Two-year colleges offer freshmen and sophomore level courses leading to an Associate Degree. There are two types of Associate Degree programs: Career program – the student earns an Associate Degree in Applied Science and is prepared for immediate employment. Transfer program – the student earns an Associate of Arts or Science Degree. This degree is structured to allow the student to transfer earned credits to a four year college or university.
Four-year colleges offer undergraduate degree programs. Students earn the traditional Baccalaureate Degree: the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. Programs for four years may vary in length; some programs may be completed in four years, others may require additional time.
Technical institutes offer programs of study that lead directly to employment in over 85 fields, including customer service, cosmetology, auto mechanics, computer programming, and practical nursing. These courses continue for six weeks to years. Students receive a certificate or diploma after completing their studies.
Emma's Perspective: (2-minute video)
https://youtu.be/x86GTYubXLQ
Disability Disclosure and General Advice for While in High School: (2-minute video)
https://youtu.be/qqnbFo_CU5
The Center for Leadership in Disability conducted a virtual college fair for the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Programs. These programs are for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each IPSE program in Georgia provided an overview of its program and featured current students and alumni. This presentation is a good resource for students, parents, and teachers. Use the link below to access the presentation.
2020 GAIPSEC Virtual College Fair - YouTube (1 hour, 23 min)
West Georgia Technical College Accessibility Office Link
Accessibility Office Contact Information:
Zelma-Celeste Jones, MS
Accessibility Services/Special Populations Coordinator
West Georgia Technical College
176 Murphy Campus Blvd,
Waco, GA 30182
Office phone: (770) 824-5241
Fax: (678) 821-3768
E-mail: Zelma.Jones@westgatech.edu
University of West Georgia Counseling and Accessibility Office Link
Accessibility Office Contact Information:
(678) 839-6428
(678) 839-6429
Email: counseling@westga.edu
Student Disability Services (SDS) is the first contact for students with disabilities to arrange accommodations and locate campus and community resources.
Welcome to Kennesaw State University! If you would like to set up an accommodation plan with Student Disability Services (SDS), please follow the steps below:
Step 1:
Complete the Online Intake Form. The Intake Form serves as your formal request for services. You may complete this form at any point once you have been accepted into the University. The registration process takes time. Therefore all students are encouraged to register with SDS in a timely manner. Ideally, you should submit your request for services at least 4 weeks before the semester you will begin classes. Registering late in the semester can delay implementation of your accommodations.
Step 2:
Submit documentation of your disability following the Documentation Guidelines. You may upload your documentation along with the Online Intake Form. Alternative ways to submit documentation include fax, mail, or email. Please note that we cannot ensure confidentiality of information sent through email. Review the Contact Information link to get the contact information for your campus.
Step 3:
Please allow up to 10 business days for your Intake Form and documentation to be processed. Your information will be reviewed by the Disability Service Provider (DSP) of your primary campus in order to determine your eligibility for services. You will be contacted through your KSU student email once your information is reviewed and provided with further instructions regarding your next steps.
Step 4:
Once you have been determined eligible for services, you will be instructed to schedule an Intake Appointment with your DSP for your primary campus. During the Intake Appointment, your accommodation plan will be determined and you will be informed of the SDS policies and procedures. This step is required to finalize your registration with SDS.