Professional Education and Training in Human Services PgDip-MA
ObjectivesThe focus at PgDip level is on the knowledge and skills needed to make complex judgements and discharge high levels of responsibility in PETHS, the co-ordination of services and the management of risk. The focus at MA level is on the knowledge and skills required for professional leadership and improvement of services.
Entry requirementsThis course provides structured continuing professional development for those working in professional education and training in human services. Social workers may achieve GSCC Post-Qualifying Higher Specialist and Advanced level qualifications alongside a PgDip or MA.
Academic titleProfessional Education and Training in Human Services PgDip/MA
Course descriptionCourse structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Registered social workers must complete the Higher Specialist level before progressing to Advanced level. The course offers a wide range of option modules so you can tailor it to your own professional requirements.
PgDip modules
-Professional Education and Training in Human Services in Context: Law, Policy and Ethics
-Psychology of Teaching and Learning
-Power, Risk and Decision Making in Contemporary Partnership Contexts and Integrated Services
Option modules
-Portfolio: Competence in Higher Specialist Social Work
MA modules
-Professional Education and Training in Human Services in Context: Law, Policy and Ethics
-Psychology of Teaching and Learning
-Power, Risk and Decision Making in Contemporary Partnership Contexts and Integrated Services
Option modules
-Portfolio: Competence in Higher Specialist Social Work
-Research Methods
-Advanced Practice Project and Portfolio OR
-Dissertation and Portfolio (Competence in Advanced Social Work)