College Reading Courses
The College Reading Program offers the following courses in reading:
COLLEGE READING: READ 0310
A three-hour combination laboratory and lecture course designed to improve students reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reading rate. This course is required for all freshmen and transfer freshmen with less than the state-mandated ACT, SAT, and Accuplacer scores in English, Reading, or Math. Students work individually or in small groups on a variety of materials including a text, numerous novels, computer assisted instruction, and Internet research.
READING FOR ACADEMIC CONTENT: READ1311
A three-hour combination laboratory and lecture course designed for students who want practical information on improving their reading rate and comprehension. Students will be introduced to scholastic reading strategies and methods for use in their other college courses.
COLLEGE STUDY SKILLS: READ1310
College Study Skills is a three-hour degree credit course designed to provide practical instruction in skills needed for success and retention in college. This course will assist in learning techniques that will help in raising your GPA, increasing time management skills, improving test taking strategies, and taking better notes. A student should have completed 12 college credits prior to enrolling in this course.