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Theory and Practice of ParentingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:25 months part-timedistance learningLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Block study weeksEntry requirements:At least a 2:2 Honoursdegree in a relevant subject,or equivalentor Relevant professionalqualification and evidenceof Continued ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD)or Dip he or above, relevantprofessional experience andevidence of CPDor Pre-registration module(s) –up to two, to enable staff and/or students to test ability towork at Master’s levelStudents will be expected tobe working with parents andtheir children at least one dayeach weekEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationCourse overviewThe course aims to provide anopportunity for graduates withrelevant professional and/oracademic qualifications to studyat an advanced academic andprofessional level while exploringthe theory and practice of workwith parents.This is the first Masters levelcourse designed specificallyfor people working in the fieldof parentingThe high quality practice-relatedmodules are designed toenable practitioners and clientsto achieve planned changein parenting practice throughthe processes of education,development and practiceorientedresearchThe course focuses on thedevelopment of the creativereflective practitionercommitted to social justice,equality and innovatoryand progressive practiceThe course aims to increaseyour systematic knowledge andcritical awareness of the nationaland international literatureand research, to extend yourunderstanding of parentingthrough participation in analysisof theory and the challengesand opportunities in proposing,planning and delivering servicesfor parents in a multi-culturaland inter-professional milieuMaking Sense of Qualitativeand Quantitative Data(15 credits) develops advancedand specialist knowledgein the fields of qualitativemethods, narrative analysisand discourse analysisHealth and Social ResearchMethods (15 credits) introducesstrategies and methods of socialscience research, includingthose commonly used bypractitioner-research in socialand healthcare settingsDesigning, Delivering andAssessing Learning (15 credits)aims to support and improveyour knowledge and skillsfor designing, delivering andassessing learning of theirstaff and/or clients. Thesemodules provide the foundationfor the dissertationOptional modules:The Negotiated Module(15 credits) provides theopportunity to explore an ideaor issue, or take forward yourknowledge and understandingof a particular subjectManaging Race and Diversity(15 credits) explores and criticallyreflects on the management ofethnic diversity as a conceptAnti-Oppressive Practice(15 credits) aims to analyseconcepts of oppression,discrimination and inequalityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse modulesThis course consists of four coremodules, and two option modules.The msc is completed with adissertation of 60 credits. In thefirst year of the course themodules include:Theory and Practice ofParenting: Knowledgeand Skills for Practitioners(30 credits) is grounded inthe latest research relevantto parentingManagement of Services andPeople (15 credits) seeks toenhance your self-confidenceand performance as a managerIn the second year of the coursethe modules include:Working with Groups ofParents (15 credits) providesthe opportunity to developknowledge, understanding andskills in relation to working withgroups of parentsSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld222Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.