Basic Reading Skills REA 0006

Description: This basic reading course develops phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, learning strategies and study skills presented through a wide range of interdisciplinary readings. This course is designed for review prior to Reading Skills. Students must satisfy appropriate exit level scores to complete this course successfully. Four contact hours.

Reading Skills  REA  0008

Description: (College preparatory studies course) (This course does not apply toward the associates degree.) Prerequisite: satisfactory score on CPT test. This fundamental reading course develops vocabulary, comprehension, learning strategies and study skills presented through a wide range of inter disciplinary readings. REA 0008 Reading Skills is designed for review prior to REA 0010. Students must satisfy appropriate exit level scores to complete this course successfully. Four contact hours.

Introduction to Reading Techniques  REA  0010

Description: (College preparatory studies course) (This course does not apply toward the associates degree.) Prerequisite: REA 0008 with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on CPT test. This course is designed to enhance basic reading skills and to develop higher level vocabulary and comprehension skills, text book reading techniques and learning strategies needed for success in college. Students must satisfy appropriate exit level scores to complete this course successfully. Four contact hours.

College Reading/Critical Analysis  REA 1105

This course is a college level reading course that emphasizes critical thinking/comprehension skills needed for success in college. This course will focus on vocabulary, learning strategies, and higher order thinking skills. This course covers CLAST reading competencies. College preparatory reading students are not exempt from the reading portion of CLAST and must take REA 1105. Three contact hours. A.A.

Reading for Speed and Comprehension  REA 2205

Description: Prerequisite: REA 0010 or a satisfactory score on the placement test. This course is for college students, business and professional people, and other adults who would like to increase their reading rate, gain a higher level of comprehension, expand their vocabulary and improve their test taking skills. Three contact hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S

Behavior Management EEX 1600

Description: This course introduces theories of behavior management and methods for observing and recording behavior. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of self-management skills in the learning environment. Principles of class room management and intervention strategies will be addressed. Some field experience is required. Three contact hours. A.A.

Reading and Language Arts Skills in the Elementary School  RED 2011

Description:  This course presents the sequence of skills, appropriate methods, and materials used in the development of a balanced language program.

Foundations of Reading RED 2010

Description:  This course is designed to examine the concepts of reading and the reading process.  It will focus on the assessment of student's reading skills, the use of materials and approaches to teaching reading, and the cultural and social influences on the process of reading.