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DSP Front Line Supervisor
What you'll learn
Have you been working as a supervisor to Direct Support Professionals? If yes, this Front Line Supervisor microcredential provides an outstanding opportunity to elevate your skills and take your practice to the next level. You will study the best practices in human services leadership while focusing on specfic competencies including community and service networking, facilitating support services, hiring and training, supervision, performance reviews, leadership, professionalisim and self-development. In a unique partnership between the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)and SUNY, students taking this microcredential may be eligible for a grant to support the full cost of tuition, fees and books. Embedded in the microcredential courses are assignments linked to the nationally recognized Front Line Supervisor certification from the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Successful completion of this microcredential awards six credits toward completion of a degree, national certification, and for eligible students, the opportunity to earn a $1,000 stipend.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
The power of microcredentials from your hometown SUNY campus
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
High Quality
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Stackable
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
In-demand
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Portable
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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