Program NAME:

Moving On/Next Step

Program WEBSITE:

N/A

Program CONTACT NAME:

Thomas Murray

Program CONTACT PHONE:

214-860-5940

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

t.murray@dcccd.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

The Moving On/Next Step Program for Special Populations is specifically designed for students with certain types of learning disabilities. Courses are intended to prepare students for the workplace by teaching them interpersonal skills and basic work-related academic and computer skills along with the essential career awareness and job search skills needed for them to become independent, proactive, and productive members of their community. The classes span from two to four semesters, based on individual needs and scheduling requirements. Student eligibility is determined by an interview/assessment conducted by the program coordinator. To ensure individual success and educational effectiveness, enrollment is limited to 14 students per class.

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

After completing this program, students are eligible to earn the following CREDENTIALS:

El Centro College Completion Certificates displaying the number of continuing education units (CEU’s) for each class.
Most of El Centro College's Workforce and Continuing Education classes award attendees completion certificates and CEU's.

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

2-4 semesters

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

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

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