11200 SW 8th Street
Suite 150 - Parking Garage 6
Miami, FL 33199
Program Contact | Krystal Sutherland |
Program Contact Email | fiuembrace@fiu.edu |
Phone | (305) 348-5445 |
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.
Program information submitted: January 10, 2024
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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 |
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School district or agency partner: | n/a |
Contact person: | n/a |
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: | 5:00pm EST on March 29, 2024 |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
Criteria for admission |
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Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Planned program length | 3 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
Cost | |
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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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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: |
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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 |
Housing | |
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Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
Housing options available: |
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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): | 75-99% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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