Leadership and Career (L&CS) Application 2025-26

About Leadership & Career Studies

Thank you for your interest in Leadership & Career Studies (L&CS), a four-year certificate program at Temple University providing young adults with intellectual disability or intellectual disability and autism an authentic college experience, while developing academic abilities, career aspirations, work skills, and independence.

All students in L&CS take academic courses, explore college life, and develop career experiences based on their interests and goals. All students in L&CS complete a variety of employment experiences both on and off Temple's main campus.

Each student in L&CS is matched with peer mentors who are matriculated Temple students. All students participate in a wide variety of activities, events, and organizations within Temple University.

Leadership & Career Studies evolved from the Institute's two-year program, the Academy for Adult Learning, established in 2008.

Applications for priority admission for Fall 2025 must be received by February 3, 2025. Please view other important dates by clicking here.

Application information is confidential and will not be shared. To view the complete eligibility criteria, please click here.

Application Instructions

To be considered for priority admission for Fall 2025, your application must be received by February 3, 2025.

Please complete all sections below. Application information is confidential and will not be shared with any outside organizations unless a written agreement is provided by the applicant.

1. Application Sections
2. Student Information Section
3. Family/Guardian/Residential Provider Section
4. Education History Section 
5. Employment History Section
6. Medical History Section 
7. Personal Supports Inventory to be filled out by a family member, guardian, or support person only

Required Documents 

1.  A copy of your most recent Individual Support Plan (ISP). If you do not currently have an ISP, include both:
   • (A) a letter confirming documentation of your intellectual disability or intellectual disability and autism diagnosis through the Office of Intellectual Disabilities in the county in which you live.
   • (B) a copy of your most recent Individualized Education Program (IEP).
2. A letter confirming your Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) registration.
3. A copy of your high school diploma or certificate.
4. Two letters of recommendation addressing strengths and challenges.

If you have questions regarding the completion of this application, please contact the L&CS Program Manager:

Cheryl B. Torsney, PhD

cheryl.torsney@temple.edu

215-204-3916