General Studies GES

GES 188 Developmental Skills - Instructional Support

Units

1

Hours

2 hours activity weekly, 24 contact hours total

This course provides supplemental learning assistance to address individual areas of academic weakness. Individual programs will be structured for each student by the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) staff. This course is primarily designed for students with disabilities as well as for students who may benefit from course content being presented at a slower pace. Students must complete a minimum of 24 hours of specific supplemental learning assistance in their general education course. Enrollment is open through the fifth week of each quarter.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

GES 551 Independent Living Skills

Units

0

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable

Repeatability: Non-credit course

This course is designed for students who have been identified as intellectually disabled. Students will be introduced to skills necessary for living independently. The students will learn skills needed to make decisions, budget, acquire housing, prepare for a vocation, access community resources, plan for proper nutrition, become educated consumers, and utilize appropriate social skills, which are requisite to vocational courses.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as GES-551) · Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as GES-551)