University of Galway
Cumas – Certificate in Foundational Learning and Community
Cumas is a full-time, mixed programme where students with intellectual disabilities take part in social activities and academic classes with students without intellectual disabilities, as well as participating in classes with other students with intellectual disabilities. The programme also provides students with work experience through placement opportunities.
Core Modules
Skills for Learning and Academic Success
Focus
1.Academic Skill Set
2.Technology for learning
3.Communication
4.Elective Module Participation
Skills for Engagement and Society
1.Personal Development
2.Social and Cultural Studies
3.Rights and Relationships
4.Volunteering with ALIVE
2.Social and Cultural Studies
3.Rights and Relationships
4.Volunteering with ALIVE
Skills for Career development
1.Work Readiness
2.Placement
3.Reflective Practice
2.Placement
3.Reflective Practice
Work Placement