This course enables students to learn their way around the Saint Rose campus and their community. Students will learn and practice taking the CDTA bus until they can confidently and independently ride the bus. Bus routes to popular destinations, such as Crossgates Mall, Colonie Center, and the Times Union Center will be taught. Students will have input on what routes they explore.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
Students will learn independent living skills from their Residence Instructors in their apartment setting. Skills necessary for apartment living will be taught and practiced. A weekly house meeting to facilitate communication with housemates as well as a weekly house cooking night will be required. Nutrition and a balanced diet will be the focus when students meet weekly to plan their menu and grocery shop. Household chores will be shared by students and they will have a chance to learn how to clean all rooms of their apartment using the appropriate cleaning agents. Using a washer and dryer will be taught and visits to the laundromat will be taken.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
Portfolio II is a course for students enrolled in their second semester of the College of Saint Rose/Living Resources College Experience Program (CEP). The course will focus on the beginning steps for employment: resume development, career assessment and interview skills. Students will set personal goals related to careers and employment. Students will continue to build competencies in the five domains from Portfolio I, including: 1) Functioning in the Environment; 2) Integration into College Life; 3) Self-Advocacy; 4) Learning; 5) Time Management Students design their portfolios for this course so that artifacts reflect their growth in experience since Portfolio I. For each of their artifacts, students provide an explanation of how this item reflects their increased individual growth within the program.
Portfolio II is a course for students enrolled in their second semester of the College of Saint Rose/Living Resources College Experience Program (CEP). The course will focus on the beginning steps for employment: resume development, career assessment and interview skills. Students will set personal goals related to careers and employment. Students will continue to build competencies in the five domains from Portfolio I, including: 1) Functioning in the Environment; 2) Integration into College Life; 3) Self-Advocacy; 4) Learning; 5) Time Management Students design their portfolios for this course so that artifacts reflect their growth in experience since Portfolio I. For each of their artifacts, students provide an explanation of how this item reflects their increased individual growth within the program.
This course will give students the opportunity to learn additional knowledge and skills specific to personal relationships. Through lectures, media, activities, and projects students will learn about the various stages of dating, love, partnership, marriage and family. Topics of interest including, but not limited to: hygiene, self-esteem, relationships, dating, sexual intercourse and sexual abuse will be discussed. Social skills including small talk, conflict resolution, and coping skills will be taught.
This course will give students the opportunity to learn additional knowledge and skills specific to personal relationships. Through lectures, media, activities, and projects students will learn about the various stages of dating, love, partnership, marriage and family. Topics of interest including, but not limited to: hygiene, self-esteem, relationships, dating, sexual intercourse and sexual abuse will be discussed. Social skills including small talk, conflict resolution, and coping skills will be taught.
This course will give students the opportunity to learn additional knowledge and skills specific to personal relationships. Through lectures, media, activities, and projects students will learn about the various stages of dating, love, partnership, marriage and family. Topics of interest including, but not limited to: hygiene, self-esteem, relationships, dating, sexual intercourse and sexual abuse will be discussed. Social skills including small talk, conflict resolution, and coping skills will be taught.
This course will give students the opportunity to learn additional knowledge and skills specific to personal relationships. Through lectures, media, activities, and projects students will learn about the various stages of dating, love, partnership, marriage and family. Topics of interest including, but not limited to: hygiene, self-esteem, relationships, dating, sexual intercourse and sexual abuse will be discussed. Social skills including small talk, conflict resolution, and coping skills will be taught.
In this course, students will take the VIA Character Strengths survey to find out how their character strengths rank. Each person possesses all 24 strengths, but in varying degrees. Students will learn about all 24 strengths and how to develop them further in self and others. Students will learn to “spot” strengths in others instead of focusing on negative qualities in a person. Students will learn the psychology behind the character strengths and how it has been utilized in various organizations.
This course focuses on learning the foundations of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, search engines, the internet and e-mail. Students will receive hands-on training and will apply these computer skills in required courses for The College Experience Program. Internet safety will be stressed.
