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FIU Embrace Education

FIU Embrace Education
Florida International University in Miami, Florida
FIU Embrace Education
11200 SW 8th Street
Suite 150 - Parking Garage 6
Miami, FL 33199
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Program Contact Krystal Sutherland
Program Contact Email fiuembrace@fiu.edu
Phone (305) 348-5445
Website Program website
Facebook 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.

Program information submitted: January 10, 2024

General
Public or private: Public
Type of school: 4-year college or university
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? No
Affiliates
School district or agency partner: n/a
Contact person: n/a
Requirements
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: 5:00pm EST on March 29, 2024
Criteria for admission
  • Student must be 18 or older
Accepts out-of-state students? Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Planned program length 3 years
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: 100.00%
Cost
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:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
  • Scholarships
Academic
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: The FIU Embrace Education program for non-degree seeking students is a liberal arts program and as such, students must complete twelve (12) FIU classes: three (3) common core classes, as well as all classes in their area of specialization. A certificate of completion will be issued by FIU’s Continuing Education Department upon the successful completion of all components of the program. Students can earn micro-credentials and industry certifications in their area of specialization. Also, the student must select additional courses from a list of electives to meet the twelve (12) course requirement for graduation.
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: Yes
Information on special classes: Students are enrolled in seminars with their assigned FIU Embrace cohort. These seminars are mandatory and, are completed in addition to their FIU college classes which are taken for audit with their neurotypical peers. Seminars are designed to assist students with developing skills associated with relationships, social engagement, career readiness, global citizenship, health and wellness and, independent living skills.
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: A certificate of completion will be issued by FIU’s Continuing Education Department upon the successful completion of all components of the program.
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? Students can earn micro-credentials and industry certifications in their area of specialization. This is specific to the area of specialization they have enrolled in.
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
  • Mental health/counseling services
  • Access to a transcript via the registrar
Employment
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? Yes
Housing
Housing is provided to students: Yes
Housing options available:
  • Inclusive on campus
Extracurricular
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
  • Registered student organizations
  • Student government
  • Campus events
  • Study abroad
Students participate in these campus-wide events:
  • College/University's Student orientation
  • College/University's Family orientation