Program NAME:

Connections for Academic Success and Employment

Program WEBSITE:

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/burkhartcenter/case/

Program CONTACT NAME:

Taylor Fidler

Program CONTACT PHONE:

806-742-4561

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

taylor.fidler@ttu.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

The CASE program assists students with Autism and other developmental disabilities to navigate college and empower them to reach their postsecondary academic goals and to find competitive employment after graduation. The CASE program offers an innovative college support program for students, diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities pursuing an academic degree at Texas Tech University or South Plains College in West Texas. With the support of the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research, the CASE program provides research-based, customized supports for students to facilitate their successful transition to college and the entrance into competitive employment after graduation.Each student in CASE works with a Learning Specialist who assists and guides the student through his or her academic career. Learning Specialists create personalized plans to identify each student's needs and build skills for independent living, social connections, and employment.

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

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:

Any degree of choice offered by the University for which they can meet all program standards.

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

4 years, or as long as they are enrolled at TTU

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Life skills
• Social skills
• Study skills
• Orientation to college

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:

Yes