Direct Service Provider I
This program is designed to give you a very specific set of skills to level up your career and employability.
What You'll Learn
Master the communication, advocacy, and support skills employers rely on in human services.
Prepare for a meaningful career supporting individuals with disabilities and other special needs in residential and community settings. Through coursework and field experience, you’ll learn how to provide compassionate care, promote independence, and assist with daily living skills. With strong local demand for qualified direct support professionals, you’ll be ready to enter the human services field and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Program Requirements
| Duration | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Semester | Online + Fieldwork | 7 |
Additional Notes:
- At least fifty percent (50%) of required courses must be taken through Tompkins Cortland Community College (not via transfer credit, testing, or experiential learning).
- A minimum number of unique courses/credits are not required to earn an additional, similar, microcredential.
- In accord with existing college policy, no more than six credits may be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- Course substitutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis using the existing Course Waiver process.
- Students who are pursuing a microcredential but are not also matriculated at TC3 in pursuit of an associate degree or certificate are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
| CourseID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMS 105 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 | |
| HUMS 107 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 | |
| HUMS 120 | Direct Service Provider I Field Work | 1 |
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Take on as much (or as little) as you want. Our microcredentials and certificates provide you with credits to apply to 2-year programs – when you’re ready!