This course focuses on learning the foundations of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, search engines, the internet and e-mail. Students will receive hands-on training and will apply these computer skills in required courses for The College Experience Program. Internet safety will be stressed.
This course will study the management of funds. Topics discussed: importance of money, creating a budget, checking & savings accounts, pros and cons of varying forms of payment (cash, checkbook, credit/debit cards), keeping a balanced budget and identity theft. Students will be encouraged to join a local bank, since hands-on visits to the bank will be a necessary part of the class.
This course will study the management of funds. Topics discussed: importance of money, creating a budget, checking & savings accounts, pros and cons of varying forms of payment (cash, checkbook, credit/debit cards), keeping a balanced budget and identity theft. Students will be encouraged to join a local bank, since hands-on visits to the bank will be a necessary part of the class.
Hands-on practice with financial skills and concepts, including in-person and online banking, ATM usage, check writing, and practice using financial tools. The focus of each lab will vary based on student skills and interest.
Hands-on practice with financial skills and concepts, including in-person and online banking, ATM usage, check writing, and practice using financial tools. The focus of each lab will vary based on student skills and interest.
Hands-on practice with financial skills and concepts, including in-person and online banking, ATM usage, check writing, and practice using financial tools. The focus of each lab will vary based on student skills and interest.
Hands-on practice with financial skills and concepts, including in-person and online banking, ATM usage, check writing, and practice using financial tools. The focus of each lab will vary based on student skills and interest.
Through this course, students will learn about all forms of communication and practice using them effectively. This includes but is not limited to: body language, written communication, verbal communication, and facial expressions. The class will discuss the importance of context when communicating with others and will compare and contrast casual vs. work conversation. Miscommunication and misinterpretation will be topics of discussion. Students will practice in small groups and as individuals to become better communicators.
Through this course, students will learn about all forms of communication and practice using them effectively. This includes but is not limited to: body language, written communication, verbal communication, and facial expressions. The class will discuss the importance of context when communicating with others and will compare and contrast casual vs. work conversation. Miscommunication and misinterpretation will be topics of discussion. Students will practice in small groups and as individuals to become better communicators.
Through this course, students will learn about all forms of communication and practice using them effectively. This includes but is not limited to: body language, written communication, verbal communication, and facial expressions. The class will discuss the importance of context when communicating with others and will compare and contrast casual vs. work conversation. Miscommunication and misinterpretation will be topics of discussion. Students will practice in small groups and as individuals to become better communicators.
Through this course, students will learn about all forms of communication and practice using them effectively. This includes but is not limited to: body language, written communication, verbal communication, and facial expressions. The class will discuss the importance of context when communicating with others and will compare and contrast casual vs. work conversation. Miscommunication and misinterpretation will be topics of discussion. Students will practice in small groups and as individuals to become better communicators.
In this course students will refine their executive functioning skills by identifying individual areas of need from an array of topics, such as, time management, prioritization, organization, and communication. Students will learn strategies for mastering these areas through hands on activities, role plays, and other interactive work stations.
In this course students will refine their executive functioning skills by identifying individual areas of need from an array of topics, such as, time management, prioritization, organization, and communication. Students will learn strategies for mastering these areas through hands on activities, role plays, and other interactive work stations.
In this course students will refine their executive functioning skills by identifying individual areas of need from an array of topics, such as, time management, prioritization, organization, and communication. Students will learn strategies for mastering these areas through hands on activities, role plays, and other interactive work stations.
In this course students will refine their executive functioning skills by identifying individual areas of need from an array of topics, such as, time management, prioritization, organization, and communication. Students will learn strategies for mastering these areas through hands on activities, role plays, and other interactive work stations.
In this course students will refine their executive functioning skills by identifying individual areas of need from an array of topics, such as, time management, prioritization, organization, and communication. Students will learn strategies for mastering these areas through hands on activities, role plays, and other interactive work stations.
