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Cnoc Mhuire Subject Choice 2012 Ms Eimear Flanagan

Cnoc Mhuire Subject Choice 2012 Ms Eimear Flanagan. Further Study Options. FETAC Courses. Institutes of Technology Higher Certs. Ord. Degrees Hons.Degrees. Traditional Leaving Certificate With or without Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme(LCVP). Transition Year.

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Cnoc Mhuire Subject Choice 2012 Ms Eimear Flanagan

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  1. Cnoc Mhuire Subject Choice 2012 Ms Eimear Flanagan

  2. Further Study Options FETAC Courses Institutes of Technology Higher Certs. Ord. Degrees Hons.Degrees Traditional Leaving Certificate With or without Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme(LCVP) Transition Year Junior Certificate University Honours Degrees

  3. Subject Choices • Irish ) • English ) 3 Core Subjects • Maths ) • ? • ? 4 Options • ? • ?

  4. OPTIONAL SUBJECTS 2012 APPLIED SCIENCES • Home Economics • Construction Studies • Design and Communication Graphics SOCIAL STUDIES • History • Geography • Music • Art • Home Economics BUSINESS • Business • Accountancy SCIENCE • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • Ag Science LANGUAGES • French • Spanish

  5. Information on Subjects • Teachers. • Websites. www.ncca.ie www.careersportal.ie www.qualifax.ie

  6. Choose Wisely : • Keep in mind the following: Why is this important? • Access to courses and Colleges. • To maximise potential • To prevent boredom!

  7. College Requirements • Entry Requirements. • Course Requirements. • Points Requirements.

  8. Minimum Entry Requirements

  9. Colleges of Further Education • Cavan Institute ………….and other FETAC Colleges around the country. • Entry Requirements • 5 OD3 in Leaving Certificate. Progression routes to IT’s and Universities. • Note some courses have subject requirements e.g. Biology necessary for Beauty Therapy.

  10. Examples of NUI Third Language Exceptions • In UCD a European language is notrequired for Engineering,Scienceor Agricultural Science. • In NCAD (National College of Art & Design) • Art counts as the third language. It is regarded as a visual language.

  11. Specific Subject Requirements In addition to the Minimum Entry Requirements, additional subjects and grades may be required to gain entry to specific courses. For Example: • Engineering Degree Courses: HC3 Maths • Veterinary Medicine: HC3 Chemistry • Primary Teaching: HC3 Irish

  12. Other Subject Requirements Science • Many courses require any one science subject • Some courses require 2 science subjects. • Nursing – OD3 in a Lab. Science. Chemistry Requirements • Pharmacy, Human Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine & Dentistry (UCC) – HC3 Mathematics • Business Studies (DCU) – OC3/HD3 • Optometry (DIT) - OB3 • Business (TCD) – OC/HD Check booklet on Subject Requirements.

  13. Useful Subjects You can study Business in College without having it as a Leaving Certificate Subject. • You can study Art in College without having Leaving Cert Art. However you do need a Portfolio. • Students should consider useful subjects for future careers. • The majority of courses do not have subject requirements.

  14. Points Requirements • The points system is used to select students for a course at college. Students must meet the College Requirements and subject Entry Requirements first. • Points are awarded for each Grade achieved in the Leaving Certificate. • A student’s points total is calculated from his/her six best subjects. • Maximum points is 600. www.qualifax has updated details on requirements for each course.

  15. Points allocated for Leaving Cert Subjects

  16. What should I do now? • Research the course contentand exam structure of subjects • Discuss options with parents/guardians. • Find out if the careers that I am interested in, have particular subject requirements. • Talk to subject teachers. • Keep in mind future career plans, but not essential at this stage! Career theorists estimate age 18-19 years is the best age for career choice.! • If unsure, keep options open. Choose a balanced range of subjects.ie a language,a science subject and 2 others.

  17. What else can I do? Complete an interest test on Careers Portal or Qualifax. If I have no interest in Science I will never be a Scientist.!!!!!

  18. Career and Subject Decisions. Consider the following: • Ability • Aptitude: Take time to analyse DATS feedback handout • Interest • Personality

  19. Decision Checklist • Have I selected subjects that I like and enjoy? • Have I chosen subjects that I have an aptitude for? • Have I considered potential career options? • Is this my decision and not my friends? • Am I happy to study these subjects for 5 class periods for the next two years? • Have I selected a balance of learning, reasoning and practical subjects that suit my personality, interests, abilities and aptitudes.?

  20. What Next ? • First round of subject options are completed. • Now 4 lines of options will be formed. • This is set up to maximise student satisfaction.

  21. A very small number of students will not get their first 4 choices. • These Students will be offered their fifth choice. • If in need of Guidance, then……….

  22. Guidance Appointments • Individual Appointments are offered to all students with the Guidance Counsellor as required. • Make appoint via email see Support section on school website • To discuss Course Choice. • To discuss Subject Options. Thank You. Good Luck.!

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