Higher Certificate in Arts in Literacy Development

This programme is offered to literacy tutors and managers; Students complete a total of twelve modules over a period of two years. Six modules are completed in year one and a further six in year two. Each module is supported by a number of workshops, which are delivered at various locations throughout Ireland.

Programme Structure

YEAR 1 CORE MODULES (All mandatory)	YEAR 2 CORE MODULES (All mandatory)
Thinking and Learning Skills (5 credits) Developing Literacies 1 (formerly Literacy Methodologies 1) Group Dynamics Philosophy of Adult Education Professional Practice* (5 credits)	Psychology of Adult Learning Developing Literacies 2* (formerly Literacy Methodologies 2) Curriculum Development* Counselling Issues in Adult Education Microteaching*

ELECTIVES - Choose two from the following:	ELECTIVES - Choose one of the following:
Adult Numeracy TESOL 1 New Literacies (formerly ICT Literacy) Literacy & Specific Learning Difficulties Extending Literacy Management in Adult Education Social Marketing Communications	Family Literacy TESOL 2* Workplace Literacy* Quality Management* Training for Tutor Trainers* Equality & Diversity in Education

* This course has prerequisites, please refer to the module descriptions.

All modules carry 10 credits unless otherwise stated and are offered subject to sufficient numbers and resources.
Total credits for Year One - 60 credit hours.
Total credits for Year Two - 60 credit hours.

Total of 120 credit hours for Higher Certificate in Literacy Development.

Contact Information

If you would like further information on this programme please contact the Literacy Development Centre Administrative Office.

Phone: 051 302872

Application Forms

Please use the appropriate application forms to book a place on the Higher Certificate. Completed application forms should be sent to the Literacy Development Centre.