Field of Interest: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Instructional Council: Psychology (45)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 21-1093.00
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Developmental Disabilities Specialist program is designed for students interested in working in various settings serving children or adults with developmental disabilities. The coursework combines theory and application. Academic preparation focuses on the physical and emotional correlates of developmental disability. The students also complete an internship, gaining experience working in a school or agency supporting persons with developmental disability.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Credits:
Required Courses
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all Required Courses.
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3
+ PSY241 Understanding and Changing Behavior 3
+ PSY243 The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities 3
+ PSY244 Internship in Psychology 1
+ PSY240 Developmental Psychology (3) OR
+ PSY242 Understanding and Changing Behavior Lab (3) OR
+ PSY266 Abnormal Psychology (3) 3
(PSY242 is recommended for those students interested in Registered Behavioral Technician certification.)
Credits: 13
Restricted Electives
Student may select any combination of courses from the list below that total at least three (3) credits. Restricted electives must be different from those courses counted in the Required Area.
BHS170 Case Management and Clinical Documentation 3
BHS175 Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused Caregiving 3
BHS180 Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy 3
BHS275 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health 3
CFS/ECH176 Child Development 3
CFS112 Personal Growth and Family Relations 3
CFS205 Human Development 3
CFS235 Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight 3
CPD102AS Conflict Resolution 2
COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3
EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3
FON100 Introductory Nutrition 3
HES154 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3
+ PSY240 Developmental Psychology 3
+ PSY266 Abnormal Psychology 3
SLG101 American Sign Language I 4
SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3
SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3
Credits: 3
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Describe the physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive processes associated with human behavior. (PSY101, PSY240, PSY266)
2. Describe and apply techniques to modify human behavior, with a focus on the behavior of persons with various developmental disabilities. (PSY241, PSY242)
3. Describe the physical, intellectual, social, and psychological aspects of various developmental disabilities. (PSY243)
4. Describe current research in the area of cause, treatment approach and service delivery which impact individuals with developmental disabilities. (PSY243)
5. Describe various community resources available to individuals with developmental disabilities. (PSY243)
6. Demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately in a setting providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. (PSY244)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2017
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
