Developmental Studies
Developmental Studies
Developmental Courses
Developmental courses are non-transferrable credit classes that prepare students
for college-level work. These courses represent a broad spectrum
of academic areas including math, reading, English, and study skills.
Developmental courses relate directly to SCC's career and college
transfer programs, making it possible for students with academic
skills deficiencies to prepare for regular college-level courses
and be successful.
Developmental courses can be identified by numerical prefixes
below 100 and can be found in course listings under Mathematics, English, Reading, and College
Development. Many developmental classes are taught in the classroom
while others are available as individual study units through the Academic and Career Enhancement
(ACE) Center. Students may use academic resources, computer
tutorials, and tutoring services in the ACE Center to assist them
with developmental classes.
Students successfully completing developmental courses should
be well prepared for college- level classes.
Success Semester
The Success Semester program places student into appropriate developmental courses
to prepare them for college- level work. This "college
prep" opportunity allows underprepared students to learn the
skills that they will need to succeed in college classes or to brush
up academic skills they may have forgotten. Students whose SCC assessment
tests place them in developmental math, English, and reading classes
will be in the Success Semester during their first two semesters. They
may fill out their schedule with College Study Skills (COL 090)
or choose from several other developmental classes. A list of courses available to students who place in the Success Semester can be accessed in ADM 1204, Student Development. These students
will also be expected to take Orientation
to College (COL 101) if they are taking nine hours or more and
have not previously taken college classes.
For more information, call 922-8241.
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