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Career and Community Studies-College Preparation - Non-Degree

Two-Year Program

The Community Studies College Preparation program provides you with the tools and resources needed to excel in college, from study skills and time management to career exploration and personal development. With supportive faculty and a welcoming community, you'll be prepared to thrive in higher education and beyond.

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Applications to the Career and Community Studies College Preparation program are not being accepted as of fall 2025.

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Non-Degree Program in Career and Community Studies - College Preparation

Career and Community Studies offers a two-year, non-degree program that provides targeted education on preparing students for the transition into adulthood and pursuit of a college degree. Students will learn and practice social skills, independent living skills, and the necessary tools for enrollment in a degree program.

Please note: Applications to the Career and Community Studies College Preparation program are not being accepted as of fall 2025.

Program Information for Career and Community Studies-College Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

Career and Community Studies-College Preparation non-degree program offers a college experience tailored to prepare individuals aged 18 and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as autism, for the transition into adulthood and pursuit of a college degree. Students will learn and practice social skills, independent living skills, and the necessary tools for enrollment in a degree program. Participants emerge as self-determined individuals who can figure out what they want to do with their lives.

In the first year, the program helps individuals figure out their strengths, likes and what's challenging for them. It covers self-advocacy, understanding rights, personal development, health and inclusive courses at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. The second year builds on this, with college-level courses and different campus experiences to boost academic and social skills. The goal is not just academic success but also helping individuals become confident decision-makers in life.

Admissions for Career and Community Studies-College Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

Admission Requirements

  • The program is limited to 1 0-12 students each fall. Students participating in the program experience intellectual and developmental disabilities that may affect some intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
  • Other qualifications include documentation of past successful work, academic, leadership, and community participation.
  • Also required for admission are a completed application, reference letters, and an in-person interview with the CCS admission committee.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Students will become more self-determined persons who are better prepared for creating future goals and plans for achieving adult roles.
  2.  Students will become critical and independent thinkers and use their own voice and vision in order to be active and informed citizens.
  3.  Students will learn basic concepts of the academic disciplines and apply imagination and creativity as they begin a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
  4. Students gain ethical implications of their own actions and become positive role models who contribute to societal views concerning inclusion, community, and tolerance for diversity.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CCS 00015SELF-ADVOCACY: DISABILITY AWARENESS AND THE LAWS 3
CCS 00020APPLYING TECHNOLOGY 1
CCS 00025MANAGING MONEY IN COLLEGE 1
CCS 00035SELF-ADVOCACY: COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3
CCS 00105INTRODUCTION TO JOB EXPLORATION 1
CCS 00115SELF-ADVOCACY AND SELF-DETERMINATION 3
CCS 00120PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING: FRESHMAN 1
CCS 00135SELF-ADVOCACY: HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS 3
CCS 00145DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: FRESHMAN 6
CCS 00205JOB EXPLORATION I 3
CCS 00206JOB EXPLORATION II 3
CCS 00235SELF-ADVOCACY: INDEPENDENT LIVING AND INJURY PREVENTION 3
CCS 00245DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: SOPHOMORE 3
CCS 00335SELF-ADVOCACY: HEALTHY LIVING 3
CCS 00425MANAGING MONEY AFTER COLLEGE 1
CCS 00445DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: SENIOR 2
CCS 00499PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING: SENIOR 3
Special Topics Electives, choose from the following:17
CCS 01095
SPECIAL TOPICS: FRESHMAN LECTURE
CCS 01195
SPECIAL TOPICS: FRESHMAN LABORATORY
CCS 01295
SPECIAL TOPICS: FRESHMAN COMBINED LECTURE AND LABORATORY
CCS 02095
SPECIAL TOPICS: SOPHOMORE LECTURE
CCS 02195
SPECIAL TOPICS: SOPHOMORE LABORATORY
CCS 02295
SPECIAL TOPICS: SOPHOMORE COMBINED LECTURE AND LABORATORY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CCS 00010 INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS I 3
CCS 00020 APPLYING TECHNOLOGY 1
CCS 00025 MANAGING MONEY IN COLLEGE 1
CCS 00035 SELF-ADVOCACY: COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3
CCS 00115 SELF-ADVOCACY AND SELF-DETERMINATION 3
CCS 00145 DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: FRESHMAN 3
Special Topics Electives 2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CCS 00105 INTRODUCTION TO JOB EXPLORATION 1
CCS 00015 SELF-ADVOCACY: DISABILITY AWARENESS AND THE LAWS 3
CCS 00120 PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING: FRESHMAN 1
CCS 00135 SELF-ADVOCACY: HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS 3
CCS 00145 DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: FRESHMAN 3
Special Topics Electives 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
CCS 00205 JOB EXPLORATION I 3
CCS 00235 SELF-ADVOCACY: INDEPENDENT LIVING AND INJURY PREVENTION 3
CCS 00445 DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: SENIOR 1
Special Topics Electives 6
 Credit Hours13
Semester Four
CCS 00206 JOB EXPLORATION II 3
CCS 00335 SELF-ADVOCACY: HEALTHY LIVING 3
CCS 00425 MANAGING MONEY AFTER COLLEGE 1
CCS 00445 DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: SENIOR 1
CCS 00499 PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING: SENIOR 3
Special Topics Electives 6
 Credit Hours17
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus

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