Developmental Disabilities Direct Support Certificate

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CONTACT

Donna Rowe, 413.552.2029, drowe@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Developmental Disabilities Direct Support Certificate was created in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to provide education to staff working for, or individuals interested in working for, agencies that provide residential programs, employment programs, and recreational, personal, and family supports for individuals with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Tuition assistance may be available to individuals currently employed for an agency which receives DDS funding.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 28 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
DVD 110 - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Credit(s): 3
DVD 210 - Current Issues in Developmental Disabilities Credit(s): 3
HSV 113 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
HSV 122 - Diversity and Social Justice for the Service Practitioner Credit(s): 3
HSV 123 - Helping Skills, Techniques, and Ethics in Human Services and Social Work Credit(s): 3
HSV 288 - Practicum in Human Services I Credit(s): 4
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 216(B) - Human Development Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 28 CREDITS

NOTES

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

Depending on course selection, 80% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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