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2011-08-26

The Sage Colleges: Achieve Degree

The Sage College of Albany is offering a Bachelor's degree with a high degree of individualization and one-to-one support provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts! While the Achieve Degree webpage does not mention autism, this website starts at that; the program will provide ideal conditions for some students with autism to take the courses and obtain their degrees. The Achieve Degree webpage explains that it:
...offers a highly supportive environment for students who are academically capable, but socially reluctant to attend college. Social aspects of the learning environment (e.g., how students interact with professors and with each other) may be adjusted to maximize each student’s success, while academic integrity of the program is maintained. The online format allows for accommodations that can make college more enjoyable and less stressful for students with particular social and other needs, such as difficulty with executive functioning, organization, time management, and deficits in writing ability.

Students will received one-to-one support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) mentor for up to three hours per week to help on administrative, academic, and social aspects!

Looking forward to reading more about the implementation and outcomes of the Achieve Degree!