1 University Park Drive
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN 37204
| Program Contact | Misty Parsley |
| misty.parsley@lipscomb.edu | |
| Phone | 615-966-1000 |
| Website | http://www.lipscomb.edu/education/ideal-program |
IDEAL is a two-year academic program for young adults who have an intellectual disability (ID) and who would be unable to enroll in college as a traditional student. With support from the program staff, peer mentors, and campus partners, IDEAL students take classes, socialize with peers, and gain work experience in internships on campus and in the community. The ultimate goal of the IDEAL program is to prepare individuals with ID to work in a preferred job setting by strengthening independent social, communication, and vocational skills.
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 20 |
| Description of our summer transition program: |
IDEAL Summer Academy is a week-long residential experience for students with intellectual disabilities who are rising seniors in high school to age 24, who are interested in learning about college and exploring whether post-secondary education is right for them. |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | December 15 |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 33% |
| Retention rate: | 100% |
| Cost | |
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| Tuition amount: | $15,900.00 |
| Room and board: | $13,000.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $0.00 |
| 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: |
IDEAL maintains a needs-based scholarship fund. Scholarships are based on current availability. |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
Students enroll in 6 hours per semester of IDEAL classes that focus on employment, technology, communication, and social skills. |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Career Exploration Studies |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 10% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 86% |
| 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 time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Greek Life, Intramurals, Other interest-based clubs, Athletic events, Special events on campus |