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Learning and Life Skills

Pathway provides a blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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What you can learn.

Improve social competence by developing personal, social, and work relationships
Develop and refine skills for successful employment
Learn independent living and self-advocacy skills
Create a foundation for lifelong learning

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Pathway is perfect for young adults with intellectual or other developmental disabilities looking for the college experience, who want to increase their level of independence, and participate in community activities.

For all information regarding the Pathway program, please visit the following page.

Program Overview

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required

Elective

Required - Core Pathway

Health and Nutrition I

LIFESK 930.90

Time Management and Organizational Skills I

LIFESK 910.13

Required - Career Exploration

Electives

Admissions Criteria

Eligible students will meet the following criteria:

Be at least 18 to 25 years old when starting Pathway
Have completed high school with a diploma, certificate of completion, or equivalent
Be able to safely get around campus independently after initial orientation
Be able to actively participate in completing the Pathway application and interview process
Have basic safety skills in unsupervised settings
Have family support and a personal desire to be successful in all aspects of Pathway
Have academic, vocational, and social experiences that contribute to success in Pathway
Meet eligibility criteria for Regional Center services or have the ability to purchase services privately

Other qualities include but are not limited to: strong social and adaptive skills, enthusiasm for learning and the college experience, and a desire to live independent from their family.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

75.00

Estimated Program Tuition

35020.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

N/A

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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Financial Aid

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.