Course overview
You are introduced to the challenges and rewards of understanding and working with children with social, emotional, behavioural, communication and mental health difficulties, including those that have had traumatic childhood experiences.
You examine the impact of these circumstances on children’s physical and mental health, social and emotional development, behaviour, relationships, educational outcomes and life chances You explore and discuss strategies for intervention and support for children living in these challenging circumstances. You also consider the rewards and challenges of working with these children.
Summer university
Start date: Starts Monday 3 June, Mondays and Wednesdays for 3 weeks, 6-9pm
You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the
parental consent form and send to
summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.
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Where you study
Middlesbrough Campus
Course details
What you study
- social, emotional, behavioural, communication or mental health difficulties
- a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and disorders, such as ADHA, autism, mental health difficulties and the effects of adverse childhood experiences
- attachment difficulties and disorders
- interventions for supporting children with recognised learning difficulties or learning disabilities
- challenges and potential rewards when considering a career in working with children that may have social, emotional, behavioural, communication and mental health difficulties
- essential academic literacy skills.
How you are assessed
You produce an academic poster (1,500 words) which focuses on one aspect of social emotional and mental health difficulties. You outline the difficulty, present the challenges this difficulty brings and suggest interventions that may improve the educational and life experiences of those affected by the difficulty.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the
parental consent form and send to
summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.
