Developmental Education
COSU - Study Skills
Chair:
Marilyn Rice . . . . . . . . . . CPC/B330 . . . . . . . . . .972.548.6578
Academic Advisor:
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Chair:
Shirl Terrell . . . . . . . . . . SCC/K219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972.881.5676
Academic Advisor:
Rebecca Crowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972.516.5011
Department Website:
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.
ESL Seminars
The ESL program at the Spring Creek Campus now offers noncredit seminars in partnership with the Developmental Education Division. As part of Developmental Education Resources, the ESL program offers seminars that include a variety of skills and topics to increase language skills. Because the seminars are noncredit, there are no tests or grades. These seminars are not limited to current Collin students; anyone may take them. All Study Skills Seminars are free, and no appointment is necessary. Call 972-881-5720 for more information and/or to secure a copy of the schedule.
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.
Developmental Reading
Chair:
Marilyn Rice . . . . . . . . . . CPC/B330 . . . . . . . . . .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. COURSES: READ0300, READ0305 and READ0310.
Reading 0305 and 0310 are also designed to help students pass the reading portion of the TSI test.
Developmental Writing
Chair:
Shirl Terrell . . . . . . . . . . SCC/K219 . . . . . . . . . . . .972.881.5676
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. Courses include: ENGL0300 (Developmental Writing I), ENGL0305 (Developmental Writing II), ENGL0310 (Developmental Grammar), and ENGL0315 (Writing, Reading, and Reasoning).
