Winthrop Think College Program
Winthrop University
Winthrop Think College Program
320-B Withers Building/WTS
Rock Hill, SC 29733
320-B Withers Building/WTS
Rock Hill, SC 29733
| Program Contact | Chauncey Metzelaars |
| metzelaarsc@winthrop.edu | |
| Phone | 803.323.3080 |
| Website | http://www.winthrop.edu/thinkcollege/ |
The Winthrop Think College (WTC) Program offers post-secondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). The program creates customized schedules for each student using a person-centered planning approach. The schedules include traditional courses, internships, and specialty courses to support student development of specific skill sets. The focus of the WTC is to build and strengthen skills in the areas of employment, self-determination, health and nutrition, social networking, and independent living.
Program information submitted: March 24, 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? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 12 |
| 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: | December 2021 |
| 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: | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 38.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 100.00% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $15000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $15000.00 |
| Program fees: | $3000.00 |
| Additional costs: |
$0.00 Course fees vary due to classes enrolled in. Room and board fees vary due to residence hall and meal plan selected. |
| 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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| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| 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: | Winthrop Think College groups are led by traditionally enrolled Winthrop students. These groups include Healthy Relationships, Nutrition, Cooking, and Personal Safety and Advocacy. |
| Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | Between 25% of the time and half the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 60% |
| 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: | 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% |