THRIVE Program
THRIVE Program
You are invited to the THRIVE Open House for Spring 2013
About our Program
February 28, 2013 is the priority date for accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Program Description
- 2-year residential college experience
- For intellectually challenged young adults
- Building skills for transitioning from home to independence.
T - Transformation
H - Health
R - Responsibility
I - Independence
V - Vocation
E - Education
Young adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities have the opportunity
for a 2-year residential college experience at University of Central Missouri,
transitioning from home to independence.
While seeking a certificate of success, students 18-25 years of age will participate in seminars, classes, and courses for credit, to develop:
--self-reliance
--independence
--new skills
--wellness practices
--job skills
-- Aptitude
THRIVE students are integrated with degree-seeking students in University Housing, Campus Activities, social activities, and classes.
THRIVE students with potential for earning a college degree will be guided toward the general admissions process of the University.
Admissions materials are available if you click here.
Here is the 2012-2013 cost sheet for the program. Costs for the 2013-2014 academic year may vary.
For information, email thrive@ucmo.edu
Funding support for the first two years of operation of THRIVE have been provided by a grant from Expanding College for Exceptional Learners (EXCEL), a not-for-profit organization based in Kansas City, MO--www.excelkc.org
