Education (Aggression Studies) (M.Ed.)
- Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 3 years part-time
- Admission Requirements: See bottom of this page
- Closing Date: 31st May 2013
- Course Coordinator(s): Mr Keith Johnston
- Course Administrator(s): Ms Keara Eades
- Course Email(s): master.education@tcd.ie , mintonst@tcd.ie
- Course Tel(s): +353-1-896 3568
- Course Url: www.tcd.ie/Education/courses/masters/aggression-studies/
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To apply, click on the relevant Apply Link below- Education (Aggression Studies) (M.Ed.), 1 Year(s) Full Time
- Education (Aggression Studies) (M.Ed.), 2 Year(s) Part Time
- Education (Aggression Studies) (M.Ed.), 3 Year(s) Part Time
Course Details
This specialism has been designed to focus on aggression, bullying behaviour, violence and harassment in the school context. It is suitable for graduates of the arts, humanities and social sciences, and those working as primary and post-primary teachers. It provides training in the work of the anti-bullying co-ordinator. The specialism can serve as (i) a foundation course for graduates and teachers who have not previously been involved in the design and implementation of anti-bullying or discipline policy's or (ii) as a resource for those who have already had such experience, or are currently engaging in such a process.
Components Include:
- The Psychology of Aggressive Behaviour
- The Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development
- Preventing and Countering Bullying Behaviour
- Harassment and Violence in Schools and Implementing Anti-Bullying Programme in Schools
The course has a taught component and a dissertation. The duration will normally be two or three years part-time or one year full time.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold a good honors degree and have at least two years experience in the field of education.