Developmental Courses
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Developmental Courses
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We offer preparatory courses to help develop basic skills needed for college success. Specialized instruction is provided to meet individual needs.
Students who apply for a college transfer or technical education program and need to improve basic skills in reading, grammar, composition/writing, and/or mathematics, must successfully complete appropriate developmental courses to prepare for further education.
Anyone with a high school diploma or a GED may enroll in the Developmental
Studies Program; a series of courses designed to help students develop their academic
skills in mathematics, reading, and writing, before proceeding with
their regular curriculum courses.
The number of courses needed and length of time required to complete the courses will vary. Some students may
need only one course, while others may take several semesters to complete a series of courses. Students are placed in developmental courses based on admissions test scores, the recommendation of their advisor or curriculum
instructor, or voluntary selection of courses.
Students may take a combination of developmental and curriculum courses selected by program faculty during the same term. The majority
of these courses are offered every term, both day and evening.
Progression Criteria: A student taking required developmental courses must earn a grade of "C" or better in order to progress to the curriculum program or to the next Pre-Curriculum course level. A grade of "D" or "F" requires the student to repeat the course.
Course Offerings
| ENG 070 | Basic Language Skills | |
| ENG 080 | Writing Foundations | |
| ENG 090 | Composition Strategies | |
| MAT 060 | Essential Mathematics | |
| MAT 070 | Introductory Algebra | |
| MAT 080 | Intermediate Algebra | |
| RED 070 | Essential Reading Skills | |
| RED 080 | Introduction to College Reading | |
| RED 090 | Improved College Reading |
For more information, contact:
Roxanna McGraw
Director, Developmental Studies & Transition Programs
Wilson, C1111D
rsmcgraw@johnstoncc.edu
(919) 209-2219
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