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Case Study

Direct Care Practice: DSP 2

SUNY Ulster Community College

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Direct Care Practice: DSP 2

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Human Services

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

10

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Specialize As You Go
Stack As You Go
Learn As You Go
Transfer As You Go
Partner As You Go
Retro As You Go

Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

The microcredential in Direct Care Practice: DSP 2 aligns with the national certification offered to Direct Support Professionals through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). These microcredentials provide students with the opportunity to apply for Level Two certification. Completion of these courses will allow direct support professionals to meet the industry demand for quality care of the populations they support.

Credential Components

HUS 209, HUS 211, HUS 212 or 213 or PSY 101

Improving Education and Employment Outcomes