HABILITATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

General Information

The Graduate Certificate in Habilitative Services and Supports is designed for individuals who have or are pursuing a degree in a human services field and are interested in working with children and adolescents (age 3-17) with diagnosed developmental disabilities in the home and community setting. Approved human service degrees include the following: counseling and guidance, psychology, nursing, education/special education, sociology, child development/human development, social work, therapeutic recreation, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology/communication disorders, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy and behavioral sciences/ABA. Students who do not have or are not pursuing a degree in a human services field will need to complete the Certificate in Special Education Services and Supports which includes all of the coursework for the Certificate in Habilitative Services and Supports with additional courses aligned with Habilitative Interventionist standards.

Students who either a) complete the Certificate in Habilitative Services and Supports and have a degree in a human services field, or b) complete the Certificate in Special Education Services and Supports and have a bachelor’s degree in any field will complete the coursework requirements to work for a developmental disability agency as a 3-17 Habilitative Interventionist teaching adaptive skills and supporting the development of pro-social behaviors. Interventionists work in the home and community setting focused on individual client goals including communication, social skills, self-management, self-help, and independence. In order to become a Habilitative Interventionist, individuals also need a minimum of one year supervised experience working with children with developmental disabilities which is typically provided by the hiring agency. This certificate program can be pursued individually or may be completed concurrently with the MEd in Early and Special Education.
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Admission Requirements

A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students. Admission to the program is based on:

1. Apply to the Graduate College and satisfy the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate College. International applicants must satisfy the international admissions requirements.
2. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office.
3.  An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.
4. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
5. Letter of application including the following: a) a description of your career goals and professional interests and how the program will help you attain them, and b) an explanation of why you are choosing the program and why you will be a successful graduate student.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professionals who can speak of the applicant’s ability to work with individuals with diverse learning and behavior needs.

Degree Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Habilitative Services and Supports

View all Early and Special Education (ED-ESP) courses

View all Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundatoinal Studies (ED-CIFS) courses

Scholarships

If you are interested in scholarship information please visit our Scholarship Page for new and transfer students.

If you are new to the scholarship process view our Frequently Asked Questions.

Program Contact

rfleming@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-2814
1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1725

Program Coordinator

Dr. Jeremy Ford
jwford@boisestate.edu
(208) 426-3544
Education Building, Room 205
1910 University Drive, Boise ID  83725-1725

Admission Deadlines

In order to be considered for the Habilitative Services and Supports certificate program, the Graduate application, official transcripts, and all related admission materials and requirements must be turned in by:

Fall

Final: July 1

Spring

Final: November 1

Summer

Final: April 1