Direct Support Work - Certificate
Human and Social Services
Required Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 102 Values of Human Services in a Contemporary Society | 3 | |
| HMS 265 Working with Disabilities in Human Services | 3 | |
| MNA 100 Medicare Nurse Aide OR NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I OR HST 104 Health Care Basic Skills I with Clinical |
3 | |
| SWK 275 The Family OR FAM 252 Introduction of Family Science |
3 | FAM 252 Prereq: 3.0 credit hours of social or behavioral science or Instructor consent |
| Electives* | 3 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS | 15 |
*Electives
Choose one course from the following list:
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SWK 180 Introduction to Gerontology | 3 | |
| PSY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying | 3 | Prereq: PSY 110 or SOC 101 or instructor consent |
| HMS 200 Dynamics of Human Behavior | 3 | Prereq: PSY 110 or instructor consent |
Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C" or better in all HMS courses.
KCTCS Catalog: Direct Support Work - Certificate
