IPSE Inclusive Post-Sec Ed
IPSE 1101 The Eagle Experience
3 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to provide the student with cognitive and affective integration into the Georgia Southern University community. It is required during the first semester in EAGLE Academy. This course will focus entirely on becoming engaged in Georgia Southern University, both academically and socially. Students will become familiar with the campus, resources available, and activities available to them. Students will begin preparations for their STAR Person Centered Plan. Students will also work on their basic reading, writing, math, and workplace skills.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to EAGLE Academy.
IPSE 1102 Daily Living: Beginning Financial Literacy and a Healthy Lifestyle
3 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to provide the student with the financial skills necessary to independently manage their money while living a healthy lifestyle. It will also build on the lessons from IPSE 1101 to help students gain skills to live as independently as possible. Students will learn the basic components of a healthy diet/lifestyle. Students will review their STAR Person Centered Plan and the plan will be edited as necessary. Students will continue to work on their basic reading, writing, math, and workplace skills.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of IPSE 1101.
IPSE 1201 Daily Living: Advanced Financial Planning and Work Readiness
3 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to provide the students with the financial skills necessary to independently manage their money with long-term goals in mind. The course will also provide the students with skills related to a full-time job in the community. It will also build on the lessons from IPSE 1102 to help students gain skills to live as independently as possible. Students will review their STAR Person Centered Plan and the plan will be edited as necessary. Students will continue to work on their basic reading, writing, math, and workplace skills
IPSE 1202 Career Planning and Transition to Independent Living
3 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to provide the students with the career skills necessary to obtain a job in a field of interest to them. This course will focus on analysis of the job market and effective use of employment search tools (e.g., resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and management of career resources). Students will complete their required IPSE electronic portfolio. Students will review their STAR Person Centered Plan and the plan will be edited as necessary. Students will continue to work on their basic reading, writing, math, and workplace skills..