This institution advises, awards course credit, keeps official student transcripts, and possibly grants a degree if you choose to seek one. You might have some important questions we have not been able to address. Some questions about distance learning should be addressed to the home institution. Generally, these courses do not count towards college graduation. Students take these courses so they can be successful in related undergraduate college course work.
Many institutions use proficiency tests to determine placement in developmental courses.
For example, a student taking a placement test in mathematics may find that he or she needs to review high school algebra in order to be successful with college level algebra. Students should read transition pages carefully to see if the institutions offering developmental courses require placement testing before enrollment. General education requirements provide for a broad base education and the development of general skills by requiring courses from a variety of academic disciplines. Courses that comprise a major provide for mastery of a subject and specialization. Upon completing an undergraduate degree some students wish to continue their education by pursuing graduate or professional school degrees.