Program NAME:

A Step Above & A Step Beyond

Program WEBSITE:

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

Program CONTACT NAME:

Erika Zimmermann

Program CONTACT PHONE:

817-515-4598

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

ERIKA.ZIMMERMANN@tccd.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

Is a transitional program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Are students in High School ELIGIBLE for this program?

No

Types of COLLEGE COURSES taken by students in this program:

• College courses for credit that lead to a certificate or degree
• College courses for audit
• Continuing education courses
• Workforce Training

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:

CIE Certificate - Short Term Training

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

1 semester

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Life skills
• Social skills
• Study skills
• Orientation to college
• Independent living instruction
• Travel training

FEES associated with this program:

Yes, but not the same as standard course fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

Yes

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

No