The College Readiness program is tailored to each student’s needs. There are several options for college readiness in the areas of mathematics, reading and English. The College Readiness program is designed for students at all levels of college readiness in reading, English and mathematics. For those whose primary language is not English, the program offers English for Academic Purposes foundation courses.
Palm Beach State College provides a complete program for students to build academic skills for success, whether they are entering from high school or are starting or resuming their college career later in life. College readiness courses in reading, English, mathematics and success skills prepare students for college-level courses.
Any Associate degree-seeking student may enroll in these classes; however, they are designed especially for students who need some additional skills to be successful in college-level courses in reading, English and mathematics. State law prohibits baccalaureate students from enrolling in college readiness courses. Academic advisors work with these students to design a college readiness plan to help them prepare for college-level work.
College Readiness Areas
The College Readiness program is tailored to each student’s needs. There are several options for college readiness in the areas of mathematics, reading and English. The College Readiness program is designed for students at all levels of college readiness in reading, English and mathematics. For those whose primary language is not English, the program offers English for Academic Purposes foundation courses.
Palm Beach State College provides a complete program for students to build academic skills for success, whether they are entering from high school or are starting or resuming their college career later in life. College readiness courses in reading, English, mathematics and success skills prepare students for college-level courses.
Any Associate degree-seeking student may enroll in these classes; however, they are designed especially for students who need some additional skills to be successful in college-level courses in reading, English and mathematics. State law prohibits baccalaureate students from enrolling in college readiness courses. Academic advisors work with these students to design a college readiness plan to help them prepare for college-level work.
College readiness courses for students whose primary language is English:
| ENC0017 | College Reading and Writing (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| ENC0052 | College Writing Essentials (Dev Ed) | 2 institutional credits (2 lecture hours) |
| REA0056 | College Reading (Dev Ed) | 2 institutional credits (2 lecture hours) |
College readiness courses for students with limited English proficiency:
| EAP0100 | Speaking and Listening Level 1 (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0120 | Reading Foundations A (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0160 | Grammar Foundations A (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0200 | Speaking and Listening Level 2 (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0220 | Reading Foundations B (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0260 | Grammar Foundations B (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0300 | Speaking and Listening Level 3 (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0320 | Reading Foundations C (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0360 | Grammar Foundations C (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0400 | Speaking and Listening Level 4 (Dev Ed) | 3 institutional credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP0420 | Intermediate Reading (Dev Ed) | 3 institutional credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP0460 | Intermediate Grammar (Dev Ed) | 3 institutional credits (3 lecture hours) |
For all college readiness students:
| MAT0022 | Developmental Algebra (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| MAT0055 | Developmental Math 1 (Dev Ed) | 1 institutional credits (1 lecture hours) |
| MAT0056 | Advanced Developmental Algebra (Dev Ed) | 2 institutional credits (2 lecture hours) |
| SLS1501 | Introduction to the College Experience (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Note: The
SLS1501 course is a key course in the College Readiness program. The course teaches study and test-taking skills and time management. Students also explore their own learning styles. Many students find the skills they learned in this course to be very valuable to their success in all of their College courses.
English for Academic Purposes
The College offers the foundation program for students with limited English proficiency who have been placed into this level prior to taking English for Academic Purposes (EAP) College Readiness courses. The Foundation Program includes levels in reading and writing, grammar and speech, and listening and speaking. These courses combine lecture and lab components to meet the specific needs of non-native English speakers. Academic support is provided through tutoring, audio and video technology, and interactive computer software in the Student Learning Center at each campus location.
1 - Foundations
| EAP0160 | Grammar Foundations A (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0120 | Reading Foundations A (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0100 | Speaking and Listening Level 1 (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
2 - Foundations
| EAP0260 | Grammar Foundations B (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0220 | Reading Foundations B (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0200 | Speaking and Listening Level 2 (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
3 - Foundations
| EAP0360 | Grammar Foundations C (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0320 | Reading Foundations C (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
| EAP0300 | Speaking and Listening Level 3 (Dev Ed) | 4 institutional credits (4 lecture hours) |
4 - College Readiness
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at Palm Beach State College consists of the following College Readiness levels of instruction for students with limited English Proficiency:
| EAP0460 | Intermediate Grammar (Dev Ed) | 3 institutional credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP0420 | Intermediate Reading (Dev Ed) | 3 institutional credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP0400 | Speaking and Listening Level 4 (Dev Ed) | 3 institutional credits (3 lecture hours) |
5 - College Credit Courses
To further language acquisition, and to prepare students successfully for ENC 1101, students can also take the following high intermediate and advanced courses.
| EAP1584 | High Intermediate English (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP1520 | High Intermediate Reading (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP1500 | Speaking and Listening Level 5 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
These courses earn A.A. elective credits that count toward the Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Please see an academic advisor for more information.
6 - College Credit Courses
| EAP1684 | Advanced English (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP1620 | Advanced Reading (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EAP1600 | Speaking and Listening Level 6 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
These courses earn A.A. elective credits that count toward the Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Please see an academic advisor for more information.
College Readiness Support
In addition to the courses, the College offers a complete support network, including academic advising for college readiness students to help in course selection and educational planning.
Success Tip For College Readiness Students
Once the college readiness courses are completed, take the required college-level courses in English (ENC 1101) and mathematics (MAT 1033) as soon as possible to apply the new skills in a college-level course.