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Department
of Disability and Human Development
Ansley
Bacon, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Students seeking admission must have a baccalaureate
degree or the equivalent in a disability-related field or a
baccalaureate degree and experience in the disability or public health
field.
Graduate
Certificate in Children with Special Health Needs
The Graduate Certificate Program
prepares future public health professionals to address the needs of
children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families with
emphasis on the disparities in access and outcomes experienced by
families from diverse backgrounds. This interdisciplinary certificate
program is open to clinical and public health professionals and
students from a wide range of disciplines.
Required courses: 15 credits Overview of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (6 credits) Interdisciplinary
Leadership Seminar (3 credits) Seminar in Evidence-Based Methods I & II (6 credits)
Overview of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
(1 to 6 credits, across
two semesters)
This course is organized in six modules, which examine different aspects
of the assessment and treatment of children with, or at risk for, neurodevelopmental
disabilities and their families. The course examines the broad context
of health care systems and service delivery for children with a range of
disabilities from birth through late adolescence. The roles and interrelationships
of disciplines/specialties are discussed. Module topics include early childhood,
family partnerships, public policy, vulnerable populations, coordinated
care, and transition.
Interdisciplinary Leadership Seminar
(3 credits across two semesters)
This series of seminars and directed assignments promotes acquisition
of the knowledge and skills critical to providing leadership in settings
serving children with special health care needs. Topics include communication,
cultural competence, presentation, grant-writing, identification of funding
sources, providing consultation and technical assistance, use of online
resources, and career planning strategies.
Seminar in Evidence-Based Methods I & II
(3 credits across two semesters)
This course assists LEND trainees to improve their skill with and understanding of evidence-based methods relevant to serving children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. The centerpiece is participation in weekly meetings (leader plus two to four trainees) to work on a year-long interdisciplinary group project. At the end of the program, each group prepares a poster presentation of its work. The course also includes a small number of instructional sessions that focus on specific topics and skills related to evidence-based practice.
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