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The needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities extend beyond the boundaries of any one discipline. Therefore, this program emphasizes an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to providing holistic, family-centered services to children and families. This 12­ credit­ hour interdisciplinary program is designed to focus on the development of advocacy and practice skills for professional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.\n \n Students enrolled in the graduate certificate program will benefit from collaboration and interaction with faculty and students from many departments within the university. Additionally, students will benefit from working with staff and faculty associated with the Institute on Disability. A unique feature of this program is its collaborative relationship with the NH-LEND program. The NH-LEND program focuses on developing educational excellence related to:\n \n \n \n - the most current knowledge regarding neurodevelopmental disabilities,\n \n - the process of interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership, and\n \n - strategies for continuous improvement of effective leadership.\n \n \n \n Students in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities program will participate in a two semester Special Topics Seminar series on Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities with MCH-LEND trainees and faculty representing the disciplines of health management and policy, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech language pathology, and special education.\n \n Who Should Apply\n \n \n \n - Individuals interested in improving the quality of life for children with special health care needs and disabilities and their families\n \n - Individuals enrolled in the New Hampshire-Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (N-­LEND) training program\n \n - Individuals interested in developing leadership skills to work with children with special health care needs and disabilities, and families\n \n - Individuals interested in taking graduate-level courses at a leading university, with the option of applying credit toward a graduate degree in their respective disciplines\n \n - Individuals interested in working with a dynamic interdisciplinary group of faculty and students\n \n - Individuals interested in advancing their careers\n \n - Individuals interested in developing new career options\n \n \n \n Contact Information\n \n Individuals holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution are eligible to apply. Applicants much submit:\n \n \n \n - an application form,\n \n - official transcripts, and\n \n - a $25 processing fee (this fee is waived for graduate students who are currently enrolled ).\n \n \n \n Applications are available by contacting the program coordinator. Applications will be accepted anytime, and admissions decisions are made promptly. For more information about the program and the application process, contact:\n \n Patrick Shannon, Associate Professor Project Coordinator\r\n\n \n Department of Social Work and NH­-LEND Program University of New Hampshire\r\n\n \n 55 College Road, 311 Pettee Hall\r\n\n \n Durham, NH 03824\r\n\n \n (603) 862­5016\r\n\n \n Patrick.shannon@unh.edu (see: mailto:Patrick.shannon@unh.edu)"},"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.bls.gov/soc/","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1091.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"21-1091.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Health Educators"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. 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