Certification Classes

Certification classes are available at the High Tech Center (HTC). You can learn adaptive computer technology, to be certified for using Mainstream computers, by taking the following classes:

ADAPTED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

ACT V02        ADAPTIVE KEYBOARDING                       
.5 - 2 units            Hours: 1-4 lecture/laboratory weekly.

This course is designed to teach keyboarding basics to disabled students who must use adaptive technologies for successful access to the keyboard or screen and/or are unable to compete successfully in mainstream typing classes.

Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ACT 2. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.  Not applicable for degree credit.

ACT V03        COMPUTER ACCESS I                           
.5 - 2 units         Hours: 1-4 lecture/laboratory weekly.

Designed for students with visual, physical, or learning disabilities or deafness, this course provides training in the use of computer access technologies which enhance a disabled student's ability to access and use microcomputers. Training in the use of computer access technologies will occur in the context of word processing, and the course will familiarize students with basic concepts of word processing used by the majority of industry-standard word processors. A nonstandard word processor may be more appropriate for some students.

Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ACT 3A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.

ACT V03B     COMPUTER ACCESS II                               
.5 - 2 units           Hours: 1-4 lecture/laboratory weekly.

Students will be trained in the more advanced concepts of the High Tech Center hardware and software.  Students will also enhance their computer access skills through the completion of assignments of projects.

Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ACT 3B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.

ACT V05        INTERNET EXPLORATION WITH ACT
3 units            Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly

An introduction to the Internet for students with disabilities.  This course will enable students of all disabilities to interact independently on the internet utilizing assistive technology designed for their disability. Students will learn about the components that make up the Internet and relevant information which will allow them to search on the Internet with the latest search engines.

Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.  Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.

ACT V90        DIRECTED STUDIES IN ACT                     
.5 - 2 units            Hours: 1.5 - 6 laboratory weekly

This course offers specialized study opportunities for students with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum. students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.

Fees will be required.  Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.  Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.

EAC SPECIAL EDUCATION

EAC V05A      INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL IMPAIRED        
3 units             Hours: 3 lecture weekly.

This course is designed for those interested in a basic knowledge of the visually impaired.  Students will learn about the anatomy of the eye and eye diseases, as well as an overview of materials, services and daily living skills needed by the blind and visually impaired.

Field trips will be required. Formerly SpEd 5A. Transfer credit: CSU.

EAC V05B      RESOURCES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED       
3 units             Hours: 3 lecture weekly.

This course is designed for those interested in a knowledge of the organizations, community resources, technology and assistive computer access for the visually impaired.  Students will also gain an understanding of the five types of Braille.

Field trips will be required. Formerly SpEd 5B. Transfer credit: CSU.

EAC V05C     COMPUTER BRAILLE                                       
3 units             Hours: 3 lecture weekly.

This course will focus on Braille instruction utilized by the blind and visually impaired population at home and in the workplace. it will also serve as a certification course for Braille transcribers. It will prepare future transcribers for Library of Congress certification.

Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEARNING SKILLS

LS V25        IMPROVING GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS    
3 units             Hours: 3 lecture weekly.

A foundation course focused on providing students a solid base in grammar and writing skills to prepare them for mainstream English and writing skills classes. Students will be taught strategies for writing sentences and paragraphs and will become skilled at error monitoring.

May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. formerly LS 25. Not applicable for degree credit.