Access (ACCS)
ACCS 1A Nuance Skills 1A
1 Unit (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 18
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NUANCE Program
Improve social language, social interaction, and appropriate use of executive functioning in order to facilitate positive educational outcomes that will lead to passing credit classes, earning certificates, associate degrees or transferring to universities. ACCS Nuance Skills 1A will introduce the topics of social skills and training for improved academic success. This course will introduce topics such as assessing interests, trading information, disability acceptance and identity, and perspective taking. This is one of a two-part series of classes designed for students that been accepted into Neurodiverse Unique Autistic students in College Education (NUANCE) Program at Mt. SAC. NUANCE is based on PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) created by UCLA
ACCS 1B Nuance Skills 1B
1 Unit (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 18
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NUANCE Program
Advisory: ACCS 1A
Improve social language, social interaction, and appropriate use of executive functioning in order to facilitate positive educational outcomes that will lead to students passing credit classes, earning certificates, associate degrees or transferring to universities. ACCS Nuance Skills 1B will expand and enhance social skills of students for improved independence and academic success. The topics will include adulting skills such as employment readiness, dating, and transportation. This is one of a two-part series of classes designed for students that have been accepted into Neurodiverse Unique Autistic students in College Education (NUANCE) Program at Mt. SAC. NUANCE is based on PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) created by UCLA.
ACCS 25 Language Development for Deaf Students in ASL and English
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 108
Language development to improve written English and American Sign Language (ASL) communication for Deaf or hard of hearing students who use sign language.
ACCS 26 Language Enhancement for Deaf Students in ASL and English
2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 108
Language enhancement for Deaf or hard of hearing students who use sign language to improve written English and ASL communication.
ACCS 30 Academic Success Strategies for Students with Disabilities
1 Unit (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 54
Strategies for academic success intended for students with physical or learning-related disabilities. Addresses techniques to improve language, memory, and reasoning that can be applied to specific courses.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 12040 | ACCS:30 | MTWR | 8:00am - 10:05am | J. Cortez | ONLINE-SYNCH |
| Summer 2026 | 12041 | ACCS:30 | MTWR | 10:15am - 12:20pm | J. Cortez | ONLINE-SYNCH |
ACCS 31 Memory Strategies for Students with Disabilities
3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 54
Principles of the memory process as it applies to academic coursework. Focuses on the memory process, improving specific memory components, identifying key concepts to memorize, and the independent application of memory strategies to other academic courses.
ACCS 33 Strategies for Success in Math for Students with Disabilities
3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 54
Strategies for students currently in math courses for academic success in relationship to disabilities. Emphasis on effects of and strategies for processing, language expression, memory, reasoning, and processing speed as they relate to math.
ACCS 34 Writing Strategies for Students with Disabilities
3 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lecture: 54
Strategies for success for students who struggle with writing. These strategies are applied to student's writing assignments by supporting the student's strengths and compensating for their weaknesses in writing.
