Diploma in Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders)

Course details

The programme is offered in collaboration with the Special Education Support Service (SESS) and the Department of Education and Skills (DES) for registered teachers of students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The programme will develop teachers knowledge, understanding and skills in working with students with autistic spectrum disorders.

Students may choose to access the programme at either Certificate or Diploma level over a two-year time period.

Postgraduate Certificate Modules are:

Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Core module)and
Assessment, Planning and Curricular Access or
Teaching Approaches

Postgraduate Diploma Modules are:

Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Assessment, Planning and Curricular Access
Teaching Approaches
Self-Management and Behaviour

Students who successfully complete the Certificate level may progress to the Diploma level. Successful completion of two additional modules together with the necessary course work will lead to an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs (ASDs).