1 University Drive
Huron, OH 44839
Program Contact | Kyle Closen |
Program Contact Email | kclosen@bgsu.edu |
Phone | 4193720613 |
Website | Program website |
The Clark Inclusive Scholars Program (CISP) is an individualized post-secondary certificate program for students with intellectual developmental disabilities that is designed to be completed in four academic semesters/two years. Clark Scholars are engaged fully as BGSU Firelands College students, participating in college classes, student life activities, and career development. To earn the Career Pathways Certificate, students typically spend an average of 24 hours or more on the Firelands campus each week, completing coursework, receiving individualized support, gaining work experience, and socializing with peers. Each student and Program staff develop individualized plans to guide their program of study, including college courses, career development activities, student life involvement, and community engagement. Like all college students, Clark Scholars work on skills that may lead to competitive employment, meaningful careers, and community membership. CISP is generously funded by the Clark Family Foundation. Most of CISP students’ tuition is paid by the Foundation.
Program information submitted: January 23, 2024
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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 |
Number of students: | 20 |
Requirements | |
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Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
Regular high school diploma required? | Yes, a regular high school diploma or GED is required |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
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Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Planned program length | 2 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 75.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 90.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $336.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $1000.00 |
Program fees: | $0.00 |
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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Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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More about course access: | They have access to all of the same classes as their typical peers. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | We have an internship class that is only for the students in the program. They complete internships each semester. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 75-99% |
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 75% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 75% |
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: | No |
Extracurricular | |
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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 100% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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