MICRO-CREDENTIAL: MENTORING FOR EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Program Overview

It offers asynchronous seminars, mentoring sessions, and reflection hours, led by experienced professionals.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Duration: 12 weeks, part-time
• Course Delivery: Asynchronously delivered, with seminars, mentoring sessions, and supported reflection hours.
• Structure:
• Two four-hour asynchronous block seminars with supporting tutorials.
• Formal mentoring program with three one-hour mentoring sessions and three reflection hours.
• Ongoing support and communication with instructors.
• Asynchronous delivery with flexible scheduling.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Seminars
• Mentoring sessions
• Supported reflection hours
• Asynchronous delivery
• Faculty: Experienced professionals in psychology and related fields.
• Unique Approaches:
• Interactive and participatory approach to relationship building.
• Focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles.
• Relationship building skills.
• Commitment and support skills.
• Career Opportunities:
• Private and public sector roles.
• Coaching and support roles.
• Graduate Skills:
• Best practices in EDI and mentoring.
• Implement best practices in various settings.

Other:

• Target Audience: Experienced professionals without a primary degree.
• Application Requirements:
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Passing Garda Vetting (background check).
• Approved Course: Learner Fee Subsidy.
• Registration interest form available.
• Online applications accepted through PAC with codes MMC28 / MMC29.
• Documents required for application:
• Valid passport/passport card or birth certificate.
• Marriage certificate (for those registering under their married name).
• Up-to-date CV or official university degree parchment/transcript (if applying with qualifications).

Contact:

• Program Director: Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan
• Phone: 0857363432
• Department website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/psychology