Direct Support Professional III Microcredential

Stackable to Degree Program

This microcredential aligns with requirements for the Human Services A.S. should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the microcredential. Direct Support Professional Level I (microcredential) → Direct Support Professional Level II → Human Services, AS → Human Services/Social Work BA/BS (transfer college)

Local agencies are seeing a high need for direct support positions, especially those in the category of Developmental Disabilities.  In addition to working with individuals with developmental disabilities, direct support professionals may work in child care centers, day treatment programs for persons with mental illness, residential treatment facilities, eldercare and respite programs, foster care agencies, jails and alternative correction programs, short‐ and long‐term rehabilitation centers, crisis centers, day habilitation programs, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities, sheltered workshops, and other human service settings.  The Direct Support Professional microcredentials provide training to increase the potential for advancement within these organizations. The curriculum presented in this microcredential aligns with the national certification offered to Direct Support Professionals through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Microcredential Outline

The curriculum presented in this microcredential aligns with the national certification offered to Direct Support Professionals through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP); there are three certification levels available. This microcredential provides the student the opportunity to apply for Level III certification.

Through 225 hours of applied learning in the field, students will develop client empowerment and advocacy skills while supporting client development of skills needed to live in community residential settings. In the practicum students will be supported by both a practicum site supervisor and a SUNY CCC faculty mentor. 
 

The Direct Support Professional III Microcredential is 6 credits and comprised of the following course:

HUSR 2960 Human Services Practicum 1 (6 cr.)