Program NAME:

lifePATH® at LSC-Montgomery

Program WEBSITE:

www.lonestar.edu/lifepath

Program CONTACT NAME:

Montisha Hines-Goosby

Program CONTACT PHONE:

936-271-6148

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

MC-lifePATH@lonestar.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

lifePATH® at Montgomery - Lone Star College lifePATH is a post-secondary educational program for neurodiverse students. lifePATH®'s focus is to assist students as they: develop independence, exercise self-determination, increase knowledge of college-level academic expectations, practice the social expectations necessary for success in the adult world, and engage in opportunities for career exploration. 1) Occupational & Life Skills Associates (OLSA) Degree-The OLSA program is a four-year program. During the initial two years, students establish a foundation in college academics, workforce readiness, interpersonal communication, and self-awareness. The final two years refine professional skills and apply them during Job Shadowing and Internships. Students graduate with the OLSA degree and the Business Operations Certificate.

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
• lifePATH® students have the opportunity to earn a Level 1 Business Operations Credit Certificate and the Occupational and Life Skills Associate Degree (OLSA).

Options for APPLYING for admission to this program:

• Regular college/university admissions process
• Specific application
• lifePATH® is a selective admissions program with a specific application process and prerequisite criteria. Students also need to complete the Lone Star College application and must include Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Results in their admissions application packet.

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

Occupational and Life Skills Associate Degree (OLSA) and LSC level 1 certificate in Business Operations.
The level 1 certificate in Business Operations is available to all students at LSC. In lifePATH, each of the Business Operations Certificate courses is taught over two semesters (a full academic year). The OLSA degree is restricted to lifePATH students, only.

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

4 years

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Life skills
• Social skills
• Study skills
• Orientation to college
• Community-based instruction

FEES associated with this program:

Yes. The same as standard course fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

Yes

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

No