Coursework

The non-degree certificate program includes a two-year core track focused on independent living skills, transition to campus life, and workforce development. While the Country Roads Program is starting off with an introductory two-year track, there will eventually be an advanced track for select graduates of the program. This will be an additional two years and will be designed to apply independent living and workforce skills off-campus and in workplace settings within the community. Students in the advanced program would be able to enroll in choice certificate programs within the existing West Virginia University (WVU) catalog. Those who choose to enroll in certificate courses for academic credit in the advanced program would receive academic support mentorship and group service opportunities.

Core Track: Year 1	Core Track: Year 2
Focus is on beginning transition to campus and independent living	Focus is on extending (vocational and social) learning
Activities take place primarily on-campus (Morgantown campus).	Activities take place on-campus with increasing proportion happening in select off-campus locations (for vocational or social).
Total Average Weekly Contact Hours: 27-32	Total Average Weekly Contact Hours: 30-36
Maximum FTE: 4	Maximum FTE: 4
Minimum Volunteers/Assistants: 35	Minimum Volunteers/Assistants: 30
Classroom Learning Seminar: twice/weekly Topics: Transition to college; dorm living; finding resources; campus navigation; events; budgeting; health & wellness (1 FTE)	Classroom Learning Seminar: twice/weekly Topics: Preparing to live on your own; paying bills; grocery shopping and planning (1 FTE)
Career Education	Career Education
Occupation Seminar: twice/weekly Topics: Career finding; preparing to apply for a job; interviewing 101 (1 FTE)	Continued Seminar: once/weekly Topics: Finding a job on campus; types of jobs and pay (1 FTE) Introductory Placements: Experience 2 unpaid placements on campus (1 Mentor; 3 Volunteers)
Social Engagement Monthly group service project Regular campus life activities Extracurricular activities 1 FTE: 3 Students (2 FTE Total)	Social Engagement Monthly group service project Regular campus life activities Extracurricular activities 1 FTE: 3 Students (2 FTE Total)