The Developmental Studies Program provides courses and instructional support services designed to strengthen the basic skills necessary for students to achieve academic success in regular college coursework. The program includes study in English as a Second Language (ESL), Student Success, and computer based basic skills instruction.

Academic ESL: The primary goals of the Academic ESL program are to develop academic language competency, study skills, and proficiency in Standard American English, for students with limited-English proficiency. For course descriptions, see: ESL 0393, ESL 0394, ESL 0395, ESL 0396.

Student Success and Strategic Studies courses are especially recommended for students who have been out of school for several years, for students who have failed one of more sections of THEA/Compass, or for those students who have been placed on scholastic probation or scholastic enrollment restriction. For course descriptions, see: SSP 0201, SSP 0210, DVLP 0390, DVLP 0290, DVLP 0190.

Computer Assisted Instruction:Developmental Studies provides multi-level, computer-based instruction to strengthen basic skills in a variety of areas. Instruction is customized to meet the individual needs of each student. For more information, contact the International Studies Coordinator.

For additional developmental courses, see:
English (ENGL 0170, ENGL 0171, ENGL 0181, ENGL 0182 and ENGL 0280, ENGL 0370, ENGL 0371)

Mathematics (MATH 0190, MATH 0191-0199, MATH 0389, MATH 0390, MATH 0391)

Reading (READ 0170 and READ 0171, READ 0181, READ 0260, READ 0350, READ 0370 and READ 0371)