Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

The Human Services: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programs are non-teacher licensure programs that prepares professionals to support children, youth, and adults with disabilities in a variety of settings including educational, therapeutic, residential, community, and vocational. Through a partnership with the North Dakota Department of Human Services, the Community Staff Training Program allows students employed at ND Human Services agencies to use the credit by exam process to earn credits toward their degree.

Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a Major in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

MSU’s Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a major in I/DD can be a career ladder choice for graduates of our Associate of Science in Human Services with a major in I/DD degree. Students may also enroll in this four-year program with neither an Associate degree nor previous experience in the I/DD service industry. Like the Associate of Science degree, the Bachelor's degree is offered online and students may take advantage of many paid, hands-on experiences in the I/DD service industry while studying.

This Bachelor of Science degree prepares an individual for the responsibilities of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP). Student learning goals for the degree are aligned to the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) skill areas:

NOTE: Most courses in the BS in Human Services with a major in I/DD are only offered once every two years. Students' schedules will vary. See advisor for assistance. 

 Associate of Science Degree in Human Services with a Major in Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

The Associate of Science degree prepares individuals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).

NOTE: Most courses in AS in Human Services with a major in I/DD are only offered once every two years. Students' schedules will vary. See advisor for assistance.

Human Services: IDD Minor

A minor in Human Services: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) offers students in related majors such as Psychology, Social Work, and other support professions additional focus on the issues related to supporting individuals with IDD in community settings.

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Concentration