HUMAN SERVICES

 

CHILD CARE: DIRECT CARE (DRC)

 

(HEGIS 5503)

This program is designed primarily for individuals currently employed in human services agencies who have little or no formal education in human services, or for individuals with no human services experience, who wish to enter this field. The program enables those individuals to acquire the theoretical background, basic techniques, and skills needed to function as significant members of the treatment team at their worksites. All of the credit hours earned in the Direct Care certificate Program are applicable to the Child Care Associate Degree Program.

A Certificate is awarded upon completion of the required courses.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.

FIRST SEMESTER

Course No.	Descriptive Title	Cr.Hrs.
BHS 110	Introduction to Human Services	3
CHC 103	Child Care and Youth Practicum I	2
PSY 134	Group Dynamics	3
HMS 100	Introductory Seminar	1
PSY 111	Psychological Principles I	3
CHC 203	Child Care and Youth Practicum III	3
		Total 15

 

 

SECOND SEMESTER

Course No.	Descriptive Title	Cr.Hrs.
PSY 102	Interviewing and Counseling Skills	3
CHC 104	Child Care and Youth Practicum II	2
PSY 235	Psychology of Exceptionality	3
BHS 242	Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse	3
CHC 206	Child Care and Youth Practicum IV	3
ENG 101	Composition I	3
		Total 17

 

 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 32

NOTE: All DRC students are required to submit a completed physical examination form prior to field placement. All immunizations
indicated on the form must be current. When this form is on file, the College Health Office will issue a waiver clearing the student for field placement. Hepatitis B Vaccine series is highly recommended and may be required by the placement site under the OSHA Standard on Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

 

Gainful Employment Disclosure for Certificate Programs