2011-2012 CATALOG

This is an archived copy of the 2011-2012 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu

Special Education

The Special Education discipline offers skills courses for students with learning disabilities.

Contact Information

Department Chair: Dara Perales

www.miracosta.edu/SPEC

Department: Letters, Pre-Transfer

Office: Building 3000, 760.795.6658

Full-Time Faculty

Nancy Klump Schaefer

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses listed in this catalog apply to the fall 2011, spring 2012, and summer 2012 terms. Courses are numbered numerically within alphabetically arranged subject areas.

The bolded first line begins with a capitalized abbreviation that designates the subject area. This subject-area designator is followed by the official course number and a descriptive title. The next lines indicate the course's unit value, prerequisites, corequisites, advisories, repeatability rules, enrollment limitations, UC/CSU credit acceptance, and lecture and lab hours followed by a Taxonomy of Program number in parentheses.

Prerequisites: This is a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in the course.
Corequisites: This is a course the student must take in the same semester.
Advisories: This is recommended preparation the student is advised but not required to have before or in conjunction with the course.
Repeatability Rules: When a course belongs to a group of related courses, students can complete one course or a combination of courses within the group for a maximum of four completions.
Enrollment Limitations: Some courses place limitations on enrollment. These limitations prevent students from duplicating course work or from enrolling in two sections of the same course in any given semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU means the course is accepted for transfer at any California State University (CSU) campus; UC means it is accepted for transfer at any University of California (UC) campus. Some courses can be used to satisfy general education or major requirements while others transfer as elective credit. UC Credit Limitation means credit for the course may have UC transfer restrictions; these restrictions are identified at the end of the course description.
Lecture and Lab Hours: These are the number of hours the course meets for lecture and/or lab per week.
Taxonomy of Program (TOP) Number: The TOP number is identified in parentheses after the lecture and lab hours. This number serves an administrative purpose and is not intended for student use.

The course description summarizes the purpose and key topical areas of the course, and it includes special requirements if any exist. Some course descriptions end with information about whether the course was "formerly" another course, how many times the course may be repeated, if the course is offered pass/no pass, or what the UC credit limitation is.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

SPEC 840: Strategies Designed for Students with Learning Disabilities: Mathematics

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (4930.32)

This is a self-paced course designed for students with learning disabilities. Students receive instruction in mathematics as prescribed by their individual education plans. Visual and auditory processing skills through work in mathematics plus compensatory techniques are emphasized. Additional areas of study include self-advocacy and learning strategies. (May be repeated.)

SPEC 850: English Essentials Designed for Students with Learning Disabilities

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (4930.32)

This course is designed for students with learning disabilities. It prepares students to write clear and organized sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students will review basic principles of grammar and usage and learn to identify main ideas and supporting details in their reading and writing. Students will utilize study strategies to enhance learning in English classes. Instructor will focus on individual learning strengths and weaknesses and offer compensatory techniques to students. (May be repeated.)

SPEC 860: Educational Planning and Assessment

Units: .5
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 0.50 hour. (4930.32)

This course is designed for students who have a suspected learning disability. Individual assessment with a Learning Disabilities Specialist will evaluate learning strengths, weaknesses, and styles with a goal toward establishing appropriate educational objectives and improved academic performance. Initial and follow-up instruction will strengthen the student's understanding of results and applications of their learning disabilities. Offered pass/no pass only.