Country Roads Program
West Virginia University
Country Roads Program
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
| Program Contact | Kayla Richard |
| Program Contact Email | countryroads@hsc.wvu.edu |
| Phone | 3042934692 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
The goal of the program is to prepare students with disabilities for independence by providing academic courses, social engagement and real-world work experiences. Students will live in a shared residential housing arrangement, participate in social activities across campus and receive career education and training.
Program information submitted: January 11, 2024
| 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 |
| Number of students: | 15 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular high school diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | March 15th |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Planned program length | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 66.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 87.50% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | The program accepts 8-10 students a year so the acceptance rates vary greatly depending on number of applicants yearly. |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $13000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $30000.00 |
| Room and board: | $10000.00 |
| Program fees: | $600.00 |
| 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 enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| More about course access: | All students audit at least one college course while enrolled outside of our program. It is possible for students to enroll in these courses for credit while in enrolled if they are ready. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Students take program specific courses that focus on our 4 main academic domains of; Leadership/Advocacy, Social Communication Skills, Occupational Preparation, Independent Living Skills |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 1-24% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Students receive a WVU Country Roads Program Certificate after completing the program Certificate Code- CU15 http://catalog.wvu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduatecertificate/countryroads/#text |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | CPR Certification, ServSafe Certificate, credits toward additional degree/certificates offered within the University |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 50% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 50% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: | All students are required to participate in work placements and or workplace tours all four semesters within the program. The first semester students partake in workplace tours (10-15 times). Second semester students are required to have a minimum of 15 work placement hours. The third semester students have professional work study/shadowing placements where they are required to get at least 30 placement hours. The last semester in the program student are encouraged to work with our employment specialist to gain paid employment. If they do not achieve this then they will still have a minimum of 15 additional placement hours to complete prior to graduation. |
| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 75-99% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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