This course will provide strategies and effective interventions for students with communication disorders to advance their speech and language skills. Students will work towards personalized goals and objectives designed to support effective communication in relevant settings to the student.

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the concepts of Emotional Intelligence (e.g. self-awareness, self-monitoring, social awareness and social monitoring), Executive Functioning (e.g. time management, study skills, goal setting, etc.) and a Growth Mindset. Students will learn how to apply these concepts as support seeking behaviors to promote academic integration and academic success within the college community. Students will also learn about various student supports available in Student Accessibility Services as well as the campus at large. Each student will interactively participate in the production of a comprehensive educational plan aligned with a selected educational goal.

Prerequisite: Courses taught at the level of Introduction to College Composition with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college’s multiple measures process with eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the concepts of career exploration, disability workforce navigation, accessing workplace accommodations, self-advocacy, gender inequities in the workplace, intersectionality, and overall workforce preparation. In addition, each student will interactively participate in a Mock Interview and the production of a comprehensive educational plan aligned with a selected educational goal and corresponding Learning Career Pathway.