Minnesota Independence College and Community: Learn Skills. Experience Life.
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Leadership
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
  • Programs
    • MICC Summer
    • MICC College
    • MICC Careers
    • MICC Community
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Process
    • Program Cost
    • Request for Information
  • Spirit Shop
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Events >
      • Independence 5K
      • 2023 Gala
    • Volunteer
  • Connect
    • Blog
    • Participant & Family Portals >
      • CaseWorthy Portal
      • Social Portal

Introduction

The three-year, apartment living College Program encourages the personal growth of each student through a unique and individualized process. As they participate in independent living skills curricula, Careers Program certificate programming, and social skills instruction, students gain valuable social and vocational experiences and begin to develop their community within a real world setting.

Essential life skills such as grocery shopping, meal planning, personal hygiene, finances, navigating public transit, and more are taught in the students’ apartments and the surrounding community.

​MICC takes a holistic approach to independence, with classes covering skills across six areas of competency:​
  • Social Engagement 
  • Homecare
  • Personal Supports
  • Health and Wellness
  • Community 
  • Medication Management (if applicable)
Competencies Overview
Students are assessed on their growth and mastery of skills over the course of the program, with a step-down approach to instruction, that prepares the students for a high level of independence upon completion of the program. In addition to completing core courses, students are active socially to develop lasting friendships through our Social Engagement Program including participating in on-campus activities, excursions in the local community, elective classes, and retreats.
​
Learn more about the College Program Admissions process including criteria, application requirements, and deadlines.
​
College Program Admissions

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
7501 LOGAN AVE S.  STE 2A   RICHFIELD, MN 55423 
PHONE (612) 869-4008 | FAX (612) 869-0443 | EIN 41-1814112

Effective, August 1, 2018, Minnesota Life College changed its name to MICC., pronounced ‘em’ ‘eye’ ‘see’ ‘see’.
​MICC stands for Minnesota Independence College and Community.


At MICC, the values of diversity, equity and inclusion are essential elements of our vibrant learning community. It is vital that everyone receives the tools to succeed and thrive regardless of neurodiversity, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other identity. We are committed to embracing diverse perspectives and creating a supportive environment for all to discuss, challenge, and explore how we can continuously enrich the MICC community.