Learning Center

Course Descriptions

Developmental Studies

Students may sign up for one-credit Learning Center courses at any time until one week after midterm and arrange their hours in a flexible manner. Students wishing to earn one credit must meet with their instructors in the LC for an average of 2 hours per week during the semester. Students may sign up for two-credit LC courses through the fourth week of the semester. Students wishing to earn two credits must meet with their instructor in the LC for an average of 4 hours per week during the semester. Classes are scheduled at various times throughout the day and enrollment is based on space available. With the exception of an A.A.S. degree, courses numbered less than 1000 do not count toward graduation from WWCC.

BAS 0510
READING SKILLS             Credit 1
This course covers the fundamentals of good reading skills and the application of these skills to assist students in becoming more efficient readers.
Required for students with a COMPASS Reading score of 40 or below

BAS 0620
WRITING SKILLS             Credit 1
This course provides individualized instruction to help students improve their college level writing skills. This is a preparatory course for Basic English or is a complement to other writing courses.

BAS 0630
GRAMMAR SKILLS         Credit 1
This course covers parts of speech, sentence structure, grammatical correctness, punctuation and capitalization.
Corequisite: ENGL 0950

BAS 0640
SPELING SKILLS              Credit 1
Students improve their spelling skills using a phonetics or rules approach.

BAS 0710, 0740, 0750
ARITHMETIC SKILLS I, II, II               Credit 1
These courses are designed to serve as a “bridge” for those students who do not feel confident about their arithmetic skills and either want or need additional and/or individualized instruction in the basics of math. The purpose of the course is to help build mathematical competency for daily use and to prepare for further mathematical studies at the college level. Students will pre-test at the beginning of the semester to determine appropriate placement.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

BAS 0720, 0760, 0770
ALGEBRA SKILLS I, II, II                      Credit 1
These courses are designed to serve as a “bridge” for those students who do not feel confident about their algebra skills and either want or need additional and/or individualized instruction in the basics of algebra. The course helps to build mathematical competency in basic algebra skills and prepares for further mathematical studies at the college level. Students will pre-test at the beginning of the semester to determine appropriate placement. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

Bas 0730
Technical Math Credit 1
This introductory course in mathematics is intended for students who wish to prepare for further study in the field of nursing. Possible topics include arithmetic computations, ratios and proportions, systems of measurement, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Textbook examples and problems are related to the field of study, with emphasis on practical application.

BAS 0910
NON-NATIVE READING                   Credit 2
This course is designed to facilitate textbook reading skills for non-native and international students.

BAS 0920
NON-NATIVE WRITING                   Credit 1-3
This course is designed to assist non-native and international students with the English writing process in order to be successful in other college classes.

BAS 0950
NON-NATIVE VOCABULARY Credit 1-3
This course is designed to assist non-native and international students in the development or improvement of their English vocabulary skills. The focus of this class is vocabulary for academic reading.

BAS 0960
NON-NATIVE LISTENING               Credit 2
This course is designed for students who do not feel confident about their English listening skills and is required for students testing at levels 4 through 7 on the BEST + Test. Assignments prepare the student for the level of listening required for college level courses and personal communication.

BAS 0970
ESL LIFE SKILLS               Credit 4
This course focuses on survival in an English language environment. Students will participate in activities that increase their skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English with an emphasis on oral communication. Subject areas will include, but are not limited to, health/ fitness, work/employment, money/banking, travel/directions, shopping/entertainment, food/ clothing, and education/recreation.
Prerequisite: None

DVST 0885
TRANSITION TO COLLEGE SEMINAR                Credit 1
This course provides students with a means to understand the processes necessary to enroll at WWCC and apply for financial aid. Students are exposed to the resources available to help them succeed in college, learn about instructor expectations, and participate in self-assessment to facilitate positive interactions on campus and in the classroom.
Prerequisite: None

DVST 0900
MATH FUNDAMENTALS                 Credit 3
This course covers the following topics: review of basic operations and the order of operations, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, conversions and applications of percents, basic geometry and measurement applications, signed numbers, and introduction to algebraic expressions and solving equations.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 0110
Resumes/Cover Letters Credit 1
This course will focus on increasing the student’s ability to communicate their qualifications on resumes and cover letters that clearly identifies their skills and abilities. Students will develop professional-quality resumes and cover letters that can be used to enhance their job search.

