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CERTIFICATES
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor
Management of Substance
Abuse Treatment Facilities, Certificate
Program Design
The Management of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities certificate program
is a 15 semester hour program that provides further education and training to
professionals already working in the field of substance abuse and treatment.
Required Courses
Choose Any CSA*, CSC*, or CST* course 3
DAR* 101 Public Health Issues Abuse & Addiction 3
DAR* 158 Biology of Addiction 3
DAR* 230 Management of Human Service Facilities 3
PSY* 247 Industrial. & Organizational Behavior 3
96
Total Credits Required: 15
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Management of Substance Abuse Treatment
Facilities certificate program requirements, graduates will
1. Define the causes and characteristics of dependency and addiction
relevant to various populations and cultures.
2. Define and describe the important terminology and concepts relating
to the biology of drug and alcohol abuse.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of managed care and the relationship
to substance abuse treatment.
4. List funding sources for the successful operation of substance abuse
treatment facilities.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological factors which
affect the individual in the work setting.
6. Develop staff training approaches to meet the unique needs of substance
abuse counselors.
7. Apply for state certification as a substance abuse supervisor.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Early Childhood Education
Child Development Associate,
Certificate
Program Design
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential training program is a two
semester, 12 credit program for child care teachers who want to enhance their
professional skills and learn more about the development of young children.
The program emphasizes practical information that can be used in working with
young children. Students learn how to observe children and plan developmentally
appropriate activities to design safe, healthy learning environments. They
learn to work effectively with families, and to support and encourage children’s
social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
Curriculum
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to take the CDA certificate
program: They must be 18 years of age; hold a high school diploma or
GED; be currently employed or regularly volunteer in a state licensed child care
program; meet state immunization requirements; and successfully complete
an interview with the CDA program coordinator.
Required Courses
ECE* 222 Methods and Techniques in
Early Childhood Education 3
ECE* 103 Creative Experiences/Children 3
ECE* 290 Student Teaching I 3
ECE* 291 Student Teaching II 3
Total Credits Required: 12
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Child Development certificate program
requirements, graduates will
1. Identify, document, and assess elements that determine quality in early
childhood programs.
2. Design a learning environment and use teaching strategies that are
based upon child development theory.
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum
that fosters children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual
development.
4. Examine program philosophy and goals, classroom design, teacher/
child interaction, planning and implementation of curriculum, observation
and assessment of the young child, and family involvement in a
variety of early childhood settings.
5. Demonstrate good early childhood practice in an early childhood
setting.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Social Science & Hospitality: 860-512-2753 or www.mcc.commnet.edu