20 Introduction to Accessible Computers - 1 hour lecture, 1 unit
(Pass/No Pass Only)
This course introduces students with disabilities to
accessible computer programs and equipment. The
course provides an overview of software and
hardware resources that allow disabled students to
compete in educational and business settings. Not
Applicable to Associate Degree, Occupational/
Vocational basic skills.
21 Accessible Computing Lab - 1.5 - 6 hours lab, .5-2 units
(Pass/No Pass)
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Disability Support
Programs and Services 76.
This course is for students who benefit from adaptive
computer access. The course modules teach students how to use the necessary adaptive hardware or
software needed to access the computer. Training in
all modules is individualized. This course may be
repeated three times with new hardware or software.
(FT) Not applicable to the Associate Degree.
27 Career Planning for Students with
Disabilities - 2 hours lecture, 2 units
(Pass/No Pass Only)
This course is designed to assist students with
disabilities in acquiring an understanding of the world
of work. Emphasis is placed on developing and
pursuing goals for employment and on identifying
community, state, and national assistance resources.
Throughout the course, students evaluate their
individual career goals, analyze their job skills,
research the job market and construct an effective
resume and cover letter for prospective employers.
Course material also emphasizes preparing students
to meet the psychological, social and cognitive
demands of employment. (FT) Credit for this course
does not apply to the associate degree.
34 College Success Skills - 1 hour lecture, 1 unit
(Pass/No Pass Only)
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Disability Support Programs
and Services (DSPS) 29.
This course is designed to assist students with
disabilities to achieve their educational goals by
providing them with an orientation to the college
campus, policies, procedures and support services
such as financial aid, tutoring, counseling, computer
labs, and career and transfer information. Emphasis is
placed on time management, mental and physical
health, study skills, self-advocacy, accommodations,
and interpersonal relationships as they relate to
individual disabilities and college success. Throughout
the course, students clarify goals, develop an
education plan and identify the courses, services and
programs that will lead to their success. Credit for this
course does not apply to the associate degree.
38 Math Strategies for the Learning Disabled - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Pass/No Pass)
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code
from the instructor for enrollment. Disability Support
Programs and Services 38 and 73 may be repeated
three times for combined maximum credit.
This course is designed for students with verified
disabilities related to math. It is taught as a lecture
class that can be taken independently or in
conjunction with Basic Math or Pre-Algebra. This class
utilizes a strategies oriented approach for developing
competency with fundamental mathematical
operations and pre-algebra concepts. This course may
be taken four times with different content for credit.
(FT) Not applicable to the Associate Degree.
40 Individual Assessment and Educational
Planning - .5 hours lecture, .5 unit
(Pass/No Pass Only)
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Disabled Students
Programs and Services 50.
This course teaches students about their individual
learning aptitude as compared to measured academic
achievement. Students use standardized achievement
and aptitude assessment instruments in accordance
with the California Community College Learning
Disabilities Eligibility Model to create a learning profile
related to community college academic demands.
Other topics include individual cognitive processing
strengths and weaknesses, compensatory learning
strategies, study skills, and disability management.
This course is intended for students who believe they
may have a learning disability or those interested in
exploring issues related to learning aptitudes. (FT) Not
applicable to the Associate Degree.
43 Advanced Applied Study Strategies - 1.5 - 3 hours lab,.5-1 unit
(Pass/No Pass)
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code
from the instructor for enrollment. Disability Support
Programs and Services 43 and 83 may be repeated
three times for combined maximum credit.
This course is intended primarily for students needing
advanced academic disability related support in
addition to the campus wide academic support
services currently available. The focus of this class is to
provide individualized study assistance for students in
mainstream degree applicable college classes.
Emphasis is placed on the application of study
strategies to a specific course. Both study strategies
and assistive technology are utilized to meet the
demands of a mainstream course content. Computer
assisted instruction is used to review related basic
skills instruction and to support research skill
development. This course may be taken four times
with different content for a maximum of four units. Not
applicable to the Associate Degree.
49 Writing Structured Paragraphs - 2 hours lecture, 2 units
(Pass/No Pass Only)
This course is designed for students who demonstrate
difficulty with written language. It is intended to
prepare students who have a writing related disability
to more successfully meet the minimum college
requirements for multi-paragraph essay writing. This
course is unique for the highly structured and
sequential strategies applied to essay writing.
Additionally, the course emphasizes the application of
assistive computer technology for facilitating
organizational pre-writing strategies, document
checking, and written language fluency. Credit for the
course does not apply to the associate degree.