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Child Care Direct Care

Care for Those Who Need You Most

Become a more well-rounded member of your human services team. Earn a Child Care/Direct Care certificate from DCC.

28

credits to earn your degree

2

semesters of full-time study

10

practicum credits for real-world experience

What You'll Study in our Child Care Direct Care Certificate Program

The human services field is expected to grow by over 20 percent. Wherever you are in your career, a Child Care Direct Care certificate from DCC makes you a more knowledgeable and well-rounded member of your worksite's treatment team.

At DCC, you'll gain the theoretical background, basic techniques and skills needed for success as a human services professional.

All credit hours earned in the Direct Care Certificate Program apply  to the Child Care Associate Degree.

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Sample Courses

BHS 110: Introduction to Human Services
The ever-changing dynamics of mental health, substance abuse, poverty and trauma intervention

PSY 235: Psychology of Exceptionality
The characteristics of both behavior disordered and gifted children, and how to best interact with each

CHC 103: Child Care and Youth Practicum I
The start of an extended placement at an agency serving children, youth and adults

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Office of Admissions

101 Orcutt Student Services Center
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: (845) 431-8010
Email: admissions@sunydutchess.edu

53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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