Foundational Coursework

Foundational English

Foundational English is designed to improve and enhance English skills in reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary. Instruction is based on the student’s individual needs, such as use of context clues, five step paragraph development, thesis statements, grammar, sentence types, correction of fragments and run-ons, main ideas, relationships, inferences, and the author’s purpose and tone. In addition, students can receive English assistance in other courses. See course descriptions section.

Foundational Math

The foundational math program is designed to build and enhance skills necessary for student success in college-level mathematics. There are multiple pathways to progress through foundational mathematics depending on placement and degree requirements. Instruction is based on individual needs and enables students to progress from where they are to where they need to be. Foundational courses emphasize skill-building and concepts relatedto the required college math course(s) needed for graduation. Students can receive individual assistance for their required courses. See course descriptions.