Career and Community Studies (CCS) is a college-based, non-degree transitional program that prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for adult life through academic pursuits, peer socialization, and career discovery and preparation.

Our mission is to create meaningful experiences for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by maximizing opportunities to prepare them to become self-determined and autonomous adults. Career and Community Studies integrates inclusive classes, a typical college experience, and a transition curriculum to assist students in achieving adult roles and a quality of life in a community of their choice. The CCS program is for students who have completed high school requirements and who are at least 18 years of age.

Programs

  • Four-Year Program

    Four-Year Program

    Career and Community Studies offers a four-year, non-degree program designed to prepare students for adult life through academic pursuits, peer socialization, and career discovery and preparation.

  • Two-Year College Preparation

    Two-Year College Preparation

    The College Preparation program is a two-year course of study that concentrates on student development and improvement of academic and social skills in order to prepare for a degree program. Students will focus on preparing to move into more rigorous academic postsecondary degree programs.

  • Two-Year Employment Readiness

    Two-Year Employment Readiness

    The Employment Readiness program is a two-year course of study that concentrates on employment and life readiness. Students will complete practicum experiences in jobs of interest to best focus on development of employability and life skills.