One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224
| Program Contact | Patrick Kelley |
| pkelley@tamusa.edu | |
| Phone | 210-784-2424 |
The TU CASA model is designed to provide students with intellectual disabilities a true university experience while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to transition to independent adult lives. TU CASA addresses the critical needs in the community by establishing a sustainable program that: (a) provides 18 months of fully inclusive PSE opportunities with access to typical and specialized A&M-SA services and supports; (b) offers a meaningful credential upon completion that addresses academic, employment, and independent living domains; (c) utilizes a person-centered approach to meet unique student needs and enhance their quality of life; (d) employs comprehensive program evaluation; and (e) includes a plan for replication on regional and state levels.
Program information submitted: March 10, 2021
| 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? | Yes |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 0 |
| This program will be serving students in: | 2021-2022 |
| Summer program name | COATS |
| Description of our summer transition program: |
College Orientation and Assessment of Transition Skills. The program is a one-week program providing students with a residential experience prior to potentially living on campus the following semester. The program is designed to follow a typical academic week, but will add instruction and assessment of daily living skills associated with living on campus. |
| Summer program link: | COATS |
| 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 |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | September 15 of every year |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | No |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 2 years |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $3948.00 |
| Room and board: | $10552.00 |
| 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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| Scholarships available: |
Current students receive scholarship assistance through the university. Our new program has began to work with local entities to provide additional scholarships to students. |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | Yes |
| Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | About half the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | University and Career Experience Certificate (UCEC) |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| 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 social time spent only with other students in this program: | 25% |