Developmental courses represent a broad spectrum of classes that include the areas of math, reading, writing and study skills. Each course is designed to help students develop new academic skills or refresh old skills in order to complete an academic major of choice. Some developmental classes are available as individual study units through the ACE Center while others are taught in the classroom. Before enrolling, students' skills are assessed to assure placement in appropriate course work. Sometimes, students take developmental courses voluntarily because they realize their skills in one area may not be as sharp as they should be or because they are unsure of their present skill proficiencies.
Developmental studies can make the margin of difference.
This individualized study helps students focus on their needs and recognize their own learning behaviors. Developmental studies courses are distinguished from other courses by prefix codes numbered below 100 and are sequenced according to their level of difficulty. They cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of an associate's degree and they cannot transfer, but they may be used toward a vocational certificate if no other course is specified in its curriculum. Students completing developmental classes should be well prepared for college-level credit classes. Developmental course credits will be computed in credits attempted and credits completed.