Program Admissions Requirements:
Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
- Must be employed in a DDS funded agency for six months or longer.
- Must meet with the Direct Support Certificate Program Coordinator to complete additional application.
Credit for Prior Learning:
Students with certifications or over five years of major-related work experience may be eligible to earn credit for prior learning. To apply students must complete a profile at https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/
- For students attending QCC for career development and that have 5-7 years of prior experience in the field of human services, a portfolio may be a viable option for prior learning credit.
CORI, SORI, Finger Printing & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are required. Finger printing and drug testing are not required.
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CORI/SORI checks are required for all students before fieldwork/practicum placement; students should be aware that a court record, active or inactive, may prevent them from completing curriculum/fieldwork requirements.