SPECIAL CLASSES
For all DPS courses: Students with specific disabilities and educational limitations should have a physician's recommendation/release for class activities. This provides the instructor with the information necessary to tailor a program to the needs and capabilities of the individual student
For DPS-657: Student must be identified under Title 5 regulations as a student with a verifiable disability. Students should have the willingness to work in large and small groups, individualized and/or laboratory settings, and have the desire to develop vocational work skills, reading skills, and money handling skills as related to a vocation and independent living. Student must not be injurious to self or others. This course is offered for students with developmental disbilities.
Students with a verified disability have the right to apply for additional repetitions of a class beyond the limit stated in the catalog (Title 5, Sections 56029 and 58161). the college has authorized this process for requesting additional repetitions in order to provide an accomodation for a student's disability-related needs pursuant to state and federal non-discrimination laws. Students should discuss their request with the DPS Resource Specialists and submit the Course Repetition Request Form.
DPS 505 Assessment of Learning Abilities and Limitations (.5 unit)
Course is offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
Class hours: 1.5 self-paced, open-entry/exit laboratory.
Not Degree Applicable
An assessment of learning strengths and limitations designed for students having difficulties in courses, or desiring assessment for possible inclusion in the learning disabilities portion of Disability Programs and Services. Perceptual, cognitive, and achievement testing is provided as a part of the course. May be taken twice.
DPS 522A, B Basic Skills for Job Readiness (1, 2, or 3 units)
This course is offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
Class hours: 3, 6, or 9 self-paced laboratory.
Not Degree Applicable.
Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics concepts applied to job training and independent living. May be taken four times.
DPS 530 Basic Skills for Students with Visual Impairment (1 unit)
This course is offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
Class hours: 3 self-paced laboratory.
Not Degree Applicable.
Individualized prescriptive course provides visually impaired students with knowledge of computer software needed to build keyboarding skills, using a screen reading program. Students create effective documents utilizing adaptive software and hardware and develop transferable skills for use in mainstream courses and/or the work force. May be taken four times.
DPS 575 Problem Solving for Job Readiness (1 unit)
Course is offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
Class hours: 48-54 self-paced laboratory.
Not Degree Applicable.
Open-entry/open-exit, self paced laboratory course for job training and independet
living. Students apply basic skills of reading, writing and mathematical concepts
to interpret and respond to specific vocational and/or practical living situations.
Hands-on learning experiences aid in the development of appropiate work behaviors,
social skills, and entry-level job skills. May be taken four times. 4930.30
DPS 651 Job Placement Practicum for Students with Disabilities (Non-Credit)
Class hours: Variable arranged
Non-Credit Course.
Open-entry/open-exit course offering individualized instruction in job development, job job search techniques, job holding skills, work and diability payments, and the utilization of community rehabilitation resources for students with developmental, learning, and/or physical disabilities. Work experience, supported employment, and/or job placement and follow-up services are provided as a practicum for applying learned skills in a real work environment.
DPS 657 Vocational Skills for Students with Disabilities (Non-Credit)
Class hours: Variable arranged
Non Credit Course.
Self-paced, open-entry/open-exit course providing instruction to adults with disabilities in the skills and attributes that lead to increasing levels of production, independent participation in vocational areas, community-based activities, and independent living. Students learn acceptable behaviors and skills necessary to progress in vocational and independent living environments. Students learn the basic academics for vocational living, including reading, math, and health and safety. Dependent upon the type of facility a student attends, and whether it is a day or evening program, additional curriculum may include: job search skills, job retention, basic sign language, training in interpersonal relationships and socialization, leisure and recreational activities, critical living skills, and work skills in janitorial and light clerical. Classes are held off-campus at facilities such as workshops, work activity, and vocational improvement programs. May be repeated.
