Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
An associate degree in Human Services with a focus on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) prepares you to become a direct support professional, providing essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives and communities. Advancing to a bachelor’s degree can qualify you as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), also known as a program coordinator or case manager, meeting federal requirements for many service roles. Career paths also include leadership and supervisory positions in the field, offering meaningful ways to make a positive impact.
Program Type: Major, Minor, Concentration
Offered: Online
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Education and Inclusive Services
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising and career coaching
Program Highlights
Value
In North Dakota, employees of community-based I/DD service agencies may complete 100-200 level I/DD courses through their employer for reduced fees.
Online
Minot State has a 30-year history of preparing human service professionals to specifically support professionals to specifically support individuals with I/DD. To meet the national demand for human service professionals, we offer this established program online.
Learn While You Earn
Agencies often seek to train and promote direct support professionals who have proven their commitment to these positions. Our online career ladder is the perfect solution for employers, direct support, and other professionals seeking advancement in the field. Service providers can retain you, a valued employee, while you earn your degree.
Careers & Outcomes
78K
Median annual salary for social & community service managers
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Dr. Lori Garnes
Professor
701-858-3139
lori.garnes@minotstateu.edu
