66 Hooper Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Program Contact | Tina Raeke |
craeke@bridgew.edu | |
Phone | 508-531-2109 |
The EXCEL (Extraordinary Expectations for Career Education and Life) Certificate Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. EXCEL Certificate in a non-credit, two-year certificate program offered through BSU's College of Continuing Studies. Students in the EXCEL Certificate program receive a BSU endorsed certificate once completing the two-year program plan of study. EXCEL Certificate applicants may apply as a commuter or residence life student.
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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: | 2 |
Requirements | |
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Deadline to apply to this program: | 12/4/2020 |
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: | 2 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 100% |
Cost | |
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Cost of the program: |
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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 |
More about course access: |
Students may register for any course offered by BSU, as long as they meet the required prerequisites. Students receive support from an Education Coach inside and outside of the classroom. |
Time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | BSU Endorsed - EXCEL Program Certificate |
The credential(s) is/are: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 0% |
Other career development activities are: |
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We offer the following specialized credentials: |
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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: | None of the time |
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
BSU Band, Irish Steppers Club, Children’s Physical Developmental Clinic, Film Viewers Club, BSU Best Buddies, Residence Hall Association, Program Council, Students Accepting a Challenge, Bingo nights, Comedy shows, Open Mic nights, theater events, athletic events, Midnight Madness, Relay for Life, Homecoming weekend...and much more! |