Study Skills
See also Reading.
SSP013A Spelling Basics
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides instruction in the basic patterns of English spelling as well as strategies to use to master frequently misspelled words. Focuses on learning words that are specific to individual needs. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP013B Spelling Basics
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides instruction in the basic patterns of English spelling as well as strategies to use to master frequently misspelled words. Focuses on learning words that are specific to individual needs. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP013C Spelling Basics
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides instruction in the basic patterns of English spelling as well as strategies to use to master frequently misspelled words. Focuses on learning words that are specific to individual needs. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP014A Spelling Rules
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides individualized instruction which includes rules of spelling and exceptions to the rules, as well as practice in pronunciation, writing of sentences and development of a personal spelling list. Spelling rules include use of final e, apostrophes and ie/ei. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP014B Spelling Rules
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides individualized instruction which includes rules of spelling and exceptions to the rules, as well as practice in pronunciation, writing of sentences and development of a personal spelling list. Spelling rules include use of final e, apostrophes and ie/ei. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP014C Spelling Rules
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides individualized instruction which includes rules of spelling and exceptions to the rules, as well as practice in pronunciation, writing of sentences and development of a personal spelling list. Spelling rules include use of final e, apostrophes and ie/ei. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP015A Vocabulary Building
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on improving vocabulary by learning strategies for remembering new words. Determine the meanings of new words by using context clues, word parts (prefix, suffix, root) and word history. Relates these strategies to the terminology in college textbooks. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP015B Vocabulary Building
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on improving vocabulary by learning strategies for remembering new words. Determine the meanings of new words by using context clues, word parts (prefix, suffix, root) and word history. Relates these strategies to the terminology in college textbooks. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP015C Vocabulary Building
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on improving vocabulary by learning strategies for remembering new words. Determine the meanings of new words by using context clues, word parts (prefix, suffix, root) and word history. Relates these strategies to the terminology in college textbooks. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP030A Advanced Vocabulary Building
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides instruction in vocabulary analysis in order to increase general and/or technical vocabulary. A one-credit option applies word-part strategies in medical terminology. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP030B Advanced Vocabulary Building
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides instruction in vocabulary analysis in order to increase general and/or technical vocabulary. A one-credit option applies word-part strategies in medical terminology. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP030C Advanced Vocabulary Building
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides instruction in vocabulary analysis in order to increase general and/or technical vocabulary. A one-credit option applies word-part strategies in medical terminology. Prerequisite: Determined by in-class placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP031A Academic Skills Preview
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on the personal side of academic success: Organization and motivation, listening and note-taking, analysis of learning styles, and time management.
SSP031B Academic Skills Preview
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on these specific study strategies: Concentration, study-reading a college textbook, and developing a more retentive memory, and tips on researching and writing a term paper.
SSP031C Academic Skills Preivew
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on dealing with testing situations: Test anxiety, objective test-taking, essay test-taking, and predicting exam questions.
SSP050A Technical Learning Skills
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Designed to link with a content-area course. All skills will be practiced with or applied to the materials, expectation, and assignments of the content course. Emphasis is on improvement in reading and learning skills necessary for success in the content area program.
SSP050B Technical Learning Skills
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Designed to link with a content-area course. All skills will be practiced with or applied to the materials, expectation, and assignments of the content course. Emphasis is on improvement in reading and learning skills necessary for success in the content area program.
SSP050C Technical Learning Skills
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Designed to link with a content-area course. All skills will be practiced with or applied to the materials, expectation, and assignments of the content course. Emphasis is on improvement in reading and learning skills necessary for success in the content area program.
SSP051 Studying for College
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on implementing positive changes in behavior for pre-program technical students who feel challenged in getting organized and studying effectively. Provides strategies for learning effectively in a college setting. F, W, Sp, Su.
SSP060 Study Strategies for Learning Math
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Develops study skills critical for success in math courses. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a math course. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP101 Creating College Success
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Presents strategies which contribute to success in college. Students will create a personal and academic plan and learn how to maintain motivation, form a support system and manage time. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP112 Strategic Studying
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Develops practical and efficient learning strategies. Focuses on note taking, listening, textbook study reading and time management. Covers test-taking skills, test anxiety, concentration and memory strategies. Identifies campus resources and learning styles. Applies these skills to issues of Difference, Power and Responsibility (DPR) within American society. Prerequisite: COMPASS reading test score of 80-100 or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP115 Advanced Time Management
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Develops practical and efficient time management strategies. Prerequisite: COMPASS reading test score of 80 or higher or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP116 Advanced Textbook Reading
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Develops practical and efficient textbook study reading strategies. Prerequisite: COMPASS reading test score of 80 or higher or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP117 Advanced Note Taking
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Develops practical and efficient textbook and lecture not taking as well as listening strategies. Prerequisite: COMPASS reading test score of 80 or higher or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
SSP118 Advanced Test Taking
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Develops practical and efficient test taking strategies. Prerequisite: COMPASS reading test score of 80 or higher or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.