Post-Secondary Certificate Program

Program Attributes

• Full-Time (4 Year) Certificate Program
• Two Semester Program, plus a Summer Session option
• Student Fees
• Core CCS coursework and Internship experiences that are designed to promote student independence and reflect student interest.
• Student outcomes are documented and evaluated based on CCS student evaluations.
• Peer Mentorship Support
• Electronic Portfolio development

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Eligibility / Admission Criteria

• Students must be at least 18-25  years
• Students must present a disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills
• Students must present a means of communication including basic skills in functional literacy and numeracy
• Students must demonstrate appropriate student conduct to participate successfully in the program
• Students must demonstrate a strong desire to continue their education and have ability to benefit

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Application Procedures

1. Request an application (they can be downloaded off of the webpage)
2. Complete and submit the application packet: (including a non-refundable application fee of  $25.00) Student Information, Family Information, Educational History, Employment History, Medical History, Personal Support Inventory, Information Release/Exchange and Student Questionnaire
3. Submit Educational Evaluations
4. Submit High School Transcripts
5. Submit (4) Letters of Recommendations
6. Submit Health Forms
7. Schedule a personal interview along with a parents/guardians/ support person
8. Schedule a campus tour
9. Applicant will be notified of their Admission status
10. Orientation for accepted students and their family

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Student Outcomes

• Student Portfolio
• Certificate in Career & Community Studies from TCNJ
• Career/Employment Development
• On-going TCNJ Alumni Activities
• Community Integration