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Childhood and Adolescent Studies - ICHAS

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Our Childhood and Adolescent Studies are offered by ICHAS (Irish College of Humanities and Applied Science) at Griffith College.
Why study at ICHAS?
Why study Childhood and Adolescent Studies at Griffith College?

At Griffith College in partnership with ICHAS, our Faculty of Childhood and Adolescent Studies delivers forward-thinking programmes designed for the realities of modern care and support settings, exploring current neuroscientific research.

From Certificate and Degree to Master’s level, our industry-informed courses are developed in collaboration with sector professionals - ensuring you graduate with the knowledge, practical skills, and career pathways needed to thrive.

Blended Study Options
A classroom that works for you

Blended learning is a core part of ICHAS’s approach. It gives you the flexibility to engage with your programme online and/or face-to-face, allowing you to balance study with professional and personal commitments.

This flexible structure expands accessibility for those who want to study in these areas. For many students - particularly those considering Master ’s-level study - this flexibility is a key factor in taking the next step. This flexibility permeates through the programme with elective learning allowing students to tailor their studies to best support their current or future professional ambition.

Practical experience
Prepare for professional life

These programmes are designed to support both practitioners and graduates in building advanced knowledge and professional competence in the area of childhood and adolescent development. Whether you are already working in social care, early education, youth and family services, or a related field, or preparing to begin your career, this programme will equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed. It also offers new graduates a valuable competitive edge, opening pathways into professional practice or further academic study.

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