Career and Community Studies Certificate
The programmatic focus of this pre–baccalaureate certificate is to develop knowledge and competencies for adult life and employment through inclusive academic, career development/employment, and social/community engagement experiences. Each student's CCS certificate program of study begins by establishing an Individual College and Career Plan (ICCP) that includes the student’s employment and independent living goals and the inclusive academic, career, and independent living experiences. This plan will establish goals which will lead to meaningful, integrated employment after certificate completion. The CCS certificate culminates in an ePortfolio summarizing the student’s academic and career/employment experiences and competencies.
Admission to this program is limited; please contact the College of Education for information.
The Certificate of Career & Community Studies is designed as a four-year college experience as shown below:
Year 1
| | Freshman Inquiry | 15 |
| SpEd 120 | Career and Community Studies First Year of Study | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Year 2
| SpEd 220 | Career and Community Studies Second Year of Study | 6 |
| | Courses that support career and other interests | 12-18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-24 |
Year 3
| SpEd 320 | Career and Community Studies Third Year of Study | 6 |
| | Courses that support career and other interests | 12-18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-24 |
Year 4
| SpEd 420 | Career and Community Studies Fourth Year of Study | 6 |
| | Courses that support career and other interests | 12-18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-24 |
Total Credit Hours: 75-93