Waukesha County Technical College
Developmental Disabilities

Developmental Disabilities

Program Information

Degree Type

12-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code

40-520-CB

Time to Degree

Less than 1 year

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

Online

Hybrid

Daytime

Program OverviewProgram Cost

Develop skills to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and prepare for entry-level work in residential counseling, group home management, shelter workshop assisting and other direct care roles. Learn counseling and behavior modification techniques, and explore disability types, related health issues and available services.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

How To Start

  • Prospective certificate students do not need to complete an application for admission to WCTC.
  • First semester students may register during Open Registration for General Public.
  • Prerequisite and program restrictions may apply.
  • After the start of their first class, students must declare their intent to complete a certificate.
  • Certificate students are eligible to receive priority registration for their second semester.
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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Outreach team by filling out our online form or by email at outreach@wctc.edu.

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

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What Makes This Program Unique?

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This certificate provides skills necessary to work with children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities in a variety of settings.

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