Box 870232
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Program Contact | Dr. Amy Williamson |
Program Contact Email | crossingpoints-CCOS@ua.edu |
Phone | 205-348-3180 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
The CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies (CCOS) is a non-degree certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education at The University of Alabama. CCOS seeks to provide students with intellectual disabilities with high quality and inclusive college experience. Upon successful completion of the CCOS program, you will earn a Certificate in Occupational Studies, which is a non-degree credential. Students enrolled in CCOS program will: Successfully complete individualized academic enrichment goals by earning passing grades in UA courses that provide inclusive supports and will be measured by the CCOS Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) rubric. Demonstrate knowledge of community-based skills that support self-determination and self-management by successfully completing a portfolio assessment demonstrating their understanding of critical skills for living independently including, but not limited to financial management, transportation, agency/self-determination in academic enrichment courses. Demonstrate capacity for self-determination and self-management that also include making sound decisions on personal wellness and socialization as evidenced in earning a rating of Satisfactory as measured by a rubric drawn from the Positive Choices curriculum. Gain practical experiences in performing essential skills related to their chosen careers as paid employees in community-based employment settings.
Program information submitted: April 1, 2022
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Public or private: | Public |
Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
Number of students: | 16 |
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: | December 2023 |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Program length: | 3 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 40.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 83.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $3200.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $8000.00 |
Room and board: | $4500.00 |
Program fees: | $7050.00 |
Additional costs: |
$4,000.00 Dining Plan 2000 |
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Yes |
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 credit |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: |
Students take 2-3, one-hour specialized courses each semester to develop specific skills to be successful in college and after college. Some examples of these courses include, decision making, personal relationships, interpersonal skills, financial management, living arrangements, etc. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 75-99% |
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: | CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
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: | 20% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 0% |
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 |
Housing options available: |
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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): | 100% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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