Noncredit Special Education
6 courses · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
NCSPC 25 Effective Life Skills
- Hours
- Lecture 10 hours
This course provides students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities the skills to increase their independence in daily life. The course supports students' personal growth skills (identifying interests, aptitudes, values, needs, and personality characteristics; increasing self-esteem and self-advocacy; and setting goals), social development (improving conversational and social networking skills), and practical living skills (using community resources, managing money and time, solving problems, and making decisions).
NCSPC 26 Basic Academic Skills
- Hours
- Lecture 5 hours
This course focuses on increasing basic academic skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students work in areas of reading, writing, mathematics, use of basic computer applications, health and safety, communication skills, and overall problem solving. Class time includes individual and/or small group work with an emphasis on understanding the application of basic skills to real life with increased independence.
NCSPC 28 Basic Computer Skills 2 for Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Hours
- Lecture 5 hours
In this course, students with varying abilities build confidence using technology tools like Canvas, email, word processing programs, and web browsers. Students practice simple Internet searches and learn how to share and organize information through email.
NCSPC 30 Communication and Healthy Relationships
- Hours
- Lecture 2.50 hours
This noncredit course is designed to help students with varying abilities develop practical communication skills and build healthy relationships. Students learn strategies for expressing themselves, active listening, conflict resolution, and fostering positive connections with others.
NCSPC 31 Healthy Habits and Practices
- Hours
- Lecture 2.50 hours
This noncredit course introduces students with varying abilities to essential concepts and practices for maintaining physical health and wellness. Topics include physical fitness, nutrition, disease prevention, fall prevention, basic first aid, and accessing health care services. Students learn to identify internal cues for wellness and illness, make healthy lifestyle choices, and develop self-advocacy skills related to their physical health needs.
NCSPC 32 Arts for Wellness
- Hours
- Lecture 2.50 hours
This noncredit course introduces adults with varying abilities to the wellness arts, promoting holistic well-being through creative expression and mindfulness practices. Students explore various art modalities and techniques to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall quality of life.