Master Of Arts/post Graduate Diploma Advanced Social Care Practice in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Master Of Arts/post Graduate Diploma Advanced Social Care Practice in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

The social care profession is dedicated to protecting and assisting the most vulnerable in our society. Social Care Workers are on the front line in attempting to address pertinent social issues like: child welfare and protection; domestic violence; mental health; promoting equality of opportunity for those with special needs, and the rights and social inclusion of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our society.

What opportunities might it lead to?

The future of social care focuses on promoting high standards of: professional conduct, education, training and standards of proficiency, as outlined by CORU. In line with this, the MA in Advanced Social Care Practice will help professionals to develop their skills and competencies in providing the relevant supports and care to those within the social care sector. It aims to support the Continuing Professional Development (CPD), knowledge and skills of Social Care Workers through the pedagogies of Continued Professional Education (CPE).