Developmental Disabilities

Certificate: Public Service
Credit Requirements: 28 Semester Credit Hours

The Developmental Disabilities certificate program prepares students to work with children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.  Students specialize in the areas of developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Students gain an understanding of the effects of developmental disabilities in medical, psychological, social, educational, vocational and economic terms. Graduates qualify for employment in group homes, foster care homes, respite services, vocational rehabilitation agencies, sheltered workshops, supported employment programs, adult vocational programs, early childhood intervention programs, and other programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation.

Admission to the program requires proof of high school graduation (GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement tests.

A clear criminal background check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is required for students prior to the field placement assignment in HUS 150. Students may be subject to additional agency screening above and beyond those required by TTC.

All courses in the Developmental Disabilities certificate program can be counted toward the Human Services Associate in Public Service degree.

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