520 Parliament Garden Way NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
| Program Contact | Dr. Neil Duchac |
| academyadmissions@kennesaw.edu | |
| Phone | 470.578.2283 |
| Website | http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/academy/ |
The Academy offers 2 certificate programs, each two years in length, designed to provide an inclusive post-secondary opportunity to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students can receive one certificate from the Academic, Social, Career, Enrichment (ASCE) program and one advanced certificate from the Leadership and Career Development (LCD) program. The ASCE program is a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP). Our students are currently not eligible for federal student financial aid or pell grants. Students are able to pay through private pay or scholarships.
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 41 |
| Description of our summer transition program: | This week-long program gives learners confidence as they explore the campus, access services and resources, and collaborate on a college-level presentation. Social skills, executive functioning, and classroom discourse at this major university are a focus of this exemplary program. |
| Affiliates | |
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| School district or agency partner: | Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | October 31 |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | Yes |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | Varies from student to student |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: | $7,088.22 without housing costs added |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | No |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
Global and Civic Engagement |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | About 75% of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Social Growth and Development |
| The credential(s) is/are: | Just for students in this program |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 15% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
| Housing options available: |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | 75% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Social skills are applied through inclusive campus activities, events, and residential living. Activities may include intramural sports, Residence Life events, tailgating, and Recreational Center classes. Many of our students are engaged in campus organizations like Disney Club, Swing Dance Association, Korean Language Club, Catholic Student Union, and Owl Radio. Social development and engagement activities are required participation hours for program completion. Students meet with the Academy Social Advisor regularly to discuss and formulate individualized plans for social engagement that is tracked through the student’s schedule/calendar. |