McNairy Library
9 N. George Street
Millersville, PA 17551-0302
Program Contact | Jan Bechtel |
Jan.Bechtel@Millersville.edu | |
Phone | 717-871-5963 |
Website | http://www.millersville.edu/integratedstudies/ |
Integrated Studies is a 4-year fully inclusive postsecondary initiative for young adults with an intellectual disability who have completed or are near completion of a high school program, and who are currently or were formerly eligible for a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our campus community of faculty, staff, coaches, and mentors supports each student as they develop a person-centered plan to guide their journey at Millersville University.
Integrated Studies provides foundational experiences and learning opportunities in four main areas: academic participation, career exploration and employment, personal well-being and social membership/building relationships. Each of these areas contributes to the acquisition of specific independent living skills, in preparation for a post-school transition into a more work-focused environment. The completion requirements include auditing a minimum of four undergraduate courses per semester, as well as a specified number of vocational and other social experiences. Students follow the regular Fall/Spring semester calendar and are assessed based on their individual plans for college participation. Students enrolled in Integrated Studies become fully immersed in the Millersville campus through engaging in academics, career exploration, and building relationships. We strive to create inclusive communities where students feel connected, challenged, and supported while participating in a high quality inclusive post-secondary college experience.
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Public or private: | Public |
Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
Students in this program: |
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Number of students: | 24 |
Requirements | |
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Deadline to apply to this program: | February 20 (after this date, applications accepted on space-available basis) |
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: | 4 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 80% |
Retention rate: | 100% |
Cost | |
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Cost of the program: |
For the 2019-2020 school year, tuition & fees for 12 credits annually (PA Residents) is $10,600 Room & board is $11,988 annually Link to Tuition & Fees: http://www.millersville.edu/osa/tuition-fees/index.php |
Additional costs: |
$10,730.00 A program fee is charged in addition to tuition, fees and room and board. This is the cost for the 2019-2020 school year. |
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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Academic | |
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Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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More about course access: |
Students access typical university courses that are aligned with their career and personal growth goals. Career and Life Studies students engage in a fully inclusive experience with access to all university activities an admitted student might expect. |
Time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate in Integrated Studies |
The credential(s) is/are: | Approved by Institute of Higher Education |
Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 100% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 100% |
We offer the following specialized credentials: |
Students graduate with a portfolio demonstrating their liberal arts education. |
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: | None of the time |
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Students join typical student organizations of their choice. Each student averages approximately 2 student organizations. |