IDEAL - Igniting the Dream of Education at Lipscomb

IDEAL is an inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities. Students take 48 hours of coursework to complete a Certificate of Career Exploration Studies. Coursework includes IDEAL courses and audited university courses tied to students’ career interests. Upon graduation, students can apply for the Advanced Certificate.

IDEAL Required Courses

IDEA 1103 - Personal Success Strategies
IDEA 1003 - Career Exploration
IDEA 1013 - Transition to College
IDEA 1093 - Transition to Adulthood
IDEA 1023 - Literacy for the Workplace
IDEA 1033 - Financial Literacy I
IDEA 1043 - Interpersonal Communication
IDEA 1053 - Independent Living Skills I
IDEA 1063 - Preparing for Life After College
These classes will be in the Advanced Certificate Program.
IDEA 1073 - Financial Literacy II
IDEA 1083 - Independent Living II
IDEA 2006 - IDEAL Vocational Practicum
IDEA 2103 - Self-Determination for the Workplace
IDEA 2133 - Employment Seminar
IDEA 2203 - Advanced Program Capstone