Human Services: Direct Support Certificate

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Division of Business & Professional Studies

This is a workforce development career ladder offering for individuals working for the Department of Developmental Disabilities and/or their vendor agencies. This certificate prepares students for various positions in the broad field of Developmental Disabilities depending on their work or life experiences.

Upon successful completion, the Human Services: Direct Support Certificate is awarded.

Admission Requirements

CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Registry Information) background checks are required prior to practicum placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations. CORI and SORI results are confidential.

First Year: Semester I

SW 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE 4 Credits
SO 224 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 3 Credits

credits: 7

First Year: Semester II

PS 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 Credits
SO 120 DISABILITIES: DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTIONS 3 Credits
EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 Credits

credits: 9

First Year: Semester III

SW 201 PRACTICUM/SEMINAR 6 Credits

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Human Services: Direct Support Certificate

Division of Business & Professional Studies

Admission Requirements

First Year: Semester I

credits: 7

First Year: Semester II

credits: 9

First Year: Semester III

credits: 6

Total Program Credits: 22

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Human Services: Direct Support Certificate

Division of Business & Professional Studies

Admission Requirements

First Year: Semester I

credits: 7

First Year: Semester II

credits: 9

First Year: Semester III

credits: 6

Total Program Credits: 22