(714) 484-7000

DSS Courses, Programs, & Clubs

Courses

COUN 076C – Accessible Note-taking Techniques

This course is designed for students with disabilities who have limited skills in the area of note taking. This course will teach students various techniques to improve note-taking skills that can be used in all academic coursework and other settings.

COUN 073C – Computer Access I

This course is designed for students with disabilities. It will provide training in the use of computer technology in a word processing and internet environment. May be taken for credit 2 times.
(Beginning fall 2018 semester)

COUN 100C – College Orientation

Learn what it takes to be a successful college student and create your own educational plan by enrolling in COUN 100C – College Orientation. This course is designed for students with disabilities. Students will learn campus policies and procedures, strengthen study skills, create a Student Educational Plan, and develop responsible academic and personal attitudes.This course is worth one (1) unit.

KIN 100 C – Adapted P.E. – Weight Training **

Gives you the opportunity to participate in resistive exercises with weights.

** Prerequisite: Entry into this class is based on the student’s previous medical history.

KIN 101 C – Adapted P.E. – Activity **

Emphasizes modified individual and team sport activities.

** Prerequisite: Entry into this class is based on the student’s previous medical history.

DANC 110C – Adapted Dance

This course introduces students with disabilities to elements of several types of dance, including modern and contact improvisation. The course will enhance self-confidence, dexterity, decision making and self awareness through the usage of several factors involved in the pedagogical process.

Programs

First Steps – A Summer Bridge Program for High School Seniors with Disabilities

Study and Learning Strategies (SLS) Program

Program Leader: Adrienne Sanchez, MA
SLS Counselor
E: asanchez@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7104

The Study and Learning Strategies Program provides support to students needing assistance with enhancing their study and learning skills. The SLS Counselor will provide one-on-one sessions to Cypress College students to develop study strategies, enhance learning strengths, and boost skill weaknesses.

For more information, contact the DSS office at (714) 484-7104 or visit room CCCPLX-100 (next to the Financial Aid office).

ARISE Lab (Academics, Relationships, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Emotional Health)

Clubs

ASL Chargers