Education, Home Economics and Business Studies

The BA in Education, Home Economics and Business Studies programme (post-primary) is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree (Level 8), currently offered at MIC Thurles. Graduates are, subject to Teaching Council approval, qualified to teach Home Economics and Business Studies to honours Leaving Certificate level.

Graduates of the programme will:

• Demonstrate subject knowledge, knowledge of curriculum content and process, and professional knowledge
• Engage in critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, reflection and self-evaluation
• Engage in planning, teaching, learning, assessment, classroom management and organisation for the classroom and the school as a learning organisation
• Articulate a commitment to and vision for the development of the uniqueness of the pupil in all his/her dimensions
• Integrate and apply knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in complex and unpredictable educational settings
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skill and a readiness to be leaders and innovators of curriculum change
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong personal and professional development and actively participate in professional learning communities