The Developmental Education program is the backbone of GTCC’s open-door admissions policy. Some students seek admission to curriculum programs and find themselves under-prepared. Developmental Education offers these students a program to develop academic skills to enable them to enter their chosen curricula with an improved chance for success.
At the opening ceremonies of the new academic year, we learned that 80% of all new students need developmental education. On the other side of the coin, 53% of GTCC's graduating class of 06-07 started in developmental education. Moreover, 51% of GTCC's graduating class of 07-08 started in developmental education. Developmental education students are all of our students. Good foundations make memorable graduations.
Nearly all students who apply to associate degree programs and those who apply to some one-year diploma programs have their skills evaluated in reading, writing, mathematics and English as a Foreign Language. Applicants whose scores fall below the minimum required by curriculum programs or for entry-level courses in English, reading, and mathematics are referred to Developmental Education for course work. Developmental Education courses may be taken prior to or with some curriculum courses, depending on guidelines of the chosen program of study.
Developmental Education courses also may be selected by students who wish to improve their basic academic skills. The courses are offered in reading, English grammar and composition, academic skills, and English as a Foreign Language, and mathematics. These courses allow students to concentrate on their individual
academic needs and gain confidence in their abilities. |
