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Northern Arizona University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Disability Policy and Practice Certificate PO Box 5630 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5630 US   Phone: 1-928-523-9276   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Disability Policy and Practice Certificate On Campus   An Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Disability Policy and Practice is being offered by the Institute for Human Development. Students from a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply to the certificate program. The purpose of this program is to prepare students to work with individuals with disabilities across the life span and their families in educational, residential employment, recreational and day program settings. Students will acquire knowledge and skills through the 12 hour program of courses and practica. Disability Core The Disabilities Core area is a prerequisite for later applied training components of the Certificate Program. The purpose of the Disabilities Core component is to provide the student with a basic understanding of etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities, assessment and intervention approaches and the contexts for service delivery to individuals having developmental disabilities. Fieldwork/Practicum/ Internships The intent of the fieldwork/practicum/and internship component of the Certificate program is to provide student trainees with experiences in applied, service delivery settings. Students may choose to enroll in 3-6 hours of course credit and will be able to choose to participate in supervised training experiences according to their interests and the availability of training sites. Interdisciplinary Seminar The seminar is intended to expose students to the roles and functions of the various disciplines typically involved in providing services to persons with disabilities and to give students a foundation in critical issues in service delivery. The seminar will cover topics such as: interdisciplinary teaming processes and procedures, provision of culturally competent services, person/family-centered services, positive behavioral support, assistive technology, consultation and supervision and provision of individualized instruction.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees If you have a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, you are eligible to apply for admission to NAU as a graduate student.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1941  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3967  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $570  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13862  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable