66 Hooper Street
Bridgewater, MA 2325
| Program Contact | Tina Raeke |
| craeke@bridgew.edu | |
| Phone | 508-531-2109 |
| Website | https://www.bridgew.edu/EXCEL |
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.
Program information submitted: March 15, 2021
| General | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular H.S. diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | Applications are due mid December for the following academic year |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 100.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 100.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: |
Due to an increase in applicants we are projecting a 78% acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 academic year |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $5650.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $8700.00 |
| Room and board: | $12350.00 |
| Program fees: | $20000.00 |
| Additional costs: |
Books and supplies - average of $1,000 per year Transportation and personal expenses - average of $3,100 per year |
| 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 are expected to fully engage and participate in all course requirements and skill performance standards to the best of their ability. Students receive support from an Education Coach inside and outside of the classroom. |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | Yes |
| Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | BSU Endorsed - EXCEL Certificate Program |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Employment | |
|---|---|
| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 0% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 0% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
Students engage in a variety of activities which help develop employability skills including; developing their own career portfolios, job exploration, career assessments, interviewing skills, and advising from BSU Career Services. |
| 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 |
| Proportion of social 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 Viewer's Club, BSU Best Buddies, Residence Hall Association, Program Council, Students Accepting a Challenge, Bingo nights, Comedy shows, Open Mic nights, BSU Theater events, BSU Athletic events, Midnight Madness events during finals, Relay for Life, Homecoming weekend....and much more! |