Basic Direct Care Skills Microcredential

Microcredential
Chairperson: Maryanne C. Pepe
Brahan Hall Room 008, (518) 629-7341

The Microcredential in Basic Direct Care Skills is intended to provide a core foundation of knowledge for direct care workers in the area of child welfare. Content will help individuals develop an understanding of the impact a impact a client’s environment has on their functioning. Family dynamics and a basic understanding of psychological theories are also covered. This microcredential is the first in a series of three stackable credentials.

Total Credits Required: 10

Microcredential Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.

HUSV 100 Social Service Systems Credits: 3
HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family Credits: 3
HUSV 109 Orientation to Fieldwork Credits: 1
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 10

Suggested Course Sequence

It should be noted that the credential can be completed in less than three terms if the student chooses to take courses on the Hudson Valley campus in addition to the course being offered at Northern Rivers.

First Term

HUSV 100 Social Service Systems Credits: 3

Term Total: 3

Second Term

HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family Credits: 3
HUSV 109 Orientation to Fieldwork Credits: 1

Term Total: 4

Third Term

PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3