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Aug 31, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
RISE (Reaching, Including, Supporting and Educating) to the Top! Certificate
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The RISE (Reaching, Including, Supporting and Educating) to the Top! Certificate is an inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. This program provides students a 4-year, 8-semester non-degree experience that incorporates academic enrichment, integrated work experiences, personal and social skill development, independent living skill development and participation in social/leisure activities.
Availability: Hattiesburg Campus
Admission Requirements:
Academic Policies and Requirements for Certificates:
Hours to Certificate: 10-24 hours
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Certificate Curriculum:
- Students will take one course each semester for a total of 8 courses (1-3 hours each),
- Courses may be taken for a grade or audited, but a minimum of two courses (4-6 hours total) should be taken for a grade
Required courses (4-6 hours)
These courses may be graded or audited.
Electives (6-18 hours)
Select courses (1-3 hrs) with the approval of advisor.
Co-curricular Requirements:
In addition to the course requirements, students will complete the following:
- 8 peer mentoring experiences (one each semester)
- 5 internship experiences
- 40 hours of service (a minimum of 4 hours each semester)
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