> Masters Financial Support

Many master's degree students are funded by working as instructors in one of the four Lehigh University field-based programs described below.
Click on the names of the opportunities listed below to learn more.

Centennial School
An approved private school and outreach consultation program for students who have intense emotional and behavioral needs. Graduate students are typically employed as full-time teachers, although other part-time experiences are sometimes available (e.g., job coaches). Full or part-time salary plus tuition.
Contact: Dr. Michael George, (610) 266-6500.

Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities:
Numerous opportunities for employment are offered through one of three Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities. Positions, as available, are announced.

• Community Choices
  Community Choices provides innovative and inclusive day supports for adults with severe disabilities. Master's degree students are typically employed as full-time instructors in the program's varied community-based sites. Full-time salary plus tuition benefits.
  Dr. Christine Cole, Executive Director.
  For more information contact Donna Lacey, Program Director, at: (610) 758-3229, dll205@lehigh.edu.
  
  
• Lehigh Support for Community Living
  This program provides innovative community living supports in home and community settings for adults with developmental disabilities. Community inclusion and person-centered planning are emphasized. Master's degree students are typically employed as part-time support staff (stipend plus full tuition) or as full-time program supervisors (salary plus tuition benefits).
  Dr. Linda Bambara, Executive Director.
  For more information contact Dr. Freya Koger, Program Director, (610) 758-4888, fk03@lehigh.edu), or Amy McCrae (610) 758-3247, alm2@lehigh.edu.
  
  
• Transition and Assessment Services
  In partnership with local school districts, program provides individualized   transition services for students with developmental disabilities age 18-22   and supported employment services for young adults.  All services are provided in inclusive work and community, including college, settings. Master’s degree students are typically employed full-time at various work and community based sites. 
  Drs. Linda Bambara and Christine Cole, Executive Directors.
  For more information contact: Dr. Freya Koger, Program Director, at (610) 758-4888, fk03@lehigh.edu.