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SERVICES

Academic accommodations offered are determined with the counselor/specialist on an individual basis to enable eligible students access to all college programs. Accommodations may include:

Priority registration, campus orientation, test proctoring, readers, interpreters, notetakers and specialized equipment: 4-track tape recorder, CCTV to magnify printed material, TDD/tty, talking calculator, Seiko reading pens, and hearing assistance device (FM System), Franklin spell checker, notetaking keyboards;

bulletSpecialized assessment for diagnosing learning disabilities;

bulletSpecialized counseling, academic and vocational program planning; referral and coordination with campus and community agencies.

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Classes

bulletThe Applied Studies Lab is offered to students who may need additional basic skills instruction and/or extra academic assistance to succeed in college classes.

We offer four classes:

DSPS 50 - Learning Disabilities Assessment Class

DSPS 81 - Intro to Applied Study Skills

bulletHigh Tech Center

Classes are offered to anyone needing assistance with improving basic academic skills (math, reading and writing), instruction in word processing, and keyboarding. Instruction for using adapted computer hardware and software such as screen magnification, speech recognition software, screen reading, brailler, ergonomic keyboards and trackballs are also available.
Tutorial software for college classes like Chemistry, Statistics, Anatomy, Biology, beginning to advanced Math, English, Spanish, etc. can also be helpful to students.

DSPS 72 - Keyboarding/ Word Processing LD

DSPS 76 - Independent Study: Adaptive Equipment

What other services are available?

To help you succeed, there are many special free services available at Miramar College, including tutoring, child development center, career and transfer center, and mentoring. Ask your counselor for more information.

Enrollment

Where should I start?

Am I too young/old to enroll?

If you are 18 years or older with or without a high school diploma or 15 to 17 years old and have written permission from your high school counselor, you can enroll at Miramar College.

What does it cost?

Miramar College is a community college with low enrollment fees established by the California State Legislature. Nonresidentes of California pay an additional enrollment fee. Current enrollment fees are $11 per unit for California residents.

Is financial aid available?

Scholarships, grants, loans and workstudy programs are available to students through the Financial Aid Office, Room B-305.

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How can I contact the DSPS Office?