Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities

The Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities has been created as a joint effort between The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and the Rutgers School of Social Work Continuing Education and Professional Development Program. It is intended to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals working with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

The new curriculum for the certificate includes eleven required workshops and one elective:

Required Workshops (11 Days total)

•  Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Social Work Practice

Lifespan Issues:

• Starting Out: From Diagnosis Through Early Childhood

• Supporting Youth with Disabilities in the Transition to Adult Life

• Community Services and Supports: Evolving Approaches

• Growing Old Together: Aging and Family Caregiving

Cross-cutting Issues:

• Disability Policy Issues

• Legal and Ethical Issues

• Multicultural Perspectives in Developmental Disabilities

• Supporting Families Through Change

• Health and Wellness

• Understanding and Managing Problem Behaviors

Electives (1 Day)

One elective is required in addition to the required workshops. Possible electives include:

• Mental Health and Behavioral Aspects of Dual Diagnosis (MI/DD)

• Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities

• Autism and other Disability-specific topics

• Guardianship and Developmental Disabilities

Program Notes:

Workshops are open to anyone interested, and can be taken by individuals not enrolled in the certificate program.

Certificates of Completion will be offered after each workshop. To receive the final certificate, a participant has to attend 11 required and one elective workshop, a total of 12 days. Participants interested in receiving the final certificate are required to fill out an application form and pay a one-time fee of $20.00.

All participants who attend the total number of hours for each workshop will receive Continuing Education Hours for Social Workers (CEH). Continuing Education Hours for teachers are also available (#1965).

For more information:

The Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities is administered by Rutgers University. Please contact Ada Saperstein for a certificate program brochure and enrollment information.

Contact :
Ada Saperstein, M.S.
Assistant Associate Director
Rutgers University School of Social Work
Institute for Families
Continuing Education and Professional Development Program
phone: (732) 445-3173 x100
email:awasap@rci.rutgers.edu
website: http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/conted.php

Click here for the Certificate in Developmental Disabilities brochure

Click here for the current course catalogue and registration form