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DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES

Non-degree Program (DVS)

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DESCRIPTION:

The Developmental Studies Department of the college is the first step toward a successful college experience for many students.

DVS offers academic and support courses as part of the college's comprehensive program to help students succeed in their chosen programs of study. Courses in the department meet a variety of needs.

CAMPUS: Airport, Beltline

COURSE PLACEMENT INFORMATION

COMPASS SCORES FOR ADMISSION TO MTC
Reading Skills: RS 36
ENG WSAMP 10

ASSET SCORES FOR ADMISSION TO MTC
RDG 30
ENG WSAMP 10

PROGRAM NOTES:

  1. Requirements for making DVS students successful:
    • COL 103 is recommended for all RDG 032 and RDG 100 students.
    • 12 hours is the maximum load for DVS students enrolled in 0-level courses.
    • 14 hours is the maximum load for DVS students enrolled in 100-level courses.
  2. New or readmitted students whose test scores on the college placement tests identify academic needs will enroll in DVS courses in math, reading, and/or writing before entering the courses required for their degrees.
  3. Students who have never attended college should enroll in COL 105.
  4. Students who have been out of college for a while should enroll in COL 103 to improve personal study habits and skills.
  5. Student who want to investigate career options or who are unsure of their career field can enroll in IDS 102.
  6. Students whose backgrounds have not provided them with the necessary knowledge of our shared human culture can enroll in HSS 100 to expand their cultural foundation.
  7. RDG 101 is required for Pre-Engineering students who do not meet the required reading score for this program.
  8. For more information visit the Developmental Studies Department web page. external link

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES COURSES
Course Prerequisites
ENG 032 Developmental English NONE
MAT 032 Developmental Mathematics NONE
RDG 032 Developmental Reading NONE
PRE-CURRICULUM CREDIT COURSES
Course Prerequisites
MAT 100 Introductory College Mathematics MAT 032 or MAT 035, RDG 032 or RDG 035
Compass Reading 61+ and Pre-Alg 25 - 43
or Asset Reading 35-39 and NUM 23 + and EALG 32-35
RDG 100 Critical Reading RDG 032 or RDG 035
or Compass Reading 61- 79
or Asset Reading 35-39
SUCCESS COURSES
Course Prerequisites
COL 105 Freshman Seminar NONE
COL 103 College Skills NONE
IDS 102 Personal and Career Assessment RDG 032 or RDG 035
or Compass Reading 61+
or Asset Reading 35+
OTHER COURSES
Course Prerequisites
HSS 100 Cultural Contexts NONE
RDG 101 College Reading RDG 100 and ENG 032 or ENG 035
or Compass Reading 80 - 87 and WSAMP 20
or Asset Reading 40-44 and WSAMP 20

05/30/06

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