The Learning Center

The Learning Center offers courses to help you brush up on your math, reading or writing skills to prepare you for college-level work. If you are coming to college years after you graduated from high school or you did not take courses to prepare you for academic work, you will benefit from the educational program provided by The Learning Center. The purpose of Developmental Studies courses is to help you obtain or develop skills needed for success in the program of your choice. If your placement scores fall below required levels, you should register for Developmental Studies courses. These courses include English, reading and pre-algebra mathematics.

Students enrolled in Developmental Studies courses will find that learning takes place in a technology-enriched environment. Each student will have an Individualized Study Plan (ISP) or set of assignments based on the results of diagnostic testing or assessment. The ISP includes computer tutorials, guided instruction, self-paced lessons using a variety of media (including Internet resources), and small group and learning lab activities. Instructors will work with you to help you pace your individualized assignments so that you can complete your ISP as quickly as you can master the course objectives.

You must show satisfactory academic progress and conduct while in Developmental Studies courses. Progress is measured by department requirements. Enrollment in Developmental Studies courses (those with a zero prefix in mathematics, reading and English) will be limited to a maximum of 36 semester credit hours, the equivalent of three semesters of full-time enrollment. Exceptions will be granted only if you meet the College’s Standards of Progress and if you have the approval of the department head.