Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education

Program Overview

This part-time, one-year Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education from Dublin City University provides a qualification recognized by the Department of Education for teachers working in inclusive education, special education, and learning support. The program is open to primary and post-primary teachers employed in funded positions and includes a mix of online and on-campus instruction. Assessment is based on attendance, engagement, assignments, and supervision of work in schools/centers.

Program Outline

Careers:

• This course may be a stepping stone to the Masters in Special Educational Needs (MSEN) programme at DCU's School of Inclusive and Special Education.

Other:

• The programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who are employed in a position that is funded by the Department of Education and who provide Special Education Teaching in recognised primary schools, post-primary schools, and in other recognised educational services.
• Teachers serving in special schools and special classes are also eligible to apply.
• The programme provides a qualification that is recognised by the Department of Education for teachers working in the areas of inclusive education, special education and learning support who work in the following roles: Special Education Teacher, Teacher in a Special School, Teacher in a Special Class.
• Funding:
• For eligible teachers:
• No fees or registration charges will apply.
• They will continue to receive their salary in the usual way during their participation.
• Substitution will be provided by the DE to the schools in which they work, to cover their attendance at lectures and seminars during school hours.
• Assessment:
• There are no formal written examinations involved in the course.
• Participants will be assessed on the basis of:
• full attendance at the programme venue
• engagement with course content and activities
• successful completion of selected tasks and written assignments
• supervision of work in schools/centres, including final evaluation of this.
• Delivery Mode: Blended approach with a mix of online and on-campus days in St Patricks College, DCU.
• Duration: 1 year, part-time.
• Contact Information:
• Phone: +353 (0) 1 700 9062
• Email: ioe.ise@dcu.ie
• Additional Resources:
• Course Code: DC983
• NFQ Level: 9
• Link to course page: https://www.dcu.ie/prospective-students/prospective-postgraduate-students/all-courses/gdip-inclusive-and-special-education
• Link to Department of Education Circular (English): https://www.education.ie/en/circulars-and-guidelines/circular-2023/circular-017-2023-guidelines-for-postgraduate-programmes-for-teachers-with-special-educational-needs-qualifications.pdf
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