Disabilities Studies Certificate

Certificate
HEGIS #5501
Chairperson: Maryanne C. Pepe
Brahan Hall Room 008, (518) 629-7341

This program has been deactivated effective Fall 2016 and as such, applications are no longer being accepted.

The Disability Studies Certificate will provide a multidisciplinary approach to the acquisition of knowledge and skills in this diverse field. The certificate is appropriate for individuals working or interested in human services, education, teaching, counseling, health and business. There is an expanding entry level job market and a clear need for enhanced competency among professionals in many disciplines.

Required courses lay the groundwork for a solid knowledge base, while the field experience enables students to develop necessary skills. The electives provide flexibility in addressing specific areas of interest including mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and substance abuse, educational settings or deaf culture.

The certificate can be pursued full- or part-time. With appropriate selection of courses, the entire 28 credits is applicable to Human Services associate degree.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
None	Fall and Spring

Total Credits Required: 28

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
**Required of first time, full time students

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
HUSV 115 Perspectives on Disability Credits: 3
OR
EDUC 108 Individuals with Exceptionalities in The School and Community Credits: 3
HUSV 109 Orientation to Fieldwork Credits: 1
OR
Free Elective Credits: 1
HUSV 110 Human Service Skills Credits: 3
OR
Elective as Advised Credits: 3
HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family Credits: 3
OR
EDUC 100 Child Development Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
(1) Electives as Advised Credits: 12

(1) Electives as Advised Credits: 12

Students may choose 12 credits from the following:

ASLN 100 American Sign Language and Deaf Culture I Credits: 3
ASLN 101 American Sign Language and Deaf Culture II Credits: 3
CDEP 100 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Credits: 3
ECCE 213 Early Intervention and Autism in The Young Child Credits: 3
EDUC 215 Introduction to Assistive Technology Credits: 3
EDUC 216 Inclusive Learning Designs Credits: 3
EDUC 217 Technology in The Classroom Credits: 3
PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 28

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
HUSV 115 Perspectives on Disability Credits: 3
OR
EDUC 108 Individuals with Exceptionalities in The School and Community Credits: 3
HUSV 109 Orientation to Fieldwork Credits: 1
OR
Free Elective Credits: 1
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
Elective as Advised Credits: 3

Term Total: 13

Second Term

HUSV 110 Human Service Skills Credits: 3
OR
Elective as Advised Credits: 3
HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family Credits: 3
OR
EDUC 100 Child Development Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
Electives as Advised Credits: 9

Disabilities Studies Certificate

This program has been deactivated effective Fall 2016 and as such, applications are no longer being accepted.

Program Entrance Requirements

Total Credits Required: 28

Major Requirements*

(1) Electives as Advised Credits: 12

Total Credits Required: 28

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

Term Total: 13

Second Term

Term Total: 15