Family Support Studies - Family Support Core Certificate

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PGM Code – 434E

Program Description The Family Support Core Certificate offers students certification upon completion of the core courses in the Family Support Program. Designed for practitioners working in the field to meet educational standards for Family Support competencies.

Family Support Studies is a unique program at the college which has received national recognition. Coursework provides education and training to students currently working 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.

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 certification is an abbreviated certificate awarded upon completion of the core courses in Family Support.

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 25 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 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.

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.

Program Requirements (25 credits)

OUTCOMES:

Apply the principles of family support and demonstrate best practices in 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: Courses may be taken in any sequence. Special Topics Family Support Studies (FSS) classes may substitute for these program requirements with faculty adviser approval. CD indicates cultural diversity designation.

Core Requirements (20-21 credits)

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 *
FSS 210 - Leadership 3.0 Credits
FSS 215 - Family Systems: CD 3.0 Credits *
FSS 185 - Parent Development: Working with Groups: CD 3.0 Credits OR
SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Groupwork 4.0 Credits
SHS 112 - Child and Family Welfare 3.0 Credits OR
SHS 200 - Introduction to Prevention 3.0 Credits *

Career Management (5 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 211 - Beginning Field Practicum 4.0 Credits

Course Notes

* This group of courses taken with ACD 140 and SHS 117 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.

Signatures

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