1805 15th Ave.
Union Grove, WI 53182
| Program Contact | Eric Lindsay |
| elindsay@shepherdscollege.edu | |
| Phone | 262.878.6359 |
| Website | http://www.shepherdscollege.edu |
Shepherds College is a fully accredited, three-year, post-secondary educational program for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Throughout the three year program, students are equiped to reach Appropriate Independence through the development of vocational, social and life skills. Appropriate Independence is defined as "supported self-sufficiency, aligned with individual strengths and guided by Christian values". Current occupational program options include technology, culinary arts and horticulture. The Student Life program includes three phases of on-campus residential environments; dorms, houses/halls and apartments. Upon completion of the program students receive an accredited certificate of completion in Technology, Culinary Arts or Horticulture.
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | Technical or vocational/trade school |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 95 |
| Description of our summer transition program: |
College for a Week is a week long college experience and transition week for students interested in further exploring Shepherds College and also serves as a transition week for enrolled, first year students preparing for arrival each fall. |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply to this program: | April 30th |
| 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: | 3 years |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition amount: | $24,800.00 |
| Room and board: | $5,900.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $18,000.00 |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | No |
| 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): | Typical college courses for credit |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | All of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts, Horticulture or Technology (Accredited through Council on Occupational Education) |
| The credential(s) is/are: | Approved by Institute of Higher Education |
| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
Culinary Arts, Horticulture and Technology |
| 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: | No |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | All of the time |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
At Shepherds College students transition through dorms, halls/houses, and apartments as part of the Student Life Program. During Student Life students have the option to partake in several clubs such as art, recycling, drama, and more. At Shepherds College students also participate in Special Olympics. Sports included are basketball, volleyball, soccer, track & field, and bowling. Outside of clubs and Special Olympics students participate in trips off-campus as they engage and interact with local communities nearby. |