Course Descriptions

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Description	Competencies
RDG038	College Preparatory Reading I	3	The first in a series of two courses designed to help students succeed with reading assignments. Emphasis will be placed on basic comprehension skills. Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER Reading score 30-44.	Loading...
RDG039	College Preparatory Reading II	3	The second in a series of courses designed to help students succeed with college-level reading assignments. Emphasis is on strengthening vocabulary and comprehension skills including annotating, summarizing, making inferences and reading critically. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in RDG 038 or ACCUPLACER Reading score of 45-72.	Loading...
RDG049	College Reading II	3	This is a course designed to support student success with college level reading. The course emphasizes reading critically, developing vocabulary, and improving comprehension. This course is intended to be taken concurrently with any college course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in RDG 038 or an ACCUPLACER reading score of 45 or higher or an ACT score of 14 or above. Corequisite: Enrollment in any 100 or greater college level course or instructor approval.	Loading...
RDG163	Speed Reading	3	An advanced reading course designed to improve reading speed and comprehension. Emphasis on adapting to varying content and levels of difficulty and reading purposes. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in RDG 039, ACT reading score of 19 or higher, ACCUPLACER score of 73 or higher on the Reading section or instructor permission based on alternative test.	Loading...