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Learning Services Center
Freel Library - Lower Level
Courses for Credit The Learning Services Center provides a number of services to students. Each semester, classes are offered in: SKIL-096 - Math for College (3 additive credits) Provides the means for students to develop mathematical literacy by reviewing computational skills, selected algebraic functions, and other selected math topics. Students will acquire quantitative sense and confidence to prepare for core curriculum or foundation courses in quantitative skills. Course includes initial diagnostic placement test, which determines specific content units to be covered. The course is individualized and includes small and large group instruction. SKIL-097 - Writing for College (3 additive credits) Understanding and using the components of clear written communication are the goals of this course. Students learn to compose a thesis statement and develop a well constructed essay to prepare for ENGL-100 (College Writing I) and the Core Curriculum course ENGL-150 (College Writing II) as well as subsequent writing intensive courses. SKIL-098 - Learning Strategies: Reading and Study Skills (3 additive credits) Provides the means for students to understand personal strengths and weaknesses in reading and studying. Facilitates development of techniques for efficient information acquisition and encourages appreciation of reading as a method of acquiring knowledge. Increases reading speed, vocabulary development, and awareness of other academic success strategies. CCCA-101 - The Creative Arts: Methods and History (3 core curriculum credits) This course explores basic themes shared by all the arts and addresses important aspects of artistic expression, such as the relationship between vision and reality and the interplay between artist and audience. Field trips and hands-on experience augment readings and discussion as students explore the creative experience. (CCCA-101 is offered only during the Individual Enrichment Program's Summer Seminar.) The structure of these courses allows students to improve basic skills before enrolling in introductory level courses or to use the review of skills as academic support when taking introductory courses concurrently. The course work provides specific study and problem solving approaches to learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of efficient reading, writing and math skills. Students enroll in these courses in a variety of ways: some are placed based on performance on freshman placement tests; others are referred by their instructors; still others seek help on their own because they have discovered that they need it. Credits earned in courses with a subject abbreviation of SKIL are additive credits. These credits may not be used to meet graduation requirements. However, the grades earned in SKIL courses are calculated into the student's GPA. Learning Services Center (LSC) staff members are available to assist with academic advising and planning.
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