This programme is offered as an interfaculty programme of the Faculty of Theology and the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.
The Certificate in Safeguarding of Children and Young People was created in view of the reality of the abuse of minors. This problem is to be investigated and tackled on different levels of society.
The aim of this one-year course is to introduce participants to the standards and main areas of concern regarding safeguarding of children and young people. It will equip you with the basic knowledge and skills to promote the welfare of children and young people, recognise and respond effectively the signs and indicators of abuse, and understand the depth of traumas caused by abuse. The course will also present you with the key principles of self-care and the fundamental ethical and legal obligations for when working with children and young people.
The Certificate in Safeguarding of Children and Young People was created in view of the reality of the abuse of minors. This problem is to be investigated and tackled on different levels of society.
The aim of this one-year course is to introduce you to the standards and main areas of concern regarding safeguarding of children and young people. It will equip you with the basic knowledge and skills to promote the welfare of children and young people, recognise and respond effectively the signs and indicators of abuse, and understand the depth of traumas caused by abuse. The course will also present you with the key principles of self-care and the fundamental ethical and legal obligations for when working with children and young people.
The Certificate in Safeguarding of Children and Young People consists of six compulsory study-units and a practicum that will follow a combination of learning experiences through observation, fact finding and reflection.
Course ObjectivesThe programme fits within the scope of the cooperating Departments and Faculties in:
- Reading and responding to the signs of the times;
- Reaching out to the needs of the community through a multi-disciplinary approach in line with the vision of the University of Malta;
- Promoting best practices at work; and
- Equipping persons engaged with children and young people with those abilities and skills needed to uphold safeguarding.
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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THL1006 | Practicum in Safeguarding | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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COU1001 | Potential Victims of Sexual Abuse | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PLC1003 | Theoretical Perspectives on Child Abuse | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SWP1002 | Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Addressing the Abuse of Children and Young People | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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CVL1033 | Safeguarding Children’s Rights and Legal Aspects | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PLC1002 | Safeguarding in Institutions | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
SWP1003 | Safeguarding and Self-Care | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Certificate in Safeguarding of Children and Young People under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology and the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.