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UACCM courses are identified by a code containing letters which indicate the department and numbers which indicate sequencing within the
department. The last number indicates credit hours received for the course.
course descriptions
Remedial classes, while providing credit and being included in the computation of the semester grade point average, do not count toward
graduation for either a certificate or degree.
“ACTS” see page 138 for more information about the Arkansas Course Transfer System. http://acts.adhe.edu
“GE” designates the course is acceptable as a General Education Elective.
Academic Achievement
ACAD 0001 College Orientation. .................................................................... 1 Cr. (1 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Note: See page 139 for exemptions. The course is required for all students who are new to the UACCM campus and are
enrolled in at least six semester hours. This course is designed to prepare students to be successful in their college career at UACCM.
Students will learn how to use the library resources and other campus and classroom software. Students will learn about campus policies and
regulations, financial aid opportunities, and other services available on UACCM’s campus. Basic study techniques, planning future course
schedules, and setting academic goals will be discussed.
ACAD 0123 Foundations of Mathematics .............................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 15 or below, COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 33 or below. Offered fall and spring semesters. The content of this course
includes basic operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ratio and proportion, percent, signed numbers, and basic algebra will
also be covered. Students must complete this course with a “C” or better in order to advance to the next math course.
ACAD 0211 Reading Review ...........................................................................1 Cr. (1 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17-18, COMPASS Reading Skills score of 77-82 This reading course provides instruction and practice to improve
vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking on a college level. A student must earn a grade of “C” or higher to successfully pass the
course.
ACAD 0324 Language Arts. ...........................................................................4 Cr. (4 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 18 or below and English score of 18 or below, COMPASS Reading score of 82 or below and Writing score of 79 or below.
Co-requisite: Concurrently enrolled in ACAD 0412 College Success. Language Arts is a fundamental reading and writing course that prepares
students for academic-level reading and writing. The course focuses on in-depth reading comprehension, writing grounded in critical
thinking, effective essay development, and practical grammar skills. Students must complete this course with a “C” or better in order to
advance to ENG 1013 Composition I or ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications.
ACAD 0333 ALP English ...............................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT English score of 16-18 and ACT Reading score of 19 or greater, COMPASS Writing score of 60-79 and COMPASS Reading score of
83 or greater. Co-requisite: Concurrently enrolled in ENG 1013 Composition I. ALP (Accelerated Learning Program) English is designed to work
in conjunction with ENG 1013. ALP covers the same principles as Composition I (principles and techniques of expository and persuasive
composition, analysis of texts with introduction to research methods, and critical thinking) but is focused on spending additional time on
problem areas for individual students. In addition, ALP English emphasizes strong literacy based on the belief that improved language skills
in general make better writers.
ACAD 0411 College Study Skills .....................................................................1 Cr. (1 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to help students feel comfortable in a college classroom setting. Students will learn how college
differs from high school by focusing on the following areas: teaching and learning styles, note-taking, test-taking, organization techniques,
stress and time management, and memorization techniques.
ACAD 0412 College Success .........................................................................2 Cr. (2 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course is designed to help the student become a vital member of the UACCM
community, overcome obstacles, and to provide the necessary tools for lifelong learning. Topics for this course focus on the following
areas: learning styles, studying techniques, note-taking, test-taking, organizational techniques, stress and time management, memorization
techniques, and setting goals for the future.