Instructional Offerings - Access Learning Courses

ACLR 86 Intro to Universal Design for Learning    2.0 Units

Students will be introduced to the history and principles of Universal Design, the broad range of human abilities, and numerous real-world examples of designs that satisfy the principles. By the end of the course, students should have an appreciation for the diversity of the human race and be able to recognize universal design, as well as unnecessary obstacles that may be designed into products and environments when usability is not considered. This course is designed for students with learning, physical, communicative, or other disabilities, as well as for those who want to enhance their understanding of universal design principles to apply to teaching and learning environments. (Formerly DSPS 86)

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ACLR 87 Using Scan-Read Technology in UDL    2.0 Units

Recommendation: Completion of ACLR 86 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.

This course is designed to teach the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) using scan-and-read programs to facilitate the development of collegiate reading and writing skills. The assistive technology is used as a way to close the achievement gap between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Students will learn to customize the software to assist all students' needs and learning preferences. This course is appropriate for students with learning, physical, communicative, or other disabilities, as well as for students who want to enhance their learning skills by incorporating the principles of universal design to assistive technology scan and read software. (Formerly DSPS 87)

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ACLR 90 Orientation for Students with Disabilities    1.0 Unit

This course is designed to orient students with disabilities to the varied programs and services offered by Cerritos College. An IEP/learning contract will be developed for each student who enrolls in this course. Emphasis is on assisting the disabled student to successfully integrate into all aspects of the college. (Formerly CG 3, COUN 33)  

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ACLR 91 Career Exploration for Students with Disabilities    1.0 Unit

This course is designed to assist the disabled student in the process of developing goals for future employment. An Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/learning contract will be developed for each student who enrolls in this course. Emphasis is upon exploring career choices, assessment of interests, and the development of employment seeking skills. (Formerly COUN 34, CG 4) 

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ACLR 101 Increasing Your Access Potential     2.0 units

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the concepts of Emotional Intelligence (e.g. self-awareness, self-monitoring, social awareness and social monitoring), Executive Functioning (e.g. time management, study skills, goal setting, etc.) and a Growth Mindset. Students will learn how to apply these concepts as support seeking behaviors to promote academic integration and academic success within the college community. Students will also learn about the role of Alternative Media and the DSPS High Tech Center and the benefit of participation in additional ACLR and Adult Education courses.
Transfer Credit: CSU