Program NAME:

Autism Spectrum Disorder Program

Program WEBSITE:

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

Program CONTACT NAME:

Vicki Moss

Program CONTACT PHONE:

817-515-2500

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

Vacochia.moss@tccd.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed to assist autism students with navigating college. It also focuses on self-sufficiency and study skills.

Are students in High School ELIGIBLE for this program?

No

Types of COLLEGE COURSES taken by students in this program:

• Continuing education courses

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:

None.

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

2 years

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

FEES associated with this program:

Yes, but not the same as standard course fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

No

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

No