Family Support Studies - Certificate

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PGM Code – 434D

Program Description Family Support Studies (FSS) is a unique program which has received national recognition. Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using family support practice and principles. The approach nurtures healthy development of families by looking at strengths, connecting families to community resources, and supporting and empowering parents to become advocates for their families. Effective family support encourages practitioners from different fields to work together to support family growth and development. The program is designed to bring individuals from diverse disciplines together in a common study of family support principles and practices. Students have found employment in various fields of interest including: health, education, and human services.

The program is designed to appeal to both professionals and nonprofessionals wishing to enter the field. For the professional, coursework provides supplemental education for employees intending to infuse concepts of family support in their work environments: including health, education and human services. For those wishing to enter the field, the program provides both theory and practice and opportunity to exchange ideas with those currently working in the field.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 50 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses. Students who have completed core coursework for a human services or early childhood education degree may only need to complete the 20 FSS credits specific to the Family Support Certificate.

Completion of the core requirements, ENGL& 101 and ENGL 102 , will apply toward the AA degree option: Family Support Studies - Transfer to Washington State University and the AAS-T degree option. Students should meet with an adviser regarding these options.

Transfer of Credit Non-family support studies credits may transfer from any accredited college to satisfy all non-family support studies requirements. To transfer non-family support studies credits, students must request an evaluation of their college transcripts through the college registration office. This should be done during the student’s first quarter at the college.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
Communicate with an academic adviser, and
Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Gainful Employment
Gainful Employment Information is available for this program.

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (13-14 credits)

Communication Skills (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

ECE 120 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Education 5.0 Credits OR
MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits

Human Relations Requirement (3-4 credits)

OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

FSS 185 - Parent Development: Working with Groups: CD 3.0 Credits OR
SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Groupwork 4.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Program Requirements (minimum 29 credits)

OUTCOMES:

Apply the principles of family support and demonstrate best practices in any human services, education or prevention program settings.
Demonstrate ability to effectively work with individuals using communication skills, group interaction, problem solving, and ethical procedures.
Identify local, regional, and state services that are available to families and individuals.
Apply knowledge of community collaborations and identify barriers to services.
Demonstrate leadership skills and techniques, including empowering others to become natural leaders in the community.
Demonstrate a knowledge of family systems and governmental, social, and political systems that affect families.

Note: * Indicates courses required for WSU transfer programs.

Note: ** This group of five courses (ACD 140, FSS 195, FSS 215, SHS 117, and SHS 200) also meets the requirements for the Prevention Specialist Certificate of Completion, which covers the educational component of the state of Washington’s Associate Prevention Professional (APP) credential.

Note: + Indicates IBEST / Parent Mentor courses - permission required.

FSS 175 - Introduction to Family Support 3.0 Credits +
FSS 186 - Home Visiting Skills 2.0 Credits
FSS 195 - Building Community Partnerships 3.0 Credits ** OR
FSS 126 - Conflict Resolution 3.0 Credits +
FSS 210 - Leadership 3.0 Credits * OR
FSS 125 - Parent Leadership 2.0 Credits +
AND
FSS 128 - Understanding School Systems 2.0 Credits +
FSS 215 - Family Systems: CD 3.0 Credits **
SHS 112 - Child and Family Welfare 3.0 Credits *
SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development:CD 5.0 Credits OR
SHS 186 - Youth and Adolescence Development:CD 5.0 Credits

Career Management (7 credits)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

SHS 100 - Orientation in Human Services 1.0 Credits
SHS 210 - Pre-Practicum Seminar 2.0 Credits
SHS 211 - Beginning Field Practicum 4.0 Credits

Program Electives (to complete 50 credits)

+ IBEST / Parent Mentor courses - Permission required.
Select from the following courses to complete this certificate:

FSS 127 - Education Translation Basics 5.0 Credits
FSS 155 - Special Topics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits + Take class titled IBEST SKILLS: FSS - select 2-5 credits
FSS 185 - Parent Development: Working with Groups: CD 3.0 Credits
FSS 198 - Individual Project in Family Support 1.0 to 5.0 Credits
FSS 255 - Special Topics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
SHS 107 - Time and Stress Management 2.0 Credits
SHS 113 - Law and Ethics for Addictions and Human Services 3.0 Credits
SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Groupwork 4.0 Credits
SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention 3.0 Credits **
SHS 161 - Aging in America 3.0 Credits
SHS 200 - Introduction to Prevention 3.0 Credits **
SHS 260 - Managing Difficult Behaviors 2.0 Credits
ACD 140 - Introduction to Addiction Studies 5.0 Credits **
EDUC& 203 - Exceptional Child 3.0 Credits

Signatures

Dean’s Signature and Date	Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014 \| Rev: 05/14