1 University Park Drive
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN 37204
| Program Contact | Andrea Pewitt |
| adpewitt@lipscomb.edu | |
| Phone | 615-966-1000 |
| Website | http://www.lipscomb.edu/ideal |
IDEAL is a life-changing program created by Lipscomb University’s College of Education in 2014. Our program offers a rich and meaningful college experience for young adults (ages 18-26) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have completed high school. After completion of the two-year program, students will graduate with a Certificate of Career Exploration.
We equip our students with the skills and self-confidence they need to achieve higher levels of independence and to obtain better employment opportunities.
| General | |
|---|---|
| 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. For info, email ideal@lipscomb.edu. |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply to this program: | January 15 |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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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: | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 22% |
| Retention rate: | 89% |
| Cost | |
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| Tuition amount: | $15,900.00 |
| Room and board: | $13,000.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $0.00 |
| Additional costs: |
$2,500.00 Varies per student but could include books, meal plan, student fee |
| 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, independent living, communication, and social skills but are individualized based on each student's goals. |
| 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 |
| The credential(s) is/are: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 50% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 72% |
| 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 |