BA (Hons) in Childcare Management
BA (Hons) in Childcare Management
| Duration | Mode | Level | Application to | Latest Points | ||||
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| 1 year | Full Time | 8 | Admissions Office, AIT |
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The provision of childcare in Ireland has undergone significant change in recent times. Although the provision of childcare by relatives and childminders to pre-school and school-age children continues to be an important resource for many parents, there has been an increased demand for formal childcare provided by crèches, childcare centres, playgroups and preschool facilities. Furthermore, the fact that the number of children in the 0-6 age group has been rising steadily in recent years, from 57,782 births in 2001 to an unprecedented high of 74,278 births in 2009 means that non-parental childcare will continue to be a serious issue for families in Ireland.
This honours degree is distinguished by virtue of it being a childcare management course, uniquely combining disciplines, such as early childhood learning and business. It will educate and train you to be a reflective childcare manager and supervisor, skilled in the management of early childhood care and education settings, but importantly, responsive to the needs of an evolving childcare sector in the fluid social environment in which we live.
On completion of this programme, you will be able to apply advanced early childhood care and education knowledge and skills to be a reflective and innovative practitioner. On the course, you will learn how to critically appraise policies, procedures and principles in the early childcare and education field. You will learn how to manage a childcare setting, taking responsibility for decision-making in that setting, as well as independently and ethically conduct primary and secondary research in early childcare, education and management.Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Childcare Management (Level 7) or an equivalent Level 7 qualification.
Garda Vetting Procedure
All students on this programme will undertake Garda vetting procedures prior to commencing their work placement. Failure to disclose previous convictions will result in students being dismissed from the programme. Previous convictions, depending on their nature, could result in student dismissal from the programme.
Modules
Semester 1
Group Dynamics, Child Protection, Policies and Procedures, Financial Management for Small Business, Promoting Inclusion in Childcare Settings: Disability, Information Systems in Childcare,
plus one module from
Therapeutic Play for Children, French, Spanish, English for overseas
Semester 2
Creative Skills in Children’s Play, Enterprise & Professional Development, Responding to Challenging Behaviour, Diet, Nutrition and Health Childcare Cuisine, Practice Placement (6 weeks),
plus one module from
Therapeutic Play for Children, French, Spanish, English for overseas
Progression
As a graduate of this programme, you will be eligible to progress to postgraduate programmes such as the MA in Child and Youth Care at AIT. Full details of all postgraduate programmes at AIT are contained in the postgraduate prospectus.
Professional Recognition
Career Opportunities
As a graduates with a BA (Hons) in Childcare Management you will be qualified to fulfil work as childcare practitioners and/or supervisors/managers in childcare settings.
