SCS 050 College Spelling Skills--1 hour
Students review patterns, generalizations,
and exceptions to improve accuracy and confidence in spelling. Individualized
lists of words commonly misspelled by college students are practiced
and assessed weekly.
SCS 080 College Reading Strategies--1 hour
By learning and practicing a variety
of reading strategies, students will enrich their understanding and
increase their comprehension of college level texts. Genre will include
narrative and expository text in the forms of textbook reading, articles,
essays, Internet sources, and databases.
SCS 090 Beginning Keyboarding--1 hour
Teaches correct finger positions
with emphasis on building speed and accuracy. Appropriate for any
student who has not had a previous keyboarding course.
SCS 101 College Orientation/Success--1 hour
Orients new students to the fundamental
concepts and methods for academic success in the college setting.
Covers goal setting, time management, study skills, classroom citizenship,
college writing standards and documentation, library and Internet
research, and critical thinking.
SCS 103 College Learning Strategies--2 hours
Designed to help the student build
skills necessary for academic success. Topics discussed and practiced
include time management, test-taking tips, study techniques, memory-strengthening
exercises, textbook reading, and more. May substitute for SCS 101
College Orientation/Success
SCS 165 Career Development--1 hour
An individualized and integrated
approach to identifying, researching, and obtaining a meaningful and
rewarding career. Activities range from interest assessments and educational
plans for undecided majors to writing resumes and job search strategies
for those looking for their first “real job” in their
chosen field. Individualized learning contracts allow the student
to pick and choose what is most important to him or her.
SCS 203 Speed Reading--1 hour
Designed to improve reading efficiency
while maintaining comprehension. Students work through a series of
audio and video taped lessons that demonstrate and practice various
hand motions, discuss blocks to reading speed, and introduce comprehension
and memory strategies.
see also
Math 050 Basic Math 2 hours
Engl 100 Basic Writing 3 hours