Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Disability Policy and Practice
Overview
An Interdisciplinary Graduate
Certificate in Disability Policy and Practice is being offered by the Institute for
Human Development. Students from a variety of disciplines are encouraged
to apply to the certificate program. The purpose of this program
is to prepare students to work with individuals with disabilities across
the life span and their families in educational, residential employment,
recreational and day program settings. Students will acquire knowledge
and skills through the 12 hour program of courses and practica.
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The Disabilities Core area is a prerequisite for later applied training components of the Certificate Program. The purpose of the Disabilities Core component is to provide the student with a basic understanding of etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities, assessment and intervention approaches and the contexts for service delivery to individuals having developmental disabilities. |
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The intent of the fieldwork/practicum/and internship component of the Certificate program is to provide student trainees with experiences in applied, service delivery settings. Students may choose to enroll in 3-6 hours of course credit and will be able to choose to participate in supervised training experiences according to their interests and the availability of training sites. |
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The seminar is intended to expose students to the roles and functions of the various disciplines typically involved in providing services to persons with disabilities and to give students a foundation in critical issues in service delivery. The seminar will cover topics such as: interdisciplinary teaming processes and procedures, provision of culturally competent services, person/family-centered services, positive behavioral support, assistive technology, consultation and supervision and provision of individualized instruction. |
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The
independent and research studies is optional for the student.
The purpose of an independent study project is to allow a student
to concentrate on gaining knowledge and skills in a specific area
of providing services to individuals with disabilities. |
Options
Students participating in this program are required
to complete courses in all four content areas except for Interdisciplinary
Independent Study or Research. Students electing to conduct research
or independent study are only required to complete 3 hours of fieldwork/practicum
or internship credit.
Program Faculty
Richard Carroll, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Executive Director
Karen
Applequist, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Larry
Gallagher, Ed.D.
Instructor
APPLICATION:
To apply, the student must work through a collaborating
Department faculty or faculty member of the Institute for Human Development.
For further Information please contact:
Northern
Arizona University |
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