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ATU Donegal (formerly LYIT)
ATU Donegal (formerly LYIT)
Course Code
Zone
Attendence
Blended

Course Summary

There are many teachers, particularly career guidance counsellors, HSE staff and allied healthcare staff who, as part of their job, require counselling skills. This course provides a pathway for such professionals who would like to pursue counselling as a secondary career choice.

College Link

ATU Donegal (formerly LYIT)
College Link > - Counselling Studies - Letterkenny

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Entry Requirements

Applicants require a QQI Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent. Applicants must also be currently employed in a counselling role or have recent experience (within last five years) of employment either professionally or voluntarily in a role involving the use of counselling skills. Consideration will also be given to candidates who present with other suitable qualifications and experience in line with the RPL procedures.

Application Details

Fees

EU Fees: €3,000.00

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Career Progression

Duration

1.5 years part-time.

On-Campus Attendance
This programme is mostly delivered online on weekdays. However, each module may have a Saturday on campus workshop at the Letterkenny Campus.

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