Postsecondary Programs and Services for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Tarrant County College District

IDD Postsecondary Program Information

Program NAME:


College Exploration


Program WEBSITE:


http://www.tccd.edu/academics/cie/preparatory-education/transitional-skills


Program CONTACT NAME:


Waymond Stewart


Program CONTACT PHONE:


817-515-1071


Program CONTACT EMAIL:


WAYMOND.STEWART@tccd.edu


Program DESCRIPTION:


College Exploration is designed to Create a forum where persons with disabilities can meet with hiring managers, employment specialists, educators and social services specialists to gain information about job opportunities and related resources for persons with disabilities; to learn techniques to help in the job search process and discover current communication techniques and suggested ways to disclose disabilities; and learn ways to help promote themselves during the job search.


Are students in High School ELIGIBLE for this program?


No


Types of COLLEGE COURSES taken by students in this program:


  • Continuing education courses

Options for APPLYING for admission to this program:


  • Regular college/university admissions process
  • Specific application

After completing this program, students are eligible to earn the following CREDENTIALS:


None.


LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:


1 to 2 semesters


SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:


  • Life skills
  • Social skills
  • Study skills
  • Orientation to college
  • Travel training

FEES associated with this program:


Yes. The same as standard course fees.


SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:


No


RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:


No