THRIVE Program
University of Central Missouri
THRIVE Program
Lovinger 1270, University of Central Missouri
520 S. Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093-5187
Lovinger 1270, University of Central Missouri
520 S. Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093-5187
Program Contact | Michael Brunkhorst |
mbrunkhorst@ucmo.edu | |
Phone | 660.543.4260 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
The THRIVE Program provides a 2-year residential college experience for young adults with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities, building skills for transitioning from home to independence, with a 3rd- and 4th-year option. THRIVE is a certificate program (not an accredited college degree program). Graduating students will receive a Certificate of Success along with their personal portfolio. Because the curriculum program will be tailored to the individual skills and needs of these students, some may go on to earn a degree with the proper supports.
Program information submitted: February 15, 2022
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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: | 24 |
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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 |
Deadline to apply to this program: | Soft-Deadline is December 31st, however we will continue to take applications until May. |
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 |
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Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 84.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 70.00% |
Notes on acceptance and attendance: | We also had 5 students return after a year off due to COVID. |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $16073.00 |
Room and board: | $2952.00 |
Program fees: | $5550.00 |
Additional costs: | |
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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Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | Yes |
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? | Yes |
Information on special classes: | THRIVE offers courses that help students be successful in independent living and career readiness skills. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 50-74% |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Briefly describe remote learning at your program | Students haven't been as successful with remote learning for teaking classes. We do offer remote learning in certain circumstances. |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | THRIVE Certificate of Success |
Is the credential IHE-approved? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | Students taking classes for credit can continue into the university and earn a degree. |
Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | No |
Students participate in these campus-wide events |
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Employment | |
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Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 75% |
Additional information about career development and work experience | The THRIVE Program works with departments all over campus and the community to provide internships. They also work with the UCM Career Center to provide more guidance and understanding. |
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | No |
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 |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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