Developmental English Courses
ENC 090 - Foundations of College Writing I (3 hrs)
An introduction to composition for students needing basic writing instruction and a comprehensive review of mechanics and grammar as these apply to their own writing, this course stresses clarity, organization, development, and correctness in writing with an emphasis on paragraph-length assignments.
ENC 090 Syllabus
ENC 091 - Foundations of College Writing II (3 hrs)
Designed for students with some writing experience, this course includes instruction in the following: the writing process, organization, multiparagraph writings, editorial improvement, and critical reading. An introduction to research and documentation is also included.
ENC 091 Syllabus
Developmental Reading Courses
DRE 010 - Reading Lab (3 hrs)
Designed to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, to develop a variety of reading rates, and to prepare students for college reading through individualized and/or group instruction and practice.
DRE 010 Syllabus
DRE 030 - Improving College Reading (3 hrs)
Designed to improve proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading skills. Strategies taught in the course are applied to college level reading materials.
DRE 030 Syllabus
Study Strategies Courses
DRE 015 - College Study Strategies (3 hrs)
Deals with the development or improvement of study strategies such as time management, organization of ideas, listening, note-taking, memory, test-taking techniques, concentration, etc. This course is recommended for students who need DRE 010 and for students who have been out of school for five or more years.
DRE 015 Syllabus
GE 101 - Strategies for Academic Success (3 hrs)
This course is designed to teach students how to have a successful college experience both academically and personally. The focus will be on the development of practical knowledge and skills to assist students toward that goal. Topics include time planning, test taking, study techniques, critical thinking, community and campus resources, and managing the personal and relationship issues that face many students. This course is recommended for students who place into DRE 030 and is also available to students who are exempt from reading courses.
GE 101 Syllabus
