Direct Support Education: Certificate of Achievement
Description
This one-year Direct Support Education: Certificate of Achievement Program is designed for those students interested in seeking employment working in the field of developmental disabilities. Upon successful completion of the required courses with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA), or pass (P), a certificate of achievement will be awarded.
Program Requirements
Direct Support Education: Certificate of Achievement course requirements link. Please note: This link and all links for courses, below, go to the Taft College Catalog, an external website. Plan to return to the Taft College website.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| DS 1501 | Introduction to Disabilities | 3.0 |
| DS 1502 | Disabilities and the Law | 3.0 |
| DS 1503 | Introduction to Medication Support | 3.0 |
| DS 1504 | Cultural Competency Towards Disabilities | 3.0 |
| DS 1505 | Teaching Individuals with Disabilities and Dealing with Challenging Behaviors | 3.0 |
| DS 1506 | Safety Advocacy and Maltreatment Prevention | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 18 |
To receive a Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing a student must complete 175 days of three+ hours of experience per day within four years. Students must also successfully complete 16 general education units.