13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
MHC 2113A
Tampa, FL 33612
| Program Contact | Megan Fitzpatrick |
| Mmfitzpa@usf.edu | |
| Phone | 813.974.2996 |
| Website | Program website |
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.
Program information submitted: August 20, 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: | 15 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 year |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $9900.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $9900.00 |
| 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 enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | Students do not take typical college courses |
| Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | No |
| 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? | No |
| Students take STEM-related courses? | No |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 0% |
| Briefly describe remote learning at your program | Remote learning is offered only in emergency situations or when distance would prevent a student from being able to attend. |
| Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | No |
| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| 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: | No |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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