The Department of Language Skills offers a full range of skill building courses to assist you.
	In addition to the Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language programs,  the following related courses are also offered:

READ 118	Introduction to Phonics
READ 165	Critical Reading
READ 175	Speed Reading and Advanced Vocabulary
SPEL 150	Spelling:  College Prep
VCBL 150	Vocabulary:  College Prep

Please refer to the college catalog for course descriptions.   For course offerings, meeting days and times, and for reading and writing level prerequisites, click on current schedule book.

Where to Begin

You need to begin by taking the college placement tests in reading and writing.     Your results will be available immediately following the testing session.  You will then meet with an advisor to go over your test results, look at appropriate course recommendations and enroll in classes.   You may visit the Assessment Center now to find out about testing dates, times and other testing information.