors and nurses, care centre managers,
- Counsellors and psychotherapists.
- Policy makers.
- Project or outreach workers and practitioners in various services that deal with people experiencing problems with Drugs and Alcohol or Homelessness.
Applications for the Diploma in Addiction Studies Level 8 are being accepted through the PAC application system at https://v2.pac.ie/institute/2
The deadline for Applications is Friday. 17 May 2024. Qualifying candidates will be invited for interview. The course will commence in September 2024.
For further information please contact Kay Loughlin via email at kay.loughlin@mu.ie