HMDV 0400
Interview Skills Credit 1
This course will help students learn “knock ‘em dead” interview skills to get the job. This interactive course will focus on identifying the competition, assessing individual competencies and accomplishments, developing a game plan, answering the tough questions, and gaining the edge.

HMDV 0540
Non-Native Business English   Credit 3
This course emphasizes the language needed for work, both business English and the language needed for social situations with colleagues. Writing is one key component of this course in the form of memos and short paragraphs to express ideas clearly in English. Other content includes role-plays, dialogues, pronunciation, grammar, reading and vocabulary related to the business world.

HMDV 0550
US Culture/Communication Credit 2
This course serves as a bridge for students from the open-ended English Language classes or international students just entering the US to become acquainted with American College classes. International students will have the opportunity to learn from non-native English students that live here and discuss the challenges and rewards of living and learning in the US. Students will be required to speak only in English, and to continue to develop the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening that will aid in student success in academic college classes.

HMDV 1000
COLLEGE STUDIES Credit 2
Students will learn methods to support their education and other areas of their life through the application of core life and academic skills to various content areas. Required for all students with a Compass Reading score of 70 or below, or an ACT Reading score of 19 or below.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1100
SPEED READING Credit 1
Students learn to increase their pace of reading without sacrificing understanding. This course is designed for those students who already have good comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1110
COLEGE VOCABULARY Credit 1
This course is recommended for students who have good reading skills and want to expand their knowledge of words.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1120
Resume Writing Credit 1
This course will focus on increasing the student’s ability to communicate their qualifications on resumes and cover letters that clearly identifies their skills and abilities. Students will develop professional-quality resumes and cover letters that can be used to enhance their job search.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1270
STRESS MANAGEMENT & REDUCTION           Credit 1
This course will help students identify what stress is and how it impacts them emotionally and physically. They will learn to utilize relaxation skills to manage and/or reduce the negative impact of stress.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1280
EXPLORATIONS IN PERSONALITY Credit 1
This course offers students the ability to understand and explore personality differences by combining several methods of learning in a relaxed environment. Students will develop an understanding of their own personality and learn how to identify possible areas for personality growth within their life.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1502 (DVST 0100)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE               Credit 3
This course emphasizes writing practice. One part of this course focuses on writing improvement through daily assignments, the development of the paragraph and essay, and the study of grammar. Students will also develop writing skills through listening to, sharing, and commenting on fellow students’ paragraphs and essay(s) by the peer exchange or workshop method. The structure of the formal essay will be introduced. However, discussion, role play, viewing or reading media sources, field trip (for a descriptive paragraph), pronunciation, and other activities will also be used in order to use the full range of English skills.
Prerequisites: Intermediate English proficiency assumed. COMPASS score of 38 or below in Writing (Grammar). All non-native students who do not qualify for Basic English II based on the COMPASS test must take this course for a semester or more.

HMDV 1503 (DVST 0104)
NON-NATIVE CONVERSATION  Credit 3
This course is designed to provide non-native college students with the opportunity to practice speaking and listening skills, and to develop fluency in English. Students who need to improve basic communication and need practice speaking the English language will benefit from this course. Every activity in this course emphasizes listening and speaking English. Students are also prepared for the expectations of college courses.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 1515
CARER DEVELOPMENT Credit 2
This course is designed to help students navigate the career decision making process. Through the use of assessments, self-evaluation and discussions, students will explore their career interests and chart a career path for the future.
Prerequisite: None

HMDV 2410
ASSESMENT PORTFOLIO              Credit 1
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive portfolio which may help them transfer to another college or gain employment. In this course students will gather documentation of their abilities to demonstrate the WWCC Goals for Student Success.
Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit hours toward graduation

HMDV 2411
ASSESMENT REQUIREMENT Credit 0
Indicates student’s completion of the WWCC Assessment requirement for graduation.

HMDV 2475
INTERNSHIP: TUTOR TRAINING Credit 1
This course introduces students to the issues, methodology, and practice of tutoring adult learners. This course is required for employment as a tutor and is recommended for students in Education or Special Education.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. Contact Peer Tutor Center