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CAO Course Detail

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Athlone IT

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Course Code:
AL664
Title:
Applied Social Studies
College:
Athlone IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
2 Years

 

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Social studies examines  the past and current behaviour of individuals and societies. It predicts possible future human behaviour through the study of subjects such as economics, geography, politics and psychology. This knowledge can then be used to try to improve the lives of people.

This course provides a foundation for different areas of social care.



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Leads to employment in different areas of social care work, such as care of the older person, residential care, work with community groups, and in the care of people with mental and physical special needs.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 310
History:
2011 - 315
2010 - 320
2009 - 350
2008 - 300
2007 - 295
2006 - 300
2005 - 305
2004 - 330
2003 - 330
2002 - 325
2001 - 300
2000 - 320
1999 - 355
1998 - 355
1997 - 350
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Module Requirements:

G20031 or 5N1370 or D20003 or 5N2705 or D20169 or 5N1652 or D20180 or 5N2706 or D20179 or 5N3772


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