Career Studies Certificates
Degree
Career Studies Certificate in Human Services - Developmental Disabilities
Length
This career studies certificate is a one semester certificate.
Purpose

The Developmental Disabilities Career Studies Certificate prepares students for jobs that serve and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students gain skills related to providing care and treatment options and understanding legal rights of clients while working in educational, social services, or healthcare positions

Occupational Objectives

The completion of this certificate prepares students for entry-level work in group homes, foster care agencies, respite services, supported employment programs, adult day programs, vocational rehabilitation agencies.

Requirements

Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
HMS 100
Introduction to Human Services
 3 0 3
HMS 161
Professional Skills Development for Human Services
 3 0 3
HMS 162
Communication Skills for Human Services Professionals
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
ENGL 306
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ELECTIVE CREDIT
HMS 190
Coordinated Internship
 0 9 3
MEN 121
Intellectual Disabilities I
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
VT XXXX
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ELECTIVE CREDIT
MEN 295 Intro to Autism 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 9 18