Advanced Education Opportunities
Developmental Disabilities
12-credit technical certificate
Developmental Disabilities certificate students will be prepared for entry-level jobs as residential counselors, group home managers, shelter workshop assistants and other direct care workers. Upon the successful completion of this certificate, students will possess the skills necessary to work with children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities in a variety of settings.
| First Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 520-102 | Basic Counsel Skills Practice | 3 | |||
| 520-180 | Developmental Disabilities | 3 | |||
| Total Semester Credits | 6 | ||||
| Second Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 520-103 | Case Managmnt & Documentation | 3 | * | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 | |||
| Total Semester Credits | 6 | ||||
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)
What is a technical certificate?
A WCTC Certificate provides an excellent means for those already employed in Education, Early Child and Instructional Assistant services to cross train or to expand their knowledge through short-term training opportunities.**
** The ability to complete a full certificate may be effected by low enrollment.
How to Get Started
- Prospective certificate students do not need to complete an application for admission to WCTC.
- First semester students may register during Open Registration for General Public.
- Prerequisite and program restrictions may apply.
- After completion of the first certificate course, students declare their intent to complete a certificate.
- Second semester students are eligible to receive priority registration.
Contact Mary Iverson (262.691.5258) for more information.