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:
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. Work, life, volunteer and military experience may be translated into credit, allowing students to take fewer classes and earn their degree faster. CPL eliminates redundancies for students who have already earned credentials or mastered skills required for their program of study. Email experience [at] qcc.mass.edu for more information and eligibility.
- 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, Fingerprinting & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are required. Fingerprinting and drug testing are not required.
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.