Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities

Who is this program for?

A graduate certificate in developmental disabilities is ideal for professionals in education, healthcare, or social services who wish to deepen their knowledge of the unique needs, challenges, and support strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities. Graduates often pursue careers as special education teachers, behavioral therapists, or service coordinators, working in schools, healthcare facilities, or community organizations to improve care, inclusion, and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities prepares professionals from a broad range of disciplines to provide services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. This program is housed in the University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute. Coursework emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach. Students have the opportunity to conduct a research project, participate in a practicum, and work with individuals with developmental disabilities along with the individual’s family, to gain invaluable field experience. Individuals with disabilities, family members of individuals with disabilities, and professionals serving this population are encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to be concurrently enrolled in a graduate degree program as long as they meet the requirements for admission to the Graduate School.

Offered by the College of Education
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Graduate Certificate
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Tuition / Credit Hour
Resident $825.50
Non-Resident $2,060.50
Online Option Available

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Things to do on this form:
Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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