This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Adult Special
Education

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Offered at Langley, Newton and Richmond

Graduation

Upon successful completion of a program option, students are warded a Certificate of Completion. The Ministry of Education Skills and Training is currently considering a standard Provincial certificate.

Description

The goal of Adult Special Education at Kwantlen is to provide post-secondary education for adults with disabilities. This program will help participants prepare for independent living and employment.

Career Opportunities

This program is designed to maximize social skills and employment opportunities for students with disabilities. With appropriate instruction and training, people who have special learning needs can realize their career and personal potential.

Admission Requirements

• Adults (18 and older) with a defined disability
• Assessment prior to entry to determine appropriate program options and eligibility
• Complete Adult Special Education application
• Attend intake interviews

Students may enter the program at various entry times (space permitting) and may progress at their own pace through various options:

• Career Awareness
• Job Preparation
• Vocational Skill Training

Students pay a one-time application fee to Kwantlen, plus a moderate tuition fee. In some cases, the Ministry of Social Services or the Ministry of Education, Skills and Training may pay a portion of these costs.

Career Awareness Option

This option is designed to provide information to students about work opportunities available for adults with special needs. The program combines job-oriented classroom instruction with some work experience. For students with more challenging needs, the program will focus on pre-employment and community access skills.

Job Preparation Option

This option is designed to address the vocational goals of adults with disabilities who are seeking competitive employment. This option combines classroom instruction with monitored work experience.

Vocational Skills Training Option

Skills training, combined with appropriate work experience, is offered at Newton campus (automotive, light warehousing, childcare aide, food services) and Richmond campus (clerical, childcare aide, food services*). Students receive assistance in finding employment and post-employment support as needed.

* Note: Course offerings are under review.

Other Information

A job placement service, funded in partnership with Kwantlen, Human Resource Centre Canada and Ministry of Education Skills & Training is provided to students with special needs who do not need training to become employed, but who do need assistance in looking for work and support after employment.

Yale Shap, Program Co-ordinator: 599-2937

• Newton Campus, 13479 - 77th Ave. Surrey

  Barbara Thomas-Bruzzese - 599-2530

• Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Rd.

  Fraser Crinklaw - 599-3340

  Langley Campus, 20901 Langley By-Pass.