Disability Support Programs and Services
3 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
DSPS 027 Career Planning for Students with Disabilities
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
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.
DSPS 40 Individual Assessment and Educational Planning
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 8 - 9 hours lecture
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.
DSPS 42 Basic Skills Applied Study Strategies
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course provides students with extra support for academic success in a college course. Emphasis is placed on the application of fundamental study skills strategies and computer technologies for learning and applying course material. Students are required to create a realistic study schedule for independent and group study sessions. This course is intended for all students interested in college level study skills strategies.