Direct Support Professional - DSP II
The Direct Support Professional program offers fully-funded training, including tuition, books, and materials through an OPWDD grant. Earn a SUNY Canton DSP II microcredential and NADSP certifications with the opportunity for a $750 incentive at the completion of the program.
What You'll Learn
The Direct Support Professional II (DSP II) microcredential will enable students to develop counseling and case management techniques by learning intentional interviewing strategies and effective intervention skills using a strengths-based perspective. They will learn to address critical practice, policy and research topics in the human services field as they emerge in a range of practice locations. Student will be able to fulfill the 50 hours of educational requirements for completion of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professional DSP II accreditation.
Online
Delivery
1 semester
Estimated Time to Complete
6 credits
Stackable
Funded via OPWDD grant
Estimated Cost
Required Courses
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUSV 305 | Professional & Ethical Responsibilities in Human Services | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Skills Covered
- Advocacy
- Assessment
- Case Management
- Developmental Disabilities
- Direct Support Professional II (DSP II)
- Documentation
- Human Services
- ResearchCrisis Intervention
Stackable to Degrees
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
- Applied Psychology, BS
- Health Care Management, BS
- Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies, AA and AS
Costs
SUNY Canton is committed to providing the best education at an affordable cost. Microcredentials are another cost-effective way to build skills with quality courses.
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