Integrated Studies

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Integrated Studies
278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish , ME 04084-5236
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Program Contact Shanna Webster
Program Contact Email integratedstudies@sjcme.edu
Program Phone 2078937563
Website Program website
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Students with intellectual disability who are enrolled in this program will develop skills each semester through academic exploration and employment opportunities on and off campus. Students will also develop their ability to live independently on campus and enhance their communicaation and technological skills. The long-term goals of the programis to increase students’ independence both academically and personally, expand their employment experience through community employment opportunities, and explore the potential of deepening their own self-awareness. Students enrolled in the program will work with their academic advisor, program staff, and professional support both on and off campus to establish a person-centered academic path. The plan will include auditing courses, participating in internships, developing individual interests, and establishing employment goals. At program completion, students will earn a non-credit certificate in Integrated Studies.

Program information submitted: Feb 04, 2025

General
Public or private:Private
Type of school:4-year college or university
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?:No
Number of students:3
Requirements
Program serves students who have left high school?:Yes, all of our students have left high school
High school diploma required?:Yes, a regular high school diploma or GED is required
Criteria for admission:
  • 18 plus
Accepts out-of-state students?:Yes
Students in this program have these disabilities:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Planned program length:
  • 2 years
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term:100%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:100%
Cost
Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year:$12,600.00
Room and board cost:$7,692.00
Other costs:Program Tuition: $25,200 per year* Tuition: $12,600 (per semester) *Wellfleet Health Insurance: $2069 (waived with proof of insurance). Health Facilities Fee: $150 Books, class materials, school supplies, damages, and parking decals are not included in the cost of tuition. Educational Support Fee: $10,000 per year Program support Fee: $5,000 (per semester). Room and board fee: $15,384 per year On-campus housing/meal plan: $7,692 (per semester). Security Deposit: $250 (one-time fee) All first-year students will be enrolled in Meal Plan A: 19 meals per week and $75 in flex per semester. *Flex dollars can be spent at Baggot Street and Brewed Awakening.
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?:Yes
Students pay for the program in the following ways:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
  • Scholarships
  • Federal Financial Aid
  • State financial aid
  • Grant Funding
Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities):
  • Typical college courses for audit
Students take courses that are only for students in this program:No
Percentage of all courses taken by students that are inclusive:100%
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester?:Yes
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program:Integrated Studies Certificate.
Is the credential approved by the college/university?:Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
  • Access to a transcript via the registrar
  • Academic advising services (not program staff)
  • Mental health/counseling services
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:0%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:0%
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program?Yes
Housing
Housing is provided to students?:Yes
Housing options available:
  • Inclusive on campus
Residential supports for students who live in college/university housing:
  • Residential Assistant or Advisor who provides supports
  • Continuous staff support
  • Intermittent or on-call staff support
Extracurricular
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus):100%
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities:
  • Registered student organizations
  • Student government
  • Club sports
  • Campus events
Students participate in these campus-wide events:
  • College/University's Student orientation
  • College/University's Family orientation
  • College/University's Graduation