Helping Our Wolves Learn (H.O.W.L.)
Arkansas State University
Helping Our Wolves Learn (H.O.W.L.)
330 University Loop
Jonesboro, AR 72401
330 University Loop
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Elizabeth Snow |
| esnow@astate.edu | |
| Phone | 870-972-2000 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
This program is committed to providing positive learning environments for students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism through engagement and inclusive practices. Students engage in experiences that enrich and enhance educational, social, and interpersonal skills to achieve their individual aspirations. The HOWL Transition Program provides the A-State experience to our students. The HOWL Transition program also provides supports to students in the following areas: mentoring, social skills, career planning, independent living skills, and tutoring.
Program information submitted: March 24, 2021
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | AState is a 4-year university. The H.O.W.L. Transition Program is 2-year program. |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 5 |
| Description of our summer transition program: | Our program begins second summer term in July. During this time HOWL Students will live on campus HOWL students will take program specific courses designed to integrate them into campus life while introducing preliminary social skills into daily functional exercises. |
| Requirements | |
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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: | 2nd Friday in December. |
| 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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| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 63.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 0.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | First cohort began in the 2020-21 academic year. |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $7155.00 |
| Annual room and board: | $12120.00 |
| Annual program fees: | $15000.00 |
| Additional costs: |
$1,712.00 Tuition and fees listed above include only the HOWL Transition Program required courses. If a student elects to take other college classes then additional tuition and fees would apply. Other incidentals and books average to $900per year. It's also important to note, the average costs listed above is based on students attending Summer, Fall, and Spring. |
| 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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| Scholarships available: | There are many privately funded scholarships available to any AState student who applies. For further information please contact our financial aid officer, Andrea Jones, at 870-972-2310. |
| Academic | |
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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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| More about course access: | Program students have access to any on campus courses that are available to all AState students. Program students may choose to take the course for credit or to audit. If they choose to take courses for credit then they are responsible for completing same coursework as any other student in the class. If a student chooses audit a course, the program coordinator works with the instructor to modify the required work to best meet the needs of the student. Regardless if a student audits or takes a course for credit, they receive support from program staff, mentors, and the Office of Access and Accommodations. |
| 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 |
| Information on special classes: | Students are required to a program specific each semester. Year 1: Summer II, Students take HOWL Seminar I. This course is designed to aid students in developing self-help skills required for independent living, effectively navigate campus and the surrounding community, and gain academic readiness skills pertaining to their success in the coursework of the program and AState. Fall Semester, Students take HOWL Life Skills I. This course is designed to aid students in developing and strengthening beginning and advance social skills, develop insight into skills needed for healthy relationships, and develop skills for managing feelings. Spring Semester, Students take HOWL Life Skills II. This course is designed to continue aiding the student in developing and strengthening skills for relationship health, develop skills on interpersonal problem solving, skills for dealing with personal stress, and skills for planning and problem solving. Year 2: Summer II, Students take HOWL Seminar II. This course is designed to aid students in developing job readiness and career skills, begin career exploration, and career planning. Fall and Spring Semesters, Students take HOWL Internship I & II. Students gain hands on experience in a career field of their choice. Students continue to develop and strengthen their career/professionalism skills, while building their resumes and portfolios. |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Students receives a certificate of completion |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| Additional information about career development and work experience | Our first cohort began in the 2020-21 academic year, data updates will be provided once available. |
| 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 |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |