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TRANSITION STUDIES
The purpose of the Transition Studies program is to provide an educational opportu- nity for students to increase their foundation skills in preparation for regular curriculum courses. Pre-curriculum courses are designed to provide individualized and group instruc- tion in the areas of reading, standard written English, and mathematics.
These courses are required of students who do not achieve the minimum high school GPA requirement or who do not achieve minimum scores on one or more sections of the college placement test and recommended to students on probation or suspension. Also, curriculum students who made a suf cient score on the college placement test but who desire to sharpen their skills for regular curriculum composition or math courses may choose to take developmental course work.
The college placement test results determine the pre-curriculum course areas and levels appropriate for students. Preferably, course work should be taken prior to, or concur- rently with, rst-year curriculum studies to avoid extending the total time for graduation.
Pre x Number CHM 090
CIS 070 ENG 002 MAT 003
Title
Chemistry Concepts Fundamentals of Computing Transition English
Transition Math
Class Lab 4 0 0 2 6 0 6 0
Credit 4 1 3 3
The Transition Studies program is open to students on a year-round basis. Upon course completion, students will have developed:
1. Academic skills in the content areas of reading, standard written English, and/or
mathematics
2. Expanded vocabulary and higher-level thinking skills
3. Responsibility for effective time management, learning styles, and study strategies
4. Enhanced self-con dence, positive attitude, motivation, and commitment to learning
5. Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
ACADEMIC RELATED AND ORIENTATION CLASSES
Pre x Number Title
Class Lab Credit 1 0 1 2 0 1
0 2 1
ACA 111 ACA 115 ACA 122
College Student Success Success & Study Skills College Transfer Success
FACULTY
Mary Bradley mbradley@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4335 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4335
Amy Russ
a_russ@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4460 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4460
2019-20 Catalog