DSPS On-Campus Courses & Descriptions

◊ Educational Diagnostic Center Classes ◊

◊Adapted PE Classes ◊

◊ Assistive Technology Classes◊

◊Sign Language Classes◊

Courses designed for students with verified disabilities are offered in each of the individual program units in the Disability Support Programs and Services Division.  To enroll, go to the individual program websites.

Some classes are open, on a space available basis,  to other students who can benefit from the specialized instruction.  Contact the individual department Executive Head for information.

Check the current De Anza Class Schedule for a complete list of this quarter's class offerings and times. Courses are listed under Physical Education Adapted, Guidance, Special Education and Sign Language.

Educational Diagnostic Center Classes

Course #	Course Title and Description	Unit
GUID 200	Learning Disability Assessment	1/2 Unit
GUID 201	Introduction to Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder	4 Units
GUID 202	Student Success Strategies Developing strategies to improve study methods and organizational skills	4 Units
GUID 204	Introductory Spelling Strategies Improving spelling and word-attack skills	4 Units
GUID 207	Introductory Writing and Grammar Skills In preparation for EWRT 200	4 Units
GUID 209	Arithmetic Skills Skill building in decimals, fractions and percents	4 Units
GUID 211	Algebra Skills 1 Real numbers, variables, expressions, equations, and strategies, in preparation for Math 210	4 Units
GUID 212	Algebra Skills 2 Polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, equations, and strategies, in preparation for Math 112	4 Units
GUID 218	Group Tutorials	1+1/2 Unit
GUID 219	Instructional Assistance Laboratory	1/2 Unit

For more information on Educational Diagnostic Center, go to the EDC Homepage.

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Adapted Physical Education Classes

Course #	Course Title and Description	Unit
PEA 1X	Adapted Total Fitness Development and maintenance of strength, flexibility and aerobic fitness	1 Unit
PEA 2X	Adapted Strength Development Development and maintenance of muscular strength	1 Unit
PEA 4X	Adapted Aerobic Fitness Adapted Cardiovascular Training development and maintenance of cardiovascular fitness	1 Unit
PEA 4Y		1+ 1/2 Unit
PEA 5X	Adapted Aquatic Fitness Development and maintenance of aquatic fitness	1 Unit
PEA 56X	Care and Prevention of Back Disorders Individualized exercise program including remedial exercises designed to relieve or reduce back pain	1 Unit
PEA 6X	Adapted Outdoor Education Outdoor experiential education accessible for persons with disabilities.	1 unit

For more information on Adapted PE program, go to the APE Homepage.

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Assistive Technology Classes (CAL Lab)

Course #	Course Title and Description	Unit
SPED 240	Technology Access Evaluation for Special Needs Students Introduction to the Computer Access Lab where you will learn what assistive technology will help you use computers or read and write more effectively.	1/2 Unit
SPED 245	Technology Access for Special Needs Students (Windows) A basic computer orientation and introduction to Microsoft Word with an emphasis on using assistive technology in a classroom setting.	2 Units
SPED 290X	Technology Access Practice for Special Needs Students Development of the assistive technology skills you need to succeed in your courses.  For students continuing to use the Computer Access Lab for a minimum of 6 hours for the quarter.	1/2 Unit
SPED 290Y	Technology Access Practice for Special Needs Students Development of the assistive technology skills you need to succeed in your courses.  For students continuing to use the Computer Access Lab for a minimum of 18 hours for the quarter.	1 Unit

For more information on assistive technology, go to the Computer Access Lab (CAL) Homepage.

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Sign Language

Course #	Course Title and Description	Unit
SIGN 1	Elementary American Sign Language (1st quarter) Beginning communication skills with emphasis on comprehension.  preparation for acquiring visual-gestural language; finger spelling, vocabulary, basic grammar. Taught primarily in ASL	5 units
SIGN 2	Elementary American Sign Language (2nd quarter) Continuation of elementary ASL skills.  Focus on greater communicative competence.  Taught in ASL	5 units
SIGN 3	Elementary American Sign Language (3rd quarter) Continuation of elementary ASL skills.  Focus on greater structural accuracy and communicative competence.  Taught in American Sign Language.	5 units

For more information on Sign Language classes, go to the Sign Language Homepage.

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