13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
MHC 2113A
Tampa, FL 33612
| Program Contact | Megan Fitzpatrick |
| mmfitzpa@usf.edu | |
| Phone | 813.974.2996 |
| Website | http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu |
The Learning Academy at the University of South Florida is a thirty-week, two-semester transitional program designed to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (who may also have an intellectual disability) to achieve a life of opportunity, independence and success. Both students interested in seeking employment and students interested in continuing their education are eligible to apply. The intent of the program is to build and enhance skills that will prepare students for the world of work or to further their education in a college or university setting. Each course is structured to prepare students for the future in an educationally challenging environment, with the provision of support and services that will facilitate success and provide the building blocks for future goal attainment. Regardless of whether the student's focus is employment or higher education, skill development in the areas of self knowledge, organization, time management, goal setting, conflict resolution and community contribution will be emphasized. Please note that applications are due by MARCH 1 of each year for students who wish to attend the following August.
| 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: | 21 |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | March 1 |
| 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: | 1 year |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 36% |
| Retention rate: | 0% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: | Tuition is 9,900 and includes everything. Housing costs are estimated. |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | We are not a CTP, and have no plans to become one. |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Scholarships available: |
Gardiner Scholarship Learning Academy Scholarship |
| 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: |
Individually created curriculum using discovery. |
| Classroom/academic time spent only with other students in this program: | Between 25% of the time and half the time |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 0% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 57% |
| 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: | Between 25% and half the of the time |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Clubs, football games, basketball games, singing groups, fraternity activities, vollunteer activities |