Developmental Disabilities Studies
Certificate
Genesee Community College
Earn your certificate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
The Developmental Disabilities Studies Certificate covers a number of the topics required for employees by OMRDD (Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities).
Lifestyles of individuals with developmental disabilities have changed dramatically over the past twenty years as they have moved out of institutions and into community residences. GCC's certificate program addresses the skills and knowledge necessary for you to succeed as a human service worker.
The certificate may be completed in one year (full-time) and can be taken separately or as part of the Human Services AAS Degree Program.
- What's a certificate?
- Certificates are usually one year in length and lead directly to employment. They consist of a focused series of courses and are typically found at Community Colleges.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Personal concierge
- You will have one person who acts as a single point of contact for any and all questions you may have.
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- Credit for prior knowledge
- Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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