Consider a career in Intellectual/Development Disabilities (I/DD)
An associate degree in human services with a major in I/DD, will prepare you to become a direct support professional who provides quality supports to individuals with developmental disabilities on the job and in their community.

Climbing the career ladder to a bachelor’s degree will help you meet the federal requirements for a qualified intellectual disabilities professional (QIDP), also referred to as program coordinator or case manager, in many waivered services. Other career options include leadership and supervisory positions in private and public human service organizations and state agencies.

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 are able to retain you, a valued employee, while you earn your degree.

You may enter and exit the career ladder at the level that matches your career goals:

• Certificate of Completion in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Associate of Science in Human Services with a Major in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a Major in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 
• Human Services: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Minor
• Master of Science in Disability Human Services 

Career outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, social and human service assistants earn a median pay of $37,610 per year. Social and community service managers earn a median pay of $74,000.

Offered: Online, AU-ABC