This course will deal with the rights and duties of citizens. Students will briefly discuss the history and government of the United States and how it relates to their responsibilities as a citizen. Students will focus on ways to be conscientious, environmentally and socially responsible adults. The importance of volunteering and giving back to the community will be discussed. Students will be required to spend a set amount of hours volunteering.
This course will deal with the rights and duties of citizens. Students will briefly discuss the history and government of the United States and how it relates to their responsibilities as a citizen. Students will focus on ways to be conscientious, environmentally and socially responsible adults. The importance of volunteering and giving back to the community will be discussed. Students will be required to spend a set amount of hours volunteering.
Lancaster Times is the College Experience Program's monthly newsletter. Based on writing lessons and direct instruction, students learn to draft and edit an article, poem or interview that will become part of the newsletter. The content is student-driven and based on events occurring at The College and within the Program. Students greatly improve their writing skills from sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and word usage. Students experience the process of putting together a newsletter, including selecting articles, choosing pictures to accompany the articles and determining layout. The newsletter is distributed each month to families and friends throughout the world.
Graduates of the College Experience Program will participate in this course as a way to prepare for the transition from internship to paid employment. Students will update resumes and reference lists and polish up on interview skills. Each individual will begin the process of searching for a job, applying for jobs and applying for ACCESS-VR services to ensure job coach support.
Graduates of the College Experience Program will participate in this course as a way to prepare for the transition from internship to paid employment. Students will update resumes and reference lists and polish up on interview skills. Each individual will begin the process of searching for a job, applying for jobs and applying for ACCESS-VR services to ensure job coach support.
Graduates of the College Experience Program will participate in this course as a way to prepare for the transition from internship to paid employment. Students will update resumes and reference lists and polish up on interview skills. Each individual will begin the process of searching for a job, applying for jobs and applying for ACCESS-VR services to ensure job coach support.
Students in this course will learn what makes a presenter a successful public speaker. The class will work on voice and diction, as well as making eye contact and using body language to assist in the message, not detract. Speech writing will be taught and students will have many opportunities to write a simple speech on a topic of their choice. Several speeches will be assigned and presented to the class.
The focus of this course will be on learning about all the ways animals are involved in our life: as pets, as food, as careers and in the wild. Students will learn about the joys and responsibilities of being a pet owner of many different types of pets. Animal food products and the treatment of domesticated animals will be explored. Animal-related career fields will be examined and students will meet people in the field that hold many of these jobs. Students will complete a research project of an animal of their choice. The class will take many field trips to see animals in various settings, such as pet stores, environmental centers and farms.
As incoming freshman, students will learn the beginning steps of cooking for themselves. Students will start with the fundamentals, including measuring, cutting skills, use of an oven and stove, and food safety. Healthy choices and balanced meals will be discussed and reviewed. As part of this course students will be required to practice their cooking skills by making dinner several times a week.
Upon completion of Finance I and II students will continue to work on their personal finances with a focus on budgeting. In preparation for independent living, students will learn how to set up and follow a budget. They will review where their money comes from (SSI,SSDI, parents, jobs, etc....) and what their expenses are. Students will continue to use skills they have learned in Finance I and II such as online banking and how to use their money responsibly in the community.
Upon completion of Finance I and II students will continue to work on their personal finances with a focus on budgeting. In preparation for independent living, students will learn how to set up and follow a budget. They will review where their money comes from (SSI,SSDI, parents, jobs, etc....) and what their expenses are. Students will continue to use skills they have learned in Finance I and II such as online banking and how to use their money responsibly in the community.
Upon completion of Finance I and II students will continue to work on their personal finances with a focus on budgeting. In preparation for independent living, students will learn how to set up and follow a budget. They will review where their money comes from (SSI,SSDI, parents, jobs, etc....) and what their expenses are. Students will continue to use skills they have learned in Finance I and II such as online banking and how to use their money responsibly in the community.