TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

Comprehensive Studies
The Comprehensive Studies Division offers courses in
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra, Developmental English,
Basic Writing, Developmental Reading, Critical Reading,
and College Skills. The Division also offers Jumpstart
courses in math. These Jumpstart courses are intensive
one-week review courses offered just before each semester
and summer term. All of the courses are designed to
effectively and efficiently improve students’ ability to
succeed in their courses.
Students may be recommended to take Comprehensive
Studies Division courses depending on their placement
test scores. Or, they may elect to take one or more courses
on their own. Many students take the College Skills
course because it teaches study and time management
skills. Developmental courses are offered in both lecture
and individualized formats. Students may enroll in individualized
courses until mid-term of each semester.
Regardless of when students enroll, their skills will be
carefully evaluated and a plan of study will be developed
that is customized to their needs. (Students may or may
not need all areas of study.) Developmental courses do
not earn credit hours and cannot be used to fulfill graduation
requirements; however, credits earned in College
Skills (COL 103) may be used for elective credit, with
the advisor’s approval. Eligible veterans may receive VA
educational benefits for two semesters of developmental
course work. Students receiving PELL grants may enroll
for a maximum of 24 hours (equivalent of two terms) of
developmental courses.
Comprehensive Studies Program
Credits
COL 103 College Skills 3
ENG 031 Developmental English 3
ENG 032 Developmental English
(Basic Writing) 3
MAT 031 Developmental Maths (Basic) 3
MAT 032 Developmental Math (Pre-Algebra) 3
RDG 031 Developmental Reading 3
RDG 032 Critical Reading 3
Standards of Progress for Comprehensive
Studies Students
When students enroll in the Comprehensive Studies program,
their skills are evaluated and a study program is
planned for them. Students may take from four months
to a year to complete their basic skills improvement.
1. Reasonable progress is determined by the completion
of one 0-level course within a maximum of
three (3) terms and entry into a higher course level
in Comprehensive Studies (i.e., Developmental
English is a first course and Basic Writing is a second
course; Developmental Math [Basic] is a first
course and Developmental Math [Pre-Algebra] is
a second course; Developmental Reading is a first
course and Critical Reading is a second course).
2. The total number of credits in which students may
enroll in Comprehensive Studies may not exceed
30 semester hours.
3. If students enroll late or withdraw from 0-level
courses and the enrollment time is less than, but
not including, 50 percent of the term, the term
will not be counted as one of the three allowed to
complete a 0-level course. If students enroll late
or withdraw from 0-level courses and the enrollment
time is 50 percent or more, the term will be
counted as one of the three allowed to complete a
0-level course.
4. Any exceptions to these guidelines must be evaluated
by the Comprehensive Studies Division Chair
and approved by the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
Note: Developmental courses (those numbered less than
100) generate no credit hours, do not affect the GPA,
and do not count toward graduation. Effective Summer
Term 2000, courses numbered 100 generate credit hours
and affect the GPA, but do not count toward graduation
in any degree, diploma, or certificate program.
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