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Full Description

Career and Community Studies-College Preparation non-degree program offers a college experience tailored to prepare individuals aged 18 and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as autism, for the transition into adulthood and pursuit of a college degree. Students will learn and practice social skills, independent living skills, and the necessary tools for enrollment in a degree program. Participants emerge as self-determined individuals who can figure out what they want to do with their lives.

In the first year, the program helps individuals figure out their strengths, likes and what's challenging for them. It covers self-advocacy, understanding rights, personal development, health and inclusive courses at 黑料网. The second year builds on this, with college-level courses and different campus experiences to boost academic and social skills. The goal is not just academic success but also helping individuals become confident decision-makers in life.

Admission Requirements

• The program is limited to 1 0-12 students each fall. Students participating in the program experience intellectual and developmental disabilities that may affect some intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
• Other qualifications include documentation of past successful work, academic, leadership, and community participation.
• Also required for admission are a completed application, reference letters, and an in-person interview with the CCS admission committee.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Students will become more self-determined persons who are better prepared for creating future goals and plans for achieving adult roles.
2.  Students will become critical and independent thinkers and use their own voice and vision in order to be active and informed citizens.
3.  Students will learn basic concepts of the academic disciplines and apply imagination and creativity as they begin a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
4. Students gain ethical implications of their own actions and become positive role models who contribute to societal views concerning inclusion, community, and tolerance for diversity.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus