MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5034 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 16-17 CIP Code: 51.1599	Primary College: Initiating College: District Office Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: GC Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services Instructional Council: Psychology GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Developmental Disabilities Specialist 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.

Required Courses

EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) OR
+ PSY243 The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities (3) 3

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3

+ PSY240 Developmental Psychology (3) OR
+ PSY266 Psychological Disorders (3) 3

+ PSY241 Understanding and Changing Behavior 3
+ PSY244 Internship in Psychology 1

Credits: 13

Restricted Electives
Complete one (1) of the courses listed below. Course selection must be different from courses counted in the Required Courses area. ASL101 American Sign Language I 4 BHS170 Case Management and Clinical Documentation 3 BHS175 Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment 3 BHS180 Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy 3 BHS275 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health 3 CFS112 Personal Growth and Family Relations 3 CFS/ECH176 Child Development 3 CFS205 Human Development 3 CFS235 Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight 3 COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 FON100 Introductory Nutrition 3 + PSY240 Developmental Psychology 3 + PSY266 Psychological Disorders 3 SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3 SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3	Credits: 3-4

General Electives
	Credits:

Program Competencies
1. Describe the physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive processes associated with human behavior. (CFS112, CFS/ECH176, CFS205, CFS235, PSY101, PSY240, PSY266) 2. Describe techniques to modify human behavior, with a focus on the behavior of persons with various developmental disabilities. (PSY241) 3. Describe the physical, intellectual, social, and psychological aspects of various developmental disabilities. (BHS175, BHS275, EDU222, PSY243) 4. Describe current research in the area of cause, treatment approach and service delivery which impact individuals with developmental disabilities. (BHS175, BHS275, EDU222, PSY243, SWU171) 5. Describe various community resources available to individuals with developmental disabilities. (BHS175, BHS180, BHS275, EDU222, PSY243, SWU171) 6. Demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately in a setting providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. (ASL101, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS275, COM110, FON100, PSY244, SPA115, SWU171)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 25, 2022

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.