REACH Program
College of Charleston
REACH Program
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Edie Cusack |
| reachprogram@cofc.edu | |
| Phone | 843.953.4849 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year, fully-inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Reach Program promotes the advancement of knowledge and skill in the areas of academics, socialization, independent living, and career development and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to full inclusion and self-determination. Students in the REACH Program are able to participate in all activities offered by the College of Charleston, with individualized support for success. These include: -Attending traditional classes (with modifications and support); -Living in traditional on-campus housing and residence halls; -Completing internships; -Participation in campus clubs, activities, and organizations; and mentoring.
Program information submitted: February 15, 2022
| General | |
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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 |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 38 |
| Description of our summer transition program: | |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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: | Rolling |
| 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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| Program length | 4 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 22.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 80.00% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $16000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $24000.00 |
| Annual room and board: | $8000.00 |
| Additional costs: |
$0.00 Meal plan |
| 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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| Links to scholarship information: | Chapel Haven Scholarships |
| Academic | |
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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 |
| Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | Yes |
| 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 |
| Students take STEM-related courses? | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | One support course per semester |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 75-99% |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Briefly describe remote learning at your program | Students may enroll in remote learning if the course is only offered in that format or they chose to take one remote learning course during the 4 year program. |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | College of Charleston REACH Certificate in [name area of concentration] |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | Yes |
| Students participate in these campus-wide events |
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| 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: | 80% |
| 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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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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