The College Readiness program is tailored to each student’s needs. For those whose primary language is not English, the program offers English for Academic Purposes 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
College Readiness English and Reading Courses for students whose primary language is English:
| ENC0017 | College Reading and Writing (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| ENC0052 | College Writing Essentials (Dev Ed) | 2 Institutional Credits |
| REA0056 | College Reading (Dev Ed) | 2 Institutional Credits |
Students enrolling in college readiness courses must enroll in
SLS1501, Introduction to the College Experience.
College Readiness Math Course :
| MAT0014 | Math Foundations I (Dev Ed) | 2 Institutional Credits |
| MAT0015 | Math Foundations II (Dev Ed) | 2 Institutional Credits |
| MAT0022 | Developmental Algebra (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| MAT0056 | Advanced Developmental Algebra (Dev Ed) | 2 Institutional Credits |
Note: Successful completion of MAT0014 or test out option required for enrollment in MAT0015.
Students enrolling in college readiness courses must enroll in SLS1501, Introduction to the College Experience.
English for Academic Purposes - Foundation levels
The College offers the foundation program for students with limited English proficiency who have been placed into this level prior to taking Intermediate and college credit English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses. The Foundation Program includes levels in reading and writing, grammar, 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.
Foundation Courses:
| EAP0100 | Speaking - Listening 1 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0120 | Reading 1 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0160 | Grammar 1 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0200 | Speaking - Listening 2 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0220 | Reading 2 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0260 | Grammar 2 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0300 | Speaking - Listening 3 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0320 | Reading 3 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0360 | Grammar 3 (Dev Ed) | 4 Institutional Credits |
English for Academic Purposes College Readiness and College Credit
The College offers EAP courses to provide language instruction for academic study for non-native speakers of English who intend to earn associate or bachelor's degrees. Skills addressed include listening comprehension, fluency development, reading, grammar, writing and vocabulary development.
Intermediate Level:
To promote academic language fluency and prepare students for success in
ENC1101, English Composition 1, students can take the following Intermediate courses:
| EAP0400 | Speaking - Listening 4 (Dev Ed) | 3 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0420 | Reading 4 (Dev Ed) | 3 Institutional Credits |
| EAP0460 | Grammar 4 (Dev Ed) | 3 Institutional Credits |
College Credit Level
To further language acquisition, and to prepare students successfully for ENC 1101, English Composition 1, students can also take the following high intermediate and advanced courses.
| EAP1500 | Speaking - Listening 5 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EAP1520 | Reading 5 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EAP1587 | Writing/Grammar 5 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EAP1600 | Speaking - Listening 6 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EAP1620 | Reading 6 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EAP1687 | Writing/Grammar 6 (AA) | 3 Credits |
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 (MAT1033C or MAT1100) as soon as possible to apply the new skills in a college-level course.