11200 SW 8th Street
Suite 150 - Parking Garage 6
Miami, FL 33199
| Program Contact | Krystal Sutherland |
| krsuther@fiu.edu | |
| Phone | 3053485445 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
The FIU Embrace Education program for non-degree seeking students is a three-year, non-degree, certificate, inclusive postsecondary transition program for students ages 18-28 with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The primary goal of the program is to offer a comprehensive and integrated university-based education that is inclusive and accessible and promotes competitive, integrated employment and independent living in the community. This non-degree certificate Program of Study provides access and participation in a variety of program activities through a system of supports provided by peer, faculty, academic and social mentors, an Employment Liaison, university-based resources, and other key project personnel who work directly with students to ensure that individual and program goals are met. The program provides integrated educational opportunity aimed at developing skills associated with career development and employment; campus and community engagement; self-determination; independent living; and academic enrichment including skill acquisition in ten (10) areas of specialization that prepares student for competitive, integrated, paid employment while developing the student’s ability to live independently (as defined by the student) upon graduation. The program offers students a well-rounded experience while developing skills and competencies in their selected area of specialization. Students can earn micro-credentials and industry certifications in one of ten areas of specialization: 1. Hospitality Operations 2. Food Production 3. Computer Technology, 4. Digital Communication 5. Corporate Communications 6. Animation 7. Health and Nutrition 8. Operating Room Assistant Intern 9. Sterilization Technician Intern 10. Environmental Technician
Program information submitted: April 20, 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? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 34 |
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| 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: | March 25, 2022 |
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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 | 3 years |
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| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) |
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| Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | Yes |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | Yes |
| Students take STEM-related courses? | Yes |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 75-99% |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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