College Prep is a 12-credit block of developmental courses designed to prepare students for academic success. It meets Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. College Prep students should also plan to work outside of class on campus in order to meet assignment deadlines.

Students should register for all 12 credits, as the courses are interrelated and it is important for students to learn the skills taught in all of the courses in order to increase  success in college. Students eligible for financial aid can receive aid for the College Prep block of classes.

The block of courses is taught by a team of five instructors with an emphasis placed on individual attention, help, advising and guidance with assignments. College Prep is an excellent opportunity for students to improve their academic skills before moving on to more rigorous college classes or programs.

Who Can Benefit from College Prep?

• Students who recently graduated from high school or earned a GED
• Adults who want to return to school to acquire skills for employment
• Those who are highly motivated to learn at the college level
• Someone who is undecided about choosing a program or major
• Individuals who want to improve reading, writing, math, and computer skills
• Adults and high school graduates who want to learn skills necessary for college success
• Adults and high school graduates who want to improve their academic confidence

College Prep consists of all of these courses:

• Writing — Learn the writing process for college-level essays and improve grammar, punctuation and usage. (Three credits)
• Math — Learn the basic math skills necessary for your program or area of emphasis. This covers basic math and pre-algebra skills. (Three credits)
• College Reading — Use the latest computer technology to improve college-level reading comprehension skills. (Three credits)
• Career Decision Making & Studying in College — Receive guidance on choosing the program or area of interest that best fits your interests and skills and learn the study skills necessary for successful college work. (Two credits)
• Keyboarding/Computer Literacy — Brush up or learn keyboarding skills, word processing, and how to use the Internet and e-mail. (One credit)