Developmental Education courses are pre-college courses designed to provide students with the basic skills needed to achieve success in college-level courses and to pass the TSI (Texas Success Initiative). Therefore, although a student receives credit for satisfactorily completing Developmental courses, DE credit does not transfer nor does it count toward a degree or certificate. Developmental courses are offered in mathematics, reading, and writing. These courses are designed to help students gain the skills and confidence needed to successfully complete college-level courses. The instructional formats vary and include computer-based, lecture, online and self-paced. If basic skills assessment scores indicate that a student would be better prepared by taking a developmental education course prior to enrolling in a college-level class, the student must enroll in the developmental course. Developmental courses may be taken for a combined total of no more than 27 hours.
Students may be eligible to take certain developmental mathematics courses in three 5-week blocks at the Preston Ridge Campus. Please contact Katerina Vishnyakova at the Preston Ridge Campus in room D122 (972.377.1532) for details.
Home School or High School students are not permitted to enroll in developmental education courses.
College Success
A three-credit hour course is available for students to enrich their development in study skills, career planning and personal development.
A course in test-taking techniques and study skills for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, designed to help non-native English speaking students, is also available.
Developmental Education also offers free study skills seminars that teach students basic study and test-taking skills to increase college success. A schedule of these free seminars is published each semester and copies are available at the Information Center on each campus. Study Skills courses do not count toward the Developmental Education 27 hour limit. Call the Developmental Education office at 972.881.5720 for additional information.
COSU - College Success
Chair:
Marilyn Rice . . . . . . . . . . CPC/B252A . . . . . . . . . .972.548.6578
Carie Dippel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972.881.5778
Department Website:
http://iws.ccccd.edu/collegesuccess
COSU Study Skills explores various methods and techniques of improving study skills and habits, including time management, note taking, reading, communication, test preparation, test taking, problem-solving, and learning styles. Enroll in this 3 credit hour course to hone your learning and study skills. You'll be glad you did.
COSU 0300 College SuccessCOSU 0301 Test-Taking and Study Skills for Non-Native English Speakers
Developmental Mathematics
Chair:
Jim Eiting . . . . . . . . . . SCC/H209 . . . . . . . . . . . .972.578.5509
Academic Advisor:
Tatiana Shehadeh . . SCC/G150. . . . . . . . . . . . . 972.516.5011
Department Website:
http://iws.ccccd.edu/dmcoordinate
Collin College offers basic mathematics and algebraic skills courses to enable students to acquire a solid foundation for successful performance in college level algebra. Among the courses offered to promote success are MATH 0300, 0302, 0305 and 0310.
Students must take the assessment (via the Testing Center) for placement purposes. Once placed in a course, many support services are provided to enable students to succeed. Among the services are the Math Lab, video tapes of lectures on specific topics, tutoring, study skills seminars, and scheduled review sessions.
MATH 0131 Beginning Algebra IMATH 0132 Beginning Algebra II
MATH 0133 Beginning Algebra III
MATH 0141 Intermediate Algebra I
MATH 0142 Intermediate Algebra II
MATH 0143 Intermediate Algebra III
MATH 0300 Basic Mathematics
MATH 0302 Pre-Algebra
MATH 0305 Beginning Algebra
MATH 0310 Intermediate Algebra
Developmental Reading
Chair:
Marilyn Rice . . . . . . . . . . CPC/B252A . . . . . . . . . .972.548.6578
Academic Advisor:
Tatiana Shehadeh . . . . SCC/G150. . . . . . . . . . . . . 972.516.5011
Department Website:
http://iws.ccccd.edu/dmreading/index.htm
Strong reading skills are essential for success in college and life in general. In the reading program, students can learn the strategies necessary for understanding and remembering what they read in college textbooks. Reading strategies enable students to take less time to read textbooks and complete assignments.
Reading 0305 and 0310 are also designed to help students pass the reading portion of the TSI test.
READ 0300 Developmental Reading I
READ 0305 Developmental Reading II
READ 0310 Developmental Reading III
Developmental Writing
Chair:
Nancy Megarity . . . . . . . . . . SCC/H220 . . . . . . . . . . . .972.881.5644
Academic Advisor:
Tatiana Shehadeh . . . . SCC/G150. . . . . . . . . . . . . 972.516.5011
Department Website:
http://www.ccccd.edu/devwriting
The ability to write clearly and accurately is critical to success in academic and professional pursuits. The Developmental Writing program provides instruction in all aspects of planning and producing academic prose in preparation for the TSI writing assessment and for ENGL1301.
ENGL 0300 Developmental Writing I
ENGL 0305 Developmental Writing II
ENGL 0310 Developmental Grammar I
ENGL 0315 Writing, Reading, and Reasoning
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Chair:
Nancy Megarity . . . . . . . . . . SCC/H220 . . . . . . . . . . . .972.881.5644
Academic Advisor:
Rebecca Crowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972.516.5011
Department Website:
http://www.ccccd.edu/esl
Collin College offers English for speakers of other languages to build their confidence and skills in listening/speaking, grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary development. Classes are designed for various interests, personal needs, academic needs, and skill levels.
New students wanting to take ESL classes must complete the ESL New Student Assessment. Information about the Assessment is in the ESL New Student Information packet here and at the Information Centers at the Spring Creek, Preston Ridge and Central Park campuses. New students must also complete the steps for registration.
Assessment scores are valid for one year. These scores are used for course placement only and do not affect the admission status of students. Students interested in taking ESL classes through Continuing Education should call 972-985-3750 for assessment instructions.
We have a comprehensive, excellent ESL program that will meet your highest expectations. We are glad that you have chosen to join our program.
ESLC 0305 ESL Listening and Speaking: Intermediate
ESLC 0310 ESL Listening and Speaking: Advanced
ESLC 0320 ESL Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
ESLG 0305 ESL Grammar: Intermediate I
ESLG 0310 ESL Grammar: Intermediate II
ESLG 0315 ESL Grammar: Advanced
ESLR 0305 ESL Reading: Intermediate I
ESLR 0310 ESL Reading: Intermediate II
ESLR 0315 ESL Reading: Advanced
ESLV 0305 ESL Vocabulary: Idioms
ESLW 0305 ESL Writing: Intermediate I
ESLW 0310 ESL Writing: Intermediate II
ESLW 0315 ESL Writing: Advanced
