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Academic Skills Courses
Visit the Open Class Finder in
PAWS to see if the course you are interested in is being offered.
Academic Success Courses
Reading Courses
Writing Courses
Math Course
Computer Technology Courses
Special Topics Courses
Short Courses (9 Weeks)
Academic Skills Courses were renamed in Spring of 2004.
Table of old versus new course numbers
Table of new versus old course numbers
Academic Success
- ACSK005 LEARNING SKILLS LABORATORY (0.5 or 1 unit)
- Independent programs to improve basic skills; computer, audio,
worksheets. More ACSK005
- ACSK010 TEST PREPARATION: OCCUPATIONAL (1 unit)
- Prepares prospective employees to successfully take the necessary placement test or
qualifying examination to apply for employment in a variety of occupations,
such as the psychiatric technician placement test and the civil service
examination. The specific content, skills, knowledge, and the most
appropriate test-taking approaches will be included to build confidence, and
reduce uncertainty, confusion, and test anxiety. The goal is to maximize
each individual’s potential to achieve the highest possible score on the
placement test or qualifying examination.
- ACSK115 ADJUNCT STUDY SKILLS (0.5 units)
- Applies study strategies, reading & language skills to demands of linked content course.
Co-requisite to targeted content area courses improves course grades.
- ACSK120 LEARNING ESSENTIALS FOR COLLEGE SURVIVAL (1.5 units,
9 weeks)
- Includes time planning, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, and
library skills.
- ACSK225 COLLEGE SUCCESS (3 units)
- Includes time planning, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, and
library skills. More ACSK 25
- ACSK227 TEST & PERFORMANCE ANXIETY (1.5 unit)
- Explores the
relationship between the physiological, psychological, and emotional
responses to test and performance anxiety. Course investigates the theories
of stress and anxiety and offers guided practice in the cognitive,
meditative, and biofeedback-aided techniques to manage anxiety while taking
a test, succeeding in math, giving a speech, and/or competing in a sport.
Reading Courses
- ACSK030A/B INTRO PHONETIC FOUNDATIONS FOR READING AND SPELLING
(3.5 units each)
- Phonics, rules, and word attach for reading and spelling using multi-sensory
techniques.
- ACSK032 READING COMPREHENSION (2 units)
- Comprehension skills
using imagery to improve understanding of classroom lectures and textbooks.
- ACSK034 BUILDING READING ESSENTIALS (3 units)
- Improves fundamentals for active and effective reading and clear
thinking.
- ACSK036 READING ESSENTIALS (3 units)
- Understanding and retention of textbook information; reading efficiency;
vocabulary.
Writing Courses
- ACSK050 WRITING FUNDAMENTALS (3 units)
- Grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure
- ACSK055 SPELLING ESSENTIALS (3 units)
- Spelling rules, memory techniques, proofing, and personal learning strategies.
- ACSK058 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS (1.5 unit, 9 weeks)
- Focuses on the basic grammar, punctuation, and usage skills essential for effective writing.
Math Courses
- ACSK075 ARITHMETIC FUNDAMENTALS (4 units)
- Basic math study skills, uses alternative and active approaches for
concepts and skills.
Computer Technology Courses
- ACSK004 ADAPTED STUDIES: LECTURE (2 units)
- Presents curricula and instruction, not available in other courses in a lecture format,
to meet identified special learning needs of disabled students. May include advanced
training in comprehension, phonetics, computer-assisted instruction, or other specialized
topics. More ACSK1104
- ACSK010 KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTER ACCESS (0.5 units, 9
weeks)
- Keyboarding (typing) basics in a self-paced approach. More ACSK010
- ACSK025 COMPUTER ACCESS: ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING I (2 units)
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- A basic word processing course; includes the use of spell checkers.
Introduces the use of assistive technology for students with physical or
learning disabilities within the context of word processing. More ACSK 125
- ACSK031 COMPUTER ACCESS: APPLICATIONS (2 units)
- Word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs. Introduces the use
of assistive technology for students with physical and/or learning
disabilities within the context of word processing, database, and
spreadsheet programs. More ACSK 131
- ACSK019 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(3 units)
- The components of a personal computer; how to create an ideal system. More ACSK 119
- ACSK022 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(3 units)
- The Internet and how it relates to students with disabilities; exploring
search engines. More ACSK 122
Special Courses
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- ACSK168 TUTOR TRAINING: SELECTED TOPICS
- Provides specialized information and guided practice in designated topics or
projects. Tutors gain expertise in subject areas not offered in other tutor
training courses.
- ACSK140 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR LEARNING DISABILITY (0.5
units)
- Assesses eligibility for Disabled Student Programs and Services according to
California Community College Title V regulations. Develops an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Provides placement recommendations, support, and counseling.
- PEAD200 Adapted Aquatics
- PEAD205 Adapted Fitness: Weight Training
- Visit the Physical Education Department for more information on Adapted Physical Education
Short Courses (9 weeks)
ACSK120 LEARNING ESSENTIALS FOR COLLEGE SURVIVAL (1.5 units)
ACSK227 TEST & PERFORMANCE ANXIETY (1.5 units)
ACSK058 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS (1.5 units)
ACSK010 KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTER ACCESS (0.5 units)
For more information, refer to the Cuesta College Catalog, current
semester schedule, or Open Class Finder .
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