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Take your skills to the next level with this Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential. DSPs support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities. This microcredential aligns with the DSP II certification offered to DSPs through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), which means the work you do at DCC is recognized across the country. This microcredential is the second in a series of three, along with the DSP I and DSP III Microcredentials, that are part of a new, limited time grant program from the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). We encourage you to take all three. This microcredential series is open to those new to the profession and those already working in the field. Thanks to a partnership with OPWDD, limited time grant funding is available to pay for your tuition, fees, books, course materials, NADSP credentialing, and educational support. Eligible students who successfully complete each microcredential and certification can earn $750 stipends. Successful completion readies you for continued study and career advancement. For those new to the field, you will be ready to immediately apply for DSP positions.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
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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