151 College St
College of Education, Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28607
| Program Contact | Anna Ward |
| sdap@appstate.edu | |
| Phone | 828-262-8389 |
| Website | http://sdap.appstate.edu |
The Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program provides support for college-age students with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing postsecondary education at Appalachian State University. SDAP Scholars participate in a two year living and learning experience which prepares students for personal and occupational success. As an inclusive program, SDAP students are fully integrated into the university community. Scholars follow a program of study, take courses related to career and personal interests, live in residence halls with peers, work in jobs on and off campus, participate in social and extracurricular events, and engage in civic activities and service learning opportunities culminating in the College Achievement Award Certificate.
| 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? | Yes |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 6 |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | December 1 |
| 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: | 19% |
| Retention rate: | 100% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: | SDAP students pay the same tuition, fees, room and board as traditional degree-seeking students. To find specific information on these costs, visit https://studentaccounts.appstate.edu/201718-tuition-fees |
| Additional costs: |
$10.00 Internship Liability Coverage fee paid each semester |
| 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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| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
One course, SDAP Seminar Community Access Course provides specific guidance on academic enrichment and career development and is based on student need. It is also the anchor course for the internship experience and senior capstone experience. |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% of the time |
| 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: | 50% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
No, however partner with Caldwell Community College and Technical Instititute so that students in SDAP can attend courses in their programs that have career focused credentials. |
| 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, Service Learning, Films Council, Film Club, Campus Ministries, Athletics, Theatre, Dance, CosPlay, Comicon, Hall Council, Ambassadors, Gospel Choir |